Alfred Cordisco

Alfred Cordisco, age 92, of Bristol Borough, passed away on Wed., May 1, 2013 at home surrounded by his family and friends. Born and raised in Bristol Borough, he was an employee of the former Kaiser Metal Co. in Bristol, and later retired from Boeing Vertol Aeronautics in Phila. Al was a WWII Army Corp Veteran who served as a Waist Gunner on a B-52 Flying Fortress, completing his 50 missions over Normandy, Northern France, and Germany; where he was credited with shooting down two ME109 enemy fighters. For his actions, Al received many medals and commendations, including 4 air medals and the distinguished flying cross. Al was a devoted parishioner of St. Ann Church where he was an usher for many years. He was a 4th degree knight with the Bristol Knights of Columbus Council 906. When he was younger, Al was active with the Democratic party and served as a Bristol Borough councilmen and committee man. He was a member of the 5th Ward Italian Mutual Aid, the St. Ann Athletic Association, and the Bristol Moose Lodge 1169. He was predeceased by his wife Frances (nee: Cutchineal); his son Michael Alfred Cordisco; his grandson Michael Thomas Kervick; his brothers Henry, Vince, and Robert; and sister Helen Strauss. He will be greatly missed by his daughter Patricia A. Kervick with whom he resided; a brother John Cordisco of Bristol Borough; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, 9-10:30am, at the Galzerano Funeral Home in Bristol. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11am at St. Ann Church. Interment will follow in St. Mark Cemetery. The family requests donations to St. Ann Church, 357 Dorrance St., Bristol, PA 19007. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Alfred Cordisco, please visit our flower store.