Bette 'Marie E. Don Vito' Don Vito

February 22, 1929 - July 15, 2016

Life Legacy Mrs. Marie Elizabeth “Bette” Don Vito died peacefully on July 15, 2016 in Brea, CA at the age of 87. Bette is survived by her children, Virginia of Cordova, TN, Ann of Corona, CA, Nicholas of Huntington Beach,  Patrick of Marina Del Rey amd Malcolm McCuaig of Havasu City, AZ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard of Fullerton. Bette was born on February 22, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to William O’Brien and Beatrice Mc Cuaig, both of NY. She graduated from St. Agnes Catholic School in Los Angeles in 1947.  She married Leonard Don Vito in 1953 at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church in Los Angeles. Married 46 years, was a homemaker and mother of four, grandmother of 8 who taught religious education to children for 40 years, volunteered at her church as a Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister and Lector. A viewing and rosary is scheduled for July 20, 2016 at Memory Garden Mortuary Chapel from 5pm to 9pm and a funeral is scheduled for July 21, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fullerton at 10 am, with a reception to follow. Fr. Michael Hanafin will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bette's life. Flowers and condolences may be sent to Memory Gardens Mortuary, 455 West Central Avenue, Brea, CA 92821