Virginia Mary Cavalli, beloved wife and mother to four children, 89, of Santa Barbara, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 18, 2025.

Virginia was born in Santa Barbara on April 1, 1935 to Mr. and 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 Nov. 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), and David J. Cavalli (Susan).

Virginia took pride in her work, enjoying serving many families and friends while working at Hunts China Shop, and afterward worked at Trinkets and Trim until retiring in the early 1990s.

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 TV shows.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and brother Joseph Berta (Susan M.). She 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 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Welch-Ryce-Haider, 15 E. Sola St. Santa Barbara. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 at St. Raphaels’ Catholic Church, 5444 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara.

Please visit www.wrhsb.com to leave an online memory or condolence. Arrangements entrusted to Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.