Nicole Ruffino, (42), of South Windsor, passed away unexpectedly, April 24, 2017 in Enfield. Nicole was born in Springfield, MA and was raised in South Windsor where she lived most of her life. She was an accomplished salesperson during her employment with Lawrence Eyewear for 20 years. Nicole loved to cook and shop. She was a very active person and enjoyed spending time with her family whom she loved very deeply. She was a good friend of Bill W. Nicole is survived by two daughters, Victoria and Danielle Bottass; her parents, Larry and Maureen (Gorman) Ruffino of Enfield; a brother, Justin Ruffino of Manchester; her maternal grandmother, Wanda Sanger of Enfield, and her Paternal Grandmother, Frances Ruffino of Enfield. She also leaves many cousins, aunts, and uncles, and Kenneth Bottass of Thomaston, the father of her children. Visitation hours will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2017 at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017 at St. Patrick Church (Please Meet at Church), 64 Pearl St., Enfield. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Nicole's memory may be made to the American Heart Assn., PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com