Jova Roman

Jova Roman was the heart of our home and family. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. She had passion for family life and she was a lovable, caring and independent woman. She cared and made sure everyone was fed. Jova had a heart of gold and also loved to walk the streets of Brooklyn. She would carry her sister’s grocery because she was strong and liked to help. She also was an amazing cook and everyone loved to come to eat her food. Every Saturday she make sure we all got up to clean with loud music. We love and miss you dearly.

Jova is survived by her daughters, Laura Pardo, Lucy Troupe, and Elizabeth Roman; sister Luz Maria Callita; grandchildren Michael Cora, Nicholas Cora, Matthew Cora, Noel Cora, Jayshawn Troupe, Jayshiana Troupe, Crystal Pardo, Jose Luis Pardo, Yohaira, Angel and Sonia; great grandchildren De'arra, Aletheia, Jaliyah, Ophelia, Journee, Lil Noel, Gabby, Gia, Gracelynn, Lil Matthew, Adonis Jose, Leilani Marie, Kamila Crystal, and Damien Emmanuel.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Jose Luis Pardo and Jaime Mendez; brothers Eloy, Esteban, and Angel; sisters Herminia, Mariana, Josefa, Georgina, Leocardia, Purita, Genoveba and Lydia and her parents Leocardia and Jose Roman.

A visitation for Jova will take placed on Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa FL 33614 with funeral services beginning at 4:00 PM.