Anthony “Tony” J. Pellegrini

Anthony “Tony” J. Pellegrini, age 65, of Onalaska, Texas

December 4, 1957 – March 22, 2023

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 (Sherry) 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 Tony and John) will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Anaconda on Monday, June 19 at 10:30 am.  Tony’s family will begin receiving friends at 9:30 am.  Interment will follow at New Hill Cemetery with military honors, followed a luncheon reception at the church immediately after.

Please visit axelsonfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence or share a memory of Tony.