Ian A. Pappastergion Obituary (1992 - 2014)

LOWELL- Ian A. Pappastergion, 22 of Oakland, California and formerly of Lowell, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2014. He is the beloved son of James and Dayle (Neilson) Pappastergion and loving brother of Adam Pappastergion of Lowell. He was born in Lowell on October 28, 1992. Ian attended schools in Lowell and was a 2011 graduate of Lowell High School where he was active in sports and had been a member of the National Honor Society. Always interested in computers, Ian began designing software at the age of fourteen, including programs for Apple Computer. He was currently employed by Airbnb as an iOS software engineer. From the time Ian was a young boy he was always interested in learning about science, nature, and history, especially military history. He loved the outdoors, motorcycles, fast cars, and animals, especially his dog Skyla and his cats Purrgo, Hoodsie and Whimsy. Always the adventurer, Ian pursued his dream of traveling and living in California. In addition to his parents and brother, Ian is survived by his uncle and aunt, Andrew and Helen Pappastergion of Lowell; cousins Andrea Izzo of Tyngsboro and Erica Murphy of Tewksbury; his aunt, Helene Kamon and cousins Robert Kamon and Amy LeGarde of the South Shore. Ian also leaves behind his extended family, Johanna Cassidy and her son Michael Gallagher of Lowell and Debbie Lang of Andover. He was also the grandson of the late Andrew and Louise Pappastergion of Lowell and Rolf T. Neilson of Randolph. At the request of the family, a private service will take place at a later date. For those who wish, donations in Ians memory can be made to the Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway St. Lowell, MA 01854.