Biography
Dominic was born and raised in South Philadelphia. He is the son of Mark and Gina Rago, owners of Monti-Rago Funeral Home. Dominic is an alumnus of the Class of 2016 at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia. Upon graduating, he attended Temple University’s Richard J. Fox School of Business and Management. In 2020, he received his degree of a Bachelor of Finance in Real Estate. Dominic grew up within the neighborhood, and always knew that he wanted to serve the local community by following in his father’s footsteps at the family business. Immediately following his graduation from Temple University, Dominic enrolled into Mercer County Community College’s Funeral Service Program. During his time receiving higher education, Dominic also served his apprenticeship at Gardner’s Funeral Home, located in New Jersey. He is a dual-licensed Funeral Director, and practices within both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Dominic has continued his educational journey and is also a licensed Life Insurance Writer for Pre-Need Funeral Service Arrangements at Monti-Rago Funeral Home. Dominic continues to give back to the Philadelphia community through his participation in UNICO National Italian American Service Organization, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the South Philadelphia Business Association. Dominic also enjoys organizing and fundraising for local children during Monti-Rago Funeral Home’s Annual Christmas Toy Drive. In his free time, Dominic enjoys exercising, trying new foods, traveling, supporting Philadelphia sports’ teams, and making memories with his family and friends.
Dominic J. Rago, Funeral Director
Pennsylvania Lic. No. FD139663
New Jersey Lic. No. 23JP00535200
Insurance Agent No. 3DN63
Email: dominic@montirago.com
Website: www.monti-ragofuneralhome.com
Office Phone: 215- 462-0992
Fax: 215-462-4699
Jacob LaBarth
New Jersey Lic. No. 23JP00538800
Email: jake@montirago.com
Website: www.monti-ragofuneralhome.com
Office Phone: 215- 462-0992
Fax: 215-462-4699
Biography
Jacob was born and raised in Sicklerville, NJ. He is the son of Regina and Jefferey LaBarth and has 2 older siblings, Sarah and Zachary. He attended St. Augustine Preparatory School in Richmond, NJ. After graduating high school, he attended the LaSalle University’s School of Business Administration where he received a degree in Administration and Management in 2020. From the time he was a teenager, Jacob had the ambition to be a funeral director. In the fall after graduating from LaSalle University, Jacob enrolled in Mercer County Community College’s Funeral Service Program where he met Dominic Rago. He also served his apprenticeship at Gardner Funeral Home with him. Jacob is a licensed funeral director in the state of New Jersey and is currently in the process of getting his Pennsylvania license as well. In his free time Jacob enjoys going to the gym, talking about all sports, traveling to new places, and doing outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking.
Nico Podagrosi
nico@montirago.com
Website: www.monti-ragofuneralhome.com
Office Phone: 215- 462-0992
Fax: 215-462-4699