Laurentino Joseph Terra, Jr. - Obituary

aurentino J. “Larry” Terra, 84, a resident of Annapolis, MD for thirty-four years and previously of Ft. Washington, MD, died on Monday, November 9 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center due to Covid-19 complications. Born on September 30, 1936 in Mineola, NY to the late Larry and Alice Terra, Larry was a graduate of Naugatuck High School and served in the U.S. Air Force for twenty-two years. After retiring from the Air Force, Larry worked with the National Endowment for the Humanities for 18 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed golf and collecting. Larry is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Cathy Terra; his sons, Larry Terra, III, Tracy Terra, Mark Terra and Jeff Terra; his sister Dolores Terra of Connecticut, numerous grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Graveside service and interment with military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Online condolences and tributes may be made by using the link on this page.