Fundraiser Set For Bedminster Cop, A True 'Family Man'

BEDMINSTER, NJ — Bedminster Police Sgt. AlTerek Patterson was a true family man. He always put his life on the line for others especially for his wife Brandi, 8-year-old daughter and 2-1/2-year-old twins.

Patterson would work extra hours to provide for his family and buy his college sweetheart her dream home. He made his dad the best man in his wedding and called his mom every single day.

"That's the type of man he was and some of the reasons why he will be missed by many," according to a GoFundMe set up by Patterson's close friend Corrado DeVincenzo and PBA Local 366 to help support the family.

"He always had a smile on his face and touched the lives of so many residents at their time of need," the GoFundMe stated.

Patterson died on Easter morning from the new coronavirus.

"As first responders, we put our lives on the line every day and in this case we are fighting a enemy that we can not see, COVID-19. However, like always, we stick together and put the public first," the GoFundMe stated.

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Patterson had graduated from the Somerset County Police Academy Recruit Class 35-05 in December 2005 and began his career as a patrolman in Bedminster on Jan. 1, 2006. Patterson was promoted to the rank Sergeant in October 2014.

The GoFundMe is set up to help support Patterson's wife and children. To donate to the GoFundMe click here.

To make a contribution directly to Terek's wife Brandi, Venmo her @Brandi-patterson-0 or make any checks out to "Brandi Patterson" and mail them to:Brandi Patterson, C/O PBA 366, PO Box 716, Bedminster, NJ 07921.

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