Paul S. Campanella, Sr., 82, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at the Northern Montana Care Center of natural causes. Paul was born on November 26, 1932, in Buffalo, NY, to Salvatore and Laura (Paul) Campanella. He was raised in Buffalo, graduating from high school there. At age 12, Paul began working and living on his own driving cab and other odd jobs to get by. Paul entered the US Marine Corps in the late 40's, and served his country faithfully during the Korean War, until his honorable discharge. After he was discharged, he married Leanore "Lee" Dinger, and their union was blessed with three children, Paul, Mark and Cathi, and his step-daughter JoAnne. He worked as a cab driver, a control tower operator, and the Newport News, VA, police force. Eventually, Paul moved his family to California, where he remained for 40 years, working for Monumental, Universal, and Paramount Studios as a set painter. Paul and Lee later divorced, but remained friends until his death. Paul loved his job, especially working with the movie stars and going on location to different states and countries. During one of his trips to the Philippines while filming Apocalypse Now when he met Belinda Farin, whom he married, and their union was blessed with three children, Marvin, Sam, and Laura. Paul and Belinda also divorced. Paul moved to Havre in 2011, and remained here until his death. Paul liked to attend the Bingo Men's breakfast, listening to Mass music, and visiting with his friends at Northern Montana Care Center, entertaining the residents, teasing, dancing, and singing, especially Italian songs. He loved the CNAs, nurses, food servers, and personal staff. He adored his family, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was treasured time, indeed. Paul was preceded in death by his parents Salvatore and Laura Campanella, his brother Anthony Campanella, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his daughters Cathi (Stan) Campanella-Martin of Havre and Laura Campanella of Huntington Beach, CA; his sons Paul Campanella, Jr. of Missoula, Mark (Angie) Campanella of Helena, and Sam (Erin) Campanella of Santa Clarita, CA; his step-children, Jo Anne (Tom) Mercado of Corona, CA, and Marvin (Lorna) Campanella of the Philippines; his six grandchildren, Curtis (Jordyn) and Chad (Taya) Stratton, and Kody, Kasey, Rachael and Blake Campanella (with one soon to be born); his two great-grandchildren, Chazliynn and Knaeryn Stratton; his sisters Adeline (Dan) Bryan of Imperial, MO, and Janice Hill of Ventura, CA; and his brother Anthony Campanella of NV. Paul's family appreciates the attention and care you gave to our father to make his last days peaceful. He will be watching all of us from above. We request that you make memorial donations in his name to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church or to the Wounded Warrior Project.