Bouchard, Cooley, DiBattista, Gracewski, Noto: Recent Death Notices From Enfield

ENFIELD, CT — Here are some recent obituaries from Enfield.

Alphonsine Bouchard, 67, a lifelong resident of Enfield, passed from her earthly journey on July 27, 2025. Al graduated from Enrico Fermi High School in Enfield, and went on to further her education as a student worker at Asnuntuck Community College, where she was an honor society and Phi Theta Kappa graduate. She volunteered her time to the entertainment council and always offered her photography skills at the college. She was involved in many activities and clubs. Prior to retiring, Alphonsine was co-owner of the former All Appliance Inc, in Enfield for over 30 years.

Sallyann (Schiavone) Cooley, 82, beloved wife of 38 years to John F. Cooley Sr., passed away on July 28, 2025. Raised in New Haven, she later moved to Enfield, where she built a warm and loving home for her family. She married John Cooley and together they shared a devoted partnership marked by love, laughter, and the joy of raising a blended family. She was the matriarch of a warm, loving family, which included not only blood relatives, but close friends as well. She valued relationships and cared deeply for those who were fortunate enough to have known her. Sally would always find time to crochet, making numerous blankets and items for all the newborn children and family. She also loved gardening and picking her fresh vegetables to share with everyone.

Joseph DiBattista, 80, loving husband of 56 years of Mary "Joy" (Southworth) DiBattista passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He graduated from Windsor Locks High School and Hartford State Technical Institute. Joe worked for Mott Metallurgical, Sweet Life Foods, and Fowler & Huntting. He retired from Fresh Point in Hartford after 30 years as a retail sales manager, where he won the East Coast National Sales contest for avocados in October 2018. Joe served six years in the Connecticut Army National Guard. He coached Enfield youth basketball and travel league.

Debra Gracewski, 49, of Broad Brook, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 1, 2025. She was a graduate of Enrico Fermi High School in Enfield, Class of 1994. Debra had resided in Broad Brook for the past 16 years. She was a very loving, caring and giving person, always concerned about other people and animals. She was employed in the healthcare industry and was a sales associate at Pet Smart for nine years. In her leisure time, she spent hours painting and doing cross stitch, enjoyed time spent with family and friends, and had a passion for pets.

Joanne (Ceraso) Noto, 78, passed away peacefully on Aug. 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with dementia. She graduated from Our Lady of the Angels Academy and later earned an associate’s degree at Asnuntuck Community College. She worked many jobs throughout her life, lastly as the secretary of St. Mary’s Church in Windsor Locks for over 20 years. Joanne loved reading books and volunteered with Friends of the Enfield Library for many years. She enjoyed expressing beauty through photography, painting, and writing.