Of Framingham & Waltham, entered eternal rest and peace tragically Wednesday March 18, 2015 at the age of 31. Born on January 27, 1984 in Waltham; beloved daughter of Anibal and Marie (Caruso) Batista, Michelle was raised and lived most of her life in Waltham before moving to Framingham several years ago. A graduate of Waltham High School with the Class of 2002, Michelle had been working for the past several years as a Certified Nurse Practitioner with various health agencies. For the past few months she loved working very closely with her father at “Light Metal Plating” in Waltham. In prior years Michelle worked at Able & Best Messaging Service as a Telephone Operator. Michelle will always be remembered for her loving spirit and overwhelming generosity. She loved to make people happy and would do anything she could to help brighten their day. Her compassion and contagious smile will live on through the memories of her friends and family. Michelle's true passion in life was raising and caring for her beloved son, Jose. In addition to her parents she is survived by her cherished son Jose A. Batista of Waltham, her loving siblings, Angel “Jr.” Bonilla, Vanessa Batista, Marcus Batista, Jimmy Batista, and Megan Batista all of Waltham, her dear maternal grandfather William Caruso of Waltham, her adoring nephew Angel, her numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and her cat “Kodiak”. Relatives & Friends are respectfully invited to attend Funeral Services from the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM on Wednesday morning March 25th at 9:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Michelle's Life at Saint Mary's Church, 145 School Street, Waltham at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Feake Cemetery in Waltham. Visiting Hours will be held in the Mary Catherine Chapel of Brasco & Sons on Tuesday March 24th from 4 – 8 p.m. Parking attendants will be on duty.