Meet Our Team
Andrew
Brittany
Andrew
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since September 2022
Have you attended any of the events Holy Bones has been to?– I sold Holy Bones at the Wayne Farmer’s Market and it was a lot of fun!
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Playing ice hockey, watching college football on TV, building and fixing computers, playi
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since September 2022
Have you attended any of the events Holy Bones has been to?– I sold Holy Bones at the Wayne Farmer’s Market and it was a lot of fun!
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Playing ice hockey, watching college football on TV, building and fixing computers, playing video games, and hanging out with my friends.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – Mexico and Punta Cana
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I like baking, packaging and being with my coworkers.
Andy
Brittany
Andrew
Financial Consultant
How long have you been working at Holy Bones?– Since November 2023 and excited to be on the board for the place my son Andrew works for as a baker.
Have you attended any of the events Holy Bones has been to?– I have helped sell our Holy Bones treats after Mass.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Sports, watchi
Financial Consultant
How long have you been working at Holy Bones?– Since November 2023 and excited to be on the board for the place my son Andrew works for as a baker.
Have you attended any of the events Holy Bones has been to?– I have helped sell our Holy Bones treats after Mass.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Sports, watching the Yankees and the Giants in person and on TV, music, reading biographies and murder mysteries, and spending time with my family.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – I have travelled to Italy, Manilla, Mexico, and many Caribbean Islands.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I hope to help further employment opportunities for our special needs adult community.
Brittany
Brittany
Christopher
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I have been a member of Holy Bones from the start.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – I have two dogs, Sofia is a nine year old Yorkie from Grand Cayman. Tillie is a five year old Bichon mix, she is a rescue and gets into lots of mischief!! Their favorite treat is pea
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I have been a member of Holy Bones from the start.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – I have two dogs, Sofia is a nine year old Yorkie from Grand Cayman. Tillie is a five year old Bichon mix, she is a rescue and gets into lots of mischief!! Their favorite treat is peanut butter bones.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Watching Greys Anatomy (because they are always helping people!), playing basketball, hearing stories, painting, drawing, and ceramics.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – I have been able to travel a lot with my family! I have been to many countries! My favorite was Africa! Lots of wild happy animals!
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I love making the bones! I like spending time with all the other workers! We work and have fun!!!
Christopher
Christopher
Christopher
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – For over a year
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – Yes, a French Bulldog named Emmett. His favorite treat is peanut butter bones.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Reading Science Fiction books, watching TV (my favorite show is The Mandalorian), hockey, doing
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – For over a year
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – Yes, a French Bulldog named Emmett. His favorite treat is peanut butter bones.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Reading Science Fiction books, watching TV (my favorite show is The Mandalorian), hockey, doing puzzles.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – Canada
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I am so proud of the great work that the Holy Bones crew does and I like that the people are very friendly.
Eileen
Christopher
Elizabeth
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since September 2022
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name?– Yes, her name is Kelly. Her favorite treat is peanut butter bones.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Going to the gym, walking, bowling, swimming, playing cornhole, doing word search puzzles, and reading
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since September 2022
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name?– Yes, her name is Kelly. Her favorite treat is peanut butter bones.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Going to the gym, walking, bowling, swimming, playing cornhole, doing word search puzzles, and reading magazines.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – All of the Caribbean Islands and Mexico.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – Working with nice people and keeps me busy.
Elizabeth
Christopher
Elizabeth
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – 14 months
Have you attended any of the events Holy Bones has been to?– Yes, Paws in the Park, Pequannock Hoedown, St. Catherine’s Craft Fair, Wayne Community Market.
What is your favorite TV show? – The Simpsons and Fuller House
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Golf, swimmin
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – 14 months
Have you attended any of the events Holy Bones has been to?– Yes, Paws in the Park, Pequannock Hoedown, St. Catherine’s Craft Fair, Wayne Community Market.
What is your favorite TV show? – The Simpsons and Fuller House
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Golf, swimming, Track and Field, reading magazines and catalogs, music, and dance.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I like having a job. It is a happy and friendly place.
Elizabeth
Father John
Father John
Volunteer
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – 11 months
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – Izzy, rescue, female, 8 years old, a terrier mix. Her favorite treat is peanut butter bits.
What are some of your hobbies/activities?– I LOVE reading a wide variety of genres (historical fiction and crime police procedur
Volunteer
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – 11 months
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – Izzy, rescue, female, 8 years old, a terrier mix. Her favorite treat is peanut butter bits.
What are some of your hobbies/activities?– I LOVE reading a wide variety of genres (historical fiction and crime police procedurals), cooking, hiking, & skiing.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – Austria, Germany, Venezuela, Dominican Republic, & Japan.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones?– Interacting with the Bakers makes me feel happy. I am constantly amazed by their personalities and abilities.
Father John
Father John
Father John
Parochial Administrator
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I've been on the Holy Bones advisory Board for the past year.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – The first selling event at Paws in the Park was a blast! The excitement at our first event was electrifying.
What are some of your hobbies/acti
Parochial Administrator
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I've been on the Holy Bones advisory Board for the past year.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – The first selling event at Paws in the Park was a blast! The excitement at our first event was electrifying.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – I enjoy reading fiction and books on Spirituality, watching The Chosen, running, and doing crossword puzzles.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – I've been very fortunate to travel to many places. Ireland is my favorite.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I'm so proud of the great work that the Holy Bones crew does. It reminds me that we all have gifts, talents, and skills to contribute!
Jaci
Father John
James
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I started working at Holy Bones in September 2022, when it first started.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – I sold the Bones at a Winterfest in Pompton Lakes, at a car show at the Elks in Pompton Lakes, at a summer fest in Nutley, and at an indoor craft fair at
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I started working at Holy Bones in September 2022, when it first started.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – I sold the Bones at a Winterfest in Pompton Lakes, at a car show at the Elks in Pompton Lakes, at a summer fest in Nutley, and at an indoor craft fair at St. Catherine’s in Ringwood. I also have 4 places that I distribute Holy Bones to for selling.
What is your favorite sport? – Football
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – I like music and I take singing lessons. I also like to read cookbooks and bake cookies.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I like working at Holy Bones making the biscuits and packaging. I made new friends there and I also like the volunteers!
James
Joyce T.
James
Operations Assistant
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I have worked at Holy Bones since it began in September of 2022.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – I really like selling the bones at farmer’s markets. I had so much fun my first time selling at Paws in the Park in Hawthorne, St. Catherine’s Holid
Operations Assistant
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I have worked at Holy Bones since it began in September of 2022.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – I really like selling the bones at farmer’s markets. I had so much fun my first time selling at Paws in the Park in Hawthorne, St. Catherine’s Holiday craft fair, and the Ramapo Christmas Shoppe.
What is your favorite TV show? – I love to watch Reba and Everybody Loves Raymond ---those shows make me laugh. But I do LOVE WWE!
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – I love to play Special Olympics basketball and bocce ball (those are my favorites!) and watching movies (Narnia, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter are my favorites). I enjoy so much time with my family.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I have made new friends and like having fun with them while we work. I like learning how to bake the biscuits, and I feel important when I make something special for dogs.
Joyce T.
Joyce T.
Joyce T.
Volunteer
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I started volunteering in September 2024.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – The Carnival, so fun. Great to see everyone socially and performing.
What is your favorite TV show? – Antique Roadshow
Do you like to read? If so, what kind of books? – Love to read al
Volunteer
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I started volunteering in September 2024.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – The Carnival, so fun. Great to see everyone socially and performing.
What is your favorite TV show? – Antique Roadshow
Do you like to read? If so, what kind of books? – Love to read all kinds of books. I am enjoying historical fiction.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – The people, team work and sense of community.
John
Joyce T.
Joyce T.
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I volunteered just over a year ago.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – I sold at the Farmer’s Market in the summer with my sister Tara and with Daryl. It was fun but very hot!!
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Golf, bowling, basketball, watching footb
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I volunteered just over a year ago.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – I sold at the Farmer’s Market in the summer with my sister Tara and with Daryl. It was fun but very hot!!
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Golf, bowling, basketball, watching football.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – Many countries in Europe & Australia.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I like being busy.
Karen
Karen
Karen
Director
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since it started in September 2022.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones events? – Yes, I have attended the Hoedown in Pequannock, the Cupsaw Lake Artisan Craft Fair, and have sold Holy Bones at church after mass.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – I like watching my fa
Director
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since it started in September 2022.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones events? – Yes, I have attended the Hoedown in Pequannock, the Cupsaw Lake Artisan Craft Fair, and have sold Holy Bones at church after mass.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – I like watching my favorite TV show, When Calls the Heart, reading romance novels, sewing, making crafts, and doing yoga. I enjoy spending time with my family.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – I have been to Spain, Italy, Bermuda, England, and Canada.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I love all the workers, and to see their smiles and the joy they bring to Holy Bones. It is so heartwarming to see how happy they are knowing they have a work environment where they are safe, welcome, and appreciated for all of their hard work.
Kim
Karen
Karen
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I started at Holy Bones when the program began.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – I have a Shih Tzu name Beau. His favorite treats are sweet potato and peanut butter.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – I like to learn about all kinds of animals, reading Din
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I started at Holy Bones when the program began.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – I have a Shih Tzu name Beau. His favorite treats are sweet potato and peanut butter.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – I like to learn about all kinds of animals, reading Dinosaur books, and watching Ghost Avengers.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – Australia, Singapore, Fiji Islands, Costa Rica, Columbia, Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Bermuda.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I love to bake cookies and I enjoy seeing my friends.
Lauri
Karen
Madison
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I have worked at Holy Bones for 1 year.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – I don't have a dog but we have been fostering dogs since 2019. We have had 64 dogs in that time. The favorite flavor is chicken.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – My hobbies are wat
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I have worked at Holy Bones for 1 year.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – I don't have a dog but we have been fostering dogs since 2019. We have had 64 dogs in that time. The favorite flavor is chicken.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – My hobbies are watching and learning about the weather, playing soccer, and reading about famous people and events. I also like to spend time with my nephews and nieces.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – I have been to Barbados and Canada. They are both beautiful.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I like working at Holy Bones because I get to meet new people.
Madison
Madison
Madison
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – This is my 2nd year.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – Yes. Her name is Macy and she is 13 years old. Her favorite treat is all of them!
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – I like playing bocce, watching my favorite TV show, The Good Doctor, sewing, Yoga, swimm
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – This is my 2nd year.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – Yes. Her name is Macy and she is 13 years old. Her favorite treat is all of them!
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – I like playing bocce, watching my favorite TV show, The Good Doctor, sewing, Yoga, swimming, and hanging out with my friends.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – I have been to Aruba and Costa Rica.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I have met many nice people and it's fun!
Marie
Madison
Matthew
Founder/Grant Writer
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since it began in April 2022.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – I usually attend most of the selling events for Holy Bones. It is always fun to meet dog lovers and owners.
What is your favorite sport? – Ice Skating
What are some of your hobbies/acti
Founder/Grant Writer
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since it began in April 2022.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – I usually attend most of the selling events for Holy Bones. It is always fun to meet dog lovers and owners.
What is your favorite sport? – Ice Skating
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – As a hobby, I enjoy writing stories, both real and fiction, and reading historical fiction, biographies and autobiographies. I also like to bake different types of breads.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones?– I thoroughly enjoy working at Holy Bones. It is a place for special needs individuals to come together to bake and package dog treats and to form new friendships.
Matthew
Madison
Matthew
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since Holy Bones opened 1 year ago.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – Yes, Hawthorne Dog Fair (Paws in the Park). It was fun!
What is your favorite sport?– Soccer
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since Holy Bones opened 1 year ago.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – Yes, Hawthorne Dog Fair (Paws in the Park). It was fun!
What is your favorite sport?– Soccer
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – I love playing video games and watching Marvel movies.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – Working here is fun and everyone is friendly.
Michael
Michael
Michael
Operations Assistant
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since November 2022.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – Yes, Hoedown, Pompton Day, Junk in The Trunk, and the Cupsaw Lake Artisan Fair. The events were enjoyable.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Playing hockey, drawing, running, watch
Operations Assistant
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since November 2022.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – Yes, Hoedown, Pompton Day, Junk in The Trunk, and the Cupsaw Lake Artisan Fair. The events were enjoyable.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Playing hockey, drawing, running, watching Marvel, DC and Star Wars series, listening to comics and Syfy books on Audible.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – Yes, Canada.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – Holy Bones gives me a purpose and safe place to practice my social skills with people who understand me.
Olivia
Michael
Michael
Operations Assistant
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I have been working here at Holy Bones for a year now.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – My dog is named Emmett. His favorite treats are sweet potato and peanut butter bones and bits. He likes them frozen.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? –
Operations Assistant
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I have been working here at Holy Bones for a year now.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – My dog is named Emmett. His favorite treats are sweet potato and peanut butter bones and bits. He likes them frozen.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Watching my favorite TV show, Bones, reading the Temperance Brennan series, doing puzzles, and also maybe board games.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – Canada, Italy, France, Spain
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I like working here because it gives me purpose and it is a good environment.
Owen
Michael
Owen
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since September 2024.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – I have a Labradoodle named Woody.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Reading and playing with my N-scale train.
What is your favorite sport? – Track & Field
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Since September 2024.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – I have a Labradoodle named Woody.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Reading and playing with my N-scale train.
What is your favorite sport? – Track & Field
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I love my dog and I am happy I can work somewhere that has dog treats.
Ryan
Suzanne
Owen
Substitute Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Just started.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – Piper - she's a girl! Her favorite treat is sweet potato bits.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Playing sports (hockey, bowling, basketball, and baseball), playing Nintendo Switch, watching DVD’s, W
Substitute Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – Just started.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – Piper - she's a girl! Her favorite treat is sweet potato bits.
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Playing sports (hockey, bowling, basketball, and baseball), playing Nintendo Switch, watching DVD’s, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, and reading Dr. Suess.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – Canada
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – To help my friends make dog bones.
Steven
Suzanne
Suzanne
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I have been working at Holy Bones since it started a year ago.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – I’ve sold Holy Bones at a few events like The Christian Health Center, the Hoedown in Pequannock, and after masses
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Volun
Baker
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I have been working at Holy Bones since it started a year ago.
Have you attended any of the Holy Bones selling events? – I’ve sold Holy Bones at a few events like The Christian Health Center, the Hoedown in Pequannock, and after masses
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – Volunteering, going to dances and parties, singing and listening to music, basketball, football, looking at magazines and books, and I love watching WWE wrestling.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – I have been to the Bahamas on vacation.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I like working at Holy Bones because it is fun and I like the people I work with.
Suzanne
Suzanne
Suzanne
Advisory Board
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I’ve been on the advisory board since the inception of Holy Bones, which was in May 2022.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – I do! My dog Carmella is 12 years old and is a rescue. We think she is a Mini Pinscher and Maltese mix, but not exactly sure! She lo
Advisory Board
How long have you been working at Holy Bones? – I’ve been on the advisory board since the inception of Holy Bones, which was in May 2022.
Do you have a dog? If so, what is your dog’s name? – I do! My dog Carmella is 12 years old and is a rescue. We think she is a Mini Pinscher and Maltese mix, but not exactly sure! She loves all the flavors, but her favorite is peanut butter!
What are some of your hobbies/activities? – In my spare time, I like to read non-fiction, watch football and baseball, go to the gym, and do crossword puzzles. I love to see live music and spend time with friends and family.
Have you been to another country? If so, where? – I’ve travelled all over the world — Canada, Caribbean, South America, Hawaii, Australia, Europe, Africa, and more.
Why do you like working at Holy Bones? – I like the idea of spending my free time leveraging my skills and providing a service to a charitable organization I believe in.
Team Members Not Pictured
Advisory Board
Tom
Bakers
Daniela, Lisa, Maria, & Patty
Operations Assistants
Daryl
Volunteers
Anna, Diane, Jean, Jerry,
Joyce D., Joyce T., Julie,
Kathy B., Kathy C., Kristine, Patricia, Patrick, Peggy, Stephanie, & Tracy