Howard Grant Rosell, “Big Al” or “Gummo,” 87, from Slatington, died on Oct. 26, 2018, in ManorCare, Bethlehem.

He was the husband of the late Mary (Speck) Rosell.

Born Aug. 28, 1931 on Otis Avenue, Tuckerton, N.J., he was a son of the late Harry Curlis and Greta (Grant) Rosell.

His father was a charter boat captain.

He attended Tuckerton schools and graduated from Tuckerton High School, where he played basketball and baseball.

He honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and the New Jersey National Guard.

He worked for Sun Oil in Chester, Delaware County, and retired from Congoleum Co. in 1993.

His survivors include a sister Lola Allen; daughters Joan, wife of Harry Cheesbrough, and Sandy, wife of David Carroll; daughter-in-law Rowena Austin; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and a great-great grandson.

He was predeceased by his brothers Wilmer “Red,” Thomas, Albert “Spike” and Ronald; son John Austin; and grandson, Tom Carroll.

His services are private.

Condolences may be left at reichelfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be presented to the Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, PA 18103.

Arrangements made by Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.