Geri Scocco Obituary
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She was born March 24, 1935 in Gloversville, the daughter of the late Dominick and Flossie Priolo. She was predeceased by her husband Ben Scocco, her brothers and sisters Felix Priolo, Corrine Lawrence, Philip Priolo, Florence Fraker, Rosemarie Loucks, Dominic Priolo, Jr., and her son-in-law Michael Mazzeo.
She attended Gloversville Schools and was a lifelong resident. She worked at Decca Records in Gloversville, where she met her husband. She later worked as a Teacher's Aide at Boulevard School, Johnstown OTB and Amsterdam Printing & Litho as a Sales representative. Geri enjoyed going to the casinos and especially playing the slot machines. She was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit.
Geri is survived by her children: Pete Scocco (Crystal) of Gloversville and Donna Scocco-Mazzeo of Naples, FL; granddaughter: Michaela (Nick Bujnowski); step grandchildren: Amy, Paulette, and John. She is also survived by several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00AM to 11:00AM, September 10, 2025 at Church of the Holy Spirit, 153 S. Main St., Gloversville where a funeral Mass will follow at 11:00AM, with Father Matt Wetsel presiding. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue Gloversville, New York 12078 or the Fulton County Regional SPCA, 117 West Fulton Street, Gloversville, NY 12078.
Online condolences may be made at www.brbsfuneral.com
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Matt DiMaio
September 6, 2025
Pete,, My
Deepest condolences on the loss of your mother... We had many good times at your home when we were just young boys ... Many great memories.. Again,
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