Alan J. Legat

Alan J. Legat, 65, of Southington, CT passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 4, 2023.

Alan was born on August 17, 1958 in Southington to the late Steven and Florentine “Florence” Madonna (Strachel) Legat and lived his entire life in Southington.

Alan was a toolmaker by trade and worked alongside his father at the family business, Diamond Tool Products in Plantsville.

Alan is survived by his sister, Deborah Testa and her husband Richard of Southington, two nieces, Sarah Wadley and her husband Robert of Plainville and their 2 daughters, Lila and Juliette and Lindsay Robinson and Frank, brother-in-law, David Blozie of South Windsor and many loving Strachel cousins.

In addition to his parents, Alan was predeceased by his sister, Cynthia Blozie, an infant twin brother, Joseph Legat and his brother, Kevin Legat.

Alan’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the entire Southington community for the compassion, care and generosity that Alan received over the years. They would like to especially acknowledge Missy and Roger from Southington Bread for Life and Southington Community Services for going above and beyond for Alan. A heartfelt thank you to the Southington Police Department, especially Officers Grigerek and Morley for watching over Alan.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan’s memory may be made to Southington Bread for Life (https://southingtonbreadforlife.org/), Southington Community Services,  91 Norton St, Plantsville, CT 06479 or by paying it forward with an act of kindness to the homeless community in Southington.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St., Plantsville. Burial will be held privately. There are no calling hours. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.  For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.