Carole Alessi Crusco "Carole's Hot Dogs", age 84 of Hyde Park, New York, passed away surrounded by her family on February 10, 2022. She was born June 19, 1937 in Bronx, New York to the late Anthony and Florence Maula. She married her first love, Joseph Alessi in March of 1957 who preceded her in death in 1967. She later remarried, Joseph Crusco in January of 1971 who also preceded her in death in 2003. Carole was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all. She truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures such as spending time with her daughters and grandchildren, preparing delicious meals, and gardening. She treasured every moment shared with her daughters and grandchildren, who were the loves of her life. The bond and love she had for them was everlasting. Carole had a wonderful ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. She will be remembered for her warm hospitality, affection, and extraordinary generosity. Carole had the personality of an angel, always making people around her laugh and inviting them into her home and heart. Carole was a beloved member of the Hyde Park community and owner of Carole's Hot Dogs at the corner of St. Andrews Road and Route 9. A staple of Hyde Park for over 20 years, she shared a love for serving hot dogs, while warming the hearts of many members of the local community. Carole adored all of her customers and cherished the many personal conversations she had with each, often referring to each customer as a friend. Carole lived by the saying, "If you love your job, you haven't worked a day in your life". Carole is survived by her daughters, Joanne and Nicholas Minutolo; and Lynne Alessi Rufa (Lynnie-poo) and the late Vincent Rufa. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Nicholas Minutolo Jr., Janella and Yosimar Ortega-Acevedo, Nicole Minutolo and Brett Polumbo, and Jennifer Minutolo. She was predeceased by her granddaughter, Vinessa Lynne, in 1991, who held a special place in her grandmother's heart and will rejoice in being reunited with her. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Jasmine, Giovanni, Antonia and Luciano. She was the sister of Kenneth and Marlene Maula, Jaynellen Paladino, and the late Lucille Tulimero. She leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends. Calling hours will be held from 6PM-8PM on Tuesday, February 15th at Sweets Funeral Home, Hyde Park New York. A Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 16th at Regina Coeli Church at 10AM in Hyde Park NY followed by a Christian Burial at Saint Raymond's Cemetery in the Bronx. Memorial donations may be made in Carole Crusco's name to the Make-A-Wish Foundation honoring her late granddaughter, Vinessa Lynne Rufa.