Geraldine Prioli

Geraldine was born on 29 September 1933 to Anthony Rocco Navarro and Lucille Navarro in Houston, TX. After Geraldine graduated from San Jacinto High School in 1951, she pursued a degree in Education at the University of Houston in 1955.

After graduation, she enjoyed working at both the University of Texas Dental Branch and American General Insurance – Executive Offices for John L. Wortham. She was a member of several Education Associations and was also deeply engaged in many activities of the Pin Oaks Horse Show in 1950s and 1960s, the Valeria Club, and the Amiketas Club. She was forever committed to learning.

In 1970, she met Angelo Prioli in Houston, TX. Geraldine was a loving wife whom Angelo depended on in countless ways. Behind the scenes, she was his rock and his deeply devoted partner in life. Angelo and Geraldine later went on to have one child, Gregory Prioli, who was their pride and joy.

Geraldine joins her parents, her sisters (Madelyn N. Lombardo, Anna Gloria Navarro), and the love of her life, Angelo Prioli, in Heaven. She is survived by many loving family members, including her devoted son, Gregory Prioli, daughter-in-law, Laura Prioli, her only grandchild, Nicholas Prioli, and her many nieces and cousins.

Geraldine’s greatest joy in life was doing for others. Becoming a grandmother was her most passionate role in life. She leaves a legacy of life well lived and a treasure of cherished memories to her loved ones.

Even though sometimes the roads to travel were narrow and challenging, she continued on with faith and love in her heart. She said, “As long as my eyes remain open, I live for my greatest pleasure in life which is to do for others. May it always be a part of me.”

A visitation will be held at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Ave. Houston, Texas 77023 on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 5PM to 9PM with a rosary at 6 PM. A Funeral Mass will occur at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Rd. Houston, Texas 77056 on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 9:30AM with burial to follow immediately after at Forest Park Lawndale.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be directed toward The Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, to benefit the DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, PO Box 4384, Houston, Texas 77210-4834. In memory of Geraldine Prioli and in gratitude to Katrin DeBakey and Olga DeBakey.