Terrance Anthony Joseph Strada, loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away on November 21, 2019 at the age of 75. He was the devoted husband of Donna Guglielmo Strada. Loving father of Stephanie (Kurt), Steven (Kim), Michelle (Jude), and the late Michael. Grandfather of Gavin, Shea, Nicholas, and Colton. Great-grandfather of Sofiel. Brother-in-law of Eileen Leitz (Gary). Cousin of Diane Duke. Uncle of Ashley (Calvin), Bailyn, Cameron, Cayden, Debbie (Tracey), and Dana. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Hilda and the late Rocco Strada, and by his sister, the late Peggy Strada. He is also survived by many other relatives and dear friends. Terry was a life-long resident of the New Orleans metropolitan area and spent most of his life in law enforcement, where he was proud to serve his community. During a career spanning five decades, he was employed by the New Orleans Police Department, the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office, the Louisiana Depart of Justice, the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, and most recently, the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office, from which he retired in 2017. Along the way, he served as a patrolman, detective, investigator, and lieutenant, while earning accolades such as N.O.P.D. Police Officer of the Year, among others. Before his career in law enforcement, he served in the United States Navy, as a parachute rigger, and was assigned to the USS Independence. The only thing greater than Terry’s love and dedication to his civic duty was the love he possessed for his family. He will be forever missed and eternally loved, by them. The Strada family would like to offer a sincere debt of gratitude to the staff of Passages Sanctuary Hospice for their unwavering care, kindness, and love during Terry’s last days. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2621 Colonial Blvd, in Violet, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. A memorial mass will be held in his memory at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, in Terry’s memory. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.