Betty Jeanne Fiorilla

Betty was born on May 23, 1926, to Orval and Bertha Grace Williams in Auburn, Washington. At the age of 1½ her and her mother moved to Livermore, California. When Betty was 4½ her mother married Edward Volponi, who was a wonderful father to her. She attended Livermore grammar and high school and graduated in 1944.

In 1945 she married Fumie "Jim" Spinetti (deceased) from Watsonville. She had 2 sons and a daughter. In 1980 she married Robert W. Fiorilla and had a wonderful marriage for many years. Betty worked at Menu Mart, (now Cabrillo College) for 5 years, and as a bookkeeper at St. Patrick's Church for 11 years.

Betty was active in her children's sports and school programs. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Women's Auxiliary since 1978, as well as the Italian Catholic Foundation, and the Sons of Italy. She was also involved with the Bay Village Homeowner's Association Board for 10 years. She loved to play Bingo, Mahjong, and a quick trip to the casino to play slot machines.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bob" Fiorilla. She leaves sons, Jim (Lois-deceased) Spinetti, Tome (Colleen) Spinetti; and daughter, Claudia LaRue. She also leaves 6 grandchildren: Jennifer (Darrell) Lightfoot of Hollister, Jeannine (Joshua) Joeseph of Maine, Andrea (Matt) Kostielney of Redding, Scott (Stacey) Spinetti of Rocklin, Christopher (Sarah) LaRue of Escalon, and Justin (Ashley) LaRue of Idaho, as well as 10 beautiful great-grandchildren.

At Betty's request, there will be no services Any remembrances to her memory would be appreciated to the VFW Auxiliary and Valley Catholic Church. Mehl's Colonial Chapel has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Published in The Pajaronian · February 16, 2026