GIRARD - Alfred Paul Acierno, 93, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, 2017, after a long and fulfilling life.

Alfred was born Sept. 20, 1923, in Youngstown, a son of the late Andrew and Nancy Emmo Acierno, and was a lifelong area resident.

Al was a graduate of Girard High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He later worked for General Fireproofing for over 30 years, retiring in 1985.

Mr. Acierno was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Youngstown.

He greatly enjoyed gardening and travel, but his biggest joy was spending time with his family.

Alfred leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 68 years, Jessie Carolyn Green Acierno, whom he married Feb. 7, 1948; four children, Alfred "Tommy" Acierno of Girard, Nancy (Richard) Manuel of Girard, Grace (Chuck) Newton of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Pam (Dean) Harris of Austintown; seven grandchildren, Chris (Blanca) Acierno, Gina (Joe) Kijowski, Melanie (Wade) Likens, Melissa (Donnie) Cononico, Brian (Carla) Moschella, Dina (Ronnie) Williams, and Nicole (Patrick) Connolly; 13 great-grandchildren, Christian, Carter, Chris Jr., Gianna, Jarrett, Jesse, Kasey, Sy, Jacquelyn, Ronnie III, Ariana, Skye, and Giada; and three sisters-in-law, Joann, Dorothy, and Josephine Acierno.

Five brothers, Florie, James, Steve, John, and Sam Acierno, and five sisters, Magdalene Rudinsky, Louise Tubic, Rose Romito, Sylvia Harper, and Mary Acierno, preceded Alfred in death.

Family and friends may call from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 222 S. State St., Girard, where funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m.