LAFOURCHE and TERREBONNE PARISHES, LA. 

Obituary for STREVA, GERALD "J.J." JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. and Houma Today, Terrebonne 
Parish, La.

Published: Sunday, August 29, 2010 

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STREVA, GERALD "J.J." JR.

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Gerald Jude "J.J." Streva Jr., 45, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010.

The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 
4:30 to 9 p.m. Monday and continue from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. A Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. on Monday evening. Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in New 
Iberia, with interment to follow at Holy Family Cemetery in New Iberia.

J.J. is survived by his parents, Gerald "Jerry" Streva and Rosalie Guarisco 
Streva, of Lafayette; one brother, Philip Streva and wife, Cinamon, and their 
three children, Virginia, Kyle and Reed, of New Iberia; two sisters, Lisa Streva 
Perry and husband, David, and their two children, Joseph and Elizabeth, of Lake 
Charles, and Maria Streva Milazzo and husband, Shane, and their two children, 
Amber and Steven, of Lafayette; his aunts and uncles, Carl Streva, Joseph R. 
Streva Jr., Katherine Streva Bergeron and husband, Terry, Peter and Maria 
Guarisco, Philip Guarisco, Angela Guarisco Glynn and husband, David; and many 
cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Joseph R. and Katherine 
Filardo Streva; his maternal grandparents, Philip and Elizabeth Iacopelli 
Guarisco; his aunt, Mrs. Carl (Glenda) Wooters Streva; and his first cousin, 
Steven Bergeron.

Mr. Streva, affectionately called J.J. to all who knew him, was born on April 9, 
1965, in Morgan City. As an infant, he moved with his family to New Iberia, 
where he attended school and worked most of his life.

From an early age, it became clear that J.J. was a natural athlete. From 
gymnastics to All Stars in Pony League and Colt League, he excelled. He was a 
member of the New Iberia Pee Wee Championship Football team, the New Iberia 
Packers. He attended Catholic High School and graduated in 1983. In his high 
school years, he continued to excel as an athlete. He lettered in football and 
baseball all three years of high school. And his senior year, he made 3rd team 
All-District in baseball. His true passion was Motor Cross racing. As a teenager 
and young adult he raced statewide successfully and twice won the State 
Championship in his division. 

After high school, he attended and graduated from Louisiana Southern Technical 
College. Thereafter he began his career of 23 years at Streva Distributing of 
New Iberia. As a salesman of Miller and Coors products, he serviced businesses 
throughout the Bayou Teche area. He was recognized on many occasions with sales 
awards. 

Recently, he had chosen to return to the University of Louisiana to finish a 
bachelor's degree in General Studies. He was currently a junior and was enjoying 
college with a newfound appreciation for knowledge. His mild manner and 
endearing personality graced him with many friends of all ages. Throughout his 
life, J.J. was the essence of "cool." He was a committed son and brother and was 
considered the "fun" uncle by all of his nieces and nephews.

A devout Catholic all of his life, he was a parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic 
Church in Lafayette; while growing up in New Iberia, he was a parishioner of 
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

Pallbearers will be Sean Glynn, David Perry, Shane Milazzo, Philip Guarisco, 
Joseph R. Streva Jr., Mike Bergeron and Peter Guarisco.

Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic High School, 1301 DeLaSalle 
Drive, New Iberia, La., 70560.

Pellerin Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.

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