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Peter Layne Obituary

Peter Layne, 68, of Essex Fells, N.J., passed away Oct. 6. Services will be held today, Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. at Temple Sholom of West Essex, N.J., located at 760 Pompton Ave. in Cedar Grove, N.J. Interment will be private. Shiva will be at the family residence on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. For more details, please call J.L. Apter Memorial Chapels of Cedar Grove at (973)239-4200. Mr. Layne was a co-founder of Arc Com Fabrics, along with his brother, Jeffrey, in 1972. Arc Com is a distributor of commercial fabrics, located in Orangeburg, N.Y. Mr. Layne was a past president of the Association of Contract Textile Manufacturers, a board member and golf outing chairman of the Banyan School of Little Falls, a member of the Montclair Golf Club, vice president of the Stationers Golf Association, a board member of the Essex Fells Police Foundation, and an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife, Beth (to whom he would have been married 20 years on Oct. 10); daughters, Dari, Tracy, Jessica and Nicole; brother, Jeffrey (Sheila), and his mother, Marjorie Levine. Donations would be appreciated to the New York Presbyterian and, in the memo line of the check, "Dr Allyson Ocean Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Fund for Peter Layne," mailed to Ms. Kristen Kidder, office of Development, NY-Presbyterian Hosp/Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th St., Box 123, N.Y., N.Y. 10065.

Published by The Star-Ledger on Oct. 8, 2013.
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My sincere condolences to the Layne Family.

Sherri Steiner

November 11, 2013

My colleagues from Gebruder Munzert and I were so shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Peter! He was such a great guy with a great sense of humor! I always enjoyed seeing him during the course of business over the last 20 years and appreciated his very forthright and honest manner. Unfortunately, it always seems that the the good do, indeed, die young and Peter will be greatly missed! RIP Peter...I know you are looking down at us from a truly beautiful place!

Rachelle Tenace

October 24, 2013

Very sorry to hear the news, my thoughts go out to the Layne Family
(former sales person)

Caren Freigenberg

October 17, 2013

this was sad news to hear.
our deepest sympathies to the family and the ARC COM family.

Yoma Textiles

October 11, 2013

Peter and his brother Jeff were employers of mine for many years at Arc Com Fabrics. I worked for them as a sales person in Kansas City, Missouri and will always appreciate the wonderful opportunity to be a part of their group. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your familiy.

Chris Torres

October 9, 2013

I first met Peter over 5 years ago shortly after starting my new career with Arc-Com. He was unlike any owner I have ever met. He treated us all like family and was always there to guide us. I had the pleasure of working with Peter for the last time in June. While the toll the illness was taking on him was evident, he continued without hesitation and once again solidified my love of the industry and my love of Arc-Com. He will be greatly missed, and his memory kept close to our hearts.
Kristin Pollard
Arc-Com
Baltimore,MD

October 9, 2013

Wishing you kind thoughts at your time of loss, Peter was a generous and kind spirit with a strong sense of humor. His presence will be missed by all those he encountered.

Mary Pedley

October 8, 2013

A mainstay in the Hospitality/Contract industry, Peter will be greatly missed. He was a fine businessman to be associated with. My condolences to the family and Arc Com Associates.

Kathie Ball

October 8, 2013

Peter was one of my first design industry friends in Atlanta. Through the years we have laughed about "growing up" together. We often saw each other at NEOCON when Peter always updated me on "his girls" before turning to his other passion the newest introductions at ArcCom. My heart is full of great saddness for all of you at this loss, but I am confident that you have great memories of the wonderful man that he was. My prayers are with all of you.
Fondly, Karen Lanier League

October 8, 2013

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