Louise A. Gabriele, 93, a longtime resident of Hyde Park, died August 10, 2023, at the Lutheran Care Center in Poughkeepsie.

Born, November 23, 1929, in Jamesville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Earl and and Anna Van Stralen Potter.

An active golfer and bowler in her younger years, Louise served as president of the NYS Women's Bowling Association and the NYS Senior Golf Association. She was also a member of the former Dutchess Golf and Country Club in Poughkeepsie.

Louise was also community minded and volunteered in many areas of interest throughout the state, including the Dutchess County Sports Museum, Meals on Wheels, the Castle Point VA Hospital, and the Regina Coeli Steak booth at the Dutchess County Fair.

Mrs. Gabriele was a communicant of Regina Coeli Church in Hyde Park.

A devoted family caregiver, Louise was always there for her family. She loved to cook, take care of her pets, and attend her grandchildren's activities.

On October 27, 1956, in Schenectady, she married Vincent Gabriele Sr. Mr. Gabriele predeceased her on August 4, 2022.

Survivors include her daughter, Paulette Gabriele; granddaughter, Bryn Clarke-Smith, and husband, Robert Smith; grandson, Sean Clarke, and wife, Lindsay; and two great-granddaughters, Faye Louise and Franny Clarke-Smith.

She is also survived by her brothers, Leslie and Kenny Potter; sister, Evelyn; sister-in-law, Alma Gabriele, of Schenectady; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Vincent Gabriele Jr.; sister, Helen Garret; sister-in-law, Dolores Potter; and brother-in-law, Beni Gabriele.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Burial of her ashes will be in the family plot in St. Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie.

Louise 's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System, Attention Voluntary Services, 41 Castle Point Road, Wappingers Falls NY 12590 (www.cdceportal.va.gov/donate_online/), or, the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538. (www.dcspca.com)

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, please visit Louise's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.