Kulpmont - Peter S. Lentini, 93, of 623 Spruce Street, passed into eternal life on Thursday, March 26 ^th at his home surrounded by family.

He was born in 1926 in ISCA SUL IONIO, CATANZARO, ITALY, a son of Antonio and Francesca (Mirarchi) Lentini. In 1935 he immigrated to the United States and settled in Kulpmont, PA where he resided for 84 years.

At 18 years old, Peter worked at the Cleveland Ohio Shipyard as a welder until 1944 when he joined the Marines. His training was at Paris Island, advanced training at North Carolina and because of the many casualties, he was rushed to Iwo Jima Island, Japan for active duty from 1944 - 1946. In 1947, Peter became a member of Local Union 404, Ironworkers of America.

In 1950, he was married to Dolores Rafter, who passed in 1975. Together they had 3 children; Dennis, Peter, Francesca. Peter remarried, Judith Shorter and together they had one son; Anthony.

Peter was a member of Holy Angel's Parish and an active member of The Kulpmont Lion's Club, The American Legion and the East End Fire Company. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies,76'ers and Penn State. He loved going to the casinos, wagering on football games and playing pinochle, gin and sneaky pete. He enjoyed tending to his garden, cooking pasta fagioli for his family and enjoyed making homemade wine and soupies and sharing with his family and many friends. His greatest love was visiting his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren with pockets full of Kit-Kats and lollipops.

Peter is survived by his four children; Dennis Lentini and his wife Donna, Peter Lentini, Francesca Sebes, and Anthony Lentini and his wife Susan. Grandchildren; Dennis Lentini, Jr. and wife Veronica, Dawn Lentini-Brookhart and husband Wayne, Damian Lentini and wife Beth, Doug Sebes, Dr. Nicholas Sebes and wife Carrie and Devon Lentini, as well as, 9 great grandchildren. Two brothers, Archie Lentini and Frank Lentini and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio and Francesca; his wife Judith; his two sisters, Antoinette Ferri and Carrie Mirarchi.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Peter S. Lentini, 93, of 623 Spruce Street, Kulpmont - Funeral Mass will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being cared for by C.J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 1053 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont, John Minnig, Supervisor. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Holy Angels, 855 Scott Street, Kulpmont, PA, 17834. To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com