Gerald Roy Dellucky Sr

Gerald Roy Dellucky, Sr., age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 after a long illness. Beloved husband of Theresa Carles Dellucky for 61 years. Loving father of Gerald, Jr. (Jerry) and wife Yvette Ayres Dellucky, Daniel (Danny) and Frank Dellucky. Loving grandfather of Brandon, Ryan and Mason Dellucky. Son of the late Frank Salvador Dellucky and Ole Rentrop Dellucky. Brother of Shirley Dellucky Robichaux and the late Mona Dellucky Centola and Joseph Sidney Dellucky. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. A native New Orleanian, Gerald Dellucky, Sr., was born in Algiers and a resident of Terrytown for the past 55 years. He was retired from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. A devoted Saints, Red Sox and Tulane fan, he was always willing to discuss plays, stats, players and past games. In his younger years, he found great joy in playing football with his children, nephews and neighborhood kids. Gerald had been a private in the Air Force and served his country in the Korean War; he was a member of the Terrytown American Legion Post 378. He was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School, class of 1951 and Southeastern Louisiana University, class of 1959. Gerald was a member of Terrytown 5th District Volunteer Fire Department since 1970 and served as Fire Chief from January 1, 1978 to June 30, 2005. He was a lifetime member of the Louisiana State Firemen’s Association and served as District Representative, Past President and Secretary for 30 years. He was a lifetime member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association. Gerald was inducted by The SWFSD State of Louisiana 1989 Fire Chief Hall of Fame. He was also a lifetime member of the Westbank Presidents and Chiefs Association, serving two years as Chairman. Gerald was instrumental in “Bucks for Trucks,” which procured over a million dollars in donations for The Spirit of Louisiana fire engine that was delivered to New York City after 9/11. Enough money was raised that two additional trucks, - The Heart of Louisiana and The Pride of Louisiana - five Ford Crown Victorias and one Ford Taurus to serve as chiefs’ cars, were also donated to New York. He set the pace for many firefighters, creating a legacy and a tradition in firefighting that includes his sons Jerry, Danny, Frank and his grandson, Ryan who followed in his footsteps as firemen. His entire life revolved around giving back to the community that he so greatly loved. He will be remembered for his unselfish devotion to the fire department where he always strived for excellence. He was immensely proud and honored to be a part of the Terrytown 5th District Volunteer Fire Department and the brotherhood throughout the fire service.
To Gerald, who has selflessly given his life for the good of his fellow man, his tasks completed, his duties well done, his last alarm, he is going home. Unit 500, rest in peace.
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