Howard Patrick Lorello, age 81, of Anaconda

Howard passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home on February 14, 2020 at approximately 10:00 a.m. He died from natural causes.

Howard was born in Anaconda, Montana on February 27, 1938. His parents were Patrick D. Lorello and Gladys Lorello (Frazer).

He started working for the BA&P Railroad at the age of 16. He married Paulette McCallum on August 7, 1961 and spent 57 years together until her passing on October 1, 2018. Paulette was the love of his life and he joined her in the afterlife on Valentines Day.

Howard enjoyed working on cars, welding, and hunting. He was also a gun lover and became a gunsmith for many years. Howard loved to collect coins as well.

Howard was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Lorello, father, Patrick Lorello, son, Perry Lorello, brother, Richard Lorello, and wife, Paulette Lorello.

Howard is survived by his son, Paul Lorello, daughter, Nikki Lorello, grandsons, Josh and Kyle Lorello, granddaughter, Katlyn Lorello, and sister, Laura Shafford.

No services will be held as per his wishes. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Howard. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Howard and his family.