On February 11, 2018, Albert (Al) Ciallella, 67, of Anaconda, passed away at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, MT. after a sudden illness.
He was born to Tony and Gwen Ciallella, on January 31, 1951. He graduated from Anaconda Central in 1969. Played football, was a member of a musical quartet, played in his own band and was an Eagle Scout.
Al graduated from the Montana School of Mines in 1973 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering, then in 1996 Al graduated from University of Southern Louisiana with a degree in Computer Science.
His work took him to many locations, but ultimately bringing him back to his beloved Anaconda, where he was employed at O'Kane Consultants.
He is survived by his wife Dana, sons, Scott (Georgia) of Bakersfield, CA, Matthew (Lisa), grandson Marcus, of Seattle, WA, sister Janet (Steve) Frey of Clearfield, UT, aunt Bev Villa of Anaconda, uncles Don (Karen) Sparks of Las Vegas, Al (Pamela) of Boise, ID, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Al was preceded in death by his daughter Ann Marie, parents, Tony and Gwen, grandparents, Myrtle and Adam Arvish, Sam and Nicoletta Ciallella, sister Nicki Boss, and nephew Brandon Frey.
His passion was his model trains, puzzles, movies, but especially his love of the Lord. He had a big, loving heart and will be missed by many.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Camp Mak-A-Dream, P.O. Box 1450, Missoula, MT 59806, Pintler Pets, P.O. Box 1204, Anaconda, MT 59711 or to donor's choice.
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral & Cremation Service is entrusted with Al's funeral arrangements. You may pay your condolences at www.longfellowfinneganriddle.com.
Visitation
FEB 15. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (MST)
St. Peter's Catholic Church
4th St. and Alder St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
Mass of Christian Burial
FEB 15. 10:30 AM (MST)
St. Peter's Catholic Church
4th St. and Alder St.
Anaconda, MT 59711