Louise T. Miele, 96, a former longtime Hyde Park resident, died peacefully at her home in Woodstock, NY on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Born August 12, 1925, in Nyack, she was the daughter of Ralph and Mary Pizella Somma. She was a graduate of Nyack High School. On November 11, 1950, in Sacred Heart Church, Suffern, NY, she married Pasquale C. 'Pat' Miele. Pat predeceased her on September 18, 2013. While raising a young family, Louise re-entered the work force as a secretary for the Mental Health Association of Dutchess County. She worked there for twenty-five years until her retirement. Those who were lucky enough to know Louise will miss her terribly. To her family and friends, she provided wonderful examples of parenthood, compassion, courage, independence, and determination. She loved to dance and listen to music. She was a consummate reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles and bridge games. Her biggest joy was her family. Survivors include her four children, Stephen Miele, of Los Angeles, Ralph Miele and wife, Maria, of Red Hook, Michael Miele and wife, Vickie, of Florida, and Adeline Miele of Woodstock; five grandchildren, Sophia Miele – Murphy and husband, Todd, Regina Miele – McCabe and husband, Jamie, Kevin Miele and wife, Megan, Addie Miele and partner, Linda Rutuu, and Jody Miele; two great-grandchildren, Avelina and Elliott McCabe; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Kenneth Miele; and five siblings. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 PM, Friday, March 25th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Route 9, Hyde Park. Funeral services will be at 10 AM, Saturday, March 26th at Sweets Funeral Home in Hyde Park, NY. Burial will follow in the family plot at Union Cemetery of Hyde Park. In lieu of flowers, Louise's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington St., Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (www.hvhospice.org) To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Louise's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.