Jean Carol Criscione, age 79 a lifelong Bridgeport resident passed away October 8, 2023 at Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. Jean was the daughter of the late Enrico and Jean Anziano Criscione. A devoted educator at Central High School, Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University. Besides being a scholar, Jean loved dogs and always had a love for flowers, before her illness took over, she took pride in her gardens and would add more flowers every time there was a sale. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her daughter Carol Criscione. She is survived by her beloved granddaughter Courtney Higgins and her husband Raymond of Milford and three great grandchildren Madisyn, Raymond Jr. and Jolyne. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service, Saturday, at 11:00a.m., in Long Hill Burial Grounds, Middlebrooks Avenue. Trumbull. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com