Daniel M. “Danny” Lechleider, 30, of Derry, NH, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 7, 2023 in Jupiter, FL. He was born on September 21, 1992 in Boston, MA, a son of Martin Lechleider and Pamela (Kastning) Lechleider.
Danny grew up in North Andover, went to North Andover High and graduated from University of Massachusetts, Lowell. After college he moved to New Hampshire to pursue his passion for culinary arts as a chef for Cracker Barrel. His colleagues at Cracker Barrel, Paul who he lived with, and Paul's daughter's dog named Yoda became his extended family in Derry.
When not at work, Danny was an adventurer who loved to scuba dive. He earned a deep-water certification and took many trips to dive with sharks, turtles, and goliath groupers. Over the last few years, he made eight trips to dive off the east coast of Florida.
Danny is survived by his father, Martin Lechleider and wife Joanne; mother, Pamela Lechleider; sister, Nicole Lechleider; brother, Robert Lechleider and many extended family members and friends.
Memorial calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematory, 15 Birch St, Derry, NH.