MADISON - Zachary Scott Alt, age 36 of Madison passed away on August 1, 2016 at home. He was born on August 27, 1979 in Madison Wisconsin, the son of Lisa Doyle and the late Scott Alt. Zach was a loving friend and family member to countless people. Zach was a dedicated employee of Bell Labs for over 10 years. He was an avid sports fan and a loyal fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. He loved and cherished his dog Malakai. From his work life to his friends, all the way to their children Zach had a miraculous ability to extend family beyond blood relations. Because of this it would be impossible to list of the names of the people that Zach truly considered family. Zach was survived by everyone blessed enough to have known and loved him. Family and friends will be notified of the service so that we can continue to honor his memory more than this obituary ever could.