Alexander A. Lalla

Alexander A. Lalla, 83, of Southington, CT, passed away from a broken heart on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at the Southington Care Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy Ann “Dot” (Smith) Lalla for 61 years, who predeceased him in May. 

Al was born on May 20, 1941 in New Haven, CT, only son of the late John and Florence (DelFranco) Lalla. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a dedicated member of the American Legion in Plainville and Southington. Al had a successful career as salesman for different Ford dealerships over the years. Al had a strong faith and was a lifelong member of the former St. Thomas Church in Southington. He loved Elvis, the NY Yankees, UCONN basketball and dancing, especially with his adored wife, Dot. Al was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed. 

Al is survived by three children; John Lalla and wife Nancy of Southington, Mark Lalla of Burlington and Susie Shallow of Plainville and Deborah Reinhard and husband John of Cheshire and his treasured former daughter-in-law, Barbara Lalla of Southington, 5 grandchildren; John Lalla of Plantsville, Christina Reinhard and Michael Pattison of Cheshire, Kyle Lalla and husband Tim Molnar of Plainville, Kevin Lalla of Hartford and Rebecca Stonkus and husband John Tucker of Torrington and one cherished great-granddaughter, Ella Mae. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Al’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at the Southington Care Center for their kindness and the excellent care they provided. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Al’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 (https://www.stjude.org/). 

Calling hours will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024 AND Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August, 3 2024 at St. Dominic’s Church, 1050 Flanders Rd., Southington. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com