Obituary of Stella Patterson

Reflections of Life for Stella Jean Patterson-Figueroa April 10, 1979 - April 10, 1979 Stella J. Patterson- Figueroa 36 was born on April 10, 1979 in Pomona, California to Patrick Patterson and Susan Zientek (Deceased). Stella grew up in Port Jefferson, New York where she graduated in 1997 from Comeswogue High School. She went to earn a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Long Island University in 2001. In 2002, she began working for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at LaGuardia International Airport and she later transferred to Miami International Airport in 2004 and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport in 2013. Stella's outstanding performance allowed her to quickly progress in her career to Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTS0) and later she transitioned from a Uniformed Officer to a member of the Support Staff as a Human Resources Specialist. For the last 14 years, Stella has been a supportative and dedicated employee.. Stella had an infectious personality and developed many close friendships throughout her years with TSA. Stella met the love of her life, Gabriel Figueroa, at the young age of 15 and they have been inseparable for over 21 years. Together, they formed a beautiful family and were blessed with two boys, Tristan and Braylon. Stella was an incredibly loving and devoted wife, mother and a true friend. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed every moment Stella was certainly unique with a colorful soul, being a lover of shoes (She was famous for her red high heels), eating raw veggies, drinking red wine, spending time with her family and friends, and snuggling with her boys. She believed her birthday was a month-long event that should be celebrated by everyone. She was kind-hearted, generous, funny,witty and caring. Stella's spirit lives on in all who loved her. She leaves to cherish fond memories: Gabriel Figueroa, Husband; Tristan (8) and Braylon (6) Figueroa, Sons; Patrick Patterson, Father, Gabriel and Betty Figueroa, Father and Mother-in-Law; Corinne Figueroa, Olivia Figueroa and Alexis Figueroa, Sisters-in-Law; Marlene Burton, Maryann Braaten, Patricia Tietz and Nancy Griffin, Loving Aunts, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.