Gregory Gerard Faia

Gregory G. Faia, 61 years old, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 8, 2025 following a courageous battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. A native New Orleanian, he was a longtime resident of Metairie, Louisiana.

Mr. Faia earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University School of Law in 1990. Since 1999, Mr. Faia was active in both the title and real estate industries where he was the owner of Security Title of Louisiana, LLC. His law practice Faia and Associates, LLC was dedicated to intellectual property as well as corporate law including formerly working as general counsel to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. In 2008, he was named President of Strive Incorporated, a non-profit organization committed to assisting disabled adults with employment challenges, a role he was most proud of and continued until his death. In 2010, Mr. Faia was appointed Trustee of the Jefferson Parish Finance Authority and in 2016 was appointed Chairman of the Board and served until his death. He was an owner of Ads Squared, LLC. which led him to become a Yahoo Relationship Partner with the Yahoo Search Partner Advisory Council. Greg was a leader in the search optimization industry and internet advertising. He was a member of the American Land and Title Association, the Louisiana Bar Association, New Orleans Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Greg was also a member of the Southern Yacht Club.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Lawrence Faia and Jane Durning Faia. He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle A. Faia, his son, Philip G. Faia and those he called his own, Theodore J. Picou, III (Geneva), Taylor Picou and her son, Parker, his stepsons, Tyler Molero (Isabella), Hunter Molero, and Brennan Molero, his sister, Jane F. Mentz and brother, Ronald L. Faia, Jr. (Tracy) as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Greg’s employees were like family, especially his assistant, Jewel Davis, and his paralegal, Gina B. Grob.

He was hard-working, had a generous spirit, and was undeniably the life of the party. He enjoyed boating, fine art, traveling, and spending time with his beloved dogs, Sadie and Coco. The legacy he leaves behind in both his family and professional endeavors will forever be cherished and celebrated by those who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Greg’s memory to Strive Incorporated.