Robert C. Martello passed away in Helena, MT on December 1, 2024. He was born to Carmine and Bernice Martello on October 28, 1938.
Robert spent his life in Avon. He attended school through the 8th grade in Elliston and graduated from high school in Helena. He worked at the Cominco Mine in Garrison, MT for 35 years. Something that Bob really enjoyed was bowling. He had some great adventures attending tournaments all over the USA. Bob enjoyed sports, especially Funny Car racing and baseball. Above all Bob loved his family. Over the years he traveled all over the state following whatever event or sports they were involved in. He was very generous with his time and was always happy to lend a helping hand where needed. It was well known that he always had a pocket full of Tootsie Rolls that he shared far and wide. One of his little great nephews called him Uncle Candy Man.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Eugene, and sister Betty.
He is survived by his niece Deborah Martello, nephew Thomas Martello (Imogene), nephew Robert (Ginger), great nieces Brittani, Shelbie, Nacole, Chelsea, Charlie, Ella, Emery and great nephews Ryan, Riley, Gianni, and Antonio.
Robert was cremated under the direction of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Graveside services will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A reception will follow the service in the social hall at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave
Duane harris says
My wife lived for a period of time at the same facility as Bob. I would bring my small dogs with me on my visits and every time he saw the pups he’d would call them over, reach in his pocket and pull out a treat for them. He really was one nice guy. He will really be missed by the employees and residents of the Beehive along with anyone else that ever dealt with him.
Don and Patty Dahl says
We are very sad at the loss of our friend Bob. It has been an honor to know him for the past 40 years.
Patrick Dubellows says
I would always say hi to Bob as I came in to visit my cousin. He would always have a smile and always would speak to me. We sort of became friends after time Now I miss seeing and speaking to him. Many memories of this fine man. Many condolences to family.
Jon Koon says
As one of the Avon kids who trick-or-treated at Bob’s house, we can attest to him being the “candy man”. He always filled our trick-or-treat bags by weight – they were heavy! He also filled our dad’s solo cup. We enjoyed our visits at his house every Halloween and any time we saw him in-between!
Duzzie Stolp says
I’ve known Bobby almost all my life, he worked with my father, Frank Drnjevic at the Cominco Mine. I remember as a child going my parents to visit Bernice and Carmen’s, Mrs Martello would tell my brother and myself to go into her bedroom and get a Hershey bar, very wonderful people, lots of fond memories, rest in peace Bobby