Sterling L. Bristol, 59, of Syracuse, died on December 21, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  Sterling was a Marine Corps veteran.  He was an avid outdoors man who befriended many, wildlife enthusiast and artist with artwork in a local museum.  He had formerly worked as a delivery driver for Ferguson Plumbing Supply and Burns Brothers.

He was pre-deceased by his father Eugene F. Bristol.

His surviving family includes his mother Roxlyn Bristol; brothers: Sebastian, Sheldon (Lisa); nephew Eric, and nieces Destiny and Ashlyn.

Calling hours will be Friday, December 26 from 3-6pm at the Goddard-Crandall-Shepardson Funeral Home; with a service at the conclusion. Condolences, shepardsonfh.com.