Paul F. Caristi

Paul F. Caristi, 61, of Mont Vernon died on November 19, 2002 at Southern New Hampshire Regional Hospital in Nashua after a life of love and laughter. Mr. Caristi was born on August 7, 1941 in Boston, MA the son of the late Paul and Hilda (Calland) Caristi. He was a U S Air force Veteran who served in Vietnam from 1959 to 1967. He traveled the world, working in the service of his country for most of his adult life. Paul most recently served as the tax collector in Mont Vernon. He was a loving father and grandfather and his love of children led him to become a coach of little league and supporter of other youth activities. Family members include; his wife of 43 years, Joyce (McCormack) Caristi; two sons, Paul David Caristi of Belmont and Michael Joseph Caristi of Milford; two daughters, Deborah Caristi Stellfox of Lowville, NY and Sharon Caristi Daly of Attleboro, MA; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Reception will be held on Saturday, November 23rd from 10:00 until 11:00 AM with a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 172 Route 101 in Bedford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Jimmy Fund, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 375 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02215 or Home Health and Hospice, 80 Continental Blvd., Merrimack, NH 03054.