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     George Borg was born circa 1913 in CA, USA; age 7 in 1920 census; age 27 in 1940 census.¹ He married Ruby Yvonne Mertes.
     George Borg was listed in the 1920 US census of Carmello Anthony Borg and Giuseppa Camilleri in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, sugar refinery laborer.¹ George Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Carmello Anthony Borg and Giuseppa Camilleri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 50, laborer.² George Borg was a iron works laborer in 1940.

     Gicomo Borg was born circa 1868 in Malta; age 52 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Saverio Borg were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 52, street contractors laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Gicomo Borg was also known as James Borg.²

     Saverio Borg was born on 23 March 1903 in Mosta, Malta; age 17 in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 16, gardener; to join his father on 23 September 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     He emigrated from Malta 1919 per 1920 census in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Gicomo Borg were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 52, street contractors laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1940, Saverio Borg was also known as Samuel Borg.³ He and John Bazzin were listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, construction iron works laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Saverio Borg and Sam Borg were possibly the same person.

     Angelo Dimech was born on 1 March 1870 in Mosta, Malta; age 49 in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 40 on 5 July 1910. Declared destination was USA.²
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was a street contractors laborer in 1920. He was listed in the 1920 US census of Gicomo Borg and Saverio Borg in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, street contractors laborer.¹
Angelo Dimech Ta' L-Iswed.

     Sam Mifsud was born circa 1872 in Malta; age 48 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Gicomo Borg and Saverio Borg in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, street contractors laborer.¹

     George Borg was born circa 1869 in Malta; age 51 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Mike Testa were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 51; both worked in rope works, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Mike Testa was born on 20 August 1883 in Qormi, Malta; age 34? in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 33, carter on 6 September 1916. Declared destination was Australia.²
     Mike Testa was also known as Michele Testa.² He emigrated from Malta in 1917 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and George Borg were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 51; both worked in rope works, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Joseph Borg was born circa 1880 in Malta; age 40 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1909 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and John M. Borg were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 40, widowed, laborer; and cousin John Grima, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     John M. Borg was born circa 1906 in Malta; age 14 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1940 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Joseph Borg were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 40, widowed, laborer; and cousin John Grima, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ John M. Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census age 33, paper factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He and John Borg were possibly the same person likely.

     John Grima was born circa 1891 in Malta; age 29 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 Joseph Borg and John M. Borg in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, widowed, laborer; and cousin John Grima.¹ John Grima was a rope maker in 1920. Research: same age; same 1920 census in 1920.

     Giovanni Scerri was born circa 1872 in Malta; age 48 in 1920 census; age 53 in 1930 census.² He married Mary Ann Tonna, daughter of Francis Tonna and Anna Camilleri. Giovanni Scerri died on 28 January 1937 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta (1919 in 1920 census; 1911 in 1930 census) in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1920, Giovanni Scerri was also known as Andrew Sherry.² He and John Scerri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 48, widowed, laborer; and niece Antoniette Scerri, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Research: next door in census in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. As of 1930, Giovanni Scerri was also known as John Sherry. He and Joseph Scerri were listed in the 1930 US Census John Sherry, age 53, widowed, wrecking co. laborer; next door are Andrew Sherry, 25, Malta, and his sister, Carmela, 26, Malta in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Research: next door in 1930.

     John Scerri was born circa 1905 in Mosta, Malta; age 15 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Giovanni Scerri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 48, widowed, laborer; and niece Antoniette Scerri, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Joseph Scerri was born on 20 July 1901 in Mosta, Malta; age 18 in 1920 census; age 28 in 1930 census; age 36 in 1940 census.¹ He married Genevieve Katsanes on 26 April 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA.² Joseph Scerri died on 10 March 1963 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 61. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Joseph Scerri was also known as Giuseppe Xerri Naturalization doc. His baptism name was Giuseppe Scerri.
Joseph Scerri He grew up in a Salesian orphanage in Malta because his dad was in the U.S. and his mother had died. He emigrated from Malta Guiseppo Scerri, age 19, shoemaker, on the SS France from Le Havre, France; brother of Carmelo Scerri, Malta; Dec 1919, NY, NY; 1919 in 1930 census on 23 December 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was listed in the 1920 US census of Giovanni Scerri and John Scerri in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, widowed, laborer; and niece Antoniette Scerri.¹ Joseph Scerri and Giovanni Scerri were listed in the 1930 US Census John Sherry, age 53, widowed, wrecking co. laborer; next door are Andrew Sherry, 25, Malta, and his sister, Carmela, 26, Malta in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Joseph Scerri was a corporation floorman in 1930.³ He and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Sherry Brothers Hardwood Floors; 1743 LaSalle; pre 1930; brothers Vincent and Joseph Sherry in 1930. Joseph Scerri was naturalized on 1 July 1937 at Bayshore, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; Hardwood floor layer. He and Genevieve Katsanes were listed in the 1940 US Census age 36, housing construction floor layer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Joseph Scerri received military draft notice on 15 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 40, self, Hard Wood Floor Co. He and Genevieve Katsanes were listed in the 1950 US Census age 48, furniture factory upholsterer in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 12 March 1963: SHERRY—At rest March 10. 1963. Joseph, beloved husband of Genevieve Sherry, devoted father of John Sherry, Mrs Maryann Konton and Mrs. Virginia Busuttil, endeared brother of Charles Sherry, Mrs. Lizia Azzopardi. Mrs. Lena Cuschien, Mrs. Carmela DeGabriele and the late Vincent Sherry, also survived by six grandchildren A native of Malta, aged 61years. A member of the Maltese Club. Joseph Scerri was also known as John Sherry.⁴

     Antoniette Scerri was born on 14 October 1907 in Mosta, Malta; age 12 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1940 census.³ She married Joseph John Cuschieri, son of Tomasso Cuschieri, on 14 August 1926 at San Francisco, CA, USA.³ Antoniette Scerri died on 17 October 1974 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 67. She was buried on 21 October 1974 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta on 31 December 1919 to New York, NY, USA. She was listed in the 1920 US census of Giovanni Scerri and John Scerri in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, widowed, laborer; and niece Antoniette Scerri.¹ Her married name was Lena Cuschieri.³ Antoniette Scerri and Joseph John Cuschieri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 41, lock factory machine operator in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Antoniette Scerri was naturalized on 25 August 1941 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a punch press operator. She and Joseph John Cuschieri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 51, lock co. expediter; she a punch machine operator in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 19 October 1974: CUSCHIERI, Lena In Burlingame, Oct 17, 1974, Lena Cuschieri, late of Millbrae, beloved wife of the late Joseph Cuschieri; loving mother of Mary Ann Schembri of Millbrae, Joseph Cuschieri of Belmont, Cecilia Grech of Napa; dear grandmother of Linda Buschman of San Mateo, Larry, Steve, Joe, Danny and Bobby Schembri, all of Millbrae, Lori, Sandra and Paul Grech of Napa and Cheryl Cuschieri of Belmont; dear sister of Charles Sherry of San Bruno, Levia Azzopardi of San Francisco, Carmelli DeGabrille of Malta; mother-in-law of Sam Schembri, Barbara Cuschieri and Ed Grech; a native of Malta; aged 67 years; a member of the Over 40 Club of St. Dunstan's Church and Millbrae Senior Citizens. Antoniette Scerri was also known as Antonia Sherry. Antoniette Scerri was also known as Antoniette Sherry.³ Antoniette Scerri was also known as Lena Sherry.²

     Frank Scerri was born circa 1884 in Malta; age 36 in 1920 census.¹ He married Mary (?)¹ Frank Scerri died before 1930; wife is a widow.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1920, Frank Scerri was also known as Frank Sherry.¹ Research: next door in census in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He and Mary (?) were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 36, carpenter; next door to Andrew Scerri, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Frank Scerri and Francis Scerri were possibly the same person 1913 passport matches DOA date.

     Mary (?) was born circa 1883 in Malta; age 37 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census.¹ She married Frank Scerri.¹
     Her married name was Scerri.¹ Mary (?) emigrated from Malta May be 1915 with rest of children born in Malta; 1930 census gives 1903 with all children in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She and Frank Scerri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 36, carpenter; next door to Andrew Scerri, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Mary (?) was listed in the 1930 US Census age 43, widow in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1930, Mary (?) was also known as Mary Sherry.²

     Esther Scerri was born on 28 February 1908 in Sliema, Malta; age 12 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1930 census;
age 32 in 1940 census.² She married Frank Severio Cutajar on 28 October 1936 at San Francisco, CA, USA.² Esther Scerri died on 8 October 1988 at Daly City, San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 80. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta in 1913 to New York, NY, USA.¹ She was listed in the 1920 US census of Frank Scerri and Mary (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, carpenter; next door to Andrew Scerri.¹ Esther Scerri was listed in the 1930 US Census of Mary (?) in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 43, widow.³
Esther Scerri An Esther Scerri sang a solo part at the Maltese club to muliple encoures. in 1930. Her married name was Cutajar.² She was naturalized in 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 29, housewife. As of 1940, Esther Scerri was also known as Esther R. Sherry.² She and Frank Severio Cutajar were listed in the 1940 US Census age 55, privator contractor, builder in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²
Obituary: on 10 October 1988: CUTAJAR. Esther In Daly City; aged 80 years; dearly beloved wife of the late Frank Cutajar; dearest mother of Teresa Lagomarsino of Daly City and Louis Cutajar of Rancho Cordova; beloved sister of the late Paul Sherry, Beatrice Kalby of Novato and Joseph Sherry of S.F; dear mother-in-law of John Lagomarsino and Alice Cutajar.

     Paul J. Scerri was born circa 1909 in Malta; age 11 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1930 census; age 30 in 1940 census.¹ He married Lillian (?)² Paul J. Scerri died before 1988.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Frank Scerri and Mary (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, carpenter; next door to Andrew Scerri.¹ Paul J. Scerri was listed in the 1930 US Census of Mary (?) in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 43, widow.³ Paul J. Scerri and Lillian (?) were listed in the 1940 US Census age 30, hide processing plant leather finisher in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²

     Beatrice Scerri was born on 10 March 1911 in Sliema, Malta; age 10 in 1920 census; age 19 in 1930 census.¹ She married Reinhard Kolby Sr on 23 September 1929 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Beatrice Scerri died in October 2001 at Novato, CA, USA, at age 90. She was buried at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, San Rafael, CA, USA.
     Beatrice Scerri was also known as Beatrice Xerri. She emigrated from Malta on 15 July 1913 to New York, NY, USA.¹ She was listed in the 1920 US census of Frank Scerri and Mary (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, carpenter; next door to Andrew Scerri.¹ As of 23 September 1929,her married name was Kolby. Beatrice Scerri was listed in the 1930 US Census of Mary (?) in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 43, widow.² Beatrice Scerri was naturalized on 4 November 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA; witnessed by Reinhard Kolby Sr & Jr. Beatrice Scerri was also known as Beatrice Sherry. She and Reinhard Kolby Sr were listed in the 1940 US Census age 44, city fireman in San Francisco, CA, USA. Beatrice Scerri and Reinhard Kolby Sr were listed in the 1950 US Census age 52, city fireman in San Francisco, CA, USA. Beatrice Scerri was living in 1988 in Novato, CA, USA.

     Ruth Scerri was born circa 1914 in CA, USA; age 6 in 1920 census.¹
     She was listed in the 1920 US census of Frank Scerri and Mary (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, carpenter; next door to Andrew Scerri.¹ Research: not with rest of the family in 1930 census in 1930.

     Joseph Scerri was born circa 1912 in CA, USA; age 8 in 1920 census; age "10" in 1930 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of Frank Scerri and Mary (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, carpenter; next door to Andrew Scerri.¹ Joseph Scerri was listed in the 1930 US Census of Mary (?) in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 43, widow.² Joseph Scerri was living in 1988 in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Grezio Sultana was born on 5 May 1888 in Gozo, Malta; age 32 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 52 in 1940.^2,3,1 He was baptized on 6 May 1888. He was issued a Maltese Passport age 25, destination on 11 February 1913. Declared destination was Canada.¹ He married Eugenia Vella, daughter of John Marie Vella and Conchetta Bonaventeur, on 27 June 1915 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 28 and 18.² Grezio Sultana died on 18 December 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 74. He was buried on 20 December 1962 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA. Biography "Grandpa, Grezio Sultana (named after Our Lady of Grace), was born on the smaller Island of Gozo. Later the family moved to the main Island and settled in the town of Zabbar. There were six children, two boys and four girls. "Grandpa was the youngest child. The family did not immigrate to the U.S. Grandma, Eugenia Vella, was born on the main island of Malta, in the town of Msida. There were ten children–four boys and six girls. Grandma’s father, John Vella, left Malta as a young man to find employment. He was a carpenter by trade. He migrated to Tunisia, directly across the Mediterranean from Malta. He settled in the capital city of Tunis. It was there that he met a young French woman, Conchetta Bonaventeur, whom he married. Four of their ten children, Conchetta, Jenny, Henry, and Josephine, were born in Tunis. The family then moved to Malta and settled in the town of Msida. There the following children were born: Eugenia (your grandma), Sam, Maria (who died as an infant), Robert, Michael (who died in the infantry), and finally Mary, whose mother died right after she was born.

Both your grandparents were born on the Island of Malta. Grandpa, Grezio Sultana (named after Our Lady of Grace), was born on the smaller Island of Gozo. Later the family moved to the main Island and settled in the town of Zabbar. There were six children, two boys and four girls. Grandpa was the youngest child. The family did not immigrate to the U.S. Grandma, Eugenia Vella, was born on the main island of Malta, in the town of Msida. There were ten children–four boys and six girls. Grandma’s father, John Vella, left Malta as a young man to find employment. He was a carpenter by trade. He migrated to Tunisia, directly across the Mediterranean from Malta. He settled in the capital city of Tunis. It was there that he met a young French woman, Conchetta Bonaventeur, whom he married. Four of their ten children, Conchetta, Jenny, Henry, and Josephine, were born in Tunis. The family then moved to Malta and settled in the town of Msida. There the following children were born: Eugenia (your grandma), Sam, Maria (who died as an infant), Robert, Michael (who died in the infantry), and finally Mary, whose mother died right after she was born."

from: George Pieczonka (2006-11-29). ANN OF GREEN PASTURES: The inner world of Ann Sultana (Kindle Locations 594-603). AuthorHouse. Kindle Edition.⁴
     His baptism name was Gratius Joseph Carmelus Sultana. He lived at Zabbar, Malta; Passport gives Zabbar as bp.¹ He emigrated from Malta age 12 in 1920 census; 1914 in 1930 census on 12 June 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1920, Grezio Sultana was also known as Gracio Sultana.² He and Eugenia Vella were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 32, hotel linenman, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Research: Living next door in 1920 census to sister Eugeneia Sultana in 1920. Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella were listed in the 1930 US Census age 42, carpenter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁵ As of 1940, Grezio Sultana was also known as Grazio Sultana.^6,1 He and Eugenia Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census age 52, carpenter, contractor.⁶ Grezio Sultana and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Owned Cutajar & Sultana, contractors & home builders in 1940. Grezio Sultana began military service WWII, US Coast Guard. He was naturalized on 6 March 1942 at CA, USA. He and Eugenia Vella were listed in the 1950 US Census age 62, contractor, carpenter in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 19 December 1962: SULTANA In this city. Dec. 18. 1962, Grezio, beloved husband of Eugenia Sultana, devoted father of Sam, Joseph and Mav Sultana, Mrs. Evelyn Bukaziar and Mrs. Antoinette Strong, endeared brother of Sister Eugene Grace, S.A., loved uncle of Joseph Attard, fond cousin of Noah and Abraham Vella. also survived hy 12 grandchildren; a native of Malta, aged 74 years. A member of St. Paul of Shipwreck's Third Order of St. Francis and Holy Name Society, Golden Gate Camp No. 64 W O W, and Carpenters Union Local 2164. Grezio Sultana was also known as Tom. Research: cousins.
Research: Grezio Sultana and Abraham Daniel Vella: Mona Vella: His children were my father's second cousins; a second cousin with Mary Sultana. (share Ggrandparent.) Parents: father born in Malta, mother in France.

     Eugenia Vella was born on 25 January 1897 in Msida, Malta; age 23 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census.^4,5 She married Grezio Sultana, son of Salvatore Sultana and Antonia Farrugia, on 27 June 1915 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 28 and 18.⁴ Eugenia Vella died on 5 November 1979 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 82.⁵ She was buried 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. Her married name was Sultana.¹ Eugenia Vella and Grezio Sultana were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 32, hotel linenman, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ As of 1920, Eugenia Vella was also known as Jennie.⁴ She and Grezio Sultana were listed in the 1930 US Census age 42, carpenter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁶ Eugenia Vella and Grezio Sultana were listed in the 1940 US Census age 52, carpenter, contractor.¹ Eugenia Vella and Grezio Sultana were listed in the 1950 US Census age 62, contractor, carpenter in San Francisco, CA, USA. Eugenia Vella was naturalized on 26 April 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 4 November 1979: SULTANA, Eugenia — Nov. 2. 1979; dearly beloved wife of the late Grezio Sultana; beloved mother of May, Sam and Joseph Sultana, Evelyn Buhagiar. Antoinette Strong and Ann Pieczonka. devoted grandmother of 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; loving sister of Robert Vella and Mary Fay; a native of Malta; aged 82 years; a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Mother Cabrini Society of St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church.

     May Sultana was born on 13 April 1916 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 3 6/12 in 1920 census; age 23 in 1940 census.¹ She died on 3 August 2011 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 95.
     May Sultana was also known as Conchetta Sultana. She was listed in the 1920 US census of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, hotel linenman.¹ May Sultana was listed in the 1930 US Census of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, carpenter.² May Sultana was listed in the 1940 US Census of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella in 1940; age 52, carpenter, contractor.³ As of between 1940 and 1950, May Sultana was also known as Mary Sultana. She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 62, contractor, carpenter.
Obituary: on 14 August 2011: May Sultana April 13, 1916-Aug. 3, 2011 Beloved San Francisco resident and Roman Catholic May Sultana passed peacefully Aug. 3 at the age of 95.
Affectionately known as May, she joyfully dedicated herself to family, faith and happily living as a single Maltese-American woman. Born April 13, 1916, in San Francisco to Maltese immigrant parents, Grezio "Tom" and Eugenia Sultana, May was the oldest of six children; all of whom remained life-long best friends. She loved working at Schlage Lock, her Catholic parish All Hallows, daily praying to the saints, visiting San Francisco sites/churches by bus, and serving as family spiritual touchstone at the Bay View home she was born in and remained for 90 years.. May is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Sam and Joe; sisters Ann Pieczonka and Evelyn Buhagiar; brother-in-law Donald Strong; and niece Rosemary Gudelj. She is survived by her sister Antoinette Strong; sisters-in-laws Albertina and Kay Sultana; brothers-in-law Frank Buhagiar and George Pieczonka; godchildren Paul Cauchi, Norine Sultana-McCall (niece), John Buhagiar (nephew) and Georgann Pieczonka Geist (niece); nephews Sam, Gary, Mark and Craig Sultana, Joseph and Michael Buhagiar, Aaron Pieczonka; step-nephew Steve Gudelj; nieces Ann Hansen, Marlene Morris, Susan Strong; and 19 great and 10 great-great nieces and nephews. May's family expresses deep gratitude to Garrison Care Home owner Ria Garrison and six-year caretaker Diane C. De Leon; Hospice by the Bay primary nurse Sister Maggie Glynn, home health aid Alfred Del Castillo, Chaplain Stephen Grafenstine, and social worker June Jackson; and Father Dan Carter, Father Rene Iturbe and Sister Grace Grima of the San Francisco Archdiocese.

     Evelyn Clara Sultana was born on 2 June 1918 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 1 6/12 in 1920 census; age 21 in 1940 census.¹ She married Francis Xavier Buhagiar, son of Pasquale Buhagiar and Rose Camilleri, on 4 August 1951 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Evelyn Clara Sultana died on 27 May 2011 at Santa Rosa, CA, USA, at age 92. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1920 US census of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, hotel linenman.¹ Evelyn Clara Sultana was listed in the 1930 US Census of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, carpenter.² Evelyn Clara Sultana was listed in the 1940 US Census of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella in 1940; age 52, carpenter, contractor.³ Evelyn Clara Sultana was listed in the 1940 US Census of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 62, contractor, carpenter. As of 1951,her married name was Buhagiar.
Obituary: on 29 May 2011: Evelyn Clara Buhagiar June 2, 1918 - May 27, 2011 Evelyn, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning May 27th. Evelyn was born in San Francisco on June 2, 1918, first generation Maltese. She was one of six children. She met Frank, also from Malta, at the age of 31 and was married at 32; a love that lasted 61 years. They had five children and raised their family in Visitation Valley. Family, friends, dancing, traveling, and eating her husband's Pastitzis, were a few of her joys in life. Her positive attitude and smile was contagious to not only her children, but all who met her. She was the most beautiful caring loving and compassionate wife, mother and friend. She loved her church and was devoted to the Infant Jesus. She is preceded in death by her parents Grezio and Eugenia Sultana, her brothers Sam and Joe, her sister Ann Pieczonka, and daughter, Rosemary Gudelj. She is survived by her husband Frank Buhagiar, sisters, May Sultana and Toni Strong, sister in laws, Albertina and Kay Sultana, her daughter and spouse, Ann and Flemming Hansen, son in law, Steve Gudelj, 3 sons and spouses, John and Sue, Joey and Madeline, Michael and Joanne, 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. We would like to say a special thank you to her pastor Fr. Thaun, her loving caretakers at Garrison Care Home, Oakmont Gardens in Santa Rosa and Memorial Hospice of Santa Rosa.⁴

     Samuel John Sultana was born on 11 July 1919 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5/12 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Albertina Ferralis in 1942.² Samuel John Sultana died on 9 August 2005 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 86.
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, hotel linenman.¹ Samuel John Sultana was listed in the 1930 US Census of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, carpenter.³ Samuel John Sultana was listed in the 1940 US Census of Grezio Sultana and Eugenia Vella in 1940; age 52, carpenter, contractor.⁴ Samuel John Sultana began military service US Army. He and Albertina Ferralis were listed in the 1950 US Census age 30, auto mechanic in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 12 August 2005: SULTANA, Sam John - Passed away Aug. 9, 2005 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 11, 1919 in San Francisco to the late Eugenia and Grezio Sultana. Sam was a US Army veteran, master mechanic, devoted husband, father and friend. His memory is cherished by his wife of 63 years, Albertina "Babe"; his sons, Samuel of El Sobrante and Gary and his wife, Sandra of Watsonville; his grandsons, Daniel of Hayward and Paul of Reno, Nevada. Sam was predeceased by his baby sister, Ann and is survived by his eldest sister, May; sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Frank Buhagiar and Antoinette and Don Strong of SF, George Pieczonka of Sonoma; his brother Joseph and sister-in-law Kay of Marin; sister-in-law Yola Ferralis of SF; and devoted nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Sam was a member of the St. Peter and Paul Holy Names Society and the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club. Services are to be announced. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of one's choice.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Aug. 12, 2005.²

     Vincent Borg was born on 5 April 1885 in Naxxar, Malta; age 35 in 1920 census; age 44 in 1930 census; age 53 in 1940 census.^2,1 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 26 on 29 April 1911. Declared destination was New York, NY, USA.¹ He married Antoniette Vella, daughter of John Marie Vella and Conchetta Bonaventeur, circa 1919; ages 34 and 21.² Vincent Borg died on 25 August 1965 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 80. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta between 1912 and 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ As of 1920, Vincent Borg was also known as Vance Borg.³ He and Antoniette Vella were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 35, hotel janitor, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Vincent Borg and Antoniette Vella lived in 1928 at 1811 Oakdale St., San Francisco, CA, USA. Vincent Borg and Antoniette Vella were listed in the 1930 US Census age 44, tannery worker in San Francisco, CA, USA.⁴ Vincent Borg and Antoniette Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census age 53, hotel janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Vincent Borg and Antoniette Vella were listed in the 1950 US Census age 64, food packing factory janitor in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 27 August 1965: BORG—In this city. Aug. 25, 1965, Vincent, beloved husband of Antoinette Borg, devoted stepfather of Sal Vassallo and Mrs. Jetta Bonnici, endeared brother of Filoména and Joseph Borg of Malta; a native of Malta A retire 1 employee of Best Foods Company. A member of the Maltese American Social Club.

     Antoniette Vella was born in 1886 in Tunis, Tunisia; age 33, France, in 1920 census; age 42, Malta, in 1930 census; age 53, France, in 1940 census; also Tunisia on death certif. of son.¹ She married Eugene Vassallo circa 1908. Antoniette Vella married Vincent Borg, son of Paola Borg, circa 1919; ages 34 and 21.² Antoniette Vella died on 27 March 1974 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Vassallo.
Antoniette Vella Border crossing: age 28, with G. Concetta Vassallo, 3, and Josephine Vella, 2; all going to San Francisco, CA; all Maltese in September 1914 at Montreal, Canada. She emigrated from Malta Alien Certificate: Records of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada: with both children, Concetta, 3, and Salvador, 2 [Josephine Vella, 2 in Passenger list] on 27 September 1914 to Montreal, Canada.¹ As of circa 1919,her married name was Borg.² She and Vincent Borg were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 35, hotel janitor, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Research: Living next door in 1920 census to sister Eugeneia Sultana in 1920. Antoniette Vella and Vincent Borg lived in 1928 at 1811 Oakdale St., San Francisco, CA, USA. Antoniette Vella and Vincent Borg were listed in the 1930 US Census age 44, tannery worker in San Francisco, CA, USA.³ Antoniette Vella and Vincent Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 53, hotel janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Antoniette Vella and Vincent Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 64, food packing factory janitor in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 31 March 1974: BORG. Antoinette In this city. March 27. 1974, Antoinette Borg, dearly beloved wife of the late Vincent Borg, devoted mother of Jetta Bonnici and Sal Vassallo: idolized grandmother of Theresa Muscat, Nanette Gotelli and Patricia Rivera, dear great-grandmother of six greatgrandchildren, loving sister of Eugenia Sultana, Robert Vella. Mary Fay and May Zammitt; a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Holy Name Society of St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church. Parents: Father born in Malta, mother in France.

     Conchetta Vassallo was born on 4 January 1911 in Sliema, Malta; age 9 in 1920 census; age 19, Egypt, in 1930 census; age 28 in 1940 census.¹ She married John C. Bonnici, son of Carmelo Bonnici, on 4 June 1932 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Conchetta Vassallo died on 19 September 2001 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 90. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²
Antoniette Vella Border crossing: age 28, with G. Concetta Vassallo, 3, and Josephine Vella, 2; all going to San Francisco, CA; all Maltese in September 1914 at Montreal, Canada. Conchetta Vassallo emigrated from Malta Alien Certificate: Records of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada: with both children, Concetta, 3, and Salvador, 2 [Josephine Vella, 2 in Passenger list] on 27 September 1914 to Montreal, Canada.¹ She was listed in the 1920 US census of Vincent Borg and Antoniette Vella in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, hotel janitor.¹ Conchetta Vassallo was listed in the 1930 US Census of Vincent Borg and Antoniette Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 44, tannery worker.³ As of 1930, Conchetta Vassallo was also known as Cornetta Borg. As of 4 June 1932,her married name was Conchetta S. Bonnici. As of 1940, Conchetta Vassallo was also known as Juatta Vassallo.² She and John C. Bonnici were listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, hospital porter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Conchetta Vassallo was naturalized on 14 February 1949 at San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 1950, Conchetta Vassallo was also known as Yetta Bonnici. She and John C. Bonnici were listed in the 1950 US Census age 48, city of SF janitor in San Francisco, CA, USA.