JOSEPH 'JOEY' R. STREVA JR.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at a 1:30 PM Mass of Christian Burial in Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lafayette, for Joseph Roussel Streva, Jr., 71, who passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at his daughter’s residence in Youngsville.
Visitation will be at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on December 11, from 12:30 until the funeral Mass.
Inurnment will be in St. John Cemetery.
Very Rev. Chester Arceneaux, VF, Pastor of Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette, LA, will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include his daughters, Kelly D. Streva, and Traci A. Streva; his granddaughter, Bree Voisine; his siblings, Kathy Streva Bergeron and her husband, Terry, Carl J. Streva, and Jerry J. Streva and his wife, Rosalie; his nieces, Carla Gala and her husband, Manny, Devita Copley and her husband, Chris, Lisa Perry and her husband, David, Maria Milazzo and her husband, Shane, Becky Bergeron, and Yvette Smith and her husband, Bill; his nephews, John Streva and his wife, Nicole, Philip Streva and his wife, Teresa, and Mike Bergeron and his wife, Kay; and numerous cousins, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph “Chief” R. Streva, Sr. and Katherine Filardo Streva; a sister-in-law, Glenda W. Streva; two nephews, Stephen Bergeron, and J.J. Streva.
Joey was a native of Morgan City and a longtime resident of Downtown Lafayette. He was a 1968 graduate of Central Catholic High School in Morgan City and continued his education at the University of Southwestern Louisiana where he completed his Undergraduate Degree, and obtained his Juris Doctorate at Loyola Law School. Upon graduating law school, Joey began his career as an attorney where he became a partner of a private firm in Morgan City. Later, in 1994 the opportunity arose to join the U.S. Court System in the Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana where he became an Assistant Federal Public Defender. This gave him the opportunity to fulfill his dream of helping others. He was a proud member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, a Kappa Alpha Order Alumni member, and many other organizations as well. Mr. Streva was on the Board of Directors of his family’s owned and operated businesses in Morgan City and New Iberia, Streva Distributing.
Joey enjoyed all things Downtown Lafayette, especially with his family and friends. He loved to create memories with the simpler things in life, family, food, fun, charity, and Church. Most of all he loved to spend time with his granddaughter Bree. She was #1 in his life. His big smile, his infectious laugh, and his giving heart will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing him.
Memorial contributions can be made in Mr. Joseph R. Streva, Jr.’s name to your favorite charity.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Streva family to Ochsner Cancer Center of Acadiana, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Cardiovascular Institute of the South, First Option Home Health, Hospice of Acadiana, Food with Love, Kelly Morvant Photography, and Fusion Photography. A special thank you to all of his family and friends, near and far, who were a part of his amazing journey of life.
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