WEBSTER – Rosario Lechiara, 74, a professional bowler, died Sunday, June 14, 2015 in The Meadows of Central Massachusetts with family at his side after a long illness.
He leaves a son, Paul M. Lechiara of Webster; a daughter, Linda R. Lechiara of Stoneham; a granddaughter, Kaelyn Lechiara; his former wife, Carol (Loughlin) Lechiara of Webster; a brother, Vincent LeChiara of Saugus; 4 sisters, Anna Parise of Italy, Sandra Gallello of Newton, Maria Musto of Westwood and Theresa Hutton of Weston; nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister Felicia.
He was born and raised in Petilia Policastro, Italy, one of the seven children of Frank and Teresa (Bruno) Lechiara. He immigrated to the United States in 1960 and lived in Newton and Webster.
Mr. Lechiara was a brick layer for the Brick Layers and Allied Craftsmen Local #3 in Boston for several years before he retired.
A professional candlepin bowler, he was known as “Rosie” and appeared on more than 50 candlepin bowling television broadcasts on Channel 5 with the late Don Gillis. He scored a 216 high single, a 468 high triple and a 765 high 5. His bowling average was 130. He was inducted into the International Bowling Hall of Fame in 2011.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 PM Saturday, June 20, in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with a service at 3:00 PM. The Rev. Mr. Peter Motyka officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.