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Terrence Flood Obituary
Terrence J. Flood Jr., of Milford, CT, formerly of Bridgeport, CT, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, May 26, 2016, with his loving sons by his side. Born in Victoria, Texas on October 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Terrence and Helen (Hayes) Flood, and Josephine (DeMoro) Flood. He worked at Avco Lycoming, and was sworn in as a Bridgeport Police Officer in July, 1967. He is remembered for his courageous, life-changing act on October 10, 1973, when he saved two children from a burning building while on duty. A loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, he was fun to be around and touched the lives of many. Terrence is survived by his devoted sons; Terrence Flood III and wife Cindy of Chester, NY., and Louis Flood and wife Tricia of West Haven, CT., his beloved grandchildren; Kaitlyn, Louis W. and Brianna, his siblings; Kathleen McMullen and husband Daniel, Kenneth Flood, Diana Lytle and husband Charles, as well as several loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM DIRECTLY in St. Patrick Church, 851 North Ave., Bridgeport with a Mass of the Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. Memorial donations may be made to the Bridgeport Police Memorial Fund, 300 Congress St., Bridgeport, CT. 06604 in memory of Terrence. To sign an online guest book or to send private condolences please visit www.parentelauro.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Terrence Flood
Sgt. Chris Robinson
September 5, 2024
You are Never forgotten. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice to help those children. You mattered greatly. A true HERO!
Karen Renzulli Lynch NDB '63
June 8, 2016
Diana, please accept my sympathy on the passing of Terry. What a remarkable man! My condolences to you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.
Antoinette Cargill
June 8, 2016
I knew your Dad and Mom many years ago through my sister Lydia Krikorian. I always thought of Terry as a real hero, his illness and death were a loss to our community.
Sgt. C. Robinson
June 3, 2016
R.I.P Brother, you are a true Hero. May God have a special place for you in his kingdom
Joe Straub
June 3, 2016
To Flood Family,
My sincere sympathy to all on the loss of a wonderful person. Brave and courageous. May he rest in peace in God's hands. Sgt.Joe Straub
Sandy Stebbins
June 3, 2016
When my Dad, Ken Stebbins, and I toured Carriage Green, assisted living in Milford, the first person we met was Terry Flood. He greeted us with a big grin and a hand shake. A wonderful friendship began between Terry and my Dad. They enjoyed the kidding, teasing and bantering. In other words they "clicked". My Dad's face would light up when he saw him. Her brightened his day and made him laugh. My Dad recently passed away on Mar. 4th at 101 yrs. old. Terry gave me his condolences with tears in his eyes, saying, "I really liked that guy". My sympathy to his family and friends. The priest at my Dad's funeral said, "THE BEST IS YET TO COME!"
Richard Mancini
June 2, 2016
To the Flood Family, I wish to express my deepest condolences to you. Terry was a professional and selfless individual who dedicated himself to serving and protecting the citizens of Bridgeport. I am humbled to have worked alongside such a man. God Bless you.
Shannon Brock
June 2, 2016
So very sorry that your Dad has passed away. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your whole family.
Rich and Helen Tomac
June 2, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rick Brown
June 2, 2016
Kathi and Family,
I am with you in thought and I pray God will give you comfort and peace as you remember Terry and celebrate a life well-lived.
Russ Bennett
June 2, 2016
Rest well Terry .... God has you in his arms now. Everything I can say has been said but your act of selfless heroism will never be forgotten.
joe pellegrino
June 2, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Joe Serke
June 2, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends of such a HERO ..MAY GOD COMFORT AND BLESS YOU ALL..
Bob Maggi
June 2, 2016
To the Flood family. I'm sorry to learn of the passing of Terry. He was a fine example of Bridgeport Police officers both past and present who put there lives at risk. He will join an elite group of brothers and sisters. Know that He is in a better place. My prayers are with you in this time of need.
Bob (Bo) Naedele
June 2, 2016
My condolences to the entire Flood family on Terry's passing. I don't have to tell you that Terry was a HERO for running into that building to save those kid, you already knew that. Terry was a hero to you all way before and after that fire. I wasn't on the job yet when Terry did such a selfless heroic act at that fire. I had heard of him as all the guys would talk about him. Terry wanted to stay in touch with the guys so many times I would run into him at the Tip Toe. About 7-8 years later I stated coaching young Terry and Louis pop warner football. Terry would on occasion come to practice or a game and he would be so proud of his boys. Playing for the BPT PAL POP WARNER FOOTBALL meant a lot to Terry. I last saw Terry a year ago May at the Bridgeport Police & Firefieghters Retirement Assoc. he was Terry at his best. He had a big smile on his face, cracking jokes like only he can. He was happy to be back home with his fellow brothers in blue. So I know this is long but my friend you were a special person and were put on this earth to make a difference and you did. Those kids are alive today because of you. You were a cops cops and it was my honor knowing you and being able call you my friend. May God Grant Him Eternal Peace.
Ron Morales
June 1, 2016
Dear Kenny and Flood Family,
We pray you are all comforted during this difficult time and know Terry's spirit is at rest and with in God. Terry was guaranteed his place in heaven on October 10, 1973. There are no words, which can honor Terry's selfless act for a fellow human being. He is and will always be our hero and a Bridgeport Police Officer. We honor him today and always. Good Bless you all. Your forever friends.
Ron & Donna Morales
Louise Katherine Karoli Gallagher
June 1, 2016
Dear Flood family,
I extend my deepest condolences in the passing your beloved Terry. The heroism Terry showed
when he rescued those two children in the burning bldg. back in 1973 was so amazing. He was truly a Hero and those children's Guardian Angel. Now he will reside with our Lord forever.
(BPD: 1985-2005)
Fred DiNapoli
June 1, 2016
To The Flood Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Terry was a true hero.
Respectfully
Fred DiNapoli
Fred DiNapoli
June 1, 2016
To The Flood Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Terry was a hero in the truest sense.
Respectfully
Fred DiNapoli
June 1, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119;76,
Steve Stage
June 1, 2016
Terry, Louie and the Flood Family
Sorry for your loss. May your father rest in peace. My prayers are with you.
Gerald "Jerry" Salvucci
June 1, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
john fiorini
June 1, 2016
Sincerest condolences to Terry's Family. He will be missed by all who knew him. A credit to his Family , and The Bridgeport Police Department and his fellow Police Officers
John McGee
June 1, 2016
RIP Terry
You will always be remembered for your Heroism
Debby Fitzgerald
June 1, 2016
Remembering Terry fondly and wishing his Family sincere sympathy and prayers for them at this sad time. May he find the Peace he so deserves.
Jerry Warren
June 1, 2016
Flood Family;Please accept my condolences on
your Dad's passing on. Your dad and I use to ride together before his accident. One heck of a guy,great partner.
Jerry Warren
Jack Watcke
June 1, 2016
Rest in peace brother,you were never forgotten.
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