Dominick C. "Nick" Acri, Jr.

Dominick C. "Nick" Acri, Jr., 70 of Pottsville, died peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg, Bethlehem.

He was born July 4, 1953, in Berwick the son of the late Dominick C., Sr. and Mona Knouse Acri.

He was a 1971 graduate of Berwick Area High School. 

Nick worked many jobs including Rydler Decal, St. Clair, ALCOA, Cressona, Cott Beverages, Reading, PALRAM, Allentown and CPSI.

Nick was a member of the former Evangelical United Methodist Church, and the First United Methodist Church, both of Pottsville, and was a former Scout Master for Troop 624, Orwigsburg. He also played the accordion and keyboards in numerous bands and loved photography.

He was preceded in death by four infant grandchildren, Colby, Kelsey, Avery, Casey

Surviving are his wife with whom he would have celebrated 48 years of marriage with on April 24th, Beverly Shollenberger Acri; two sons, Charles Acri and his wife Laura, Pottstown; Kevin Acri and his wife Emily, Lebanon; a grandson, Toby; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Funeral services will be held 11AM Tuesday at the James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, with Rev. John Wallace officiating. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 6-8PM Monday and from 10AM until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Pottsville. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Nick be made to the American Heart Association 4250 Crums Mill Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112.

Please share your memories and condolences with Nick's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com