Stephen John Bozarth

Steve Bozarth, a founding member of the law firm Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth, P.A. and a longtime Orlando/Winter Park resident, passed away peacefully at age 82. Born in Riverside, New Jersey, to Howard and Rose Bozarth on May 29, 1943. Steve graduated from Riverside High School, where he lettered in three sports. He attended Wake Forest University on a football scholarship, earning a BBA in Business Administration in 1965. While at Wake Forest, he met and married his college sweetheart, Sharon, on April 4, 1964.

Following graduation, Steve and Sharon moved to Florida so he could attend the University of Florida College of Law. He earned his J.D. in 1968 and spent the next four years as a JAG officer in the US Army. He continued his legal career at the Carlton Fields law firm in Orlando before becoming one of the founding shareholders of Dean Mead in 1980. Steve practiced law in Orlando for more than five decades, building a distinguished career and forming lifelong, deeply personal relationships with his clients.

Steve was very involved in the Orlando community. He served on the Board of Directors of the University Club, where he was also a handball champion. He was a member of the Committee of 100, Orlando Economic Development Commission, Orange County Planning and Zoning and a member of Calvary Chapel Orlando. Above all, Steve was a loving father who cherished his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sharon Bozarth, and his two sons, Stephen and Ross and their families. Many will remember his warmth, integrity, and quiet strength.

A celebration of life will be held on May 21, 2024 at 11 am at Calvary Chapel Orlando, 5015 Goddard Avenue, Orlando 32804 with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Assn through https://donorservices.alz.org or Calvary Chapel of Orlando. The family extends special thanks to the exceptional team at The Mayflower in Winter Park and Gentiva Hospice for their care and compassion during his final days.