Meet Our Staff

Jeffrey E. Megna, CFSP

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer (Type 3), Owner

     Jeff began his career in funeral service as a registered apprentice funeral director and embalmer in 1981.  He has almost forty years of practical experience in the funeral service industry; having worked in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the States of Massachusetts and Rhode Island and is Certified as a Funeral Service Practitioner with the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice.

     Jeff earned an Associate in Science Degree in Funeral Service from the New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences, Boston, a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Rhode Island College, a Master of Education Degree from Cambridge College and completed graduate studies at Boston College, University of Rhode Island and Providence College respectively.

     Jeff is a member of Pi Sigma Eta Funeral Service Honor Society, National Funeral Directors Association, Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, and the American Society of Embalmers. He is a Third and Fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

     He enjoys nature and animals and spending time with his Yorkie, Lily Mae, Siamese cat, Simba, and Blue Fronted Amazon Parrott, Rainbow. Jeff is proud to continue the 178-year legacy of providing dignified, reliable, and personalized service to the families in Rowley and the surrounding communities.

Daniel C. Shea

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer (Type 6)

    Having previously resided in Sterling Mass and Keene New Hampshire, Dan calls the South Coast area home.  Dan has spent his career at funeral homes in Fall River, Somerset, Attleboro and Taunton prior to joining the F.S. Roberts & Son team.  Dan is a graduate of Bishop Stang High School, Class of 2003.  While in high school he worked clinically at the local hospital and began his teaching career setting up his classes for physicians and nurses at their offices, after hours.  After high school Dan pursued studies at Quinnipiac University where he graduated among the class of 2007.  He moved on to pursuing his Master's Degree in Public Health from Benedictine University with Certificates in Epidemiology as well as Health Education and Promotion.  

     Having continued to run his education company Medical Survival Consultants of Dartmouth (now M.S. Consulting) for many years after college, Dan found a passion for funeral service and what a funeral director is able to provide to a family.  While running his company full time he attended Mount Ida College in Newton in the Department of Funeral Service Education and Bereavement where he earned his degree in funeral service.  While pursuing his studies he took additional bereavement courses since he saw the value in being able to provide better overall care to the family as well as their the loved one in his care.  In addition to serving the greater Rowley area at F.S. Roberts & Son, Dan also serves on the faculty at Mount Ida College educating the future generations of funeral directors and embalmers that share the same passion for helping families in their time of need.  

    He earned Eagle Scout Rank at the age of 16, having constructed the town's voting booths to meet population and handicap accessibility requirements.  He is a lifetime member of the National Eagle Scout Association.  He is also a member of the Mount Ida College Alumni Association, Pi Sigma Eta Funeral Service Honor Society, National Funeral Directors Association and Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association.  

    Dan has also held numerous instructor and provider certifications and licensures though his prior engagement with Medical Survival Consultants course load including NREMT that he also worked in the field with for many years.  He also serves the community in times of need through his membership in the Medical Reserve Corp.

     He is an avid hiker, skier and amateur photographer, during the summer months Dan can usually be found in a kayak or exploring new trails.

Dana J. Malozzi

Registered Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer, Veteran's Service Specialist

     Dana joined the F.S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home in June 2017 as a registered apprentice funeral director and embalmer and serves as the Veterans Service Specialist. In 2014 he earned a Certificate in Thanatology from Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA. In January 2018 he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Funeral Home Management from Mount Ida College in Newton, MA. He is a member of the Mount Ida College Alumni Association and Pi Sigma Eta Funeral Service Honor Society.

     He proudly served in the Massachusetts National Guard where he deployed to Ghazni, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 2011 to 2012.

     Dana currently resides in Rowley and is actively involved in many interests within the community. He particularly enjoys spending time with his daughter Hailey whom he adores.

Donald T. Russo

Registered Funeral Assistant

    Don earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Bentley College, majoring in Business Systems Analysis and Project Management.

    In 1994, he began working at the F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home; utilizing his accounting skills.  Don served in a variety of capacities assisting the former owner.

    After retiring from a career in business in 2014, and desiring to become more involved in funeral service, he became a Registered Funeral Assistant. Don is a valuable asset to our team.

    During the summer months Don enjoys spending time at his cabin in Vermont.

Keith A. Buchanan

Staff Associate

Sturgis P. Papagiotas

Staff Associate

Alison Poor-Donahue

Staff Associate

David G. Mollica

Staff Associate

Richard B. Havens

Staff Associate