Jessimine Criscuolo, 79 of Wallingford, formerly of Hamden died April 1st 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 from 8:30 - 10:00 am in the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, 1022 Dixwell ave., Hamden, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 am in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial will follow in All Saints cemetery.  Memorial contributions or donations may be made at                ( https://gofund.me/5d855fbf )