Peter A. Arci, Sharon, passed away at 5:25 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Nugent Convalescent Home, Hermitage, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 68.

Mr. Arci was born August 13, 1943 in Sharon a son of Guido and Anne Petricini Arci.

He was a lifelong area resident and attended Farrell High School.

Pete was employed at Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant for 28 years and retired from Truck World, Hubbard, after thirteen years of employment.

He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima-St. Ann Church, Farrell.

He was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR and enjoyed hunting, fishing and morning coffee at Bob Evans. Pete was most happy however, when spending time with his loved ones.

Surviving are: his children, Anthony J. Arci and companion Nicole R. Lazusky, Hubbard, Ohio; Peter Arci, Jr. and Lisa Arci, both Naples, Florida; a step-daughter whom he raised, Gina M. Simpson, Sharon; his former wife of nineteen years and close friend, Carol Strawcutter, Hubbard; six granddaughters; four grandsons; two sisters, Loretta DelFratte and her husband Augie; and Gina Cantrell and her husband Ronnie, all Sharpsville; nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and friends.

The family would like to thank Sharon Regional Cancer Care Center for the wonderful care given to Pete during his illness and Sharon Regional Hospice and Palliative Care who assisted in caring for him during his final days.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Friends may email condolences by visiting www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 1:30 p.m., in Our Lady of Fatima-St. Ann Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Anthony's Cemetery, Hermitage.