Peter P. Gattuso Jr., 64, of Loomis Street, Nanticoke passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Born and raised in Pittston, he was a son of Ruth Perrins Gattuso of Pittston and the late Peter Gattuso. He was a graduate of Pittston High School, class of 1974 and was employed by Mideast Aluminum Industries, Mountain Top for 30 years. He retired in 2018.

He married Nancy Petroski on September 20, 1980. Peter enjoyed the simple things in life. He liked fishing with his father-in-law, gardening, beaches with friends and casinos.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Nancy, and his mother, Ruth, are a brother, Paul Gattuso and wife, Tina of Pittston; sisters, Linda Nalaschi of Pitttston and Gail Williams and husband, Kyle of Texas; four nephews; five nieces and brothers-in-law, Frank Petroski and wife, Carol and Michael Petroski both of Virginia.

Nancy wishes to sincerely thank the staff at Geisinger Wyoming Valley for the special care and kindness provided.

A blessing service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad Street, Nanticoke with the Rev. James R. Nash, pastor of St. Faustina Kowalska parish, officiating.

Entombment will follow in Mary, Mother of God Mausoleum at St. Mary's Cemetery, Hanover Township.

Viewing and visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Peter's memory to your favorite charity.