William J. “Willy” Allen is a 4th generation Funeral Director and Embalmer. He is licensed in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He was born and raised in East Hanover, New Jersey. In 1984, Willy moved to Massachusetts and joined a local funeral firm that was founded by his great grandfather. While in Massachusetts, he graduated Cum Laude from New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in Boston.
After working with several local firms, he decided to purchase his own in 2003. South Coast Funeral Home, located on Pleasant Street in Fall River, opened its doors with the promise to assist any family in need. In 2009, after working closely with the Boyko family and managing the firm for 5 years, Willy purchased Boyko Memorial Funeral Home, located on Broadway in Fall River and merged it with South Coast Funeral Home.
Willy brings over 30 years of experience to his business. Currently he is the President of the Fall River Funeral Directors Association and is a member of the British Institute of Embalmers, North American Division. He resides in Dartmouth and has four sons: Kirby, Scott, Bowen and Hayden.
