A legacy of funeral home directors in Monroe
Tom Adamich
At one point during most of the 20th Century, the corner of Elm Avenue and Macomb Street in Monroe could be considered Monroe’s funeral center. While most people are still familiar with the Allore Funeral Home located at 203 E. Elm Avenue, memories of the Earle Little Funeral Home located at 115 E. Elm Avenue may have faded over time.
In 1938, Earle and Elsie Little founded the Earle Little Funeral Home. They operated as a husband-and-wife team until Mr. Little s death in 1961. Richard P. Cavanaugh, an employee since 1948, partnered with Mrs. Little to operate the business until her retirement in 1979. Thomas Bilan was a partner until 1986 when Cavanaugh became sole owner and operated the business until his death in 1992.