Meet Our Staff

William J. Martinez Jr.

President

William "Bill" J. Martinez, Jr. is a member of a pioneer Florida family that settled in Tampa in 1893. Bill attended Purdue University and graduated with honors from Miami-Dade Community College School of Mortuary Science. He joined the Stanfill staff in 1976. Bill serves on the Advisory Board of Miami-Dade College (W.L. Philbrick School of Mortuary Science) and is an active member of the Executive Association of Greater Miami and Past-President of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables. 

Daniel Brisbine

Managing Partner

Dan Brisbine is a licensed funeral director and embalmer and has been working at Stanfill Funeral Home for the last 17 years. Dan was born and raised in Miami where he attended local schools and graduated from the W.L. Philbrick School of Mortuary Science. Dan is committed to providing our families with the absolute best service possible. He concentrates his efforts on personalization and enjoys getting to know each individual family he serves and hearing about the life of their loved one. Dan is a current member of the Pinecrest Business Association, Chamber South and the Executive Association of Greater Miami.

In his free time, Dan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing sports, and outdoor activities such as kayaking and biking. 

Mary T. Waldron

Funeral Director

Mary T. Waldron was born and raised in New Jersey. She received her Mortuary Science degree from Mercer Community College in West Windsor, New Jersey and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Kean University in Union, New Jersey. She was first licensed as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in the state of New Jersey and received her Florida license when she moved to South Florida in 2003. In 2002, she was certified as a Bereavement Facilitator through the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey and has enjoyed running support groups for churches in both New Jersey and Florida. Mary joined Stanfill Funeral Home in 2006.

Jay W. Gould

Funeral Director

Jay was born and reared on the second floor of his family's funeral home in Virginia. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Florida International University and is a graduate of Miami-Dade School of Mortuary Science. He is past president of the Rotary Club of Miami Beach and twice past president and an active member of the South Miami Hospital Associates. Before officially joining the Stanfill team, Jay enjoyed a lengthy career in real estate. That experience and his proficiency in Spanish and French provide another dimension of service to Stanfill's families.

Bully, Mascot and Comfort Dog

In Loving Memory 2009-2021

With sadness and gratitude we announce Bully passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 after a courageous fight with lymphoma. Our heartfelt thanks to the veterinarians who gave him a good quality of life for the past year.

Bully joined the staff in 2010 after being rescued with the help of our neighborhood veterinarian. He is a proud graduate of Canine Counselors. Bully is active in the community, attending many dog-friendly events, as well as being a regular at the Palmetto Bay Dog Park. While not at work, Bully relaxes at Deli Lane in South Miami, The Shops at Merrick Park in Coral Gables and Green Street Cafe in Coconut Grove.