Obituary: Anne Marie “Annie” (Gaglione) Pringle, 65, of Waterbury

Obituary courtesy of Maiorano Funeral Home

Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend
Anne Marie “Annie” (Gaglione) Pringle, age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with breast cancer on Saturday, November 5, 2022 in the VITAS Unit at Saint Mary’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Craig R. Pringle.

Born in Waterbury on July 2, 1957, Annie was the daughter of the late Frank Gaglione, Jr. and the late Marie Marangio. She was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School, Class of 1975 and received her bachelor’s degree from UCONN in social work and human services. She worked as the WIC Program Case Manager for New Opportunities, Inc. for over 30 years.

A brave, caring, compassionate woman, Annie faced her cancer with strength and grace. She served as a facilitator for the “Brave at Heart Breast Cancer Support Group” for many years. She was a beacon of light to many whom were fighting the battle against cancer and never wanted sadness or tears from her family or friends.

She loved the beach and traveled often to Newport, RI, Ogunquit, ME, and Florida. In her pink feather boa, Annie was the life of every party and introduced all her friends to the espresso martini.

With her family always being her first priority, Annie was her mother’s caretaker for many years, and she also cared for Craig, her beloved husband of 30 years, during his illness until his death in 2014. She loved to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren who affectionately called her “Grannie Annie” and “Grammie”. Sunday dinners were some of her happiest times.

Annie is survived by her sons Jesse Pringle and his wife Christine of Plainville and Matthew Pringle and his wife Emily of Plantsville; her daughter Rachel DiNorscia of Waterbury; and her beloved grandchildren Spenser, Connor, Justino, Natalie and Elliette. She also leaves her sister Celeste Carlton of West Hartford; her nephew Ryan Carlton; her niece Lindsay Walsh and her husband Brian; and her uncle Joseph Marangio of Waterbury as well as many, many cousins and close friends.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00pm with a Celebration of Life Service from 4:00 – 5:00 pm at Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow Street, Waterbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Annie’s name may be made to: Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708. For more information, to sign the online guestbook or to leave online condolences please visit www.maioranofuneralhome.com.