Ronald Pringle Obituary

Ronald Pringle
Ronald Mark Pringle, born December 16, 1935, passed away surrounded and comforted by family on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the age of 87. Son of George and Laura Pringle (deceased) and brother of Robert Pringle of Lakeland, FL, Ron is survived by his loving partner of 39 years, Beryl Piper, his sons Gregory Pringle of Santa Fe, NM, Lon Pringle of Sterling, VA, and Joshua Pringle of Ormond Beach, FL. Additionally, Ron is survived by Mr. Carlos Lopez, his son Alayas, and grandchildren Ricky and Joshua (Greg), Emilie and Natalie (Lon), Emma and Evan (Josh) and his two nieces, Wendy and Leslie.
Born in Weatogue, Ron graduated from Simsbury High School, where he was a member of the 1952 Class "S" State Championships Boys Basketball Team. Attended Teachers College of Connecticut (now CCSU) where he played basketball from 1953-1957. Served with honor in the United States Army 1957-1958. Taught in both Litchfield, where he led the Boys Basketball team to the Class "S" State Title in 1959. Assistant Men's Basketball coach at CCSU under William "Bill" Detrick and as an assistant Men's Soccer Coach under John Webster. Head Women's Softball coach at CCSU (1978-1995). Joined the Girls Basketball staff at New Britain under Beryl Piper and went on to win three Girls Class "LL" State Championships. Member of the New Britain Athletics Hall of Fame, the Central Connecticut State University Athletics Hall of Fame, the Connecticut Women's Softball Hall of Fame, and a recipient of the Harrison J. Kaiser Alumni Service Award.
His impact on the people he taught, coached, mentored, and interacted with on a daily basis was immeasurable. He was a pillar of each community in which he lived throughout the course of his life and strove to instill in his family, students, and athletes the principles of hard work, dedication, respect, honor, and courage. His legacy will continue with all those whose lives he touched.
A Celebration of Ron's Life will be held on at Farmington Gardens, 999 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT on Tuesday March 8, 2022 from 5-8 p.m. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made directly to the Women's Soccer program or the Men's Baseball program of Central Connecticut State University in Ron's honor to CCSU Athletic Department, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050. Carlson Funeral Home of New Britain is assisting with the arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Feb. 23, 2022.

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Michelle Dokla Sedlock

March 9, 2022

Dear Pringle family,
I was so sad to hear of Coach Pringles passing. I was a student of his while I attended CCSU. I adored him in so many ways. He was a dedicated coach, fantastic teacher and loyal and fun friend. I listened and appreciated all his life messages he would share with me. I have made effort to try and teach my students in similar manner as Coach Pringle taught me. I will always keep him and these wonderful memories alive in my heart.
With sympathy,
Michelle-Shelton Ct

Bob Welsh

March 6, 2022

Coach Pringle spent one year in Avon, but it was a memorable
time, especially for those lucky enough to know him. I was a high school junior & played varsity basketball for him. He was one of the most positive and optimistic individuals I´ve ever known. He had a kind and encouraging word for everyone. I think he made a big impact on people during his short stay in Avon. I know he had a profound impact on me. RIP Coach

Bob, Fran, Wendy & Leslee

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Donna Bushka

March 2, 2022

Fond memories of Coach Pringle @ CCSU w/ Men's soccer (1981-1983). Kind hearted gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Sherry Dobos/Suydam Carrigan

February 24, 2022

Always remember his wonder Smile!!!
I first met Mr. Pringle at LHS in the late 1960's. He was Athletic Dept and teacher at Litchfield Schools.
Reunited again with Ron in 1980's -- CCSU He was co-coach and friend to Jack Suyam (Swimming Coach at CCSU) Remembering many wonder memories made through the years. My sincere sympathies to you Beryl. You had 39 years, time passes so fast. I know Jack and he will be again.... making fun memories. Love to you in this very difficult time. Love Sherry (and Jack too)

william j severni

February 24, 2022

Coach Pringle was a great coach but even a better person. I became a better player and a better person because of his influence and guidence. May God welcome him with great joy and tell him well done my son.

Vin Laczkoski

February 24, 2022

Coach...may God greet you at his gates..you had a wonderful life

Janet Moraghan

February 23, 2022

Mr. Pringle was my fifth grade teacher at Litchfield Center school. He taught us so much about science, math, history, and how to be a good person. He called me "specs" because I had to get glasses that year and they weren't stylish. That was 61 years ago. He helped students, and athletes.
Greg, Lon, Joshua, and Beryl, I am very sorry for your loss.

Karleen Taylor Brennan

February 23, 2022

Years ago as a little girl who had recently lost her mom, I began spending some weeks every early summer, in Weatogue, CT, with Aunt Laura, Uncle George, and cousins Ronnie and Robert. A special kind of retreat, all were so good with me, and Ronnie took me under his wing. This teenager, busy building his own life, would play hours of hide and seek, show me his sports trophies, hike with me to the top of the hill across the road from the house, and would eat ice cream with me on the back porch at night, where we would sit, watching the light flash atop the Times Tower on Avon Mountain. We talked, and Ronnie was funny. He listened, as if my words were the most important, and mattered:
We grew up, went our ways, life came by, and we did not see one another again.
Beryl, we´ve not met, but I wish for you and your shared, extensive family, peace, in the happy memories of a man, my cousin, who was smart, funny, kind. God bless you all.
Karleen Taylor Brennan

A.W. Carlson Funeral Home

February 24, 2022

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

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