Geraldine (Sanfilippo) McDonough

5/23/2020

who sent them on crazy missions of justice that always made headline news. The McDonoughs moved to Novato May 12, 1972 where Geri quickly made fantastic lifelong friends. Geri developed an innate ability to return merchandise she felt faulty. Her nickname was Sister Mary Geri, Our Lady Of Returns. She not only returned the item but would end up making a new friend and getting a life time supply, complementary. Miraculously, she could take an outrageous hospital bill and get it reduced and often excused. Geri was very successful at connecting with complete strangers that fell in love with her. She was also a creative photographer that won her awards for her published works. She had an uncanny ability to capture a moment that gave her photo’s meaning.

Geri was a fantastic cook who gave great parties. She was also a wonderful baker and she passed out banana nut breads like they were handshakes. She loved her family, her friends and was known as Mom to many of her childrens friends. Geri loved animals, had a heart of gold and she would do anything for you. Geri was extraordinary, fun and really comical. She was truly loved and will be missed greatly. She is survived by her four children; Sons-Ed McDonough(Susie) Rob McDonough, Mark McDonough (Karen) and her daughter Marianne McDonough-Migale(Gary) 7 grandchildren, Jennifer Chavez, Ashley Sullivan, Vanessa Boone, Caitlin McDonough, Melissa McDonough, Danielle Migale and Dante Migale. 5 great-grandchildren. Her sister Marilyn Navarro, niece Gail Duke and her nephew Terrance Franklin. Geri was preceded in death by Edward McDonough, Jacqueline Franklin, Jean Fernandez and her parents, Mary and Joe Sanfilippo.