CT funeral owner accused of taking money from clients and using it to gamble: warrant

CT funeral owner accused of taking money from clients and using it to gamble: warrant

A funeral owner from Coventry is facing charges for allegedly stealing money from several clients and using it to gamble, according to an arrest warrant. Philip Pietras, 51, allegedly took thousands of dollars from at least eight clients over the span of several years. An investigation started in October 2024. Pietras Funeral Home worked with agencies including the Department of...

Coventry Funeral Home Owner Stole $71K From Clients to Fund Gambling, Shopping Sprees: Police

A Connecticut funeral home owner was arrested this week after police said he embezzled $71,000 from mentally and physically disabled clients, using the funds to gamble, shop, and dine out.Philip Pietras, 51, of Coventry, was taken into cus…