It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Anthony James “Tony” Pellegrini. Tony passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at HCA Houston Healthcare in Kingwood, TX after a prolonged illness.
Tony was born on December 4th, 1957 at Saint Anthony’s hospital in Seattle Washington along with his twin brother Joseph “Joe”. When he was born, the nun at the hospital told his mom that he looked just like St. Anthony, hence the reason for his name. In 1958, his family returned to Anaconda, MT, where Tony grow up, enjoying the many pleasures Montana has to offer that included fishing and hiking. His passion for fishing was encouraged by his father who was also an avid fisherman and his favorite “spot” to fish was the Big Hole River near Wisdom.
Tony attended St. Paul’s Grade School, Anaconda Central High until his sophomore year, and graduated from Anaconda High School in 1976. He joined the United States Navy in 1982 after working at Warm Springs State Hospital after high school. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Tony relocated to southern California before eventually moving to Texas. He attended DeVry Institute where he earned an Bachelors degree in electronic technology.
Tony is survived by his twin brother Dr. Joseph Pellegrini (wife Dr. Michelle Germain Pellegrini) of Cornelius, NC; sisters, Kathy Johnson of Billings; Diana (husband Craig) Brown of Bremerton, WA; nephews Andrew and Daniel Johnson of Billings; Alexander and Nicholas Pellegrini of Baltimore, MD; Eric (wife Brittany) Brown of Dickinson, ND; and Dr. Kevin (wife Evelyn) Brown of Coeur d’Alene, ID; nieces, Sarah Brown of Orlando, FL and Megan Brown of Bremerton, WA; and his great-nephew Oliver Brown and great-nieces, Rosalee Brown and Charlotte Brown. Tony is also survived by his uncle John C. Pellegrini of Anaconda; and cousins, Christine Jones, Jim Pellegrini and Nancy Grubich, and many other cousins.
Tony is preceded in death by his wife (Sharon) and parents, Bill and Lois Pellegrini, his aunt, Norine Pellegrini; his brother-in-law, Dwight Johnson; and his grandparents, John & Anna Pellegrini and Ivan & Rose Jones. Tony’s brother, John, joined him in their heavenly home on May 1, 2023.
A joint memorial service for John and Tony will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, June 19th, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 217 W. Pennsylvania St., Anaconda, MT 59722. John’s family will begin receiving friends at 9:30 A.M. The Rite of Committal will follow at New Hill Cemetery, off of Stumptown Road in Anaconda, followed immediately by a luncheon reception at Holy Family Catholic Church.
Please visit below to offer the family condolences or share a memory of Tony.
Axelson Funeral Home and Cremation Service has been privileged to care for Tony and his family.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
9:30 a.m.
Monday June 19, 2023
Holy Family Catholic Church
217 W. Pennsylvania St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
Funeral Liturgy
10:30 a.m.
Monday June 19, 2023
Holy Family Catholic Church
217 West Pennsylvania
Anaconda, MT 59711
Rite of Committal
Following the service
Monday June 19, 2023
New Hill Cemetery
Stumptown Road
Anaconda, Montana 59711
Military Honors
Following the Committal
Monday June 19, 2023
New Hill Cemetery
Stumptown Road
Anaconda, Montana 59711
Luncheon
Following Military Honors
Monday June 19, 2023
Hunthausen Center at Holy Family Catholic Church
217 West Pennsylvania
Anaconda, Montana 59711
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
9:30 a.m.
Monday June 19, 2023
Holy Family Catholic Church
217 W. Pennsylvania St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
Funeral Liturgy
10:30 a.m.
Monday June 19, 2023
Holy Family Catholic Church
217 West Pennsylvania
Anaconda, MT 59711
Rite of Committal
Following the service
Monday June 19, 2023
New Hill Cemetery
Stumptown Road
Anaconda, Montana 59711
Military Honors
Following the Committal
Monday June 19, 2023
New Hill Cemetery
Stumptown Road
Anaconda, Montana 59711
Luncheon
Following Military Honors
Monday June 19, 2023
Hunthausen Center at Holy Family Catholic Church
217 West Pennsylvania
Anaconda, Montana 59711
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Marinza Avila says
Last time we talked I was living in Billings montana and I reached out to tell you it was beautiful I’m sorry we stopped talking you’re the only person that took me in when I was 12 and I’ll never forget it and the things you taught me you always told me I could do anything in life even though I was your little knucklehead I wish we didn’t drift away because you passed too soon I will always miss you tell carlito I love him and you guys watch me make y’all proud you told me you were going to retire in montana it brakes my heart I know you’re there now love you grandpa 💖
Nicole Pellegrini says
Hello I’m Anthony’s only biological daughter … someone reach out to me thanks