Bristol was born March 30, 1965, in Peekskill, he was the son of Owen and Joan Carpenter Bristol. He was educated in Peekskill Schools, where he was a punter on the PHS football team, and also a swimmer on the swim team. Later, he attended Texas Tech University, where he, again, was the punter for the football team. He was a professional firefighter in the City of Peekskill since 1989.
Bristol is survived by his wife, Kathi of Peekskill; mother, Joan Bristol of Peekskill; children, Brian (Dana) Summers of New York City, Katie Summers and Matthew Diterlizzi; two grandchildren; brother, Patrick (Dawn) Bristol of Franklin, Tenn.; sisters, Colleen (Jim) McCormick of Bradenton, Fla., Maureen Bristol of Franklin, Tenn., and Chrissy (Chris) Ortis of Pembroke Pines, Fla.; father-in-law, Robert (Karen) Leonard; brother-in-law, Bob (Eva) Leonard; sisters-in-law, Patti Blaich and Mary Pironti; many cousins; nieces and nephews; brother firefighters in the City of Peekskill. He was predeceased by his father, Owen Bristol.
Calling hours are Wednesday, March 5 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, Peekskill. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 6 at the Assumption Church, followed by Burial in Assumption Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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