ORANGEBURG, New York — Peter Layne, a co-founder with his brother of Arc-Com Fabrics, a converter of contract textiles and wall coverings, passed away on Sunday afternoon, October 6th. 

He was 68.

Private services were held for his family and friends at Temple Sholom of West Essex, NJ. He is survived by his wife of nearly 20 years, Beth and daughters Dari, Tracy, Jessica and Nicole; his mother Marjorie Levine and Jeffrey, his brother and business partner. Peter Layne

Peter cofounded Arc-Com in 1972 In Orangeburg, NY. Peter was also past president of the Association of Contract Textiles. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Montclair Golf Club.

Those who knew Peter as a business owner will always remember him for his generosity, sense of humor and his support and guidance for his employees who he reportedly treated like family members. His brother Jeffrey mentioned at the memorial service that he and Peter may have had disagreements over the years in running the business but they always agreed when a decision had to be made. “That was our way,” Jeffrey stated. In the final hours of Peter’s life, Jeff said the two brothers expressed love for each other.

Donations would be appreciated to the New York Presbyterian Hospital and in the memo of the check, please list ‘Dr. Allyson Ocean Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Fund for Peter Layne.’ Mail to Kristen Kidder, Office of Development, NY-Presbyterian Hosp/Weill Cornell Medical center, 525 East 68th Street, Box 123, NY, NY 10065 USA.

Note: Parts of this obituary were taken from an article in the Newark Star Ledger October 10.