Sal & Lee Orifice Memorial Fund

Lee Orifice fought a long battle with renal failure. She was co-owner and Treasurer of the Wakefield Bowladrome, having lived in Wakefield for 43 years. Mrs. Orifice was active at Our Lady of Nazareth Academy, serving as treasurer there, and was a member of St. Joseph Church and St. Joseph’s Mother’s Association. An avid golfer, she was also a member of Bear Hill Golf Club. The Wakefield Bowladrome has long been a supporter of TSF of Wakefield.

Sal Orifice lived to almost 94 years of age. A self-made man who met every challenge head-on, he was one of 13 children born to Italian immigrants. Sal’s life was spent in constant motion, starting businesses, such as a gas station and garage he co-owned with his brother, and as owner of the Wakefield Bowladrome. An avid golfer, he could often be found at Bear Hill Golf Club in Stoneham, where he was a past president. He was also active in the Wakefield community and served on boards throughout town.

Sal’s high school education was interrupted by his Navy service during World War II. This experience inspired his strong belief in the importance of education. Soon after returning from the service, he was awarded a “war-time” diploma and his focus turned to supporting his family. Sal always believed that education was the key to advancement and unlocking better opportunities. Both of Sal and Lee’s children went to college, and Sal wanted others to have the opportunity of education and was a strong supporter of TSF of Wakefield.