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     Ryan Moffitt was born on 1 August 1991.¹

     Douglas Moffitt was born on 4 August 2003 in Redwood City, CA, USA.¹

     Paul Richard Moffitt was born on 4 August 2003 in Redwood City, CA, USA.¹

     Kim Marie Dionne Ebejer was born on 31 December 1966 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 She married James Arthur Mills on 12 November 2004 at Clark Co., NV, USA.¹
     As of 2004,her married name was Mills.¹
Kim Marie Dionne Ebejer.³

     James Arthur Mills was born on 26 February 1959 in Fort Worth, TX, USA.¹ He married Kim Marie Dionne Ebejer, daughter of Paul Ebejer and Marlene Meyer, on 12 November 2004 at Clark Co., NV, USA.¹

     Matthew Dionne Mills was born on 7 December 1991.¹

     Pius Grazio Abela was born on 1 May 1889 in Mosta, Malta; from GS; WWI Draft: May 2, 1885.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport age 24; then to Windsor, then to Detroit, then to San Francisco, with brother John; he was robbed on the train to SF on 14 February 1913. Declared destination was Canada.² He married Carmen Vassallo, daughter of Paulo Vassallo, circa 1922; age 32 and 16. Pius Grazio Abela died on 28 August 1988 at San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 99.¹ He was buried on 1 September 1988 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He immigrated in 1909 to USA; per son Charles: then returned to Malta in 1919. As of 1913, Pius Grazio Abela was also known as Pio Abela.
Pius Grazio Abela A U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S document of that date states, Pio, aged 24, and John, aged 20, arrived in Eastport, Idaho from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, along with an Angelo Grech, age 22, all headed to San Francisco. Their father is listed as Carno Abela.
in September 1913 at Eastport, ID, USA. He received military draft notice on 12 September 1918 at 1500 Newcombe, San Francisco, CA, USA, age 33. laborer, Healy Tibbets Construction Co; "mother" Vincenza Abela", Migiarro, Malta; witness to X signature, Joseph Fenech. He and John Abela were a Quarryman at Richmond, CA, USA. Pius Grazio Abela emigrated from Malta via Los Angeles (US Index to Alien Case files) in July 1963 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ His Social Security Number was (an unknown value) in 1969. He lived with Manuel V. Abela and Dolores A Depaula in 1969 at Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Pius Grazio Abela Family name = Ta Zuba.

     Charles Publius Abela was born on 21 May 1947 in Mgarr, Malta.¹ He married Mary Jane DeGuara, daughter of Francis DeGuara and Carmela Borg, on 9 June 1973 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2
     Charles Publius Abela emigrated from Malta on 19 October 1963 to San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
Charles Publius Abela Charlie Abela and family stayed with Paul Deguara after coming to US at East Palo Alto, CA, USA. He was educated at Ravenswood High School, East Palo Alto, CA, USA. He began military service in 1966 Charles served in the Army Special Forces from 1966 to 1972 in Panama. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2010. As of 2012, Charles Publius Abela lived at 2731 Rollingwood Dr., San Bruno, CA, USA; 49ermary@gmail.com.¹ He contributed his family's genealogy to MHS in 2012.
Charles Publius Abela He was honored by the MHS for his military service during the Vietnam War. on 18 November 2018. He and Mary Jane DeGuara were living in 2024. Charles Publius Abela and his wife Mary contributed a story to In Our Own Words in 2024.
Charles Publius Abela Family nick name: Ta Zuba.

     Mary Jane DeGuara was born on 6 May 1955 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married Charles Publius Abela, son of Pius Grazio Abela and Carmen Vassallo, on 9 June 1973 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,4
     Her married name was Abela.¹
Mary Jane DeGuara Volunteered for school yard duty for 20 years. As of 2012, Mary Jane DeGuara lived at an unknown place.³ She contributed her family's genealogy to MHS in 2012. She and Charles Publius Abela were living in 2024.

     Peter Francis Abela was born on 19 February 1978 in Daly City, CA, USA.¹ He married Kelli Marie O'Connell on 14 August 2004.
     Peter Francis Abela was educated between 1992 and 1996 at Capucinino High School, San Bruno, CA, USA. He was educated in 2003 San Francisco State University, 2000 - 2003; BA in Industrial Arts and BS in Industrial Technology, 2003
Cuesta College Associates of Science - Math, Mathematics & General Studies 1998 - 2000
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1996 - 1997. He was a Information Technology and Media Support Technician: The Nueva School · Full-time Aug 2019 in 2019. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2019. As of between 2019 and 2024, Peter Francis Abela and Kelli Marie O'Connell lived at 2100 Rosewood dr, San Bruno, CA, USA.

     Yazmine Claire Abela was born on 19 May 2011 in Kaiser Hospital, San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Yazmine Claire Abela First girl to receive her Maltese Citizenship passport at Maltese Club.

     Pauline Abela was born on 22 March 1927 in Mgarr, Malta.¹ She married Paul Anthony Deguara on 21 May 1944 at Mgarr, Malta.¹ Pauline Abela died in 1983 at AZ, USA.
     As of 1944,her married name was Deguara.¹ She emigrated from Malta on 29 March 1948 to New York, NY, USA.¹ She and Paul Anthony Deguara were listed in the 1950 US Census age 27, wholseale steel co. machinist helper in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Paul Anthony Deguara was born on 24 January 1923 in Mgarr, Malta. He married Pauline Abela, daughter of Pius Grazio Abela and Carmen Vassallo, on 21 May 1944 at Mgarr, Malta.¹ Paul Anthony Deguara married Catherine Schembri, daughter of Carmelo Schembri and Angela Bonello, in 1984. Paul Anthony Deguara died on 27 March 2004 at Tucson, AZ, USA, at age 81. He was buried at Holy Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum, Tucson, NV, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 29 March 1948 to New York, NY, USA.¹ He applied for naturalization in 1948. He and Pauline Abela were listed in the 1950 US Census age 27, wholseale steel co. machinist helper in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Charles Publius Abela Charlie Abela and family stayed with Paul Deguara after coming to US at East Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Paul Anthony Deguara He and Frank Borg owned an electrical company at East Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 2 April 2004: DEGUARA, Paul A. - Born January 24,1923 in Mgarr, Malta. Went to Heaven on March 27, 20C4 at Tucson Medical Center Hospice. Preceded in death by his wives Pauline Deguara (1944*1983) and Catherine Deguara (1984-1999) and his first son, James Deguara. Survived by his sons Peter (Rosemary), Charles (Louise). and Anthony (Rose); nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Paul spent his free time traveling, gardening, walking his dog in the beautiful Arizona desert where he resided, and fishing at his mountain home. He was devoted to his family and to hîs church. He touched all who knew him in a specia» way and will be greatly missed.

     Manuel V. Abela was born on 25 July 1943 in Mgarr, Malta.¹ He married Dolores A Depaula on 5 November 1966 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Manuel V. Abela was educated at Malta He was in a Catholic seminary for awhile. He emigrated from Malta on 19 October 1963.¹ He and Dolores A Depaula lived in 1969 at Palo Alto, CA, USA. Manuel V. Abela was living in 2024.

     Francis DeGuara was born on 27 January 1921 in Mosta, Malta.¹ He married Carmela Borg, daughter of Joseph Borg and Joan Bezzini.¹ Francis DeGuara died on 1 April 2016 at Shingle Springs, CA, USA, at age 95. He was buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 22 February 1949.¹ He He was a painter.
Obituary: on 5 April 2016: Francis "Frank" Deguara, of Shingle Springs passed away on April 1, 2016. He was the loving husband of the late Carmela Deguara. He is survived by his son, Reno Deguara and daughters; Doris Vassallo and Mary Abela (Charles); three children preceded him in death. He is also survived by five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one sister, Rita Ruiz. He was a native of Mosta, Malta, age 95. Frank survived WWII and came to this Country in 1948. He held various jobs during his working years.² Francis DeGuara was also known as Frank.
Francis DeGuara Family nick name: Ta Lorba.

     Vincenza Deguara married Carmelo Abela.¹
     Her married name was Abela.¹

     Josephine DeGuara was born on 2 August 1945 in Malta.¹ She died on 12 November 1953 at age 8.¹ She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta on 12 June 1950 to New York, NY, USA.

     Nazareno DeGuara was born on 15 May 1949 in Malta; 25 Mar 1949.² He married Jane M Garroni on 7 November 1970 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     Nazareno DeGuara emigrated from Malta on 12 June 1950 to New York, NY, USA. As of 2019, Nazareno DeGuara lived at 2025 Lotus Rd, Placerville, CA, USA. He contributed his family's genealogy to MHS on 10 May 2019.¹
Nazareno DeGuara family name = Ta Lurbu. Nazareno DeGuara was also known as Reno DeGuara.²

     Doris Maria Fatima DeGuara was born on 13 February 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 She married Joseph V Vassallo on 29 September 1984 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.³
     Her married name was Vassallo. Doris Maria Fatima DeGuara and Vincent Joseph Vassallo were living in 2021 in Cameron Park, CA, USA.

     Spiro Carmen Azzopardi was born on 30 March 1922 in Qormi, Malta.¹ He married Carmen Pulis, daughter of Joseph Pulis and Ann (?), circa 1957.¹ Spiro Carmen Azzopardi died on 5 May 2012 at CA, USA, at age 90; age 90.¹ He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Spiro Carmen Azzopardi was also known as Spiro Azzopardi. He was a railroad car cleaner in 1950. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Paul Azzopardi and Natalizia Scerri in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 51, wholesale metal co., sheetmetal worker. Spiro Carmen Azzopardi attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962. He was living in 1992 in Redwood City, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 13 May 2012: Spiro Azzopardi Spiro was born on March 30,1922 in Qormi, Malta and passed away on May 5th at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Carmen, his brother and sisters in Malta, Fred, Doris, Nancy and Kitty, his sons Tony and Eddie, grandchildren Cherie and Derek, and daughters-in-law Shelly and Kathleen. He had a great passion for his faith, family, SF Giants, Niners and pastizzi.¹

     Carmen Pulis was born on 5 January 1933 in Valletta, Malta. She married Spiro Carmen Azzopardi, son of (?) Azzopardi, circa 1957.¹ Carmen Pulis died on 30 January 2015 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 82.
     As of circa 1957,her married name was Azzopardi.¹
Obituary: on 4 February 2015: Carmen Azzopardi Born in Valletta, Malta on 1-5-33 to Joseph and Ann Pulis. She passed away peacefully on January 30th She was preceded in death by her husband Spiro and her brother Frank. She is survived by her brothers Joe and George, her sons Eddie (Kathleen) and Tony (Shelly) and her grandchildren Cherie and Derek.
She loved spending time with family and friends and loved to sew, cook and take walks.

     Dennis Joseph Azzopardi was born on 2 January 1943 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He married Marie Duran on 22 June 1963 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Dennis Joseph Azzopardi died on 15 April 2012 at age 69; age 69.¹
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Paul V. Azzopardi and Jennie Muscat in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 34, retail liquor store proprietor; next door to daughter Jennie. Dennis Joseph Azzopardi was living in 1990 in Pacifica, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 20 April 2012: Dennis Joseph Azzopardi Entered into rest on April 15, 2012 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Marie D. Azzopardi. Loving father of Steve (Marcie) Azzopardi, Denise Azzopardi and Jeff (Nikole) Azzopardi. Adoring grandfather of Alexandra, Kyle and Isabel Azzopardi Amaya, Carlos and Ryan Aguas, Nate and Drew Azzopardi. Son of the late Paul and Jennie Azzopardi and brother of Joyce (the Late Al) Camilleri and Donna (Alan) Taylor. Son-in-law of Isabel Duran and the late Alex Duran. Brother-in-law of Isabel (Larry) Duran Smetana and Alex Duran Jr. Wonderful uncle of Karen, Kathy, Lori, Alex, Matthew, Mike and Lisa. Graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1961. Member of the St. Peter's Men's Club, Donut Time Coffee Club, Teamsters Union 484 and a lifelong Giant's Fan.¹

     Paul V. Azzopardi was born circa 1915 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 5 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census.¹ He married Jennie Muscat, daughter of Paul Muscat and Carmela Vella. Paul V. Azzopardi died on 2 December 1990 at San Mateo, CA, USA. He was buried on 5 December 1990 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, fruit store clerk; 1st four emigrated in 1914.¹ Paul V. Azzopardi was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, proprietor of grocery store.² Paul V. Azzopardi and Jennie Muscat were listed in the 1950 US Census age 34, retail liquor store proprietor; next door to daughter Jennie in San Francisco, CA, USA. Paul V. Azzopardi attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962.
Obituary: on 3 December 1990: AZZOPARDI, Paul V. —In San Mateo, Decernber 2,1990; husband of Jennie Azzopardl of San Mateo; father of Joyce Camlllerl of Foster city, Dennis Azzopardl of Pacifica, and Donna Taylor of Auburn; also survived by three sisters, two brothers, eight grandchildren one great-grandchild; a native of San Francisco: ase 74 years.

     Jennie Muscat was born on 22 February 1921 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 9 in 1930 census.¹ She married Paul V. Azzopardi, son of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna. Jennie Muscat died on 10 January 2004 at San Bruno, CA, USA, at age 82.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Paul Muscat and Carmela Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, factory labor.¹ Her married name was Azzopardi. Jennie Muscat and Paul V. Azzopardi were listed in the 1950 US Census age 34, retail liquor store proprietor; next door to daughter Jennie in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 12 January 2004: Azzopardi, Jennie M. Peacefully in So. S.F., January 10, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Paul V. Azzopardi; loving mother of Joyce (AL) Camilleri. Dennis (Marie) Azzopardi and Donna Marie (Alan) Taylor; dear grandma of Karen Taylor. Kathv Giusto, Lori Oiler. Stephen Azzopardi, Denise Aguas, Jeff Azzopardi Michael Taylor and Lisa Marie Taylor; also survived by 11 great grandchildren and her brother Joseph Muscat.

     Marie Duran was born in October 1944. She married Dennis Joseph Azzopardi, son of Paul V. Azzopardi and Jennie Muscat, on 22 June 1963 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
     Her married name was Azzopardi.¹ Marie Duran was living in 2022 in Pacifica, CA, USA.

     Donald Salvador Azzopardi was born on 10 December 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 2 in 1940 census.¹ He married Joan F. Buckley on 21 September 1963 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Donald Salvador Azzopardi died on 26 February 2008 at Mountain View, CA, USA, at age 70.¹ He was buried at Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Salvador Joseph Azzopardi and Violet Concetta Vella in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, printer's shop printer.² Donald Salvador Azzopardi was listed in the 1940 US Census of Salvador Joseph Azzopardi and Violet Concetta Vella in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 39, retail grocery store proprietor; on Third St.
Obituary: on 1 March 2008: Donald Salvador Azzopardi December 10, 1937 - February 26, 2008 The most wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend who touched our lives passed away suddenly at the age of 70. Born in San Francisco to Salvador (deceased) and Violet Azzopardi; brother to Joan McGrath, Dianne Maxon, Christine Boeddiker and Sally Lockie. Dad was a devoted family man who enjoyed golfing and gardening. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his four "grand boys." He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Joan; daughter, Melinda Lenarduzzi; son-in-law, Paul; grandsons, Alessandro and Gino; and daughter, Melanie Elling; son-in-law, Butch; grandsons, Max and Jackson. Papa you left us too soon. We miss you dearly and will never forget you.¹

     Salvador Joseph Azzopardi was born on 4 July 1910 in Malta; age 9 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census.² He married Violet Concetta Vella, daughter of Henry Vella and Antoinette Vassallo, on 31 October 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Salvador Joseph Azzopardi died on 27 April 1996 at Menlo Park, CA, USA, at age 85. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated with Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1914 at New Orleans, LA, USA.² Salvador Joseph Azzopardi was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, fruit store clerk; 1st four emigrated in 1914.² Salvador Joseph Azzopardi was a shipping clerk, printing office in 1930. He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, proprietor of grocery store.³ Salvador Joseph Azzopardi and Violet Concetta Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census age 29, printer's shop printer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Salvador Joseph Azzopardi and Violet Concetta Vella were listed in the 1950 US Census age 39, retail grocery store proprietor; on Third St. in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 29 April 1996: AZZOPARDI, Salvador (Sal) Joseph — At rest paacafully at home, Saturday, April 27, 1996. Age 85, born in Malta, Bay Area resident for 82 years. St. Ignatius HS: printer; grocer; gardener; father; grandfather; great grandfather and joke teller extraodlnalre. founder of Manor Markets with his late brother Joseph. Beloved husband of Violet Azzopardl of 60 years; loving father of Joan McGrath of San Francisco, Don Azxopardl of Mountain View, Dianne Maxon of Larkspur. Christine Boeddlker of Hillsborough, and Sally Lockle of Redwood City and their spouses, Bob, Joan. Bud and Jim; loved and adored by grandchildren, Melinda, Melanie. Carey, Tracey. Stephen. Jimmy. Casey and Molly and great-grandchild, Alessandro, survived by his sister Anne Aquillna of San Mateo and numerous nephews and nieces; brother to the late Carmela, Marian. Raul, Angelina, Vincent, John, Joe, Cay and Walter.

     Violet Concetta Vella was born on 2 February 1919 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 1/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census; age 21 in 1940 census.¹ She married Salvador Joseph Azzopardi, son of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna, on 31 October 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Violet Concetta Vella died on 2 April 2008 at Menlo Park, Palo Alto Co., CA, USA, at age 89.¹
     She was listed in the 1920 US census of Henry Vella and Antoinette Vassallo in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, steam railroad carpenter.³ Violet Concetta Vella was listed in the 1930 US Census of Henry Vella and Antoinette Vassallo in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, oil company foreman.⁴ Her married name was Azzopardi.¹ Violet Concetta Vella and Salvador Joseph Azzopardi were listed in the 1940 US Census age 29, printer's shop printer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁵ Violet Concetta Vella and Salvador Joseph Azzopardi were listed in the 1950 US Census age 39, retail grocery store proprietor; on Third St. in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 4 April 2008: Violet Azzopardi February 2, 1919 - April 2, 2008 Passed away peacefully on April 2, 2008 in Palo Alto at the age of 89. Violet was born in San Francisco to Antoinette and Henry Vella. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Sal; her son Don; her sisters Hilda and Margaret; and her brother Charles. She is survived by her sister, Pat Rupena, four daughters and their husbands: Joan McGrath (Bob), Dianne Maxon, Christine Boeddiker (Bud), Sally Lockie (Jim); and daughter-in-law, Joan Azzopardi. Violet was very close to her grandchildren: Melinda, Melanie, Carey, Tracey, Stephen, Jimmy, Casey, Molly; and great-grandchildren, Alessandro, Gino, Max and Jack. Violet, always eager to share her wisdom in short aphorisms for every need and occasion, encouraged all to live life to the fullest, to count your blessings, accept what you can't change and know that behind every cloud is a silver lining. Her creativity led her to enjoy numerous handcrafts; including knitting, sewing, painting and making shoes. She was a loving wife and mother, a faithful friend and the source of strength for her entire family.¹ Research: Only other Azzopardi children.

     Henry Vella was born on 13 October 1892 in Tunis, Tunisia; age 28, Malta, in 1920 census; age 36, France, in 1930 census and obit; Africa in Draft cert.² He married Antoinette Vassallo, daughter of Salvatore Vassallo and Antonia Medati, circa 1913; age 19 and 21.¹ Henry Vella married Maria Figone on 5 June 1952 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Henry Vella died on 29 May 1954 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 61. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He received military draft notice on 5 June 1917 age 25, carpenter, Southern Pacific. As of 1920, Henry Vella was also known as Harry Vella. He and Antoinette Vassallo were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 28, steam railroad carpenter, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1930, Henry Vella was also known as Henny Vella.³ He and Antoinette Vassallo were listed in the 1930 US Census age 36, oil company foreman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Research: Next door neighbors in 1930. Henry Vella and Antoinette Vassallo were listed in the 1940 US Census age 49, laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA.⁴ Henry Vella began military service in 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, Draft. He and Antoinette Vassallo were listed in the 1950 US Census age , household appliances co. orderly in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 31 May 1954: Vella—In this city, May 29. 1954. Henry Vella, dearly beloved husband of Maria Vella, loving father of Margaret Lagoria, Violet Azzopardi, Ethel Derich, Helda Scicluna, Charles Vella; stepfather of Olga Corsiglia, Arthur Figone; son of .lohn and the late Concetta Vella; brother of Robert, John and Salvatore Vella, Mrs. Mary Faye, Eugenia Sultana and Antoinette Borg; survived by 11 grandchildren. A native of France; aged 62 years. A member of 3rd Order of St. Francis, and past president of Holy Name Society of St. Paul of Shipwreck Church.
Henry Vella 1930 census: Father born in Malta, mother in France.

     Antoinette Vassallo was born on 5 April 1888 in Malta; 1911 passenger list, age 20; Mary, age 30, Malta, in 1920 census; age 38, Egypt, in 1930 census; also Alexandria, Egypt; GS, France.⁴ She married Henry Vella, son of John Marie Vella and Conchetta Bonaventeur, circa 1913; age 19 and 21.¹ Antoinette Vassallo died on 6 April 1950 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 62. She was buried on 10 April 1950 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta in 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ She was listed on a passenger list with Antonia Medati on 14 November 1911 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada; from Le Havre, France on the Corinthian: [with children of John M. Vella]
Antonia Vella, age 50, to husband, carpenter
Guisappine Vella 21
Antoinette, 20
Giovanna, 16
Assunta, 14
Eugenia, 13
Salvatore, 11
Roberta, 4
Maria, 2. As of circa 1913,her married name was Vella.¹ As of 1920, Antoinette Vassallo was also known as Mary Vella.⁴ She and Henry Vella were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 28, steam railroad carpenter, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Antoinette Vassallo and Henry Vella were listed in the 1930 US Census age 36, oil company foreman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Antoinette Vassallo and Henry Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census age 49, laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA.⁵ Antoinette Vassallo and Henry Vella were listed in the 1950 US Census age , household appliances co. orderly in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 8 April 1950: VELLA—In this city. April 6. 1950, Antoinette, beloved wife of Henry Vella, devoted mother of Charles and Margaret Vella, Mrs. Hilda Sclcluna, Mrs. Violet Azzopardi and Mrs Ethel Derrick, loving slster of Mrs. May Zammit: a native of Malta. A member of Third Order of St. Francis of St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church.
Funeral Monday, 9 a m.. from Reilly Co.. 29th and Dolores Sts.: thence to St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church, where a Requiem High Mass will be sunt at 9:30 a. m. Interment. Holy Cross Cemetery. Antoinette Vassallo was also known as Netta Vella. She and (?) Vassallo were possibly the same person Likely.