Karen Prezioso

Karen S. Prezioso, age 85, of The Villages, Florida, passed away on November 1, 2026.

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Karen was born on October 10, 1941. It was in Brooklyn that

she met and married Gerald Prezioso on March 30, 1963, embarking on a beautiful life together

spanning over six decades.

Karen spent her career supporting students and staff with the New York City Board of Education

behind the scenes. Throughout her life, her faith and community spirit were paramount: she gave

generously of her time volunteering at her synagogue in Brooklyn and carried that same passion

to her synagogue in The Villages. Demonstrating her dedication to honoring service members,

she proudly served as a founding member of the local Jewish War Veterans chapter in The

Villages.

Above all, Karen was known for her fiercely loyal heart and joyful spirit. Whether sharing laughs

over a game of mahjong, quietly working on her latest knitting project, or spending quality time

with family, she brought warmth and light into every room.

She leaves behind a legacy of devotion through her family who loved her dearly: her daughter,

Debra Aviles, and son-in-law, Raymond Aviles; her cherished grandchildren, Matthew Aviles and

Danielle Aviles; her brother, Lawrence Schiller, and his wife, Susan; and her sister-in-law,

Barbara Prezioso, along with a wide circle of lifelong friends.

Service details will be shared by the family. In memory of Karen, donations may be made to:

Temple Shalom of Central Florida- Rabbi’s discretionary fund or the fund of your choice.