WALTHAM -- George A. Rando, 86, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.

He was the husband of Marion Rando for 58 years.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Antonio and Rosaria (Zagame) Rando. He lived in Los Angeles, Calif., but spent most of his life in Waltham.

During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army.

He was a founder and owner for 38 years of the Wal-Lex Bowling, Roller Blading and entertainment area until his retirement in 1982.

Active in golfing, bowling and boating, he was a member of the Waltham VFW, Knights of Columbus, Filicudi Society and ProBus Club.

Besides his wife, he leaves his children, Rosemarie Williams and her husband, Joseph, of Weston, Kathleen O'Donnell and her husband, Terry, Marianne Savignano and her husband, Gary, and Georgina "Gina" Condon and her husband Jim, all of Waltham; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 9:30 a.m., from the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main St., Watertown, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., at St. Jude's Church, 147 Main St., Waltham.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Instead of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.