Bristol Police Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte, 35, of North Haven tragically passed away on Wednesday evening, October 12th 2022. Dustin truly died a hero. He was the beloved husband of Laura DeMonte and a loving father to his daughter, Phoebe, his son, Porter, and a third child due in March, 2023. Dustin was born in Middletown, CT, on May 24, 1987, to Mona Heidel (Jeff Heidel) and Philip DeMonte (Connie DeMonte). Also survived by his brother, Philip (Sarah) DeMonte, sister Makayla DeMonte (Kenneth Repscher). He also leaves behind his niece, Adalyn Repscher, and nephew, Aaron DeMonte. Also survived by aunts Debbie DeMonte and Dottie Sanzaro, and his “little gram,” Mary DeMonte. Dustin is also survived by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ann Marie and James Piscitelli; sister-in-law Gina (Christopher) Bracken and brother-in-law James (Sarah) Piscitelli, grandmother and grandfather through marriage, Anne and John Bergeron. Dustin also leaves behind his three Australian Labradoodles whom he adored, Harper, Einstein and Fozzie.
A 2005 graduate of Middletown High School where he was catcher for their baseball team as well as a member of the band. Dustin loved dancing, music and exercising. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminology at Central Connecticut State University in 2012. Dustin was recently accepted to Nichols College where he would begin his master’s in Organizational Leadership Program on Halloween. Dustin was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the Miami Dolphins. Dedicated to his community, Dustin helped in honoring local officers who were killed in the line of duty and helped the homeless through the outreach program of Brian’s Angels. Dustin was a school resource officer at Greene-Hills and West Bristol Schools in Bristol. Dustin always lived life to the fullest. He was a kind, gentle spirit that was loved by many. Above all, Dustin whole-heartedly loved his family and every single moment he spent with them. He was a very proud husband and father who was taken way too soon.
Funeral services will be conducted in Rentschler Field, East Hartford on Friday morning, October 21st at 11:00 AM.
My deepest condolences go out to the family. Please know you have been in my families thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. As part of the North Haven community, we are here for you, sending our love, prayers and support. May the good Lord comfort and guide you through this difficult time.
Our sincere condolences to the DeMonte family and Bristol Police Department and community at large. Sgt. DeMonte’s sacrifice and dedication will never be forgot. R.I.P.
RIP Sargent De Monte May your family find comfort at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to the DeMonte family. You are now and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that Gods blessing will bring you some comfort during this time 🙏.
Thoughts and prayers to all who love and miss him
Our heartfelt condolences to the DeMonte Family. Our entire city of Bristol is thankful for the services of this Brave Young Man. There are no words that can be expressed to relieve your pain. May the angels above wrap their loving wings around you all during this time of heartache and grief in the coming days. May you take some comfort in the memories people will share and the love they express. God bless you all. 🙏❤💙🖤
RIP Sargent DeMonte 🙏 your family is in my prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Lt. DeMonte’s family, friends and all that knew him. Being a resident of North Haven it was overwhelming to see the support last Friday. May he Rest In Peace and thank you to him and every law enforcement officer for their dedication in keeping us safe.
RIP Fellow Officer. Your watch is done. Your fellow Officers will now take over your watch.
Our deepest sympathy to Sgt. DeMonte’s family, friends and sisters and brothers in blue. My husband was in law enforcement, first in Terryville and then for the state of CT Division of Criminal Justice. Please know we keep you all in our hearts and prayers. God bless you all.
Mark and Maryann Grodecki, SC,
Our prayers are with you and your family
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Dustin will be in our prayers as well as his family. May fond and lasting memories sustain you during this difficult time.
May you Rest In Peace🙏 My deepest condolences to your family. You truly are a hero and taken way too soon. God bless you.
My heart and soul aches for the families, the police families and all who knew and loved Dustin. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you, and take comfort in him. Dustin was and always will be a hero. There’s a special place in Hods kingdom for him.
Dustin you are the best of the best. We spent many a weekday night at MKKS sparing, practicing our katas and having a good time. You were always one of the kindest and nicest guys to be around. Anytime I would run into you as we got older, I always walked away feeling better for having had the chance to see you. You have a beautiful family and seeing all those photos of you, Laura and your kids showed the world how happy a life you have. You are our hero. God bless you.
My heart is broken! My condolences to his beautiful family and may God continue to comfort them during this difficult time!
Thank you Lieutenant Demonte, for your service, may God rest your soul and be with your family at this time, you all are in our prayers.
My Sincere Sympathy and Condolences to the DeMonte Family
Our Lord will guide and comfort you during this most difficult
Time.
Love and Prayers
Gail Luzietti
Deepest and sincere sympathy to the Demonte family!! Our hearts break for you!! Thank you for your service to our Bristol community!! You will be missed!! 💙🖤💙
Sgt Dustin DeMonte ,
It was a pleasure to know you through out the years . You were always a great man to talk too . You were always there , you helped others the best you could. You have touched several life’s . More than you actually realize . Thank you for everything you’ve done . May you Rest In Peace . You will forever be our hero . We got your back 💙🖤
We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Dustin is an amazing man and will be missed deeply. He made an everlasting impact on so many people and he served his community bravely and proudly each day that he put in his uniform. No one should ever have to go through this tragic sorrow, but please know that we are all here for you. Our hearts are breaking with yours. We are crying with you and we are praying for you. May God hold you close and bless you with many wonderful memories of your hero. Please know that Dustin is at peace, and watching over only you now. Love never dies, it lives on for eternity.
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’ friend. John 15:13
To the family of Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte, we are very sorry for your loss. From everything that we heard about Dustin, it will be a tremendous loss not only to your family but for both the Bristol and North Haven communities. I hope that you cherish all of the fond memories that were make over the years and know that we mourn with you as well. May God Bless Dustin and your family. We back the blue.
Our deepest condolences to the DeMonte Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you hold precious memories that will live forever!
I am so sorry for your great loss, he is now your hero and your angel watching over his family. Your watch is over and now your hero’s will take over. Rest easy and Rest In Peace . God bless your children as they grow they will know the love you had for them. Although I don’t know you or your family, I am praying that they get thru this horrible nightmare and know we are all praying for your family.
My deepest sympathies to the DeMonte and Piscitelli families for the loss of such a great man and true hero. Your legacy will never diminish or be forgotten!
Dear DeMonte family,
Words can not express how deeply sorry I am for the loss of Lieutenant DeMonte May you find comfort in knowing that he is with God and you have an angel watching over you.
My deepest condolences go out to the family. Please know you have been in my families thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. As part of the North Haven community, we are here for you, sending our love, prayers and support. May God comfort and guide you through this difficult time. May you find strength in your family, friends,loved ones, and in the community.
My daughter and I extend our deepest condolences to you all during this time. Lt. DeMonte brought so many smiles to my daughter’s face as her SRO after she suddenly and unexpectedly lost her dad and he made her school days so much better. He was first on scene that day and I will forever be grateful for all he did. Sending prayers to get your through the days.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family has been in my prayers. Even though we were neighbors for only a short time, I got to know you guys. I remember the team banners that flew on Postman highway. It broke my heart to hear of Dustin’s passing. He will be missed, RIP.
So sorry for your loss…R.I.P Lt. Dustin Demonte 💙💙
Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with The DeMonte Family at this terrible time.Thank you for your dedication and service .
Dearest families may the beautiful perpetual light sign on you Lt Demonte forever and also your beautiful Laura and children.
Phoebe Porter and Angel Baby. 💙💙💙🇺🇸🙏🏾 Ann & John AnnMarie & Jimmie and entire families my love and prayers are with all of you🙏🏾🙏🏾 ❤️Barbara
So sorry for your loss. Sgt Demonte was my resource Officer at Greene Hills School. He was awesome! I will miss him dearly.
My condolences to Lieutenant Dustin Demonte’s wife , children and family . My prayers are with you all. Thank you for your service and dedication to the community of Bristol .
You are all in my thoughts. Thank you for sharing Lt Demonte with us-he won’t be forgotten. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences to the Demonte family. I was honored to have known Dustin. He always put a smile on my face. He was a genuine and sincere human being who will be dearly missed. I appreciate the ultimate sacrifice he made for all of our safety. God Bless Dustin, his wife Laura, his children and family. May he rest in peace and may he always be remembered in our hearts.
My deepest sympathy, respect, prayers to the DeMonte Family. LT Demonte was all I could only wish to be in life. Faithful servant of all. I did not know him but I work in Security and can feel like I have something in common with him- what a great hero.
Lieutenant DeMonte may you RIP. Thank you for everything that you, as a police officer and a man represent. Your bravery and service to your community and the Bristol community will long be remembered and never forgotten. My prayers go out to your family and friends. 🙏✝️
My condolences to Lieutenant Dustin Demonte’s wife , children and family. I know this must be a very difficult and demanding time for you all.
What a good and generous man Lieutenant Dustin Demonte was. I thought his funeral service was a wonderful tribute to him and all he has done for our community. What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. He will be missed.”
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank You so much Lieutenant Dustin Demonte for all that you have did and said for our community 😭😫😪😢🙏 Rest In Peace
Lt.Demonte
Happy 1yr Anniversary In Heaven.