Henrietta Galea1

F, #1681, b. circa 1889
Father(?) Galea1

Family

Andrew Eppink b. c 1888
Children
     Henrietta Galea was born circa 1889 in Malta; age 31 in 1920 census.1 She married Andrew Eppink on 21 November 1914 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1
     Henrietta Galea emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Her married name was Eppink.1 She and Andrew Eppink were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 32, S. S. Gump, superintendent urn factory, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

(?) Galea1

M, #1682

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Antoniette Galea1

F, #1683, b. circa 1891
Father(?) Galea1
     Antoniette Galea was born circa 1891 in Malta; age 29 in 1920 census.1
     She emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 She was listed in the 1920 US census of Andrew Eppink and Henrietta Galea in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, S. S. Gump, superintendent urn factory.1 Antoniette Galea was a dressmaker in 1920.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Nauline Eppink1

F, #1684, b. circa 1916
FatherAndrew Eppink1 b. c 1888
MotherHenrietta Galea1 b. c 1889
     Nauline Eppink was born circa 1916 in CA, USA; age 4 in 1920 census.1
     She was listed in the 1920 US census of Andrew Eppink and Henrietta Galea in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, S. S. Gump, superintendent urn factory.1

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Rinaldo Eppink1

M, #1685, b. circa 1917
FatherAndrew Eppink1 b. c 1888
MotherHenrietta Galea1 b. c 1889
     Rinaldo Eppink was born circa 1917 in CA, USA; age 3 in 1920 census.1
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of Andrew Eppink and Henrietta Galea in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, S. S. Gump, superintendent urn factory.1

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Sylvio Eppink1

M, #1686, b. circa 1918
FatherAndrew Eppink1 b. c 1888
MotherHenrietta Galea1 b. c 1889
     Sylvio Eppink was born circa 1918 in CA, USA; age 1 4/12 in 1920 census.1
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of Andrew Eppink and Henrietta Galea in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, S. S. Gump, superintendent urn factory.1

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Marie Falzon1

F, #1687, b. circa 1855
     Marie Falzon was born circa 1855 in Malta; age 65 in 1920 census; age 75 in 1930 census.1
     She emigrated from Malta 1917 in 1930 census in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 She was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 65, widowed, a maid, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 As of 1920, Marie Falzon was also known as Marie Falloon. She was listed in the 1930 US Census age 75, widowed, married at 19, in San Francisco Ladies Protection & Relief Society Home, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Parents: Father born in Scotland, mother in Malta.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Gio Battista Fenech1

M, #1688, b. 29 May 1876
FatherFrancesco Fenech
     Gio Battista Fenech was born on 29 May 1876 in Mosta, Malta; age 41 in 1920 census.2,1 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 37; father is given as Salvatore on 23 May 1913. Declared destination was Canada.1
     He emigrated from Malta 1914 in 1920 census; 1918 in 1930 census in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 As of 1920, Gio Battista Fenech was also known as Patasto Fenech.2 He and John Fenech were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 41 and 29, wrecking company laborers, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2

Citations

  1. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  2. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Francesco Fenech1

M, #1689

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  2. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

John Fenech1

M, #1690, b. 12 December 1891, d. before 1965
FatherFrancesco Fenech1

Family

Mary Cortis b. bt 1896 - 1901, d. 29 Jan 1965
Child
     John Fenech was born on 12 December 1891 in Naxxar, Malta; age 29 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 48 in 1940 census.1 He married Mary Cortis, daughter of (?) Cortis, circa 1914; age 26 and 18.2 John Fenech was issued a Maltese Passport age 25, field laborer on 15 May 1917. Declared destination was Canada.3 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 28, laborer on 30 September 1919. Declared destination was Canada.3 He died before 1965.
     John Fenech was also known as Giovanni Fenech.3 He emigrated from Malta 1914 in 1920 census; 1918 in 1930 census in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Gio Battista Fenech were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 41 and 29, wrecking company laborers, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 John Fenech and Mary Cortis were listed in the 1930 US Census age 39, hog ranch laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 John Fenech and Mary Cortis were listed in the 1940 US Census age 48, wholesale bottle laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.4 John Fenech and Mary Cortis were listed in the 1950 US Census age 58, no occupation in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  3. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  4. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Maluolo Galea1

M, #1691, b. circa 1892
     Maluolo Galea was born circa 1892 in Malta; age 31 in 1920 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 As of 1920, Maluolo Galea was also known as Galia Maluolo as a male.1 He and Andrew Galea were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 31, wrecking company laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Andrew Galea1

M, #1692, b. circa 1895
     Andrew Galea was born circa 1895 in Malta; age 25 in 1920 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Maluolo Galea were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 31, wrecking company laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 As of 1930, Andrew Galea was also known as Andrew Maluolo.1

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

John Fenech

M, #1693, b. 29 November 1885, d. 20 December 1963
FatherMichele Fenech1

Family

Mary Fenech b. 1 Apr 1886, d. 30 Jan 1948
Children
     John Fenech was born on 29 November 1885 in Mosta, Malta; age 40 in 1920 census; age 49 in 1930 census; age 59 in 1940 census; granddaughter Teri gives 1886; Barbara Fenech has memorial  card for John Fenech 1881/1963.2,1 He married Mary Fenech.3 John Fenech was issued a Maltese Passport age 24 on 14 July 1909. Declared destination was CA, USA.1 He died on 20 December 1963 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 78.2 He was buried on 23 December 1963 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     John Fenech was also known as Giovanni Fenech.2,1 He emigrated from Malta 1909 per 1920 census; 1920 per 1930 census
Terri: 1906 in 1909 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 He and Mary Fenech were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 40, fruit store, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 As of between 1920 and 1940, John Fenech was also known as John Fenech.3 He was Maltese Business Delivered fruit and vegetables by horse-drawn wagon in the late 1920s and early 1930s; then opened a grocery store on the corner of Bacon and Girard streets. It's still there. in 1930. He and Mary Fenech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 49, grocery salesman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.4

John Fenech was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 31 January 1933: Thief Bounces Cabbage Through Glass at Grocer [with a cartoon]: John Fenech, grocer, 153 Bacon street, was in his store surrounded by food yesterday morning when a man attempted to kidnap a cabbage. The gentleman took the cabbage and ran. Fenech leaped his counter and yelled ’Hey!" in no uncertain terms. “Oh. al'right—take your cabbage,” said the stranger, and hurled it. The cabbage, in transit, broke a front window and bounced from Fenech's head, while the stranger went away.Fenech called at the Bayview police station and asked that something be done about the matter. He and Mary Fenech were listed in the 1940 US Census age 59, proprietor, own grocery store in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.5 Research: in 1942. John Fenech and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Owned John Fenech Grocery on Bacon St. in 1942. John Fenech and Paul Charles Fenech were listed in the 1950 US Census age 68, widowed, retail grocery store clerk in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 22 December 1963: FENECH Dec. 20. 1963. John Fenech dearly beloved husband of the late Mary Fenech. loving father of Frank, Paul and Sam Fenech, Josephine Bonnici, Angelina Cappai, Eva Pasquinucci and Elizabeth Mullineaux and the late George and Thomas Fenech: survived by 18 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren. A native of Mosta Malta: aged 82 years.

Citations

  1. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  2. [S77] Teri Ann Pasquinucci - Personal Knowledge.
  3. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  4. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  5. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Mary Fenech1,2

F, #1694, b. 1 April 1886, d. 30 January 1948

Family

John Fenech b. 29 Nov 1885, d. 20 Dec 1963
Children
     Mary Fenech was born on 1 April 1886 in Rabat, Malta; age 35 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census; age 54 in 1940 census; granddaughter Teri gives 1886; Passenger: Mosta.3,1,4 She married John Fenech, son of Michele Fenech.1 Mary Fenech was issued a Maltese Passport age 25, with child on 18 September 1911. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.4 She died on 30 January 1948 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 61; Family: 20 Jan 1948.3 She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Fenech.1 She emigrated from Malta 1911 per 1920 census in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 She and John Fenech were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 40, fruit store, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Mary Fenech and John Fenech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 49, grocery salesman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.5 Mary Fenech and John Fenech were listed in the 1940 US Census age 59, proprietor, own grocery store in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.6
Obituary: on 31 January 1948: Fenech— In this city. Jan. 30, 1948, Mary, beloved wife of John Fenech, devoted mother of Frank, Paul and Sam Fenech, Mrs. Josephine Bonnici, Mrs. Angelina Cappal, Mrs. Eva Pasquinucci, Mrs. Elizabeth Mullineaux and the late George Fenech: a. native of Malta. A member of Sacred Heart Sodality of St. Elizabeth's Parish.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995:http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  3. [S77] Teri Ann Pasquinucci - Personal Knowledge.
  4. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  5. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  6. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Josephine Fenech1

F, #1695, b. 28 July 1905, d. 24 March 1988
FatherJohn Fenech1 b. 29 Nov 1885, d. 20 Dec 1963
MotherMary Fenech1 b. 1 Apr 1886, d. 30 Jan 1948

Family

Joseph R. Bonnici b. 25 Oct 1902, d. 14 Dec 1986
Children
     Josephine Fenech was born on 28 July 1905 in Mosta, Malta; age 16 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census; age 33 in 1940 census; also 1 Jul 1904.1,2 She married Joseph R. Bonnici, son of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech, on 11 August 1921 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 19 and 16.3 Josephine Fenech died on 24 March 1988 at Sonoma Co., CA, USA, at age 82.2 She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She witnessed the Passport Application of Mary Fenech on 18 September 1911 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 25, with child.4 Josephine Fenech emigrated from Malta per 1920 census; 1908 per 1930 census on 16 April 1912 to New York, NY, USA.1 She was listed in the 1920 US census of John Fenech and Mary Fenech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, fruit store.1 As of circa 1922,her married name was Bonnici.3 Josephine Fenech and Joseph R. Bonnici were listed in the 1930 US Census age 27, elect. labor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Josephine Fenech and Joseph R. Bonnici were listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, electrical assembler in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.5 Josephine Fenech was a foundry stacker in 1940.
Obituary: on 25 March 1988: BONNICI, Josephine — March 24. 1988; beloved wife of the late Joseph Bonnici; devoted mother of Rose Zouzounis and Mary Petrucci; dear mother-in-law of Victor Pétrucci; idolized grandmother of seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; aged 83 years.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S77] Teri Ann Pasquinucci - Personal Knowledge.
  3. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  4. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  5. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Francis Joseph Fenech1

M, #1696, b. 17 April 1913, d. 12 July 1986
FatherJohn Fenech1 b. 29 Nov 1885, d. 20 Dec 1963
MotherMary Fenech1 b. 1 Apr 1886, d. 30 Jan 1948

Family

Jeanette Gaston b. c Aug 1915, d. 15 Sep 2013
Children
     Francis Joseph Fenech was born on 17 April 1913 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 6 in 1920 census; age 16 in 1930 census; age 26 in 1940 census; Teri Ann Pasquinucci gives 1915; Calif Birth Index gives mother's maiden name as Fenech.1,2,3 He married Jeanette Gaston on 30 December 1937 at San Francisco, CA, USA.4 Francis Joseph Fenech died on 12 July 1986 at Vallejo, CA, USA, at age 73. He was buried at Cypress Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of John Fenech and Mary Fenech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, fruit store.1 Francis Joseph Fenech was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Fenech and Mary Fenech in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, grocery salesman.5 As of 1930, Francis Joseph Fenech was also known as Frank Fenech.5 He and Jeanette Gaston were listed in the 1940 US Census age 26, wholesale meat co. laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.4 Francis Joseph Fenech began military service on 16 October 1940.
Obituary: on 17 July 1986: Frank J. Fenech SONOMA A memorial Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Saturday at SL Francis Solano Church for Frank Joseph Fenech, 73, who died Monday at a Vallejo hospital. Born In San Francisco, he was a truck driver for the Royal Tallow Co. 26 years and a member of Teamsters Local No. 85 of San Francisco for 39 years. The longtime Sonoma Valley resident is survived by his wife, Jean Fenech; his daughter, Georgette Reichardt, and his son, John Fenech, all of Sonoma; his sisters, Josie Bonnlcchl, Angle CoppaL Eva Pasqulnucci and Elizabeth Mullineaux; bis brothers, Sam Fenech and Paul Fenech, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S77] Teri Ann Pasquinucci - Personal Knowledge.
  3. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995: ttp://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&MS_AdvCB=1&db=cabirth1905&rank=1&new=1&MSAV=2&msT=1&gss=angs-d&gsfn_x=1&gsln=fenech&gsln_x=1&uidh=3d2&pcat=34&fh=0&h=69562&recoff=9&ml_rpos=1&hovR=1.
  4. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  5. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  6. [S7] Obituary.

Paul Charles Fenech1,2

M, #1697, b. 11 March 1916, d. 23 February 2005
FatherJohn Fenech1 b. 29 Nov 1885, d. 20 Dec 1963
MotherMary Fenech1 b. 1 Apr 1886, d. 30 Jan 1948
     Paul Charles Fenech was born on 11 March 1916 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census; age 24 in 1940 census.1,3 He died on 23 February 2005 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 88.4
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of John Fenech and Mary Fenech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, fruit store.1 Paul Charles Fenech was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Fenech and Mary Fenech in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, grocery salesman.5 Paul Charles Fenech and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business owned a grocery store in San Francisco; and the Cattlemen's Saloon and Restaurant in Butcher Town in 1930. Paul Charles Fenech was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Fenech and Mary Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 59, proprietor, own grocery store.2 Paul Charles Fenech was a World War II Veteran; U-S, Army, 7th Division from 1940-1945, Fought in the North Pacific (Aleutian Islands) and the South Pacific (Philippine Islands). Obtained rank of Staff Sergeant, Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He and John Fenech were listed in the 1950 US Census age 68, widowed, retail grocery store clerk in San Francisco, CA, USA. Paul Charles Fenech was a proprietor, grocery store in 1950. He and Samuel J Fenech were a owned the Cattlemen's Saloon and Restaurant with his late brother Sam, in Butcher Town.
Obituary: on 26 February 2005: FENECH, Paul - Born March 11, 1916 in San Francisco; at rest on February 23, 2005. Beloved son of the late John and Mary Fenech from Malta; beloved brother of the late Tom, George, Frank, Sam, Josephine and Eva. Survived by sisters Angelina "Angie" and Elizabeth and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. He owned a grocery store in San Francisco; also owned the Cattlemen's Saloon and Restaurant with his late brother Sam, in Butcher Town. A World War II Veteran; U.S. Army, 7th Division from 1940-1945. Fought in the North Pacific (Aleutian Islands) and the South Pacific (Philippine Islands). Obtained rank of Staff Sergeant. Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Marino Pieretti Baseball Group and the Over 50's group at St. Elizabeth's. A graduate of Mission High School in San Francisco. Paul was a true native of San Franciscan.4

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  3. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995:http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  4. [S7] Obituary.
  5. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Samuel J Fenech1

M, #1698, b. 26 June 1917, d. 9 May 2001
FatherJohn Fenech1 b. 29 Nov 1885, d. 20 Dec 1963
MotherMary Fenech1 b. 1 Apr 1886, d. 30 Jan 1948

Family

Mary Lane b. 24 Jan 1914, d. 5 Apr 2005
Children
     Samuel J Fenech was born on 26 June 1917 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census.1,2 He married Mary Lane on 2 December 1943 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Samuel J Fenech died on 9 May 2001 at age 83.
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of John Fenech and Mary Fenech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, fruit store.1 Samuel J Fenech was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Fenech and Mary Fenech in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, grocery salesman.4 Samuel J Fenech was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Fenech and Mary Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 59, proprietor, own grocery store.5 Samuel J Fenech was a Played Professional Minor League baseball, as a catcher, for 4 years, with a .270 batting average:

1940 age 23; team: Falls Cowboys -- Pioneer League C level
1941 age 24; team: Merced Bears -- California League C level
1944 age 27; team: Oakland Oaks -- Pacific Coast League AA level
1945 age 28; team: Oakland Oaks -- Pacific Coast League AA level
Was playing semipro in 1951 with Moffat-Manteca.

Samuel J Fenech was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 28 January 1944: Recommend Fenech: "If the Oaks art looking for another catcher to help Billy Raimondi, this season recommend Sam Fenech of the Farallonas Packing Company team In San Francisco. The St. Louis; Cardinals are interested in the youth, and have sent him a Sacramento contract. Friends say he doesn't want to hook on with a chain club, if he can find another berth. Competent baseball men who have watched Fenech. say, "Don't hesitate in recommending him for doubie-A baseball, the kind of double-A they’re playing today, The fellow will be able to handle a regular assignment." Wiry, enduring and a good hitter, Fenech can make the Oaks a good man.
This observer, has not talked with Fenech, has no axes to grind, merely wants to see the right parties get together. Understand Pete Connolly at ATwood 0700 knows where Fenech works week days."

Samuel J Fenech was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 10 August 1945: Sailors Beat Oakland, 11-3
Treasure island’s Chuck Richardson hit a home run off the first pitched ball by Oakland’s Van Slate, and the sailors went on to down the Coast Leaguers. ll-3,: yesterday before 5500 bluejackets. Ex-Oak Fred Tauby and Sam Fenech figured in an unusual play, in the fifth inning. Tauby, up for the sailors, belted a line drive down thifd base line. Fcnech, Oaks catcher, temporarily playing third, turned his back bn the ball. The horsehide struck him in the small of the back, whereupon Fenech turned around, picked it upp and threw Tauby out at first base. He and Mary Lane were listed in the 1950 US Census age 34, wholesale meat co. truck driver in San Francisco, CA, USA. Samuel J Fenech and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business owned a grocery store in San Francisco; and the Cattlemen's Saloon and Restaurant in Butcher Town with his brother Paul Charles Fenech. Samuel J Fenech and Paul Charles Fenech were a owned the Cattlemen's Saloon and Restaurant with his late brother Sam, in Butcher Town.
Obituary: on 11 May 2001: Fenech, Samuel (Sam) Born June 26, 1917 in San Francisco at rest on May 9 2001. San Francisco, CA Beloved son of the late John and Mary Fenech, husband of Mary Fenech (Lane) and father of George and Robert (Bob). Beloved brother of the late Tom, George. Frank, Josephine, and Eva. Survived by brother Paul, sisters Angelina and Elizabeth Survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Former Pacific Coast league baseball player for the Oakland Oaks (catcher). Member of the Old Timer's Baseball Association and the Marina Pieretti Group Played professional and ameuter baseball for many years in San Francisco. Moffett Meat Co. Worked 30 years for Teamsters. Owned the Cattleman's Saloon and Restaurant in Butcher Town, San Francisco. A native San Franciscan well known for his generosity and loving of people. If you knew Sam you loved Sam. he loved the game of baseball and was known to be the only Maltese professional baseball player. Was an all city baseball player at Mission High School.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S77] Teri Ann Pasquinucci - Personal Knowledge.
  3. [S7] Obituary.
  4. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  5. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

George Fenech1

M, #1699, b. 1 September 1918, d. 17 January 1938
FatherJohn Fenech1 b. 29 Nov 1885, d. 20 Dec 1963
MotherMary Fenech1 b. 1 Apr 1886, d. 30 Jan 1948
     George Fenech was born on 1 September 1918 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 4/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census.1 He died on 17 January 1938 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 19; George Fenech, 18, died of injuries from his overturning automobile in McLaren Park.2 He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of John Fenech and Mary Fenech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, fruit store.1 George Fenech was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Fenech and Mary Fenech in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, grocery salesman.3
Obituary: on 19 January 1938: FENECH In this city, Jan. 17. 1938, George, beloved son ot John and Mary Fenech, loving brother of Frank, Paul, Sam, Angelina. Eva. Elizabeth Fenech and Mrs. Josephine Bonnicl; a native of San Francisco, aged 18 years.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S77] Teri Ann Pasquinucci - Personal Knowledge.
  3. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Charles Michael Vella

M, #1700, b. 12 December 1913, d. September 1988
FatherHenry Vella1 b. 13 Oct 1892, d. 29 May 1954
MotherAntoinette Vassallo1 b. 5 Apr 1888, d. 6 Apr 1950

Family

Ann Theresa Buzocotti b. 29 Sep 1915, d. 2 Sep 1999
Children
     Charles Michael Vella was born on 12 December 1913 in Canada; age 7, CA, in 1920 census; age 17, French Canada, in 1930 census.1 He married Ann Theresa Buzocotti circa 1938. Charles Michael Vella died in September 1988 at Millbrae, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 74. He was buried on 14 September 1988 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He 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.1 Charles Michael 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.2

Charles Michael Vella was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 23 March 1932: The Mission lineup looks better this year in every department with the exception of catching than last season. The graduation of Charles “Killie" Vella, who starred last year behind the bat, has left that spot more or less of an uncertainty. Vella is now playing for the University of San Francisco. Bevilaqua is wearing the mask and pads for the Mission preps. He and Ann Theresa Buzocotti were listed in the 1950 US Census age 36, postal service mail carrier in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 13 September 1988: VELLA, Chartes Michael — Of Millbrae, aged 74 years, passed away September 11.1988; beloved husband of Ann Buzacott Vella, with whom he recently celebrated fifty- years of marriage; loving father of Ron Vella and Charlene Castello; dear brother of four sisters Hilda Sociuna. Violet Azzopardi. Margaret Lagoriaa and Pat Pavlovich; beloved father-in-law of Kay Vella; loving and devoted grandfather of Sandra Vella, Gregory Vella, Veronica Vella, Melanie Castello and Casey Cryderman; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; affectionately known to his friends as ‘Chili"; Charlie was an avid baseball fan as well as an active tennis player up to the time of his death; he will be remembered by his friends in the San Francisco Old Timers Baseball Assn, as well as the Millbrae Over Forty Club. Charles Michael Vella was also known as Chili Vella.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Hilda Vella1

F, #1701, b. 21 March 1915, d. 23 January 1997
FatherHenry Vella1 b. 13 Oct 1892, d. 29 May 1954
MotherAntoinette Vassallo1 b. 5 Apr 1888, d. 6 Apr 1950

Family

Charles Scicluna b. 20 Jan 1906
Child
     Hilda Vella was born on 21 March 1915 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 4 6/12 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census.1 She married Charles Scicluna, son of Joseph Scicluna, on 8 January 1933. Hilda Vella died on 23 January 1997 at age 81.
     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.1 Hilda 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.2 Hilda Vella was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Ms. Hilda Vella as the pianist with Ladies Auxillary. Her married name was Scicluna. She and Charles Scicluna were listed in the 1950 US Census age 44, steel industry machinist in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Margaret Claire Vella1

F, #1702, b. 31 March 1917, d. 18 July 1993
FatherHenry Vella1 b. 13 Oct 1892, d. 29 May 1954
MotherAntoinette Vassallo1 b. 5 Apr 1888, d. 6 Apr 1950
     Margaret Claire Vella was born on 31 March 1917 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 2 7/12 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census.1 She married Charles Wilson Lagoria on 19 May 1951 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Margaret Claire Vella died on 18 July 1993 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 76. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     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.1 Margaret Claire 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.2 Margaret Claire Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Henry Vella and Antoinette Vassallo in 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 49, laborer.3 Margaret Claire Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Henry Vella and Antoinette Vassallo in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age , household appliances co. orderly. Her married name was Lagoria.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Ethel Vella1

F, #1703, b. 22 January 1927
FatherHenry Vella b. 13 Oct 1892, d. 29 May 1954
MotherAntoinette Vassallo b. 5 Apr 1888, d. 6 Apr 1950

Family 2

(?) Rupena

Family 3

(?) Pavlovich
     Ethel Vella was born on 22 January 1927 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 2 2/12 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census.2,3 She married Christopher Derrick circa 1944. Ethel Vella and Christopher Derrick were divorced in August 1970 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Ethel Vella married (?) Rupena. Ethel Vella married (?) Pavlovich.
     Ethel 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.2 Ethel Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Henry Vella and Antoinette Vassallo in 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 49, laborer.1 Her married name was Derrick. Her married name was Rupena. Her married name was Pavlovich. Ethel Vella was also known as Patricia Vella. She was living in 2007.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  3. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com: California, Birth Index, 1905-1995.

(?) Rupena

M, #1704

Family

Ethel Vella b. 22 Jan 1927
     (?) Rupena married Ethel Vella, daughter of Henry Vella and Antoinette Vassallo.

Moses Fenech1

M, #1705, b. 11 February 1892, d. 7 September 1954
FatherSalvatore Fenech d. b 1912
MotherMaria Muscat
     Moses Fenech was born on 11 February 1892 in Lija, Malta; age 28 in 1920 census; age 48 in 1940 census.2,3 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 19 on 3 May 1913. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.3 He died on 7 September 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 62. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; same GS.
     He emigrated from Malta on 27 May 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 28, rope factory rope maker, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was naturalized on 17 March 1931 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a rope maker. He and Frank Fenech were listed in the 1940 US Census Frank Fenech, age 62 (b. 1877), no occupation; brother Moses Fenech, age 48; and nephews Sal Grech and Sal Fenech in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Moses Fenech and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Owned the Paradise Bay and Golden Sands hotels. Research: Rosceline Aquilina stated that her uncle Moses Fenech owned the Paradise Bay and Golden Sands hotels.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  3. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Vincent Mifsud1

M, #1706, b. 4 April 1882
FatherPaolo Mifsud2
     Vincent Mifsud was born on 4 April 1882 in Lija, Malta; age 39 in 1920 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 28 on 31 January 1911. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.2
     Vincent Mifsud was also known as Vincenzo Mifsud.2 He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 39, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Research: sister in law.

Citations

  1. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.