Salvatore Grech1,2

M, #2971, b. 19 April 1898, d. 9 February 1973
FatherElia Grech2
MotherCarmena Fenech3

Family

Edith A. Burroughs b. c 1898, d. 12 Jul 1990
     Salvatore Grech was born on 19 April 1898 in Lija, Malta; age 42 in 1940 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 20, plumber on 10 April 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.2 He married Edith A. Burroughs on 19 December 1954 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Salvatore Grech died on 9 February 1973 at Inverness Park, CA, USA, at age 74. He was buried on 12 February 1973 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 9 June 1919 to New York, NY, USA. He was naturalized on 21 May 1929 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a cabinet maker; sponsored by Fr. Theophilus Cachia and Joseph Fenech. He was a own shop, cabinet maker in 1940. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Fenech and Moses Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; Frank Fenech, age 62 (b. 1877), no occupation; brother Moses Fenech, age 48; and nephews Sal Grech and Sal Fenech.1 Salvatore Grech and Frank Fenech were listed in the 1950 US Census age 72, no occupation in San Francisco, CA, USA. Salvatore Grech witnessed the naturalization of Charles Carmel Cordina on 24 April 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Salvadore and Edith Grech, Point Reyes, CA; witnesses, 15 Mar 1951.
Obituary: on 11 February 1973: GRECH, Salvatore — In Inverness Park, Feb. 9, 1973, Salvatore Grech, dearly beloved husband of Edith Grech; dear brother of Alphonso and Leili Grech. both in Malta; also survived by nieces and nephews in Malta, Australia and Santa Clara, Calif; a native of Malta, aged 74 years; a member of West Marin Lions Club and Knights of Malta.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S91] Email.

Salvatore Fenech1

M, #2972, d. before 1912

Family

Maria Muscat
Children
     Salvatore Fenech married Maria Muscat, daughter of Carmela Cutajar, at Lija, Malta.2 Salvatore Fenech died before 1912.
     He and Sal Fenech were related to Younger Sal is nephew of older Sal's sons Fran and Moses. Salvatore Fenech was also known as Sal Fenech.2

Citations

  1. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  2. [S91] Email.

Sal Fenech1

M, #2973, b. circa 1919
     Sal Fenech was born circa 1919 in Malta; age 21 in 1940 census.1
     He was a furniture apprentice in 1940. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Fenech and Moses Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; Frank Fenech, age 62 (b. 1877), no occupation; brother Moses Fenech, age 48; and nephews Sal Grech and Sal Fenech.1 Sal Fenech and Salvatore Fenech were related to Younger Sal is nephew of older Sal's sons Fran and Moses.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Charles Emanuel Scerri1

M, #2974, b. 14 January 1909, d. 21 September 1980
FatherGiovanni Scerri b. c 1872, d. 28 Jan 1937
MotherMary Ann Tonna b. c 1882, d. c 1910

Family

Josephine Fenech b. 1 Nov 1910, d. 7 Dec 1995
Children
     Charles Emanuel Scerri was born on 14 January 1909 in Mosta, Malta; age 31 in 1940 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 11; grandmother's consent (Anna widow of Nicola Tonna) on 2 June 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 16, to join father on 10 October 1924. Declared destination was USA.2 He married Josephine Fenech, daughter of Gio Maria Fenech and Margharita Calleja, on 24 August 1929 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Charles Emanuel Scerri died on 21 September 1980 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 71. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Charles Emanuel Scerri was also known as Carmelo Scerri.2 He emigrated from Malta on 24 December 1924 to New York, NY, USA. As of between 1930 and 1950, Charles Emanuel Scerri was also known as Charles Sherry.1

Charles Emanuel Scerri was a "charter member" of the Maltese American Social Club of SF per obit.
He was naturalized on 1 July 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA; an upholsterer; witnessed by Thomas Fenech & George Galea. He and Josephine Fenech were listed in the 1940 US Census age 31, upholstery, own shop in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Charles Emanuel Scerri and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Co-owned the Furniture Store at 1667 Revere St. and 3rd St. with Jimmy Calleja and later his own store on Market St. Charles Emanuel Scerri and James Jean Marie Calleja were a Co-owners of furniture store on Revere St. and 3rd St. Charles Emanuel Scerri and Josephine Fenech were listed in the 1950 US Census age 41, retail uphostery shop proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA. Charles Emanuel Scerri was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1980 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
Obituary: on 23 September 1980: SHERRY, Charles Sept. 21,1980; beloved husband of Josephine Sherry: devoted father of Maryann Camilleri, Elizabeth Bianchi, Beverly Dennehy and James Sherry; loving brother of Lizia Azzopardi and the late Vincent and Joseph Sherry, Carmen DeGabrielle and Antoinette Cuschieri; dear father-in-law of Mike Camilleri, Lawrence Blanchi, Donald Dennehy and Barbara Sherry; also survived by 19 grandchildren end two greatgrandchildren; a native Malta; a charter member of the Maltese American Social Club of SF.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Josephine Fenech1

F, #2975, b. 1 November 1910, d. 7 December 1995
FatherGio Maria Fenech b. 22 Sep 1878, d. 27 Jun 1926
MotherMargharita Calleja1 b. 1 Jan 1878, d. 6 Oct 1941

Family

Charles Emanuel Scerri b. 14 Jan 1909, d. 21 Sep 1980
Children
     Josephine Fenech was born on 1 November 1910 in Mosta, Malta; age 32 in 1940 census; 10 Nov 1906 also.1 She married Charles Emanuel Scerri, son of Giovanni Scerri and Mary Ann Tonna, on 24 August 1929 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Josephine Fenech died on 7 December 1995 at Burlingame, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 85. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Josephine Fenech was also known as Giuseppa Fenech. She emigrated from Malta With mother Via Ellis Island, NY. on 1 November 1920 to San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 24 August 1929,her married name was Scerri.1 As of 1939, Josephine Fenech was also known as Josephine Sherry. She was naturalized in 1939 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age. She and Charles Emanuel Scerri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 31, upholstery, own shop in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Josephine Fenech and Charles Emanuel Scerri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 41, retail uphostery shop proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA. Josephine Fenech was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1980 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
Obituary: on 9 December 1995: SHERRY, Josephine — A San Bruno resident for 33 years, entered Into rest In Burlingame on December 7,1995. Beloved wife of the late Charles Sherry for 51 years. Loving mother of Elizabeth Blanchi, Beverly Den- nehy, James Sherry, and the late Maryann Camlllerl; dear mother-in-law of Lawrence Blanchi, Donald Dennehy, Barbara Sherry and Michael Camlllerl; dear sister of the late Thomas Fenech; loving grandmother of Steven, Michelle, Lauren, Usa 8» Mark Blanchi, Donald, Daniel & Kelly Dennehy, Sherry Andrlghetto, Hope & Kendall Sherry, Gina Eberle, Christopher &. Nanette Blum, Leslie, Joseph, Mark & Dante Camlllerl. and MaryAnn Plgantl. Also survived by 21 great-grandchildren. A native of Mosta, Malta, age 89 years. A member of the Legion of Mary and the San Bruno Senior Citizens. Josephine Fenech was also known as Pepa.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Mary Ann Sherry

F, #2976, b. 15 March 1931, d. 21 October 1995
FatherCharles Emanuel Scerri1 b. 14 Jan 1909, d. 21 Sep 1980
MotherJosephine Fenech1 b. 1 Nov 1910, d. 7 Dec 1995

Family 1

N. Blum
Child

Family 2

Manuel George Camilleri b. 18 Oct 1927, d. 20 Sep 2012
     Mary Ann Sherry was born on 15 March 1931 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 9 in 1940 census. She married N. Blum. Mary Ann Sherry married Manuel George Camilleri, son of Joseph Camilleri and Mary Galea. Mary Ann Sherry died on 21 October 1995 at Citrus Heights, CA, USA, at age 64.
     Mary Ann Sherry was also known as Mary Ann Scerri.1 She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Emanuel Scerri and Josephine Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, upholstery, own shop.1 Mary Ann Sherry was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Emanuel Scerri and Josephine Fenech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 41, retail uphostery shop proprietor. Her married name was Blum. Mary Ann Sherry was also known as Maryann Camilleri.
Obituary: on 23 October 1995: CAMILLERI, Maryann Of Citrus Heights, October 21, 1995. A native of SF. 64 yrs old.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Elizabeth Jane Scerri1

F, #2977, b. 11 August 1935
FatherCharles Emanuel Scerri1 b. 14 Jan 1909, d. 21 Sep 1980
MotherJosephine Fenech1 b. 1 Nov 1910, d. 7 Dec 1995

Family

Lawrence Bianchi b. Jul 1933, d. Jan 2001
Child
     Elizabeth Jane Scerri was born on 11 August 1935 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 5 in 1940 census.1 She married Lawrence Bianchi.
     Elizabeth Jane Scerri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Emanuel Scerri and Josephine Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, upholstery, own shop.1 Elizabeth Jane Scerri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Emanuel Scerri and Josephine Fenech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 41, retail uphostery shop proprietor. Her married name was Bianchi. Elizabeth Jane Scerri witnessed the Maltese Club Member of Charles Emanuel Scerri and Josephine Fenech in 1980 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Elizabeth Jane Scerri was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1992. She and Maltese Elders (?) were living in 2022 in 788 Clearfield Drive, Millbrae, CA, USA. Elizabeth Jane Scerri was also known as Betty.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Beverly Joan Scerri1

F, #2978, b. 28 June 1939
FatherCharles Emanuel Scerri1 b. 14 Jan 1909, d. 21 Sep 1980
MotherJosephine Fenech1 b. 1 Nov 1910, d. 7 Dec 1995
     Beverly Joan Scerri was born on 28 June 1939 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 9/12 in 1940 census.1 She married Donald Dennehy.
     Beverly Joan Scerri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Emanuel Scerri and Josephine Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, upholstery, own shop.1 Beverly Joan Scerri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Emanuel Scerri and Josephine Fenech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 41, retail uphostery shop proprietor. Her married name was Dennehy. Beverly Joan Scerri witnessed the Maltese Club Member of Charles Emanuel Scerri and Josephine Fenech in 1980 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Beverly Joan Scerri was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Club location, 1997-1999, as part of Women's Commitee between 1992 and 2009. She and Maltese Elders (?) lived in 2009 at 754 Clearfield, Millbrae, CA, USA. Research: Sherry Andrighetto
Lori Dennehy
May Dennehy
Daniel Dennehy
Ryan Dennehy
Elizabeth Bianchi. As of 2024, Beverly Joan Scerri lived at an unknown place.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Frank J. Portelli1

M, #2979, b. 6 June 1938, d. circa 2000
FatherJoseph Portelli1 b. c 1905, d. 21 May 1973
MotherCarmela Fenech1 b. c 1918, d. 27 Jun 2001
     Frank J. Portelli was born on 6 June 1938 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 1 in 1940 census.1 He married Norrine D (?) Frank J. Portelli and Norrine D (?) were divorced in August 1969 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Frank J. Portelli died circa 2000 at Santa Clara, CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Fenech and Mary Cortis in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, wholesale bottle laborer.1 Frank J. Portelli was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Portelli and Carmela Fenech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 45, electrical co. arch welder. Frank J. Portelli lived in 1973 at Santa Clara, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Mary Francis Portelli1

F, #2980, b. 20 June 1939, d. 18 October 2010
FatherJoseph Portelli1 b. c 1905, d. 21 May 1973
MotherCarmela Fenech1 b. c 1918, d. 27 Jun 2001

Family

Innocent V. Borg b. 17 Jan 1939
Children
     Mary Francis Portelli was born on 20 June 1939 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 9/12 in 1940 census.1 She married Innocent V. Borg, son of Anthony P. Borg and Theresa Gauci, on 20 June 1959 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary Francis Portelli died on 18 October 2010 at Boise, ID, USA, at age 71.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Fenech and Mary Cortis in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, wholesale bottle laborer.1 Mary Francis Portelli was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Portelli and Carmela Fenech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 45, electrical co. arch welder. Her married name was Borg.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Carmela Xuereb

F, #2981, b. 19 March 1910, d. 9 August 1999
Father(?) Xuereb

Family

Charles Grima b. 1902, d. 10 Apr 1986
Children
     Carmela Xuereb was born on 19 March 1910 in Malta; age 30 in 1940 census.1 She married Charles Grima.1 Carmela Xuereb died on 9 August 1999 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 89. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Grima.1 She and Charles Grima were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, wool tannery wool dyer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 As of 1940, Carmela Xuereb was also known as Carmel.1 She and Charles Grima were listed in the 1950 US Census age 48, wool co. wool puller in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 6 August 1999: GRIMA, Carmela Xuereb Born March 19. 1999 in Malta, at rest August 3. 1999. Wife of the late Charles 'Charlie' Grima; beloved mother of Mary (and Tom) Pierce. Sister Grace. CSJO. Brolher Joseph, SM. Svlvia (and Bill) Codori, Dr. Frank and Kathleen) Grima, Ph.D. and John (and Carmen) Grima; loving grandmother of eight and great grandmother of nine. A longtime parlshioner of All Hallows Church and avid particlpant in YLI activities especially bingo.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Mary Ann Grace Grima1

F, #2982, b. 20 October 1937, d. 28 December 2015
FatherCharles Grima1 b. 1902, d. 10 Apr 1986
MotherCarmela Xuereb1 b. 19 Mar 1910, d. 9 Aug 1999

Family

Thomas Patrick Pierce b. 29 Dec 1925, d. 4 Mar 2018
     Mary Ann Grace Grima was born on 20 October 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 2 in 1940 census.1,2 She married Thomas Patrick Pierce on 15 June 1963 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary Ann Grace Grima died on 28 December 2015 at age 78. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Grima and Carmela Xuereb in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, wool tannery wool dyer.1 Her married name was Pierce. Mary Ann Grace Grima was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Grima and Carmela Xuereb in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 48, wool co. wool puller. Mary Ann Grace Grima was Children+ Patrick, Christina (Dean), Cynthia (Percy), Julia (Robert.)
Obituary: on 3 January 2016: Mary Ann Grima Pierce -- Peacefully passed on December 28, 2015 at the age of 78. Mary was surrounded by her family and husband, Thomas of 52 years. Mary joins her parents Carmelo, Carmela, and her brother Frank Grima in heaven. She is survived by Sister Grace Grima, Sylvia Codori, and Joseph and John Grima.
Mary grew up in the Bayview District of San Francisco, attending Old Hallows Grammar School, Norte Dame des Victoires High School, and St. Mary's Nursing School. For over fifty years Mary worked as a Registered Nurse, most recent at St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco. Mary was a loving and devoted mother. Mary and Thomas moved to Daly City shortly after the birth of their first child, and still attend Holy Angeles Parish and members of the Italian Catholic Federation.
Mary is survived by her grandchildren and one great- granddaughter. Mary will fondly be remembered as a fan of her grandchildren's soccer and basketball teams at St. Thomas More School in San Francisco. Her family would like to thank the caring physicians and nurses at Kaiser Hospital in South San Francisco for their wonderful care of Mary.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Sr Grace R. Grima CSJO1,2

F, #2983, b. 3 April 1939
FatherCharles Grima1 b. 1902, d. 10 Apr 1986
MotherCarmela Xuereb1 b. 19 Mar 1910, d. 9 Aug 1999
     Sr Grace R. Grima CSJO was born on 3 April 1939 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 in 1940 census.1,2
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Grima and Carmela Xuereb in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, wool tannery wool dyer.1 Sr Grace R. Grima CSJO was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Grima and Carmela Xuereb in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 48, wool co. wool puller.
Sr Grace R. Grima CSJO Sister of Congregation of St. Joseph of Orange. She was living in 2016.
Sr Grace R. Grima CSJO.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Joseph Fenech1

M, #2984, b. circa 1889
MotherMarian (?)2
     Joseph Fenech was born circa 1889 in Naxxar, Malta; age 22 in 1911; age 52 in 1940 census.1,2
     Joseph Fenech was also known as Giuseppi Fenech. He emigrated from Malta age 22, farmer in 1911 to New York, NY, USA.2 He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 52, mach. shop driller in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 62, medico-legal building janitor in San Francisco, CA, USA. Research: next door in 1950. He and Joseph Fenech were possibly the same person. Joseph Fenech and Giuseppe Fenech were possibly the same person.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  2. [S93] Passenger List.

William James Gatt Sr

M, #2985, b. 1934, d. 7 January 2001
FatherLawrence Gatt1 b. c 1900
MotherMary (?)1 b. c 1901

Family

Eve J Barry b. May 1936
Children
     William James Gatt Sr was born in 1934 in CA, USA; age 5 in 1940 census.1 He married Eve J Barry. William James Gatt Sr died on 7 January 2001 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was buried on 19 January 2001 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Lawrence Gatt and Mary (?) in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, street car painter helper; and nephew Tony Zammit.1
Obituary: on 9 January 2001: GATT, William James Sr.— In San Francisco, January 7, 2001. Dearly beloved husband of Eve J Gatt for 44 years, loving father of Lawrence, Frederick, Tanya and William Gatt Jr; dear father-in-law of Rochelle, Joanne and Allson Gatt; devoted grandpa of Jessica. Danielle. Samantha. Weston. William III and Alexandra Gatt. A native San Franciscan, age 66 years. A longtime soccer referee; former Loan Collections Officer for Bank of America; 13 year employee with the City and County of San Francisco in the Tax collectors Office.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Tony Zammit1

M, #2986, b. circa 1916
     Tony Zammit was born circa 1916 in Malta; age 24 in 1940 census.1
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Lawrence Gatt and Mary (?) in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, street car painter helper; and nephew Tony Zammit.1 As of 1940, Tony Zammit was also known as Tony Zannetti.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Joseph M. Gatt1

M, #2987, b. circa 1914, d. 9 August 1999

Family 1

Mary DeCarlo b. c 1921
Children

Family 2

Nelda D Morani b. c 1924
     Joseph M. Gatt was born circa 1914 in Mosta, Malta; age 26 in 1940 census.1 He married Mary DeCarlo. Joseph M. Gatt and Mary DeCarlo obtained a marriage license on 29 December 1939 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 23 and 20.1 Joseph M. Gatt and Mary DeCarlo were divorced before 1950. Joseph M. Gatt married Nelda D Morani on 12 June 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph M. Gatt died on 9 August 1999 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He was buried on 12 August 1999 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He and Mary DeCarlo were listed in the 1940 US Census age 26, steel laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Joseph M. Gatt received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 age 26, Columbia Steel.
Obituary: on 11 August 1999: GATT, Joseph. M. In San Mateo. August 9, 1999. at 85 yearsof age Beloved husband of Giovanna Gatt; loving father of Filomena and Richard.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Mary DeCarlo1

F, #2988, b. circa 1921

Family

Joseph M. Gatt b. c 1914, d. 9 Aug 1999
Children
     Mary DeCarlo was born circa 1921 in CA, USA; age 19 in 1940 census; age 29 in 1950 census.1 She married Joseph M. Gatt. Mary DeCarlo and Joseph M. Gatt obtained a marriage license on 29 December 1939 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 23 and 20.1 Mary DeCarlo and Joseph M. Gatt were divorced before 1950.
     Her married name was Gatt.1 Mary DeCarlo and Joseph M. Gatt were listed in the 1940 US Census age 26, steel laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Mary DeCarlo and Filomena Gatt were listed in the 1950 US Census age 29, divorced in San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary DeCarlo was also known as Giovanna Decarlo.2

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Manuel Vella1

M, #2989, b. circa 1905

Family

Magdalene Debono b. c 1919
     Manuel Vella was born circa 1905 in Malta; age 35 in 1940 census; age 54 at marriage in 1961.1 He married Magdalene Debono on 18 October 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Manuel Vella and Emanuele Galea were listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, mattress factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Manuel Vella was listed in the 1950 US Census age 46, public works street sweeper in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Carmelo Galdes1

M, #2990

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Carmen (?)1

F, #2991, b. circa 1903, d. 13 April 1976

Family

Joseph Galdes b. 24 Aug 1897, d. 25 Feb 1969
Children
     Carmen (?) was born circa 1903 in Malta; age 33 in 1940 census.1 She married Joseph Galdes, son of Carmelo Galdes.1 Carmen (?) died on 13 April 1976 at Los Gatos, CA, USA. She was buried on 15 April 1976 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Galdes.1 She and Joseph Galdes were listed in the 1940 US Census age 44, mineral water proprietor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1
Obituary: on 14 April 1976: GALDES, Carmen — In Los ? Gatos, April 13, 1976, Carmen Galdes-, beloved wife of the late Joseph Gaides; devoted mother of Mrs. Mary Ebejer and Mrs. Frances Dingli, beloved aunt of Charles and Manuel Gaides; also survived by 10 grandchildren-, a native of Malta.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Mary Galdes1

F, #2992, b. circa 1935
FatherJoseph Galdes1 b. 24 Aug 1897, d. 25 Feb 1969
MotherCarmen (?)1 b. c 1903, d. 13 Apr 1976

Family

Edward Ebejer b. 10 Jul 1928, d. 7 Oct 2007
Children
     Mary Galdes was born circa 1935 in CA, USA; age 5 in 1940 census.1 She married Edward Ebejer, son of Sam Ebejer and Anna Tonna, on 25 June 1955 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     Mary Galdes was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Galdes and Carmen (?) in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 44, mineral water proprietor.1 As of 25 June 1955,her married name was Ebejer.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Frances Galdes1

F, #2993, b. circa 1939
FatherJoseph Galdes1 b. 24 Aug 1897, d. 25 Feb 1969
MotherCarmen (?)1 b. c 1903, d. 13 Apr 1976

Family

(?) Dingli
Children
     Frances Galdes was born circa 1939 in CA, USA; age 5/12 in 1940 census.1 She married (?) Dingli.
     Her married name was Dingli.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Vincent Salvatore Galea1

M, #2994, b. 19 November 1899, d. 19 March 1983

Family

Reghielda M. Anghinetti b. 25 Jun 1906, d. 11 Nov 1984
Children
     Vincent Salvatore Galea was born on 19 November 1899 in Lija, Malta; age 40 in 1940 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 20, messenger; corporal in the KOMRM on 2 December 1919. Declared destination was Canada.2 He married Reghielda M. Anghinetti on 19 August 1923 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Vincent Salvatore Galea died on 19 March 1983 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 83. He was buried at Italian Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Vincent Salvatore Galea was also known as Vincenzo Galea.2 He emigrated from Malta on 24 February 1920 to New York, NY, USA. He was naturalized on 16 March 1922; age 22, car cleaner. He was naturalized on 25 November 1925 at San Francisco, CA, USA; car repair apprentice. He and Reghielda M. Anghinetti were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, railroad car inspector in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Vincent Salvatore Galea and Reghielda M. Anghinetti were listed in the 1950 US Census age 50, railroad car inspector in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 20 March 1983: GALEA, Vincent S. — At rest, March 19, 1983; dearly beloved husband of Reghilda Galea; loving father of Emanueia Small, Evelyn Hermlnghaus. Vincent J. Galea; devoted grandfather of six; great-grandfather of three; survived by nieces and nephews in Malta; aged 83 years; a retired So. Pacific RR employee.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Reghielda M. Anghinetti1

F, #2995, b. 25 June 1906, d. 11 November 1984

Family

Vincent Salvatore Galea b. 19 Nov 1899, d. 19 Mar 1983
Children
     Reghielda M. Anghinetti was born on 25 June 1906 in CA, USA; age 33, Malta, in 1940 census.1 She married Vincent Salvatore Galea on 19 August 1923 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Reghielda M. Anghinetti died on 11 November 1984 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 78. She was buried at Italian Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Galea.1 She and Vincent Salvatore Galea were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, railroad car inspector in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Reghielda M. Anghinetti and Vincent Salvatore Galea were listed in the 1950 US Census age 50, railroad car inspector in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 13 November 1984: GALEA, Reghilda (Tlllle) — Nov. 11. 1984; beloved wife of the late Vincent Galea; devoted mother of Emmy Small, Evelyn Herminghaus and Vincent Galea; dear sister of Nora Imeldl, Ernest and Victor Angninettl and the late Emma Bacclarinl and Helen Tognazzini; idolized grandmother of Evelyn. Kim, Elayne, Eric. Vince and Dana; great-grandmother of Douglas and Renne and Jake.
Research: Parents: Giuseppe Anghinetti
1874–1936
and     
Assunta Ghiozzi.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Emmanuela Rita Galea

F, #2996, b. 22 May 1924, d. 2 July 2011
FatherVincent Salvatore Galea1 b. 19 Nov 1899, d. 19 Mar 1983
MotherReghielda M. Anghinetti1 b. 25 Jun 1906, d. 11 Nov 1984

Family

(?) Small
     Emmanuela Rita Galea was born on 22 May 1924 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 16 in 1940 census.1 She married (?) Small. Emmanuela Rita Galea died on 2 July 2011 at age 87.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Vincent Salvatore Galea and Reghielda M. Anghinetti in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, railroad car inspector.1 As of 1940, Emmanuela Rita Galea was also known as Emma Galea.1 Her married name was Small.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Evelyn Mae Galea1

F, #2997, b. 26 May 1930
FatherVincent Salvatore Galea1 b. 19 Nov 1899, d. 19 Mar 1983
MotherReghielda M. Anghinetti1 b. 25 Jun 1906, d. 11 Nov 1984

Family

Albert Frederick Hermlnghaus b. 8 Aug 1922, d. 2 Jun 2009
     Evelyn Mae Galea was born on 26 May 1930 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 10 in 1940 census.1,2 She married Albert Frederick Hermlnghaus on 3 February 1951 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Evelyn Mae Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Vincent Salvatore Galea and Reghielda M. Anghinetti in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, railroad car inspector.1 Evelyn Mae Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Vincent Salvatore Galea and Reghielda M. Anghinetti in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 50, railroad car inspector. Her married name was Hermlnghaus. Evelyn Mae Galea was living in 1983.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Vincent Joseph Galea1

M, #2998, b. 20 January 1937
FatherVincent Salvatore Galea1 b. 19 Nov 1899, d. 19 Mar 1983
MotherReghielda M. Anghinetti1 b. 25 Jun 1906, d. 11 Nov 1984

Family

Linda Jane Asher b. c 1944
Children
     Vincent Joseph Galea was born on 20 January 1937 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 3 in 1940 census.1 He married Linda Jane Asher on 22 December 1963 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Vincent Joseph Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Vincent Salvatore Galea and Reghielda M. Anghinetti in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, railroad car inspector.1 Vincent Joseph Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Vincent Salvatore Galea and Reghielda M. Anghinetti in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 50, railroad car inspector.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Joseph Galea1

M, #2999, b. circa 1901

Family

Gearty (?) b. c 1909
Child
     Joseph Galea was born circa 1901 in Malta; age 39 in 1940 census.1 He married Gearty (?)1
     Joseph Galea and Gearty (?) were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, iron works shipwright in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Joseph Galea and Gearty (?) were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, carpenter in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Gearty (?)1

F, #3000, b. circa 1909

Family

Joseph Galea b. c 1901
Child
     Gearty (?) was born circa 1909 in Malta; age 33 in 1940 census; age 39 in 1950 census.1 She married Joseph Galea.1
     Her married name was Galea.1 Gearty (?) and Joseph Galea were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, iron works shipwright in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Gearty (?) and Joseph Galea were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, carpenter in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.