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Terrence Brigalia Obituary

Terrence Jude Brigalia entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the age of 31. He was born in New Orleans on June 3, 1986. He graduated from Louisiana Army National Guard Youth Challenge Program in March 2003. He served his country in the U.S. Army in 2007. He was currently attending Delgado Community College. He is survived by his loving soul mate and companion Ireal Bridges, children: Tyrik Brigalia, Amari Zakiyah Abdur-Rahmaan, Tiras Bridges and Ty'Jay Sanchez; parents Kenneth and Andrea Brigalia; grandfather Joseph Seymour; brother Purnell Russell; and sister/cousin Shirlena (Spencer) Williams. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Terrence is preceded in death by his grandparents Ida Dangerfield Washington Seymour and Joseph Washington; his aunts Sandra Myers and Gayle Butler and his sister/cousin Christina Thomas. Relatives, friends, employees of the Tulane University and AT&T are invited to attend the Homegoing Service on Saturday, February 3, 2018 for 10:00 a.m. at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 4712 Ray Avenue, New Orleans, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Robert Brown of Ray Avenue Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3, 2018.

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Charmaine

June 17, 2025

Dear Terrence. Thank you so much for the comical morning walks to school together. All the laughs growing up we had. I miss you terribly my friend. You were a true light in my life. Thank you for being the best play cousin/friend I could ask for.

Purnell Russell

August 1, 2021

Dear Lil bro not a day go by where I don't miss you dearly. Man its really hard not being able to clown with you to make the day go by. I love you Lil brother!!

Andrea Brigalia

February 9, 2021

We miss you son.

MARILYN RICHARDSON

January 26, 2021

Andrea & Kenneth,
It's been 3 years since you lost your Son, Terrence. I know how much you both lived him and I know how much love you put in to raising him God rest his soul. Love you both.

K Bean

January 25, 2020

Love and miss you dearly!

Stephen Washington

February 6, 2018

My Deepest Sympathy So Sorry for your lost your Son and my Husband was Good
Friends...We lived on Gawain Drive

K Bean

February 4, 2018

Love you and you will always hold a special place in my heart.

February 3, 2018

Kenneth & Andrea sorry for your lost.
Janet B Washington

Vance McCray III

February 3, 2018

Rest young man, in the eternal loving arms of the lord.

February 3, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the family for your lost. May you all find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6,7.

MARILYN RICHARDSON

February 2, 2018

Kenneth & Andrea, I am so sorry to hear about your Son's passing. You are in my prayers and I know GOD will give you all the strength to get through. My prayers are with Terrence's soulmate and children.

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