Eugene Legge

Waterbury – Eugene A. Legge, (Gene) age 62, of Waterbury passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at St. Mary’s Hospital on Monday August 25, 2025.
Gene was born in Waterbury on January 8, 1963 son of the late Thomas and Jean
(Bragg) Legge. Gene graduated from Crosby High School in Waterbury CT in June 1981.

He was retired after working for many years in the Food Service Industry. Gene also worked for the Salvation Army during the holidays for many years as a bell ringer. He was an avid dart player, a New York Yankees, Minnesota Vikings, and Uconn Womens
Basketball fan.

Gene also enjoyed playing Setback with his friends at the Prospect Senior Center and
his family. He especially enjoyed his many travels throughout New England, especially New Hampshire with Diane. He had a great personality , a practical joker and a keen sense of humor- always making people laugh.

Gene honorably served his country as a member of the CT Army National Guard
He received the Army Certificate of Achievement while in AIT and Achievement Medal
for Meritorious Service, as well as other various medals.

Gene is survived by his brothers: Thomas Legge, Jr. and his wife Mary Ann of
Waterbury and Edward Legge of Waterbury, his sister Lynne Langton and husband William of Tolland, his significant other Diane Schirmer and his nieces Rachel Legge and Jamie Lee Rogers and nephews: Robert and Jason Boyle. He was predeceased by his sister Pamela Boyle.

Private funeral services and burial in Prospect Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family. Community Funeral Home - The Corona Family Funeral and Cremation Services - 72 Waterbury Road (Next to the Post Office) is in charge of arrangements.