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Arthur Santarelli Obituary
OLD FORGE — Arthur P. Santarelli, 80, of Old Forge formerly of Wyoming, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Riverside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Taylor.
Born in Hilldale, Plains, son of the late Marino Santarelli and Catherine Fischi. He was a 1960 graduate of Plains High School. Arthur was employed as a plater by InterMetro Industries of Wilkes-Barre for 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Justine Fairclough, and several brothers and sisters.
Surviving is his beloved wife Patricia (Lyons); his children: Charlene Bigham and husband Tony of Waldorf, Md., Arthur Santarelli of Wyoming, and son-in-law John Fairclough of Old Forge. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Steven, Christopher, and Mia.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, March 20 at 6 p.m. in the Metcalfe Shaver Kopcza Funeral Home, Inc., 504 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming with the Rev. Joel Terrognoli officiating.
Friends may call on Sunday, March 20, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
For more information or to send condolences, please visit us at www.MetcalfeShaver.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Santarelli
Harriet Yarick
April 14, 2022
I´m so sorry to hear about Art . He was a sweet man . I have such fond memories of Art and Pat
Janie Lyons Shaw
March 20, 2022
Aunt Pat, I´m so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies. You and your family are in my prayers... Janie
Joe Gonda
March 20, 2022
Very sorry for your loss prayers and blessings
Barbara Yudin King
March 20, 2022
Rest in Peace Art the years flew by so quickly
We graduated Class of 1960.
Barbara Yudin King
Cindy Petroski-Gegaris
March 19, 2022
My Deepest Sympathy,
Cindy Petroski-Gegaris
Kathy Butwin
March 19, 2022
AJ and family...thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time.
Tony Thomas
March 19, 2022
Rest Easy My Friend
The Charles Johnston Family
March 19, 2022
So sorry for your loss. You have been through so much this past year. Prayers for strength to get you through this time God Bless
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