Virginia Mary Cavalli

Date of Birth

April 1, 1935

Date of Death

January 18, 2025

City of Death

Santa Barbara

Virginia Mary Cavalli, beloved wife and mother to four children, 89, of Santa Barbara, CA, passed away peacefully at home on January 18th.

Virginia was born in Santa Barbara in 1935 to Mr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Berta. Virginia attended Santa Barbara High School and after graduating started working at Santa Barbara Savings & Loan as an Administrative Secretary to the President.  At a weekend Church function hosted by the Knights of Columbus, she met Vittori S. Cavalli and they were married November 14, 1953 at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church.

Virginia was a devoted mother to Vittore S. Cavalli, Jr (Roberta), Johnnie M. Cavalli, Vivian M. Harlin (Arthur) & David J. Cavalli (Susan).

Virginia took pride in her work, enjoying serving many families and friends while working at Hunts China Shop and afterwards worked at Trinkets and Trim until retiring in the early 1990’s. In addition to caring for her family she enjoyed family gatherings, and in her spare time enjoyed playing scrabble, crossword puzzles, reading or relaxing watching favorite T.V. shows.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother (Joseph Berta (Susan M.)  and is survived by her four children, granddaughter Jamie Pizzagoni, grandson Matthew Cavalli and great grandchildren Lilly, Aidyn, Paisley, Macie and Jeannie and many cousins all of whom brought much joy to her life.

Visitation for Virginia will be held Tuesday, January 28th, 2 – 5pm at Welch-Ryce-Haider, 15 E. Sola St. Santa Barbara, Ca. 93101.  Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, January 29th, 10am at St. Raphaels’ Catholic Church, 5444 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara, Ca. 93111. Interment will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery, 199 N. Hope Ave, Santa Barbara, Ca. 93110. Please visit www.wrhsb.com to leave an online memory or condolence.  Arrangements entrusted to Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.

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