Dr. Angelo E. Prisco, known to many as “Doc,” passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, at the age of 101. He was predeceased by his wife of nearly 76 years, Myrtle Landwher. Born in Harlem, New York to Guisippe and Frances Prisco, he was the second of three children. Raised in the South Bronx, he developed a love for sports and enjoyed playing stickball in the streets during his years at Samuel Gompers High School.
Angelo’s lifelong commitment to service began with his education, made possible by the GI Bill. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Long Island University and continued his studies at Marquette University School of Dentistry, becoming a licensed dentist by the age of 23. While in Wisconsin, Angelo met Myrtle, his future bride, while dancing at the historic Eagles Club. They married on October 12,1946 in Seymour, Wisconsin before returning to the Bronx, where Dr. Prisco opened his own dental practice.
After two years, Dr. Prisco had to close his office in order to serve his country during the Korean War. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps, located at Camp Polk, Louisiana. After returning home, he resumed his practice and later moved with Myrtle to Pelham, where they built a home, raised their five children, and remained as lifelong residents.
Doc had many passions, including collecting toy trains, cooking gourmet meals, and listening to opera. When he first retired from the practice of dentistry, he revived a family tradition of making red and award-winning white wine. Thus, the Prisco Family Winery was born. When not checking on his wine, Doc could always be found down at Glover Field, either watching his children or grandchildren participating in sports or coaching his beloved softball team, The Molars. But above all, he was a devoted family man. Known for his sense of humor and charismatic nature, Doc will be remembered for the joy he brought to his family and community (although maybe not some of the umpires).
He is survived by his three sons Joseph (Hannele), Eugene (Jeanne), and Michael (Annika), his two daughters Penelope Hulbert (Robert) and Cassandra Fiore (Stanley), as well as twelve grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a wide circle of extended family and friends.
A celebration of Dr. Prisco’s life will take place at the Pelham Funeral Home located at 64 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham, New York on Monday, January 27th, from 4-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church located at 575 Fowler Avenue, in Pelham Manor on Tuesday, January 28th, at 10:00 am, with interment to follow at St. Raymond’s Cemetery.
Dr. Prisco’s faith, as well as his love for family and community led him to believe that “to live in the hearts you leave behind is to never die.”
Those wishing to make a donation in Dr. Prisco’s memory may consider the Dominican Nuns of Corpus Christi Monastery, located at 1230 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474.
Editor’s note: This obituary was provided by the Pelham Funeral Home.
