Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Petrarca, 100, of Youngstown, went home to the Lord on Friday, December 12, 2014. Nick was an unselfish man of simple pleasures who loved his family and friends . When most people went to high school, Nick had to go to a street corner to help is older brother sell newspapers to help support his mother, then recently widowed, and his siblings. Nick was born February 26th, 1914 in Youngstown (Brier Hill) where he spent his entire life. As a young married man he supported his family with a series of small businesses and activities which included, restaurants, bars, poultry market, used car lots, cars washes, country music shows, a shoe store, construction companies and finally real estate investment. Hard work and responsibility were his guidelines. When he recognized a need, he was quick to raise significant funds, especially for the mentally disabled children in Mahoning County. He was named Man of the Year by Boys Town of Italy for his work with them. He was singled out by the then columnist of the Youngstown Vindicator, Esther Hamilton for his charitable works as she described him as a "quick wit with a twinkle in his eye". He was truly a giving person. He lived his life by being friendly and fair. Nick was preceded in death by his loving wife Lucille, of 64 years, and all of his siblings, Paul, Josephine, Carmel, Phyllis and Anne. He is survived by his son Tony, and daughter-in- law Lennie of Akron, daughter Joyce, son Thomas and daughter-in -law Angela, his dedicated grandchildren Anthony, Jim, Lisa and Nicole, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all of the dedicated caregivers who provided such compassionate service, care and comfort during the last years of his life. Calling hours will be at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, Ohio 44512, on Monday December 15th, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Tuesday, December 16th at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mount Carmel Ave, at 10:00 am, with The Very Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio officiating, preceded by a 9:15 am prayer service held at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home. Entombment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Our Lady Mt Carmel Basilica, 343 Via Mount Carmel Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44505 or to Akron Children's Hospital, 1 Perkins Square, Akron, Ohio 44308. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com. to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Petrarca family. He was a good man, father, and grandfather full of unconditional love . We will love and remember him forever.