Robert "Bob" Albert Tristano
May 4, 1944 ~ November 22, 2023
Born in:
Schenectady, New York
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Robert “Bob” Albert Tristano, age 79. Born in Schenectady NY, to Antonio and Lucia Tristano. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Denise; his children, Anthony (Amiee) Tristano, Theresa Tristano (John Gilmore), Christopher (Keri) Tristano; grandsons, Justin (Gypsi) Tolan, Erik (Meaghann) Tristano; great-grandchildren, Harper, Hazel, Makai, and Myla; brother-in-law, Merlin (Carol) Leking; many nieces and nephews; best friend, Jim Bacino; and his four-legged buddy, Conner.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Lucia Tristano; sisters, Bernadetta (Marty) Zach, Constance Iovinella, Yolanda (Mike) Felice, Dorothy (John) Cronin, Celia (Vincent) Iovinella; and brother, Concetto Tristano.
Robert graduated from Pueblo Catholic High School in 1963. He worked at the steel mill for a short time and then became a police officer for the city of Pueblo for 33½ years.
Robert loved his family and many friends, he loved fishing, hunting, camping and attending Mountain Man rendezvous, where he earned the name “Cactus Bob.” He was also a Boy Scout leader for 10 years.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends and all who loved him.
Rosary, 1:30 p.m. followed by the memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at St. Mary Help of Christians Church, 217 E. Mesa Ave. Father Joel & Father Zaldy will be celebrating the memorial Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Help of Christians Church. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com
Services
Rosary: December 1, 2023 1:30 pm
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
307 E. Mesa Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81006
719-296-8778
Memorial Mass: December 1, 2023 2:00 pm
St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
307 E. Mesa Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81006
719-296-8778
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I’m so sorry, Denise. Bob was a great guy. I am glad I had the opportunity to know him.
Denise, Chris and family our hearts are with you at this time. Bob will be missed by many just as he was loved by many. Such a positive and jovial soul. I can hear his laugh as I share. Heaven just got funnier and full of more love as Bob travels on. Always in my heart.❤️
It was wonderful to visit you, Aunt Denise & Chris. Still, to this day, we talk about the wonderful time we had and how you showed us the sites of Colorado. We will always cherish the time we spent together and the memories that we will forever have. You are and always will be in our hearts. Love you forever
Chris & Cindy Lanne
I was sorry to learn of your husband’s passing. Please know that I’m thinking of you and praying for you at this trying time.
“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.”
Leanora Gagliano
Mike and I are so grateful for the wonderful time we had visiting you last year. We will cherish the special memories we have of the week with you like sitting in your living room watching cowboy shows and listening to your stories about the family and the smile on your face when you were enjoying the Perraca’s pizza and Civitello’s cookies that we brought from New York.
We will hold onto these memories forever. Rest in peace. We love you
Kathy & Mike
Jack and Norma
Wayne & Terri Iovinella
God bless
Love you
Ella Barbara
-The Sanchez Family
You will be missed old neighbor. I remember when you took Chris and I to the shooting range at the police station. You loaded a black powder rifle with about 100 grains or so and let me shoot it. It about knocked me off my feet and left a pretty good bruise on my shoulder. I remember you just shaking your head and laughing in that raspy laugh that you had. Good bye for now, Bob.
Love mark&dorothy cronin