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     Charles Camilleri was born between 1886 and 1890 in Mosta, Malta; age 34 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 50 in 1940 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta 1911 in 1930 census in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Anthony Camilleri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 34, fertilizing comp. oiler, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Charles Camilleri and Anthony Camilleri were listed in the 1930 US Census age 40, factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Charles Camilleri and Anthony Camilleri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 50, cordage co. laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Charles Camilleri was living in 1974 in Millbrae, CA, USA.

     Anthony Camilleri was born on 9 December 1889 in Mosta, Malta; age 28 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 46 in 1940 census; GS: 1889.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 24 on 4 March 1913. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He died on 16 August 1990 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 100. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Anthony Camilleri was also known as Antonio Camilleri.² He emigrated from Malta 1917 in 1930 census in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Charles Camilleri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 34, fertilizing comp. oiler, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of between 1920 and 1930, Anthony Camilleri was also known as Tony Camilleri.¹ He and Charles Camilleri were listed in the 1930 US Census age 40, factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Anthony Camilleri and Charles Camilleri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 50, cordage co. laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Anthony Camilleri was a cordage co. laborer in 1940. He was living in 1974 in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Charles Grech was born circa 1885 in Malta; age 35 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles Camilleri and Anthony Camilleri in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, fertilizing comp. oiler.¹

     Joseph M. Galea was born circa 1870 in Malta; age 50 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles Camilleri and Anthony Camilleri in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, fertilizing comp. oiler.¹

     Michele Bonavia was born circa 1888 in Malta; age 32 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was a cordage co. laborer in 1920. As of 1920, Michele Bonavia was also known as Mike Bonavia.¹ He and George Cardona were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 32, cordage hand trucking; and a Joseph Roberts, 57, Malta, emig, 1878, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     George Cardona was born on 15 February 1893 in Qormi, Malta; age 37 in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 20, butcher on 17 May 1913. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He was issued a Maltese Passport age 23, butcher on 9 November 1916. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     He emigrated from Malta in 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Michele Bonavia were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 32, cordage hand trucking; and a Joseph Roberts, 57, Malta, emig, 1878, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     John M. Schembri was born on 1 June 1886 in Cospicua, Malta; age 33 in 1920 census.^2,1 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 26 on 20 August 1912. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ He married Mabel E. Matson on 8 September 1923 at Oakland, CA, USA; age 35 and 17 at first mar. John M. Schembri died in October 1939 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 53. He was buried on 24 October 1939 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     John M. Schembri was also known as Giovanni Schembri.¹ He emigrated from Malta on 8 November 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He received military draft notice on 5 June 1917 laborer, Simon Brokers. He and Peter Fenech were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 33, ship yard riveter, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² John M. Schembri and Mabel E. Matson were listed in the 1930 US Census age 43, cordage rope worker in San Francisco, CA, USA. John M. Schembri was naturalized on 4 January 1934 at San Francisco, CA, USA; rope maker.

     Peter Fenech was born on 24 June 1891 in Mosta, Malta; age 27 in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 21 on 7 March 1912. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     Peter Fenech was also known as Pietro Fenech.² He emigrated from Malta per 1920 census in 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and John M. Schembri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 33, ship yard riveter, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Peter Fenech was a ship yard driller in 1920.

     John Bonnici was born on 22 June 1866 in Zebbug, Malta; age 54 in 1920 census; age 64 in 1930 census.¹ He married Rosa Grech.¹ John Bonnici was issued a Maltese Passport age 45 on 27 February 1911. Declared destination was New Orleans, LA, USA.²
     John Bonnici was also known as Giovanni Bonnici.² He emigrated from Malta all the children with them; 1920 in 1930 census in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Rosa Grech were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 54, ship yard bolter, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ John Bonnici and Rosa Grech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 64, building construction laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³

     Rosa Grech was born on 22 September 1879 in Mosta, Malta; age 40 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1930 census.^1,2 She married John Bonnici, son of Giuseppe Bonnici.¹ Rosa Grech was issued a Maltese Passport age 40 on 17 September 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² She died on 21 April 1933 at age 53. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Bonnici.¹ She emigrated from Malta all the children with them; 1920 in 1930 census in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was a tanning comp. helper in 1920. She and John Bonnici were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 54, ship yard bolter, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Rosa Grech and John Bonnici were listed in the 1930 US Census age 64, building construction laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³

     Phyllis M. Bonnici was born on 17 April 1899 in Malta; age 19 in 1920 census. She married Charles J. Spiteri, son of (?) Spiteri. Phyllis M. Bonnici died on 10 January 1979 at age 79. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Phyllis M. Bonnici was also known as Felicia Bonnici.¹ She was listed in the 1920 US census of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 54, ship yard bolter.¹ Her married name was Spiteri.
Obituary: on 13 January 1979: SPITERI, Phyllis At rest Jan. 10. 1979; dearly beloved wife of Charles J. Spiteri; loving mother of Joseph, Edwin, Alfred, John and Edgar Sptten, Carmeline Buttigleg. Marylou Damron. Dorothy Gunter; sister of Joseph, Ruggiaru, Benjamin and Emanual Bon met and Alice Scarry; mother-in-law of Mary, Rita, Carmen, Lia and Mary Spiteri and Joseph Buttigieg; survived by 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a native of Malta; aged 79 years; a member of the Central Assn. of the Miraculous Medal and the St. Jude Society. Phyllis M. Bonnici was also known as Pina.

     Joseph R. Bonnici was born on 25 October 1902 in Mosta, Malta; age 18 in 1920 census; age 27 in 1930 census; age 37 in 1940 census.¹ He married Josephine Fenech, daughter of John Fenech and Mary Fenech, on 11 August 1921 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 19 and 16.¹ Joseph R. Bonnici died on 14 December 1986 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 84. He was buried on 17 December 1986 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Joseph R. Bonnici was also known as Giuseppi Bonnici. He emigrated from Malta on 12 April 1912 to New York, NY, USA. He emigrated from Malta in 1918 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 54, ship yard bolter.² Joseph R. Bonnici and Josephine Fenech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 27, elect. labor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Joseph R. Bonnici was naturalized on 9 January 1936 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 34, laborer. He and Josephine Fenech were listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, electrical assembler in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³
Obituary: on 15 December 1986: BONNICI, Joseph In S.F., Dec. 14, 1986; beloved husband of Josephine Bonnici; loving father of Rose Zouzounis and Mary Petrucci; father-in-law of Victor Pettucci; dear brother of Emanuel, Jerry and Benny Bonnici; grandfather of seven; Gieat-grandfather of six; gieat-great-grandfather of one.

     Emanuel Daniel Bonnici was born on 12 January 1909 in Rabat, Malta; age 10 in 1919; age 10 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census; age 31 in 1940 census; Obit gives Jan 8.¹ He married Rose M Anello on 21 September 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Emanuel Daniel Bonnici died on 27 August 2007 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 98. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     As of 1919, Emanuel Daniel Bonnici was also known as Emanuele Bonnici.³ He witnessed the Passport Application of Rosa Grech on 17 September 1919 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 40.³ As of 1920, Emanuel Daniel Bonnici was also known as Manuel Bonnici.² He emigrated from Malta on 6 January 1920 to New York, NY, USA. He was listed in the 1920 US census of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 54, ship yard bolter.² Emanuel Daniel Bonnici was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 64, building construction laborer.⁴ Emanuel Daniel Bonnici was naturalized in 1937 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a machinist. He and Rose M Anello were listed in the 1940 US Census age 31, iron works punch press in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Emanuel Daniel Bonnici received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 31, Price Building Specialties. He attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962.
Obituary: on 30 August 2007: Emanuel D. Bonnici -- Born on the Island of Malta. January 8. 1909. In 1920. as a young boy. Emanuel came to America, the land he would call home. He lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for the remainder of hts life, from 1920 until August 27, 2007. when the Lord called Emanuel peacefully to his eternal resting place,
In 1925 Emanuel married his beloved Rose Anello. Their love brought them five wonderful children: Frances. Emanuel A. Gary. Timothv and Rosemary; as well as
14 grandchildren: Donald. Anthony. Rosemary. Susan. Angela. Timothy (Frances and Les). Adam (Manny and Cynthia) Cherri. Tammy (Gary and Carole) Amierose, Mari Shalin (Timothy). Matthew. Benjamin. Jesse (Rosemary and George): 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Emanuel worked for Pacific Gas and Electric from 1951 until his retirement in 1974. He was active in the Knights of Columbus. 3rd degree order and a member of the St. Francis Fraternity. St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and Church of the Visitation.

     Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici was born on 4 March 1910 in Mosta, Malta; age 9 in 1919; age 9 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census; age 30 in 1940 census.¹ He married Ernestine Montani on 6 June 1931 at St. Paul of The Shipwreck Church, San Francisco, CA, USA. Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici and Ernestine Montani were divorced. Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici married Ann Frances Lavorini on 3 January 1947 at Carson City, NV, USA. Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici married Bonnie Jean Emmes on 28 January 1996 at Minden, Douglas Co., NV, USA. Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici died on 8 March 1999 at Chico, CA, USA, at age 89. He was buried on 12 March 1999 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He witnessed the Passport Application of Rosa Grech on 17 September 1919 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 40.² Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici emigrated from Malta on 6 January 1920 to San Francisco, CA, USA. He was listed in the 1920 US census of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 54, ship yard bolter.¹ Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 64, building construction laborer.³ Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici was naturalized on 24 August 1931 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 21, a florist. He was naturalized on 5 August 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a florist. He and Ernestine Montani were listed in the 1940 US Census age 30, wholesale florist, living with parents in law Louis and Antoniette Montani in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 30, Avansino and Mortensen Co. He began military service WWII; US Navy gunnery instuctor. He and Ann Frances Lavorini were listed in the 1950 US Census age 40, bakery truck driver in Chester, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 11 March 1999: BONNICI, Ruggiero — In Chico, March 8, 1999. Beloved husband of the late Anna Bonnici; dear husband of Bonnie Bonnici; loving father of Bob Bonnici (June). Angela Morgan, John Bonnici, Jerfann King (Michael). Nancy Del Sarto and Michael Bonnici (Lori); brother of Manuel Bonnici: brother-in-law of Irene Arnaud; grandfather of 13; great grandfather of seven. A veteran of WW II; a U.S. Navy Gunnery Instructor. A 40 year member of S.F. Florist Club. Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici was also known as Jerry Bonnici.

     Benjamin Joseph Bonnici was born on 22 July 1911 in Mosta, Malta; age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census.¹ He married Ethel Jean Anderson on 5 November 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA.² Benjamin Joseph Bonnici died on 28 March 1997 at MD, USA, at age 85. He was buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Laurel, MD, USA.
     Benjamin Joseph Bonnici was also known as Benjamino Bonnici.³ He witnessed the Passport Application of Rosa Grech on 17 September 1919 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 40.³ Benjamin Joseph Bonnici emigrated from Malta on 6 January 1920 to New York, NY, USA. He was listed in the 1920 US census of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 54, ship yard bolter.¹ Benjamin Joseph Bonnici was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 64, building construction laborer.⁴ Benjamin Joseph Bonnici was educated at Mission High School, San Francisco, CA, USA. He was naturalized on 15 January 1937 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Naturalization denied due to "good character not shown." He and Ethel Jean Anderson were listed in the 1940 US Census age 29, machine shop machinist in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Benjamin Joseph Bonnici received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 29, Link Belt Co. He and Ethel Jean Anderson were listed in the 1950 US Census age 36, Atlas Iron Works, mechanic in San Francisco, CA, USA. Benjamin Joseph Bonnici was also known as Benny Bonnici.

     Joseph Bonnici was born circa 1899 in Zebbug, Malta; age 21 in 1920 census; age 30 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census.¹ He married Catherine Buhagiar circa 1915; age 15 and 18.² Joseph Bonnici died on 31 January 1975 at San Jose, CA, USA. He was buried on 3 February 1975 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta 1917 in 1930 census in 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Catherine Buhagiar were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 21, ship yard holder on, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Joseph Bonnici and Catherine Buhagiar were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, ranch laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Joseph Bonnici and John Joseph Bonnici were listed in the 1940 US Census age 49, widowed, wholesale meats laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Joseph Bonnici and John Joseph Bonnici were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, widowed, jitney proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 1 February 1975: BONNICI, Joseph — In San Jose, January 31, 1975. Joseph Bonnici. devoted husband of the late Catherine Bonnici; beloved father of Charles J. Bonnici of San Jose and John J. Bonnicl of Pebble Beach; beloved grandfather of Charles J. Bonnici of San Jose. Miss Cathy Bonnici of Pebble Beach and Str. Dominic Marie of Mt. View; loving great grandfather of Lisa Mane and Gina Daniell Bonnici: a native of Zebbug, Malta; aged 75 years.

     Catherine Buhagiar was born on 3 February 1895 in Malta; age 24 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census.¹ She married Joseph Bonnici circa 1915; age 15 and 18.² Catherine Buhagiar died on 21 March 1935 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 40. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     As of circa 1915,her married name was Bonnici.² She emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She and Joseph Bonnici were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 21, ship yard holder on, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Catherine Buhagiar and Joseph Bonnici were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, ranch laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1930, Catherine Buhagiar was also known as Katherine.²

     Charles R. Bonnici was born circa 1915 in Malta; age 4 4/12 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census.¹ He married Margaret Camilleri, daughter of Angelo Camilleri and Elena Borg, on 24 October 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Charles R. Bonnici emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph Bonnici and Catherine Buhagiar in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 21, ship yard holder on.¹ Charles R. Bonnici was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Bonnici and Catherine Buhagiar in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, ranch laborer.² Charles R. Bonnici and Margaret Camilleri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 24, butcher shop butcher in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Charles R. Bonnici and Margaret Camilleri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 34, wholesale butcher shop, butcher in San Francisco, CA, USA. Charles R. Bonnici was a Barbara Fenech: Chas. Bonnici was the owner of a large meat company in San Jose. BLACK HAWK MEAT CO. could be the name.
He was living in 1975 in San Jose, CA, USA.

     C. Borg was born circa 1894 in Malta; age 26 in 1920 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 26, steamship fireman, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Veronica Fullkrug married Francis Xavier Joseph Busuttil, son of Joseph Busuttil and Josephine Margaret Therese DeBono.¹

     Francis Xavier Busuttil II was born in July 1993 in CA, USA.¹
     He was living in 2023 in Modesto, CA, USA.

     Jennifer Garcia was born circa 1981.¹ She married Ryan Maesen.¹
     Her married name was Maesen.¹

     Ryan Maesen was born circa 1979. He married Jennifer Garcia, daughter of Manuel James Garcia and Rosemarie Busuttil.¹

     Jonathan Garcia was born circa 1987.¹ He married Karen Mendoza.¹ Jonathan Garcia married Bethany Gallagher.¹
     Jonathan Garcia was living in 2023 in Suisun City, CA, USA.

     Karen Mendoza married Jonathan Garcia, son of Manuel James Garcia and Rosemarie Busuttil.¹
     Her married name was Garcia.¹

     Keith San Filippo was born.¹ He married Jenee Slack.¹

     Jenee Slack married Keith San Filippo, son of John San Filippo and Marianne R. Gatt.¹
     Her married name was San Filippo.¹

     Dominic San Filippo was born.¹

     Alexandra San Filippo was born.¹