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1925
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2010
Betty Giorgi Obituary
Through the years Betty worked for the Cosmopolitan, Felten's Topaz and the Golden Acorn restaurants as a cook. After retiring from farming Betty moved to Lodi where she worked for the LUSD as a noon duty aide at several area elementary schools including Vinewood Elementary where she was lovingly known as "Miss Betty" or "Grandma Betty" to all the children, parents and her co-workers. She loved being with the children and was a great source of comfort to many kids that just needed a hug or a pat on the back.
Though she grew up in the South her love of Italian cooking was enjoyed by all at her family dinners served under the Mulberry tree at the ranch where friends and family would gather to feast on her famous pasta and her wonderful apple pies.
She cheerfully welcomed everyone to sit and eat.
Betty leaves behind her sons Bill Ferreira and wife Sharon of Acampo, David Giorgi of Lodi and Tom Giorgi also of Lodi; Daughter Stephanie Schneider and husband Eric of Lodi; Grandchildren Tony Ferreira and wife Julie of Lodi, Melanie Pinochi and husband Mike of Pioneer, CA, Jason Browning, Gino L. Giorgi and Emily Schneider of Lodi; Great-grandchildren, Luca Ferreira and Tessa Ferreira of Lodi, Noah Pinochi, Owen Pinochi and Isabella Pinochi of Pioneer, CA.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Maude Kirtley; husband Gino Giorgi; daughters Joyce Ferreira and Susan Giorgi; great-grandson Rocco Ferreira.
Memorial contributions may be made in Betty's honor to the Boys & Girls Club of Lodi @ P.O. Box 244, Lodi, CA 95241.
Services will be private. Arrangements have been compassionately handled by Leonard Messer with Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Betty Giorgi
Robin Sanborn
October 9, 2010
David,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother.
With sympathy and kind regards,
Robin Sanborn
Virgil & Dorothy Raggi
October 8, 2010
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the Giorgi Family. God Bless
October 3, 2010
Your mom worked at Vinewood School many years and was so loved by the teachers and students. We all knew her as grandma Betty or Miss Betty and she could rule with an iron hand if she needed to. She would also get extra cookies for those kids that touched her heart. I am so sorry for your loss but I will remember her with fondness always. Susan Hummel (retired kindergarten teacher)
October 3, 2010
Tom Giorgi and Family on behalf of the Pedraza family, our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. "God Bless you all". Cynthia Constancio and Family.
October 3, 2010
To Tom Giorgi and family on behalf of The Pedraza family, our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless Cynthia Constancio and Family.
Barbara Vietmeier
October 3, 2010
Betty was a very special lady. I had the privledge of knowing and working with Betty at Vinewood School. She was a very caring and loving person. She will be missed by all of us who knew her.
Blanche Brouillard
October 2, 2010
To Betty's Family, So sad to hear about Betty, she was one of a kind and will always be remembered with great love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Love Blanche and Stanley
Terrie Maxon
October 2, 2010
Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kathleen Jory
October 2, 2010
Dearest Bill and David,
Although I never had the pleasure to know your mother, please accept my sincere condolences to you both and your family. My prayers and thoughts will be with you as I know how painful it is for those of us that are left behind. Hang on to your memories and hold your loved ones close.
Darlene Steele
October 1, 2010
Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I'm so glad that Pam and I took our mom to see Betty a couple of weeks ago. You and your brothers are in my thoughts. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you with things.
Stacey O'Brion
October 1, 2010
Stepahanie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeanette Felkins
October 1, 2010
Bill, Sharon and Family, I am very sorry to read about your loss, BETTY was a very good lady. I have alot of good memories of us when you and I where kids,Bill. They will not be forgotten."GOD BLESS" Jeanette Felkins
Lydia Maggio
October 1, 2010
Dear Bill Sharon and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this diffcult time.
Susan Neuharth-Kramer
October 1, 2010
I always remember Miss Betty being so kind to my kids. She was so comforting as my kids started kindergarten, at Vinewood, as I was a nervous mama!! She would always say "I will keep my eyes on your lil ones, don't you worry!!" God definitely got one of his Angels back!!
Susan Neuharth-Kramer
Kathy Linz
October 1, 2010
Stephanie & Eric, I am so sorry to hear about Betty. I have so many wonderful memories of her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Teresa Lutwak
October 1, 2010
Stephanie - I'll always remember your Mom coming to pick you up. We'd run around while our Mom's visited and drank wine in the kitchen. It was bonus time for us. Betty was one of the few who could hold her own around my Dad and his sense of humor. May warm memories bring you and your family comfort at this time. ~ Teresa
Scotty DuPriest
October 1, 2010
David & Tom,
I so sorry to hear of your loss, you are in my prayers.
Scotty
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