Charles Z. Lembo

He was born September 17, 1960 in New Haven son of the late Gennaro and Jacqueline (Callahan) Lembo.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his two children, Meghan Lembo of Boston, MA and Captain Christopher Lembo, U.S. Marines and his wife Kate of Hubert N.C.; four sisters, Cathy Deponte and husband Peter of Southington, Maria Brett and husband Eric of Westford, MA, Dr. Nancy Lembo of Charleston, SC, Peggy Splaine and husband John of Boothbay Harbor, ME; his father and mother-in-law, Paul and Judy Lynch of Cheshire along with numerous nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues. And last but not least his beloved German Shepherd Trapper.

Charlie graduated in 1982 from Providence College. After college he pursued a career in insurance and later became President of Lembo Financial Group. Charlie was always known as a tremendous athlete. In high school he exceled on the baseball field and basketball court as well as in the classroom – the most important area for him as both of his parents were high school teachers. Charlie went on to earn a full scholarship to Providence College where he was as a pitcher for the Friars. In 2008, he was inducted into the East Haven High School Hall of Fame for his high school, college, and post collegiate career as a player and coach.

After his playing career ended, Charlie found his passion in coaching. He coached American Legion and Quinnipiac University Baseball. Once his children were born, he shifted his focus to raising them. He instilled his love for athletics on them and his passion for giving back to his community, coaching youth hockey and Babe Ruth baseball. Charlie’s proudest moments were watching both of his children follow in his footsteps and excel academically and athletically at the collegiate level.

In 2010 he combined two of his true passions in life, coaching and baseball when he became the Head Varsity Baseball coach at Southington High School. He loved the game and the program and that was clear every time he stepped on the field. Charlie was an avid golfer and loved playing the game with many friends and family. He was a strong competitor and rarely lost a round of golf – except to his son. Many of the family vacations centered around golf and baseball games!

Charlie will be remembered for his gift for athletics, his sense of humor and his incredible success at molding athletes into great players, students, and most importantly caring people. He had a gift for helping players achieve their full potential. He made sure that the focus on family and community was an important part of all he coached. Charlie and the Southington High School Baseball team will be remembered for their community service to many organizations in Southington especially Bread For Life.

A celebration of Life will be held on June 12th at 5pm at the Southington High School Baseball field. Please dress in casual baseball attire. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coach Charlie Lembo Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 55, Plainville CT 06062.

For online condolences please visit, www.dellavecchiasouthington.com