Matthew Dumbrosky - Youngest son. Sarcastic. Full of Angst. Ex-Navy. (Actor is on the stage for the entire play.)  -  Age 40's  (224  Lines)

 

 Chester Dumbrosky  -  Recently deceased father. Retired military. Almost obsessively frugal during his life. (Actor is on the stage for the entire play. Must not be clostrophobic as spends some time in a closed casket) - Age 80's (218 Lines)

 

Florence Dumbrosky  -  Recently widowed mother.  Ditzy.  Traditionalist who is now beginning to think about her "freedom". Prone to malapropisms - Age 70's (112 Lines)

 

Steven Dumbrosky  -  Middle son. Ex-Athlete. Somewhat arrogant - Age 50's (120 Lines)

 

Patti Dumbrosky  -  Older daughter.  Nurse.  Forgiving - Age 40's (Lines 103)

 

Debby Dumbrosky  -  Younger daughter. Claims to be clairvoyant. Outspoken - Age 40's (80 Lines)

 

Chet Jr. Dumbrosky - Estranged oldest son. Musician. Stubborn. - Age 50's (50 Lines)

 

Jay Hollerback - Funeral Home Director. Solemn. Very good at his job.  Cannot see Chester. Age 50's (30 Lines)

 

The part of Jay Hollerback can be played by either male or female.