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     Mary Fenech died on 1 February 1965. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Thomas Fenech died on 24 February 1915. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Nicolina Larosa was born in 1915. She married Alexander Vincent Frendo, son of Matthew Frendo and Marianna Azzopardi, on 18 November 1950 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Nicolina Larosa died on 9 February 1994 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She was buried on 17 February 1994 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; Alexander & Lena are on Carlson GS.
     Nicolina Larosa was also known as Lena Carlson. As of 18 November 1950,her married name was Frendo.¹
Obituary: on 11 February 1994: FRENDO, Nlcodna (Lena) — At rest February 9,1994. Beloved wife of Alexander Frendo; loving mother of Barbara Raeon; dear sister of Mary Pascoe; adored grandmother of George Cardiel Jr.. Jay & Julie Justice; great grandmother of Blanca Justice & Yusef Cardiel. A native of San Francisco; aged 78 years.
Nicolina Larosa was also known as Lena Larosa.¹

     Charles Frendo was born in 1915. He married Josephine (?) Charles Frendo died on 6 May 1988 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was buried on 10 May 1988 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 8 May 1988: FRENDO, Charles At rest. May 6, 1988; dearly beloved husband of Josephine Frendo; loving father of Alfred Frendo and Mary Nunes; adored grandfather of Jennifer, Heather and David Frendo and Joseph and Fredrick Pankratius; great-grandfather of Laura Pankratius; father-in-law of Pattie Frendo and Bob Nunes; a native of Malta; aged 73 years.

     Josephine (?) was born on 13 April 1922 in Valletta, Malta. She married Charles Frendo. Josephine (?) died on 14 April 2004 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 82; also May 14, 2004. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Frendo.
Obituary: : Passed away peacefully Friday, May 14, 2004. A resident of San Francisco for 52 years, born in Valletta, Malta on April 13, 1922. Mother of Fred Frendo and the late Mary Nunes. Grandmother of Joey (Lynn) and Fred Pankratius and Jennifer, Heather, and David Frendo. Great-grandmother of Laura, Paula and Jaclyn Pankratius and Tevin Woodard Frendo. Friends may visit after 4:00 PM on Wednesday and are invited to attend the Vigil Service also on Wednesday at 7:00 PM and the Funeral Liturgy on Thursday at 9:30 AM at the chapels of Valente Marini Perata & Co., 4840 Mission St., SF. Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery. Valente Marini Perata & Co. Funeral Directors San Francisco
(415) 333-0161.

     Alfred Frendo was born in October 1943. He married Patty Ruth Byrd on 16 November 1968 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Alfred Frendo graduated in 1961 at Balboa High School, San Francisco, CA, USA.

Alfred Frendo was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 14 January 1973: Street interview: Fred Frendo: car service advisor; 10 King PJaza. Daly City : On wife swapping, or something like that. I put my foot down.'but. most of it I go along with. If two people want to live together. I don’t say. .^"Oh, ugly: nasty.'* In my personal life I’m more conservative. There-s been no need to do anything, else.. We used to spend time at each others' place before we were married. but 1 don't call that Living together. •.
He was living in 2020 in Windsor, CA, USA.

     Mary Frendo was born in 1941. She married Rudolph J Pankratius on 21 February 1959 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary Frendo and Rudolph J Pankratius were divorced in January 1967. Mary Frendo married Robert Nunes. Mary Frendo died before 2004.
     As of 21 February 1959,her married name was Pankratius. Her married name was Nunes.

     Robert Nunes married Mary Frendo, daughter of Charles Frendo and Josephine (?).

     Annunzinta Galea was born on 16 October 1889. He died on 10 February 1924 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 34. He was buried on 12 February 1924 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 12 February 1924: GALEA In this city. February 10, 1924. Annunzinta Galea, dearly beloved son of Rosa and the late John Galea, loving brother of Angelo, Grezia, Tirza and Carmilla Galea, a native of Malta, aged 34 years, 3 months, 27 days.

     Doris Mary Bartlett was born on 16 November 1920 in Seattle, WA, USA. She married Anthony Michael Galea, son of Joseph Galea and Alice Felicia Vella. Doris Mary Bartlett died on 11 March 2004 at American Canyon, CA, USA, at age 83. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Galea.
Obituary: on 14 March 2004: Galea, Doris Bartlett — November 16, 1920 - March 11.2004
Doris Bartlett Galea, 83, of American Canyon died Thursday at home following a long Illness. A native of Washington, Mrs. Galea lived most of her life In San Francisco and has lived In American Canyon the past 15 years. She was a secretary for various employers. She Is survived by her husband of 55 years. Anthony and her daughter, Anne.

Doris Mary Bartlett Father:      Earl H Bartlett
Mother:      Rose L Golden.

     Carol A. Galea died on 9 May 2002. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Cristino Galea was born in 1895 in Malta. He died on 13 June 1936. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Paul Joseph Galea was born on 9 February 1920 in Mosta, Malta. He married Evelyn Alice Salter circa 1975. Paul Joseph Galea died on 3 February 1999 at Daly City, CA, USA, at age 78. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was A banker in 1950.

Paul Joseph Galea was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was President of Maltese American Social Club, 1957, 1958; Ass. Treasurer, 56; Treaurer, 1968 in 1957 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club between 1957 and 1999 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was Children+ stepchildren Arturo, Joe, Alma and Frank.
Obituary: on 5 February 1999: GALEA, Paul Joseph Passed away on February 3, 1999 In Daly City at the age of 78 years. A native of Mosta, Malta and lived In San Francisco for many years. Mr. Galea was a real estate broker and a member of the Maltese Club of San Francisco. Survived by his loving wife of 24 years Evelyn Galea of San Francisco' loving stepchildren Arturo, Joe, Alma and Frank; loving caring step-grandchlldren Evelyn, Joseph, Arturo, Jennifer. Franklin and Shane: two brothers Charles and John: and two sisters Lilly and Maria; two nieces Joyce Nolan and Phyllis Galea.

     Evelyn Alice Salter was born on 12 July 1921. She married Paul Joseph Galea, son of (?) Galea, circa 1975. Evelyn Alice Salter died on 21 April 2011 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 Galea. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club between 1957 and 1999 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 25 April 2011: Evelyn A. Galea passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 21, 2011 at the age of eighty-nine. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Galea; loving mother of Arthur and Joe Castillo and Frank and Alma Salter. She was the caring grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of seven. Dear sister to Hazel and Larry Salter.

     Filomena Catania was born on 13 May 1902 in Mosta, Malta. She married George Galea, son of Joseph Galea and Alexandria (?), on 23 September 1923 at Mosta, Malta. Filomena Catania died on 13 January 1990 at Burlingame, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 87. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Galea. She emigrated from Malta on 8 December 1924 to New York, NY, USA. She and George Galea were listed in the 1930 US Census age 31, Pool Hall clerk in San Bruno, CA, USA. Filomena Catania and George Galea were listed in the 1940 US Census age 41, eight grade educ; pool room owner; and niece Salvina Galea in Kains Ave, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
Obituary: on 14 January 1990: GALEA, Filoména — In Burlingame, January 13, 1990; a resident of San Bruno; loving mother of Joseph Galea of Mt. View, Charles Galea of San Bruno and Elizabeth Amis of Mt. View; dear sister of Manuel Catania of Burlingame and Sam Catania of San Bruno: also survived by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a native of Malta; age 87 years.
Filomena Catania was also known as Mena.

     George Galea was born on 7 October 1898 in Mosta, Malta.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport on 27 March 1923. Declared destination was New Orleans, LA, USA. He married Filomena Catania, daughter of Carmelo Catania and Elizabeth Sammut, on 23 September 1923 at Mosta, Malta. George Galea died on 18 November 1982 at San Bruno, CA, USA, at age 84. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Biography Barbara Fenech - :
He arrived at an early age in New Orleans to be with an uncle, who gave him a job as a cook. But that was not for George. Not sure when he came to the Bay Area, around the late 1920s or early 1930s. I think you could guess how he was making a living in those days. One thing lead to another; the country was getting back on it's feet; George was learning the names of horses and race tracks. He became very interested in thoroughbred horses. He studyied and read whatever he could get his hands on. In meantime he opened a cocktail lounge in San Bruno, Ca. With good money coming in, in 1941 he bought Rancho San Miguel in Santa Rosa, CA., a 60 acre ranch. It became a Bed & Breakfast ranch for thoroughbred horses between the racing season. Everyone called it "The Ranch". He built a stable for 22 horses. His prize stud horse was "He Did" (which currently is a street lane near the ranch). His horses competed in horseraces for several decades, into the 1970s. He was frequently mentioned in the SF newspapers in regards to his horses racing at various tracks. One horse named "I'm Ed". My grandfather Charles Aquilina had a great way with animals and worked on the ranch until he retired. We were most fortunate to spend our school vacation each summers at the ranch and most weekends. He bought additional acres. One of his horses beat the famous Seabiscuit.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1914 to New Orleans, LA, USA. He was naturalized on 20 June 1922 at New Orleans, LA, USA. He and Filomena Catania were listed in the 1930 US Census age 31, Pool Hall clerk in San Bruno, CA, USA. George Galea and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Owned and bartended a pool hall across the street from Artichoke Joe's pool hall in San Bruno. He owned Rancho San Miguel in Santa Rosa. He bred racehorses and rented out space in his stable to other thoroughbred owners. Some of the people who rented stable space from him included Hollywood actors, Fred McMurray and George Brent. He lost his racing license for a period in 1946. His race horses were listed in the Chronicle 132+ times until the late 1970s. in 1930. George Galea was in the Legal System for gambling and bookmaking arrests; later graduated to being a racing horse owner in 1937.

George Galea was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 28 June 1937: Six Jailed in Gambling Raids
Two Alleged Bookies Taken In San Bruno -- “Heat On" in Northern End of County -- GRAND JURY ACTS -- McGrath Says He Moved In On Orders
The “heat was on" in the 1 northern part of San Mateo, county today with six men under arrest on gambling charges after a sensational double raid on two asserted bookies establishments in the San Bruno business district, and indications that other raids will follow.
Prompted by the county grand jury and in cooperation with n San Bruno police, deputies of Sheriff James J. McGrath late yesterday swopped down on the San Mateo pool hall and Joe's pool room on San Mateo avenue, arrested the two proprietors and four other men and seized bookmaking paraphernalia and $1186.55 in cash.
Felony Charges
Arrested were George Galea, 39, proprietor, and Kenneth McLeod, 25, a clerk, at the San Mateo pool hall; "Artichoke" Joe Sammut, 53, proprietor, Harold J. Magnuson, 32, Joe Sammut Jr, 21, and Armand Wright, 30, clerk, at the Sammut pool hall.
Charged with felony gambling charges_r Galea, McLeod, Sammut Sr. and Magnuson were released on $250 bail each. The others, booked on misdemeanor gambling charges, were freed after posting $100 bail each.
The raids, staged simultaneously to prevent a "tip off" shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, were conducted at the insistence of the grand jury, according to Sheriff McGrath.
"Sore Spot," Charge
"I don't make it a practice to go into cities unless I have to.' McGrath explained. The grand jury has regarded San Bruno as "one of the. county's gambling sore spots," C. M. Doxsee, secretary, revealed. "The grand jury called this to the attention of Chief Maher and asked his co operation," Doxsee said. From reports received by the grand jury on the gambling- situation, this apparently has been allowed to continue." Authorities were understood as having been investigating gambling places in San Bruno and other parts of northern San Mateo county and indicated that additional raids would be staged. They turned to the northern front after conducting a series of similar raids in the southern part of the county. A three-week period of quiet followed triple raids on ... (Cont. p. 3)
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Six Jailed in Gambling Raids
’Th« Casino'* in Belmont, "Berl's Place" near Atherton and the "Menlo Inn" in North Palo Alto.
Racing Wire Service
Raiding officers reported finding racing wire service, loud speakers, form charts and other alleged bookmaking equipment at the two San Bruno pool halls.
About 15 persons in each place at the time of the raids were not arrested. Wright and young Sammut were’ said to have keen conducting a crap game, when Undersheriff Lawrence Nieri, Deputy Sheriff Adolph Waldeck and officer Arthur Brillain arrived at the Sammut pool hall. The dice game "pot" of $160.86 was seized. Sammut Sr. and Magnuson were officiating at the loud speakers, the officers said. Sammut had an $88 "pool" and Magnuson had $894.50. The raid on the San Bruno pool hall was staged by Deputy Sheriffs Thomas Maloney, Hugh Williams, and Police Chief Thomas Maloney. There the officers seized $44.90 in cash.
Accused by Woman
Records show that McLeod was acquitted by a jury in Superior Court Judge Aylett Colban's court, Redwood City, six months ago of a charge of attacking a San Francisco mother at San Bruno. He was later arrested in a Sheriff's gambling raid in Belmont and fined, authorities said.
The six arrested yesterday were taken to South San Francisco for arraignment before Justice of the Peace W. H. Clay in the absence of Judge R. A. Rapsey of San Bruno who is vacationing. He witnessed the Newspaper of Joseph Sammut and Maltese In the News on 2 July 1937 at San Mateo Times, San Mateo, CA, USA; San Bruno Men Up for Arraignment
Arraignment of the six San Bruno defendants on felony and misdemeanor charges is scheduled next Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the court of Justice Wade H. Clay, South San Francisco. George Galea, 39, Kenneth McLoad, 25; Joe Sammut, 53, and Harold Magnuson, 32, are charged with felony counts of bookmaking. Joe Sammut, Jr., 21, and Armand Wright, 30, face misdemeanor gambling charges. They were arrested in two raids by San Bruno police and deputies of Sheriff McGrath, a week ago. All are at liberty on bail.

George Galea was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 13 November 1939: Bruce Archer, 23. of 562 Baden avenue. South San Francisco, was in South City Hospital in critical condition after he was struck by a machine driven by George Galea of San Bruno on the Bayshore highway. He and Filomena Catania were listed in the 1940 US Census age 41, eight grade educ; pool room owner; and niece Salvina Galea in Kains Ave, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
Charles John Aquilina According to his granddaughter Barbara Fenech, Charles Aquilina had a farm near George's Rancho San Miguel; He raised chickens and had a route selling eggs to Maltese families. George Galea eventually asked Charles to work for him and Charles did, for 25 years. He had the ability of a horse whisperer with the horses. Hollywood actors, like Fred McMurray and George Brent, kept their thoroughbreds at the stables. at Santa Rosa, CA, USA.
George Galea Had an ad. in 1942. He received military draft notice on 16 February 1942 at 695 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno, CA, USA, age 43, George Galea Pool Room (across the street from Artichoke Joe's.)
George Galea New George Galea Farm in 1946 at Santa Rosa, CA, USA.

George Galea was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 10 July 1947: "while the case of Trainer George Galea of San Bruno, suspended at Tanforan for alleged false statements on his license application, was continued.
May 7 1947 article: "A development at Tanforan yesterday was suspension of George Galea, San Mateo owner of thoroughbreds. He was suspended for the remainder of the meeting and his case was referred to the California Horse Racing Board for allegedly having falsified his application for an owner’s license and registration of colors."
George continued to race horses into the late 1970s.
Angiela Anne Pisani George Galea was Angie's godfather.
Joseph Pisani Joe knew George very well. In 1946, lived next door and was his bartender. Joe took family to visit George's Santa Rosa horse ranch often.
Obituary: on 20 November 1982: GALEA; George — In Buringame, Nov. 18. 1982; late of San Bruno;      beloved husband of Filomina Galea; loving father of Joseph Galea of Sunnyvale. Charles J.
Gatea of San Bruno and Elizabeth Amis of Sunnyvale; also survived by his sister in Malta; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; a native of Malta; aged 94 years; a member of the San Mateo Bartenders and Cullinary Workers Union.

     Elizabeth Jane Galea was born on 23 March 1936 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She married Alvin J Nicolini on 1 June 1955 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Elizabeth Jane Galea married Thomas Mancel Amis. Elizabeth Jane Galea died on 8 February 2008 at Mountain View, CA, USA, at age 71. She was buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of George Galea and Filomena Catania in 1940 at Kains Ave, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; age 41, eight grade educ; pool room owner; and niece Salvina Galea. As of 1 June 1955,her married name was Nicolini. Her married name was Amis. Elizabeth Jane Galea was also known as Betty Galea.

     Thomas Mancel Amis was born on 7 November 1932. He married Elizabeth Jane Galea, daughter of George Galea and Filomena Catania. Thomas Mancel Amis died on 26 May 2011 at Mountain View, CA, USA, at age 78. He was buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 5 June 2011: Thomas Mancel Amis, resident of Mountain View, age 78, born Nov 7, 1932 in San Francisco, California, passed away May 26,2011 in Mountain View, California. Tom was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Galea Amis and is survived by his daughters, Annette Durk and husband Jerry, grandsons Raymond and Ryan and granddaughter Amber of Santa Clara, California; and Christy Carnefix and her husband Dan, grandsons, Aaron, Matthew and Zachary and granddaughter Grace of Sachse, Texas. He is also survived by his brother Arthur Amis of San Francisco, California. Tom was a loving husband, devoted father and a dear friend to all who knew him. Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Service celebrating his life at 3:30p.m. on Tuesday June 7, 2011 at Bridges Community Church, 625 Magdalena Ave., Los Altos, California. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Child Evangelism Fellowship of Silicon Valley, 235 S. Gordon Way, Los Altos, CA 94022-3736.

Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on June 5, 2011.

     Annette Amis married Jerry Durk. Annette Amis was born.
     Her married name was Durk.

     Jerry Durk married Annette Amis, daughter of Thomas Mancel Amis and Elizabeth Jane Galea.

     James P Galea married Pauline Maria Grech, daughter of Charles Grech and Maria Borg. James P Galea was buried on 3 July 1975 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He died on 3 July 1975.

     Jean Mary Louise Jaramillo was born on 7 June 1937 in Chama, NM, USA. She married Joseph Matthew Galea, son of Charles Galea and Victoria Xerri, on 26 August 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Jean Mary Louise Jaramillo and Joseph Matthew Galea were divorced in August 1976 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Jean Mary Louise Jaramillo died on 11 February 2015 at CA, USA, at age 77. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Galea.
Obituary: on 19 February 2015: Jean Mary Louise Galea passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 11, 2015. Born on June 7, 1937 in Chama, New Mexico, she is preceded in death by her parents Mary Louise "Pita" Jaramillo and Fred L. Jaramillo, Sr. Jean is survived by her daughter, son, brother, sister and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Jean graduated from St. Vincent's High School in 1956; she worked for over 20 years at UCSF and retired in 1998 as an Academic Personnel Analyst. She loved to travel with her friends and enjoyed taking care of her garden as she took great pride in the beauty of her flowers but most of all Jean loved life and laughter. She also dedicated many years, especially during the holidays helping those less fortunate by providing meals alongside her close friends. Her family is indebted to the wonderful care she received from the doctors and nurses at Kaiser Permanente and to her loving caregiver Jo D'Arcy, who has been an amazing support to her family. Jean will be missed by all who were touched by her love, kindness & laughter.

     John Galea died on 18 March 1946 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was buried on 20 March 1946 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 19 March 1946: In this city, Mar 18 1946, John Galea, beloved uncle of Mrs. Frances Schembri and Mrs. Mary Camilleri; a native of Malta. He and John J. Galea were possibly the same person.

     Joanne Marie Agresti was born circa 1942. She married John Matthew Galea Sr, son of Loreto Galea and Rita Cassar, on 5 February 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Galea. Joanne Marie Agresti was living in 2021 in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Anna Marie Galea was born on 4 December 1961 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married John Jensen.
     Her married name was Galea-Jensen.

     John Jensen married Anna Marie Galea, daughter of John Matthew Galea Sr and Joanne Marie Agresti.

     John Matthew Galea Jr was born on 13 January 1965 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Christina A. Pagan.
     John Matthew Galea Jr and Christina A. Pagan were living in 2021 in Pacifica, CA, USA.

     Christina A. Pagan was born circa 1964. She married John Matthew Galea Jr, son of John Matthew Galea Sr and Joanne Marie Agresti.
     Her married name was Galea. Christina A. Pagan and John Matthew Galea Jr were living in 2021 in Pacifica, CA, USA. Christina A. Pagan was also known as Criss.

     Lisa Marie Galea was born on 16 September 1969 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She married Michael Delucchi.
     Her married name was Delucchi.

     Michael Delucchi married Lisa Marie Galea, daughter of John Matthew Galea Sr and Joanne Marie Agresti.