Salvatore C. Lagana Jr.

Salvatore “Sal” Charles Lagana Jr., 73, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Sal was born in Southington on August 20, 1948 and was the son of the late Salvatore Charles Sr. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Hubeny) Lagana. Mr. Lagana was a lifelong resident of Southington and was educated in Southington Schools. Sal was employed as an electrician for the family business and was also employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for a number of years. In his leisure time, you could find Sal catching fish at his favorite ponds or lakes or reading a good book. It is said that Sal could build or fix anything! Some would say that he was a genius. Sal built his first home and the homes of his two brothers…. by hand. Mr. Lagana is survived by his daughter Michele Rumery and her husband Dale of Plantsville, and by his only grandchild, Marissa Rumery also of Plantsville. He is also survived by his siblings; Mark Lagana and his wife Dina, David Lagana and his wife Michelle, and Paul Lagana all of Plantsville, and by Barbara Middleton and her husband John of Colorado. Sal was predeceased by his sister, Doreen Lagana. A Mass of Christian Burial for Sal will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St, Southington, CT 06489. Everyone is asked to go directly to church. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Calling hours for Sal will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington, CT 06489. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Southington Community Services Department, 91 Norton St, Plantsville, CT 06479 to help those in need during the holiday season. For directions or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.dellavecchiasouthington.com.