Margaret Helen Patronella, 83, of Houston, passed away Thursday February 4, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, C.F. Patronella; parents, Mr. & Mrs. L.B. Golasinski; grandson, Brandon; sister, Janet; and brother, Donald. Helen graduated from IWA in 1955. She retired from the FBI after 28 years of service. Also she was a member of St. Ambrose Altar Society. Survived by brother, Msgr. James Golasinski; seven children, Theresa Castro, Jean Colvin, Thomas Patronella, Erin Hamlin, James “Chip” Patronella, Rosanne Patronella, and Linda Kaase; two daughter-in-laws; one son-in-law; fifteen grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2021 from 5:00 -8:00pm with a Rosary Service at 7:00 pm at Pat H. Foley & Company. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Ambrose Catholic Church 4213 Mangum Rd., Houston, TX 77092. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.