Watertown- Josef Legath, age 85, of Watertown Connecticut, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Saturday May 11, 2024. He was born in Austria, the son of the late Johanna Legath (Buch) and Josef Legath.

In addition to his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Rosi, he is survived by his daughter Johanna Legath Klohn and her husband Thomas Klohn, and their daughter Alexa of California. He is also survived by his sisters Maria Strehl in Germany and Johanna Stranzl in Canada

He will be greeted in heaven by his daughter Susi Legath Sprole and will be sadly missed by Susi's widower Ryan Sprole, their son Graham Sprole, and Ryan's fiancé Rachel Borsavage, who have been an incredible comfort to him.

He is predeceased by his brother Willibald Legath, Erika Legath Benedetti, and Eduard Legath.

He found his greatest joy in watching the wildlife visit his backyard, especially the many birds that greeted him every morning, with his trusted canine companions over the years (Duke, Chester, and Rexi) by his side

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Woodbury location of Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home located 2 School St.

A Mass of Christian burial will take place Friday May 17, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. John the Evangelist Church located 574 Main St. Watertown, CT 06795. Burial will follow at Raymond Hill Cemetery in Carmel, NY.

If desired, in lieu of flowers, contributions in Josef's memory can be made to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Jerome L Greene Family Center at amp.cancer.org or to the Putnam Humane Society at puthumane.org