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Theodore Joseph “TJ” Strycharz

Theodore Joseph Strycharz, 41, of Tarpon Springs, Florida died September 24, 2021 in Safety Harbor, Florida. Teddy (TJ), was born in Trenton, New Jersey on March 26, 1980 to Theodore Mark Strycharz and Rosemary Hazel Huard.

TJ graduated high school in 1999 and immediately joined the United States Air Force.  He married his wife, Kelley Michelle Cady, on January 16, 2002 while stationed at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.  They shared nineteen beautiful years together.

TJ is survived by Kelley, his son, Tyler Steven, 19, his daughter, Kendall Ellen, 16, both of his parents, two sisters, Wendy Runyon and Rachel Lane, and two brothers, Donald Schuster and Mark Strycharz. TJ also leaves behind a loving extended family including his aunts and uncles, 10 nieces and nephews, his father and mother-in-law, Steve and Karen Cady, two brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law and his Air Force family.

To know TJ was to love TJ. He gave the best bear hugs, he was the best jungle gym for the kids, and he was always the life of the party. When TJ walked into a room, it lit up. His smile and laugh were infectious. He was an avid snowboarder, golfer, and hockey player.  TJ enjoyed tennis, darts, corn hole, cards and just about anything competitive. TJ coached his daughter in the Dunedin Little League Softball Association, a sport he loved to play as much as coach.  He was always ready for an adventure or to learn something new. He loved music of all types and enjoyed dancing and singing along.  He actually had a great voice! TJ was not only generous and caring toward his friends and family, he also dedicated time to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and Sleep in Heavenly Peace. TJ truly lived life to its fullest.

TJ loved his family, his country, and his life. He served in the United States Air Force for more than twenty one  years and deployed many times with the Red Horse Squadron as a heavy equipment operator. After Hurricane Katrina, he became an Air Force  recruiter. TJ loved helping men and women who were affected by this tragedy find a new path in life. He received numerous honors throughout his career in the service. As a young enlisted man, he was selected Top 1 Flight Recruiter of the Year, Top Squadron 331R Recruiter of the Year, 331RCS Gold Badge Recruiter of the year, along with several others. TJ excelled at every venture he encountered.  He was always prepared.  TJ developed a plan for a future outside the service.  He attended Belleview University and graduated in 2020 with a degree in Management Information Systems.  He retired from the Air Force on July 1, 2020 and began a career with Sigma Defense in September 2020.

“Our joys will be greater, our love will be deeper, our life will be fuller because we shared your moments.”

Services and Ceremonies entrusted to Veterans Funeral Care in Clearwater, FL.

A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will take place on Monday October 11th, 2021 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm at Veterans Funeral Care (830 N. Belcher Rd, Clearwater).  All who knew and loved him are encouraged to attend.   TJ will be placed at rest with Military Honors on Tuesday October 12th at 10:00am at Bay Pines National Cemetery.  If planning to attend at Bay Pines, please arrive only 15-20 mins before service time.

The Strycharz family wishes to share a genuine and heartfelt Thank You to all who have been supportive during this most difficult time.

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