Billie Kay Cirrincione, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away in Annapolis, Maryland on March 28, 2021. She was 79. She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of Bill and Frieda Hall of Glen Falls, New York. She graduated from Queensbury High School in Glen Falls, was a recipient of a New York State Scholarship, and attended Oswego State College, graduating in 1963. She also attended The Ohio State University and received her Master’s degree in 1969. She had a long and successful career as a Real Estate Agent for Long & Foster of Silver Spring and Bethesda. She was actively involved in community and school programs, the League of Women Voters, and was devoted to advancing the cause of women’s rights as an advocate in Montgomery County. Upon retiring, she moved to Annapolis, Maryland in 2005. She became an active rug hooker and member of the Anne Arundel Rug Hookers Pearl McGowan Chapter. She attended Regional and National Meetings, and she also organized and ran the Anne Arundel Annual Rug Hooking Spring Workshop.
She married Joseph Cirrincione of Brooklyn, New York in June, 1963, and they had three loving sons, Joseph, Victor, and William, who were the light of her life. She was an active soccer Mom who watched all three boys play soccer at the collegiate level. She has seven grandchildren—Caroline and Joseph (parents Joseph and Jane); Calvin, Anthony and Michael (parents Victor and Amy); and Maya, Leah and Carson (parents William and Karen).
Each summer, Billie brought all of her grandchildren and their parents together for two magical weeks in Bethany Beach, Delaware, where she oversaw many sporting activities and outings, affectionately referred to by all as the “Cirrincione Olympics.” She loved parades of all kinds, and the highlight of each year at the beach was the Bethany 4th of July parade, where she provided everyone with their annual matching memorial t-shirts—a lasting and treasured memory for all.
She was always there when needed and provided strong support and uncompromising love for her family. She was a driving force that encouraged those she loved to strive for and achieve their goals. She leaves behind many who adored her, and who will deeply miss her wise advice, inquisitive mind, and unwavering love.
In remembrance of Billie, the family asks that any charitable donations be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association at diabetes.org/memorial or PO Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia, 22116.
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