We've learned a lot about caring for families over the years. We realize that we aren't just caring for a loved one, but the entire family.
People come to us during their most difficult times, and we respond with kindness, understanding and expertise. Our goal is to make everyone feel at home as we work with them to create a memorable service in honor of a beautiful life.
Brian Zipter
Area General Manager
Read BioBrian is a stand out patriot who proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps. He is passionate about being an American and serving veterans. Brian’s commitment to Boza & Roel Funeral Home is personal as his young daughter Brittany, who lost her battle with cancer is interred at our sister cemetery Sunset Memory Gardens. In 2016, he lost his 27-year-old son Stephen as well, who is also interred at Sunset. Brian has turned his adversities in life to fuel his unwavering desire to help families going through loss. Brian’s leadership has brought incredible upgrades and beautification to Boza & Roel. He has been married for 37 years to his lovely wife, Patty. They had two sons and a daughter, and 3 grandchildren.
Bill Popovski
Area Sales Manager
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Bill V Popovski
Began his career in the funeral and cemetery profession with North Star Memorial Group Fort Myers location in 2014. He is passionate about serving others in their time of need and is committed to integrity, dignity, and excellence. Born and raised Up State Buffalo NY Bill has been serving families for over25 years at his family-owned Country Market in a farm Town of Hamburg NY. ( Home of the Erie County Fair).
Accompanying families and working with wonderful and dedicated colleagues keeps me committed and engaged every day it is a privilege to serve others. Bill has two daughters and Son he is devoted to his family and committed to his faith. When Bill is not working ,he can be found in the outdoors fishing and spending time with family.
Shane Lacey
Location Manager
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Shane is a compassionate licensed funeral director & location manager, who has been working in the profession since 2003. Shane's desire is to serve families who have lost loved ones by making the process of funeral planning as smooth as possible. He is passionate about honoring the memory of loved ones and helping to provide closure during the most difficult time of people's lives.
Shane was born and raised in Ohio, moved to Massachusetts in 2003, and then relocated to Florida in 2019. In his free time, Shane enjoys spending time at his church, watching WWE, playing with his kids and puppy, swimming in his pool, and grilling/smoking food. He is happily married to his wife of 18 years, Christyn, and has 4 children.
LaNita Jackson
Office Manager
Read BioTransplanted from Illinois to Florida in 2012, and has been with Boza and Roel since the acquisition in 2014. Enjoys being of service to the families of Tampa.