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     Joseph Buchanan was born.

     Maureen Buchanan was born.

     Rosaria Vella died in 1948 at San Diego, CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 18 February 1948: VELLA—Rosaria L., Feb. 15. Mother of Joseph Vella, Jennie, Buono and Grace Giammarinaro, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren.

     Donna J. Tiedeman was born circa 1944. She married Joseph Robert Vassallo Sr, son of Bartolomeo Vassallo and Rose Marie Fenech, on 24 October 1964 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Donna J. Tiedeman and Joseph Robert Vassallo Sr were divorced in May 1971 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Donna J. Tiedeman married (?) Perkins.
     Her married name was Vassallo. Her married name was Perkins. Donna J. Tiedeman was living in 2006.

     John Vassallo was born on 16 February 1928 in Mosta, Malta. He married Saverina Gauci on 1 January 1950 at Mosta, Malta. John Vassallo died in December 2019 at Sonoma, CA, USA, at age 91.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1953 to New York, NY, USA.

     Saverina Gauci was born on 29 January 1929 in St. Paul's Bay, Malta. She married John Vassallo on 1 January 1950 at Mosta, Malta. Saverina Gauci died on 18 April 2007 at Sonoma, CA, USA, at age 78.
     Her married name was Vassallo. She emigrated from Malta in 1953 to New York, NY, USA.
Obituary: on 20 April 2007: Age 78, of Sonoma, died April 18, 2007 at home in Sonoma. Sally was the devoted wife of John Vassallo of Sonoma and the adored mother of Albert Vassallo of Kent, WA. Carmen Mitchell of Napa, Josie Gauci of Sonoma, Tom Vassallo of Kent, WA, and Paul Vassallo of Santa Rosa. Sally was the mother-in-law of Terry Mitchell, Joe Gauci, Meribeth, Karen and Teresa Vassallo .Sally was the idolized grandmother of Jeffrey and Jed Vassallo, Jennifer Oliveira, Sarah Brooks, Jeannine and Jimi Mitchell, Joey, Lisa and Megan Gauci, Ashley and Jaime Vassallo, and Dylan and Emily Vassallo; great grandmother of Julia and Justine Vassallo, Andre and Sopia Oliveria, Dawson, Holden, Aidan and Calvin Brooks, Micah Mitchell and Emerson Gauci. Sally was an active parishioner at St. Francis Solano Catholic Church. She was a Eucharistic Minister. Sally was a dedicated wife, mother, grand mother and great grandmother. She was an enthusiastic gardener, a great cook and a lover of birds. She was a 28 year resident of Sonoma County and a native of St Paul's Bay, Malta. Saverina Gauci was also known as Sally.

     Thomas Vassallo was born on 14 August 1956 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He married Karen (?)
     Thomas Vassallo was Children+ Ashley and Jaime Vassallo. He was living in 2007 in Kent, WA, USA.

     Paul James Vassallo was born on 11 September 1963 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He married Teresa Ann Ceremony.
     Paul James Vassallo was living in 2023 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA.

     Josephine Vassallo was born on 5 August 1954 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married Donald G Perry on 11 January 1975 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Josephine Vassallo married Joseph Gauci on 12 April 1975 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Josephine Vassallo died in December 2021 at Sonoma, CA, USA, at age 67.
     As of 11 January 1975,her married name was Perry. Her married name was Gauci. She was living in 2007 in Sonoma, CA, USA.

     Albert J Vassallo was born on 1 December 1950 in Mosta, Malta. He married Meribeth Perazzo on 10 May 1969 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Albert J Vassallo was living in 2007 in Kent, WA, USA.

     Carmen Vassallo was born on 1 February 1952 in Mosta, Malta. She married Terry Mitchell.
     Carmen Vassallo was Children+ Jeannine and Jimi Mitchell. Her married name was Mitchell. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2002. She was living in 2007 in Napa, CA, USA.

     Terry Mitchell married Carmen Vassallo, daughter of John Vassallo and Saverina Gauci.
     Terry Mitchell was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2002.

     Joseph Gauci was born circa 1954. He married Josephine Vassallo, daughter of John Vassallo and Saverina Gauci, on 12 April 1975 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Joseph Gauci was living in 2024 in Sonoma, CA, USA. He and Joseph Gauci were possibly the same person.

     Meribeth Perazzo was born circa 1951. She married Albert J Vassallo, son of John Vassallo and Saverina Gauci, on 10 May 1969 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Vassallo.

     Karen (?) married Thomas Vassallo, son of John Vassallo and Saverina Gauci.
     Her married name was Vassallo.

     Teresa Ann Ceremony was born circa 1964. She married Paul James Vassallo, son of John Vassallo and Saverina Gauci.
     Her married name was Vassallo.

     Tina C. Booker married Joseph Robert Vassallo Jr, son of Joseph Robert Vassallo Sr and Donna J. Tiedeman, in 1988. Tina C. Booker died on 20 March 2006.
     As of 1988,her married name was Vassallo.
Obituary: on 24 March 2006: At rest on March 20, 2006. Beloved wife of 18 years to Joseph R. Vassallo Jr. Loving mother of Anthony and Daniel Vassallo. Loving daughter of Lillian Santangelo. Loving granddaughter of Clarice Booker and Gaspare Lo Giudice. Loving step-granddaughter of Mark Nakai. Devoted niece of Daniel and Pauline Picchi, Joseph Lo Giudice and Susan Greenberg. Devoted cousin of Michael Lo Giudice, Joseph Picchi and Lilliana Lo Giudice. Daughter-in-law of Joseph Vassallo Sr. and Donna Perkins. Loving sister-in-law of Gregory Vassallo and Leah Vassallo. Tina is predeceased by her loving father, Perry Dale Booker and grandparents, James Booker and Tina Nakai. Tina was a loving mother and dedicated wife. Her family meant everything to her. Her entire life revolved around caring and cooking for her family. She was a very generous person, who donated her time to teaching catechism at St. Charles Parish in San Carlos. She will be greatly missed by her entire family and friends as well as relatives in Sicily and throughout Italy. She had the ability to make everyone who came in contact with her, smile and laugh.

     Anthony Joseph Vassallo was born on 18 February 1991 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Daniel Robert Vassallo was born on 12 June 1995 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     (?) Perkins married Donna J. Tiedeman.

     Leah (?) married Gregory John Vassallo, son of Joseph Robert Vassallo Sr and Donna J. Tiedeman.
     Her married name was Vassallo.

     Cyntha Rebecca Chopoff was born circa 1959. She married Jeffrey Frank Vassallo, son of Hon. Charles Joseph Vassallo and Emma Attard.
     Her married name was Vassallo.

     Carlos Alfaro married Theresa P Tanti, daughter of John Joseph George Tanti and Victoria Aquilina, on 11 February 1978 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Julie A. Tanti was born on 26 September 1962 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. She married Darin Brodnansky.
     Her married name was Brodnansky. Julie A. Tanti was living in 2021 in Lakeport, CA, USA.

     Darin Brodnansky married Julie A. Tanti, daughter of John Joseph George Tanti and Victoria Aquilina.

     Dawn Marie Melendez was born circa 1967 in San Jose, CA, USA. She married Charles Allen Tanti, son of John Joseph George Tanti and Victoria Aquilina, circa 1985. Dawn Marie Melendez died on 5 June 2016 at Lakeport, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Dawn Marie Tanti.
Obituary: on 10 June 2016: May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand between your toes.

Dawn Marie Tanti, 49, passed away peacefully in her Lakeport, California, home on the morning of June 5, 2016. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family as she had been during her courageous two-year battle against cancer. Dawn was born in San Jose, California, to Steve and Linda Melendez. She and her family moved to Lake County in 1979. She attended local schools, and graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1985. That same year she married her middle-school sweetheart, Charles. They set their roots near family and started building a beautiful life together. They were blessed with two sons; Steven and Shane. Charlie and Dawn were married for 30 years and worked collectively building a successful business and raising their family. She created a home where everyone felt loved and welcome. The door was always open and though she only had two children, she was considered a "mom" to many more. Dawn lived to see the smiles on her family and friends' faces. She was the quintessential hostess; throwing parties in which her attention to detail and genuine hospitality never went unnoticed. She was an avid gardener, world traveler, insatiable reader, happy camper and all around lover of life. Dawn was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, "Grammy," and friend. She is survived by her husband, Charles Tanti; sons, Steven (Clare) and Shane; granddaughters, Gemma and Josie Dawn; parents, Steve and Linda Melendez; sister, Michelle (Kevin) Ross; father and mother-in-law, John and Victoria Tanti; brothers and sisters-in-law, Theresa (Carlos) Alfaro, Mark Tanti, Julie (Darin) Brodnansky; nephews and nieces, Vincent, Natalie, Joshua (Jennifer), Jaclyn, Garrett, Mitchell, Janae, and Jacob; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and of course, many dear friends. Dawn Marie, your kindness, love, voice and beautiful smile are forever imprinted in our hearts. You'll always be our "Prary Dawn". Until we meet again...

     Charles Allen Tanti was born on 24 December 1965 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He married Dawn Marie Melendez circa 1985.
     Charles Allen Tanti was living in 2021 in Lakeport, CA, USA.