Expert Contributors
Jack Del Pizzo is a Certified Public Accountant with an undergraduate degree from St. Joseph’s University and an MBA from Drexel University. He is the founder of Del Pizzo & Associates, which specializes in providing personalized accounting, business advisory, tax planning and tax compliance services for entrepreneurs with special emphasis on the effective use of S corporations, limited partnership, limited liability companies and trusts to reduce a clients’ income and estate tax burdens and to create wealth. Jack and his team of caring professionals have over 100 years of combined experience serving as trusted advisors to clients in a wide range of industries. Jack’s community activities include serving as a Chairman of the Board of the Community Y of Eastern Delaware County in Upper Darby, PA, President of Llanerch Country Club in Havertown, PA, and Treasurer of the Ardmore Rotary Club.
Lou Matteo and Edgemont Automotive has been serving the communities of Western Delaware County and surrounding areas for over 30 years. Located on West Chester Pike in the Camino Commons shopping center, next to the Beer Distributor and adjacent to the Edgemont Post Office, Edgemont Automotive delivers top quality auto service, extraordinary customer service, knowledgeable technicians, and honesty. If you are looking for the most trusted truck and auto repair shop that can diagnose your automotive problem correctly the first time, and repair your vehicle thoroughly and promptly, contact expert Auto Mechanic, Lou Matteo.
After so many friends and neighbors (apparently in need of having a car detailed), came to know Jose and his business partner, Israel Dona, both originally from Venezuela, as local family men pursuing the American Dream through their (come-to-you) mobile detailing business, Nicecars Detail, Jose and Israel decided they wanted to also give back to their community now as Sponsors and Expert Contributors.
Kaitlin Battiste is a Marple Newtown High School graduate and West Chester University Alumna. She graduated with her BA in English: Writing with a minor in Psychology, and was involved in the WCU Dance Company for two years. She has been with From the Top Studio of Dance since 2004, and began assisting in 2008 before teaching her own classes in 2011. Miss Kaitlin also volunteers her time to support the many charitable organizations that From the Top Studio of Dance supports. She received her 200-hour Yoga Teaching Certification, and in 2021, brought Yoga to From the Top. She continues to take classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Hip-Hop, and joins with other From the Top Instructors to study each year with the top dancers and choreographers in New York City at the Dance Teacher Summit.
Andrew Martella, owner of Martella Electric Company, began his electrical training as a 14-year old apprentice to his father, Carmen, who inspired Andrew’s Code of Ethics in service to his customers, his employees and to his community. Formally trained in Energy Engineering, Andrew’s expertise has guided Martella Electric for more than 32 years in association with Electricians Success International, reserved for only the top 1% of all electrical companies in the United States. Now in its 3rd generation of service to Delaware County and the Main Line, Martella Electric Company is known for its unparalleled Expert Electrician reputation for trusted service at a fair price, and for its ongoing referrals from prior customers in over 60+ years of service to our community.
Gratman Law PLLC is a boutique Law Firm that was founded on the belief that everyone should have an Estate Plan that protects their family’s financial assets and wishes in the future. I have been practicing law since 1994 after graduating from Temple University and Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Born and raised in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburban area, I understand the legal needs of Pennsylvania residents. Trust in us to work with you to come up with Estate Planning documents that are tailor-made to your specifications. We strive for excellence through great customer service to deliver the documents that you require. We look forward to working with you!
Should your name be among the Expert Contributors of Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors magazine, mailed monthly to Newtown Square residents and offered online? Expert Contributors have the opportunity to contribute feature articles on topics, such as how to make informed decisions in their industry, or that showcase their expertise in a way that is interesting and helpful to the 4,446 homeowners mailed Newtown Square Friends & Neighbors magazine every month, and to thousands more who read Newtown Square’s local monthly magazine online. Interested professionals may contact Bob Blaisse at: 610-453-5536, or by email to bblaisse@bestversionmedia.com.
Scott’s Fireplace Products, expertly managed by owner Scott Magness and formerly known as DeYoung’s Fireside Shoppe, was established in 1985 and has been responsible for providing outstanding products and services ever since. With expert support from Scott’s son Ray Magness, expertise includes gas log installations specialties, standard and custom glass enclosures, cast and ceramic fiber gas log sets (for both vented and vent-free applications), direct vent systems and vent-free fireplace systems. Scott has great knowledge to share regarding the many choices of fireplace accessories and related items for home and patio. Stop in to meet Scott and Ray.
Eric Fante, owner of Fante Flooring in Newtown Square, spent a lot of his childhood helping his dad and grandfather in the family business. Eric remembers being a young boy and learning the many aspects of running a flooring business. Fante Flooring opened in 1946, and the business continued to grow. By the 1970s they turned the store into a beautiful showroom, featuring a 4000 square foot showroom with a large selection of designer floors that aren’t always found in large retail stores. Eric took over running the business in 2001, and for customers who can’t come into the showroom, Fante offers a showroom on wheels, bringing floor samples directly to customers’ homes so they’re able to have a look at flooring under their own lighting to decide what works.
Since 1963, DANJOLELL Memorial Homes & Crematory has served the Philadelphia metro region by offering expert funeral services. Rob D’Anjolell’s family and partners have been voted Best Funeral Home and are members of the National Funeral Directors Association. As the Funeral Home Supervisor now leading the most trusted name in funeral service for over 50 years, Rob D’Anjolell is Marple Newtown’s expert in all matters of funeral services and known by all for having the capabilities to conduct funerals for all faiths while integrating tasteful life celebration.
Nick’s passion for his profession began back when he was in high school. His commitment to education and career growth is directly reflected in their stylist and esthetician benefit packages. He brings national hair artists to the salon to train with stylists, and supports team members in traveling for outside education.
At Nicholas Sebastian Salon & Spa, quality and sophistication create happy, confident clients. “We want our clients to feel like guests in our home,” Nick said. “We continue to work tirelessly towards this goal – creating that unique place where our welcoming ambiance, superior customer service and remarkable results come together.”
JHL Landscaping is a full-service landscape/hardscape design, construction and management company servicing the full scope of landscape/hardscape requirements for both commercial and residential properties. TJ Warner grew up in Marple Newtown and attended Marple Newtown High School. TJ takes great pride in providing JHL customers with excellent customer service and the highest quality of workmanship. The honesty and level of professionalism which TJ Warner and his entire JHL Landscaping team delivers as experts sets JHL Landscaping apart from all competitors.
Crissy Everhart has been photographing families, corporate headshots, and weddings in the Philadelphia area since 2002. A West Chester native, Crissy operates out of her portrait studio at Historic Sugartown, just minutes from Malvern and Newtown Square. Inside the building is a full photography set-up with lights, backdrops, and props. Just outside the door are acres of beautiful property for colorful photos that show off the seasonal landscape. Crissy can photograph your family or business at her location or yours, and is proficient in lighting, posing, and helping you feel relaxed in front of the camera.
RF Bondurant Plumbing & Heating is a family-owned and operated business that has served Southeastern PA for over 40 years. They take a lot of pride in being there when you need them. They strive to give the type of personal service you would expect with a local family business. Owner Rick Bondurant grew up in the business. From a young age, he was watching and learning from his father, Rich Sr. In 1999, Rick graduated from the PHCC five-year plumbing apprenticeship training program. He then worked as a Journeyman Plumber for two years before obtaining his Master Plumber license. He also successfully passed the Philadelphia Master Plumbers examination in 2007. He carries many industry certifications such as backflow device testing/rebuilding, private sewer and lateral inspections and OSHA certifications. Rick Bondurant has built a team of highly qualified techs who are ready when you need them.
Trinity Pools is a full-service, owner-operated pool company proudly serving Philadelphia, South Jersey and the surrounding area. They specialize in weekly maintenance, seasonal openings and closings, equipment installations and repairs — treating every pool like it’s their own. Their three promises are simple: Care, Quality and Trust. From crystal-clear water to reliable service you can count on season after season, Trinity Pools delivers the professionalism of a large company with the personal touch of a local expert.
Charles Welde is the founder of The CP Welde Group, a tax and wealth advisory firm. He and his team bring specialized knowledge and genuine enthusiasm in creating strategies that integrate investments, taxes, and estate planning into one holistic financial plan. Utilizing The Bucket Plan® Process, Charles and his team help clients achieve better retirement outcomes. In a world that is market-focused and performance-driven, The CP Welde Group focuses attention on your date-specific and dollar-specific goals so that you can have a bigger impact on your family, friends, and the causes you believe in.
For over 90 years, this family-owned business has been committed to providing our residents and businesses with a wide variety of services with the best rates and prompt and courteous care. “We pride ourselves on this service,” said Owner John Blosinski. “It is the foundation upon which this company has been built.” Many of us know and use J&K Trash Removal, Inc. at our homes in Newtown Square and Edgmont. But what you may not know is that J&K is a full-service waste company servicing residential, commercial and industrial properties. They provide regularly scheduled trash pick-ups, dumpster rentals, secure shredding, recycling, compacting and waste removal serving Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties.