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Julian Garcia Jr
Mar. 06, 2024
Julian Garcia Jr. passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, at 74. He was preceded in death by parents Lydia and Julian Garcia and survived by sister Cynthia Coen, brother-in-law Randy Coen, nephew Maxwell Coen, and a large extended family. Born in Tampa, Julian had a long career in public...
Susan Lynn Altopiedi
Mar. 02, 2024
Susan Lynn Altopiedi April 15, 1953-March 2, 2024 Altopiedi (nee Maharay), Susan Lynn, 70, of Tampa passed away on March 2, 2024. She was born in Newburgh, NY and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1971. She relocated to Tampa with her family, husband Phil and daughters Kimberly and Rebecca,...
Hope Pandiello Echezabal
Mar. 02, 2024
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy...
Joseph George Taylor
Mar. 01, 2024
We are saddened by the passing of Joseph G Taylor, 84, of Tampa, Florida. He is survived by his two daughters Marian Kohrs (Kevin) Diane Taylor, his grandchildren Elizabeth Warner, Kevin Kohrs, Anthony Warner. Jeffrey Kohrs and Logan Doyle along with great-grandchildren Eli and Evan Warner, Liam...
Maria D. Herrera
Feb. 29, 2024
Maria Herrera (Meri) born July 1st, 1934 in Cuba, married Angel Herrera in 1960. Together they had 3 children A. Frankie Jr, Teri, and Marilyn. Meri lived a life that supported everyone as they left Cuba that same year. They left years before their extended family striving for a better life. They...
Juanita Francis Darrigo
Feb. 24, 2024
When I go When I go, don’t learn to live without me, just learn to live with my love, in a different way. And if you need to see me, close your eyes, or look in your shadow, when the sun shines, I’m there. Sit with me in the quiet and you will know, that I did not leave. There is no leaving when...
Juan Napoles
Feb. 24, 2024
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy...
Luis A. Febles
Feb. 23, 2024
Luis A. Febles, 91, of Tampa, passed away on February 23,2024. Memories and messages of condolence can be shared on the Boza & Roel website.
Pascuala Marte Polanco
Feb. 23, 2024
I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy...
Sarah F. Melendi
Feb. 22, 2024
Melendi, Sarah Frances, née Day, born in Naples, Florida on July 6, 1938, to Leon and Helen Day, passed away on February 22,2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Manuel and her four sons. Michael (Dtoy), Richard (Yvette), Robert, Russell (Louise). Her greatest joy in life was...
Lawrence Tony Pasetti
Feb. 17, 2024
We are saddened to announce Lawrence Tony Pasetti, aged 89, died peacefully on 17 February 2024 in Tampa Florida, after a happy and loving life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy will continue through his family and friends. Lawrence was a devoted husband of 66 years to...
Jaime U Jurado
Feb. 16, 2024
Jaime U. Jurado passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at the age of 89. Jaime was born in Panama City, Panama and emigrated to the United States as a young child with his mother, Raquel and brother, Rodrigo. Settling in Tampa, Florida, Jaime attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Jesuit High...