Obituary: Christine M. Caraglio, 36, of Branford

Obituary courtesy of W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home:

Christine M. Caraglio, 36, died unexpectedly on Friday December 11, 2020.

She was born June 5, 1984 in Bridgeport, CT, the daughter of Karen Suzor. Christine graduated from Branford High School in 2002, and in 2007, from Southern Connecticut State University, fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming an elementary teacher. She most recently taught second grade at ACES-Wintergreen Elementary School in North Haven, CT. Christine absolutely loved teaching and working with young children!

Vivacious, loving, giving, and brilliant are just a few adjectives to describe Christine. She adored her family and those closest to her and there was little she would not do for them. As a young woman, she led many fund-raising events to help with medical expenses for her younger sister Heather, as Heather battled a lifelong illness. Losing Heather at such a young age devastated Christine.

A talented writer and public speaker, Christine became the family go-to when needed, even when it came to writing and delivering eulogies.

In 2011, Christine met the love of her life (the “Ying to her Yang”), Nick Annatone. Truly devoted to one another, Nick and Christine enjoyed each day together to the fullest, with their dog Chloe by their sides.

Christine was loved and will be deeply missed by many. She was predeceased by her sister Heather Caraglio Balcerzak. Surviving are her mother Karen Suzor and companion Roy Hoffman; boyfriend Nick Annatone; stepsiblings: Christopher (Stephanie) Balcerzak; Eric Balcerzak; and Eric (Danielle) Hoffman. She also leaves behind six nieces & nephews in MI and four nieces & nephews in CT; Uncle William (Annette) Suzor; cousins: Alex, Emily, Adam, and Andre, and Godmother Lori Gordon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made payable to Branford High School and include on the memo line the Christine M. Caraglio Scholarship Fund for Teaching, and send to Branford High School, ATT’N: Scholarships, 185 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405.

Livestream Christine's services Friday at 10 a.m. here.