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for Paul Bristo
kathy maun doolittle
October 2, 2007
I am from Paul's home town of Castleton,NY and knew him well through elementary and high school. He was my date for the senior prom! When I am back in NY, I always think of Paul when I see his grandma's house by the Brookview dam. He exuded charisma, warmth, charm, had a wonderful command of the language, and a wicked sense of humor! I saw him about 15 years ago in Seattle and then again in Albany shortly thereafter. He kept in touch with Pam Ulmer, a special childhood friend, and never failed to ask for me. His optimism and enthusiasm never waivered. He was one of a kind.
Tory OConnell
September 26, 2007
I first met Paul at a BBQ that we had in the U district in Seattle in the 80's - Paul had gone to the same college as my boyfriend and some of his Seattle friends - I was told Paul was bringing moose meat for burgers and imagined an Alaskan outdoors guy - when I met him I realized there was no way Paul had shot the moose and at the time wondered how he had acquired it - didn't take me long to figure out that Paul had many friends in many places who would do anything for him - what a wonderful, entertaining man! I was at a dinner party that he attended several years ago and he still captivated all of us with his stories - He will be missed!
Warren Read
September 25, 2007
I met Paul in Summer of 1995, when my new boyfriend Shayne was sharing the house on 36th with him. Shayne had moved in there 6 months earlier from a nasty breakup and always said that Paul's humor, warmth and nurturing saved him. I'd just "come out" not long before and Paul was the best welcome wagon. Parties, great meals, laughing--we always said he was our "Anna Madrigal" (from "Tales of the City). He WAS family and a forever part of the fabric of who Shayne and I are today. He was there through the adoption of our children and will always be "Uncle Paul". We love and will miss him forever, but celebrate the peace he now has.
Diane Moore
September 25, 2007
A little hole in my soul and a smile on my face when I think of you.
jackie allard
September 25, 2007
Dear Gail, Marca & families and friends,
I will always remember Paul as the country cousin who chased his little city cousin with the cattle prong!! His oil painting, his laugh, his smile. May you be comforted.
John Smothers
September 24, 2007
I first met Paul at college in 1964. Then he introduced me in 1965 to the woman who became my wife, and we remained friends ever after.
My wife, daughter and I were pleased to be able to see him again and spend a day with him on our vacation west in July. As always, we were impressed by his kindness and his positive attitude. We miss him!
Jerry Melaragno
September 23, 2007
Paul was the most kind, gentle, and caring man I ever knew.
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