Grace E. Nista DiBattista, 85 of Orange passed away November 19, 2021 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Wife of the late Anthony DiBattista. Beloved mother of Carolyn (Fred) Nelson of West Haven and the late Anthony “Tony” DiBattista. Cherished grandmother of Victor Ryan, Michael, Marissa, Keri and Caity. Loving sister of John Nista of New Rochelle, NY, Joseph Nista of Croton-on-Hudson, NY and Howard Nista of Cypress, CA. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren. Grace was born in Mount Vernon, NY on July 14, 1936 a daughter of the late Joseph and Gladys Unger Nista. Prior to her retirement she worked for Epstein’s Dry Goods in Tuckahoe, NY for many years. Family and friends may call at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven TUESDAY from 4:00-7:00 PM. A Parlor Service will be held at 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org.