Obituary: Jessimine Criscuolo, 75; Formerly Of Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — (From Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home): Jessimine Criscuolo, 75 of Wallingford, formerly of Hamden, died April 1 at Midstate Hospital after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Joseph Criscuolo.

Born in New Haven, daughter of the late John & Marianna Baginelli Annatone, she worked for many years as a healthcare aide. Jessimine loved to bake & cook, occasionally feeding the entire neighborhood. She was a photographer in her youth, and later in life enjoyed painting & coloring.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a stepson Robert (Stephanie) Criscuolo of Hamden, a daughter Jessica Criscuolo of Wallingford, Melissa Tarquino, whom she considered a daughter, and a grandson Dante Criscuolo. She was predeceased by sons Michael & Stephen Esposito, a stepson Joey Criscuolo, and brothers Lucian, John, and Domenic Annatone.

Calling hours will be held FRIDAY (April 5) from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial will follow in All Saints cemetery.

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home here.