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Steven Terry

Mar 3, 1959 — Oct 31, 2026

Poughkeepsie, NY

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Steven Terry, 67, went to God Saturday morning (10/31/26) in his home. Born on March 3rd, 1959, in Harlem, he was the son of the late James Lee Terry and Elizabeth Mae (Davis) Terry.

He was a Sonar Technician during his time in the Navy, and a retired NYC Correctional Officer. 

Steven Terry had a passion for the arts, having been a great writer and musician, favoring the Jazz genre.

Greater than his talents, was his love for his spouse, children, grandchildren, friends, and foremost God.

He will continue to be loved by his wife of 22 years, Selena Terry, and his kids, Elysha Marie Anderson, Lydia Marie Terry, Kayla Marie Terry, and stepdaughter Naome Rollare Mathieu.

He is missed by his grandchildren, Kalysha, Wesley, Raijon, and Kyrie. 

He is remembered by hundreds of family and friends.

Steven Terry liked gardening, fixing things around the house, and taking care of his family- which includes his dog, Sugarloaf, whom he affectionately nicknamed Little Shit after her bathroom habits.

He was a man of God, and while we cry, we rejoice that he is even closer to him.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 9th, from 1-4 PM at Sweet's Funeral Home, Route 9, Hyde Park. A celebration of Steven’s life will take place at 3 PM during visitation, where speakers are welcomed.

Attendees are encouraged to write down their favorite memories of Steven as keepsakes for the family.

Military honors and burial will take place at 11:30 AM, Tuesday, November 10th at Rosedale & Rosehill Cemetery, 750 East Linden Ave., Linden New Jersey. The Funeral Procession will leave from Sweet's Funeral Home at 9 AM. 

To send online condolences or for directions, please visit Steven’s obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.

If you wish to send flowers, please direct them to the Sweet's Funeral Home 4365 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY and address them to Steven Terry for November 9ths service.

To send flowers with our preferred florist or plant a memorial tree, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Monday, November 9, 2026

1:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

Celebration of Life

Monday, November 9, 2026

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

Graveside Service / Military Honors

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)

Rosedale & Rosehill Cemetery

750 East Linden Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036

Funeral procession to leave Sweet's Funeral Home at 9 AM.

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

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