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     Albert Azzopardi was born circa 1898 in Malta; age 22 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was listed in the 1920 US census of Custinso Azzopardi and Joe Azzopardi in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 51; and 2 nephews; all worked as laborers in slaughterhouse.¹

     (?) Azzopardi was born.

     Joe Azzopardi was born circa 1896 in Malta; age 24 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He and Custinso Azzopardi were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 51; and 2 nephews; all worked as laborers in slaughterhouse, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Joseph F. Azzopardi was born on 26 May 1890 in Mosta, Malta; age 28 in 1920 census; age 38 in 1930 census; age 50 in 1940 census.¹ He married Helen Tonna, daughter of Nicola Tonna, circa 1909; ages 19 and 23.¹ Joseph F. Azzopardi was issued a Maltese Passport accomp by wife Helen and 3 children Salvatore (9/7/1910), M Carmela (13/6/1911) Marianna (25/2/1913), Promised work by brother-in-law. Warned against trachoma inspection & vaccination of children on 1 May 1914. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He died on 26 January 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 63. He was buried on 28 January 1954 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Joseph F. Azzopardi was also known as Giuseppe Azzopardi.² He emigrated from Malta in 1914 to New Orleans, LA, USA.¹ He and Helen Tonna were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 28, fruit store clerk; 1st four emigrated in 1914, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna were listed in the 1930 US Census age 38, proprietor of grocery store in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna were listed in the 1940 US Census age 50, grocery store clerk in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna were listed in the 1950 US Census age 60, housing authority supervisor in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 27 January 1954: AZZOPARDI In this city, January 26, 1954, Joseph F., dearly beloved husband of Helen Azzopardl, devoted father of Salvador, Vincent, John, Paul, Joseph and Walter Azzopardl. Mrs. Carmela Vella. Mrs. Maryann Mifsud, Mrs. Anne Aqulllna, Mrs. Angelina Muscat and Mrs. Catherine Bajada, loving brother of Vincent Azzopardl, Andrew Camillerl and Mrs. Marian Frendo, loved grandfather of Bro. James Mifsud S. M., also survived by thirty-five grandchildren; a native of Malta, aged 64 years. President of Holy Name Society and Third Order of St. Francis of St. Paul of Shipwreck Parish and Captain of San Juan Bautista Retreat Assn.

     Helen Tonna was born on 2 February 1884 in Malta; age 30 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census; age 54 in 1940 census.¹ She married Joseph F. Azzopardi, son of Salvatore Azzopardi and Carmela Gauci, circa 1909; ages 19 and 23.¹ Helen Tonna died on 7 September 1964 at San Mateo, CA, USA, at age 80. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Azzopardi.¹ She emigrated from Malta in 1914 to New Orleans, LA, USA.¹ She and Joseph F. Azzopardi were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 28, fruit store clerk; 1st four emigrated in 1914, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Helen Tonna and Joseph F. Azzopardi were listed in the 1930 US Census age 38, proprietor of grocery store in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Helen Tonna and Joseph F. Azzopardi were listed in the 1940 US Census age 50, grocery store clerk in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Helen Tonna and Joseph F. Azzopardi were listed in the 1950 US Census age 60, housing authority supervisor in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Carmela Marie Azzopardi was born on 11 June 1911 in Malta; age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census; age 28 in 1940 census.¹ She married Emmanuel Vella, son of Charles Vella and Teresa Bonnici.³ Carmela Marie Azzopardi died on 29 August 1985 at San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 74.
     She emigrated with Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1914 at New Orleans, LA, USA.¹ Carmela Marie Azzopardi was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, fruit store clerk; 1st four emigrated in 1914.¹ Carmela Marie Azzopardi was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, proprietor of grocery store.⁴ Carmela Marie Azzopardi was a binding work, printing office in 1930. Her married name was Vella.³ Her married name was Vella. She and Emmanuel Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census age 28, jewelry store silver polisher in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Carmela Marie Azzopardi and Emmanuel Vella were listed in the 1950 US Census age 39, silver plating shop, silver polisher in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 30 August 1995: VELLA, Carmela — Peacefully, on August 29, 1995, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Emmanuel Vella; cherished mother of Helene Goode, Carole Stevens, Terry Hancock, Michael Vella, Maureen Barile, and their spouses, Tim Goode, Canning Stvens, Larry Hancock, Françoise Vella, and Jeff Barile; loving grandmother to Tim, Chris, Lauren, and Michael Goode, Michael and Jennifer Stevens, Alison & Joshua Hancock, Matthew & Jeremie Vella. Stephanie & Christopher Barile; and great granddaughter, Justine Good. Survived by devoted sister, Anne Aquilena and Cay Bajada; and brother. Sal Azzopardi.

     Mary Ann Azzopardi was born on 30 April 1913 in Mosta, Malta; age 7 in 1920 census; age 17 in 1930 census.² She married James Maria Mifsud, son of George Mifsud and Georgia Casha, on 21 December 1933 at Reno, NV, USA.³ Mary Ann Azzopardi and James Maria Mifsud were divorced in October 1967 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary Ann Azzopardi died on 17 January 1977 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 63.
     She emigrated with Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1914 at New Orleans, LA, USA.² Mary Ann Azzopardi was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, fruit store clerk; 1st four emigrated in 1914.² As of 1920, Mary Ann Azzopardi was also known as Marian Azzopardi.² She was naturalized on 6 January 1927; thru naturalization of her father. She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, proprietor of grocery store.¹ Her married name was Mifsud.³ Mary Ann Azzopardi and James Maria Mifsud were listed in the 1940 US Census age 33, barber shop barber in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Mary Ann Azzopardi and James Maria Mifsud were listed in the 1950 US Census age 43, barber shop barber in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 19 January 1977: MIFSUD, Mary Ann — Jan. 17„ 1977, beloved wife of James Mifsud Sr; devoted mother of Rev. James Mifsud. George. William, Ronald. Gerald and Michael Mifsud. loving daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Azzopardi; survived by six brothers and four sisters: loving mother-in-law of Pauline and Agnes Mifsud and loving grandmother of nine grandchildren; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; a native of . Malta.

     Ann R Azzopardi was born on 24 December 1914 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 6 in 1920 census; age 15 in 1930 census
; age 25 in 1940 census.¹ She married Thomas Aquilina, son of Charles John Aquilina and Carmela Fenech.¹ Ann R Azzopardi died on 9 July 2004 at CA, USA, at age 89. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, fruit store clerk; 1st four emigrated in 1914.² As of 1920, Ann R Azzopardi was also known as Annie Azzopardi.² Her married name was Aquilina.¹ She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, proprietor of grocery store.³ As of 1930, Ann R Azzopardi was also known as R. Anna Azzopardi.³ She and Thomas Aquilina were listed in the 1940 US Census age 26, furniture teamster in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Ann R Azzopardi and Thomas Aquilina were listed in the 1950 US Census age 36, city transfer, truck driver in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 12 July 2004: ANN AQUILINA Our beloved mother, blessed with the kindest soul on earth, entered into rest on July 9, 2004. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 48 years, Thomas and is survived by their three children. She is the adored grandmother of seven and six cherished great grandchildren, Alexander, Fletcher, Jacqueline, Harrison, Nicolas Ames and Matthew St. Geme; all of whom loved her and will miss her presence. She was born in San Francisco on December 24, 1914, to Joseph and Helen Azzopardi. Her ten brothers and sisters predeceased her, yet left her with many nieces and nephews that fondly knew her as Auntie Annie. The family greatly appreciates the wonderful, nurturing care provided by Mills Estate Villa for the last year of our mom's life as well as the sensitive efforts of the medical staff of Mills-Peninsula Hospital. What will bring us together in the celebration of Ann's life is our shared experiences of her as a woman, mother, friend and above all, a kind soul who listened well and shared in our joys and sorrows. Her compassion and understanding will be missed and will remain forever in our memories.
Published in Inside Bay Area on July 13, 2004.

     Vincent Paul Azzopardi was born on 21 March 1918 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 4 12/12 in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census.¹ He married Gennelle Agius, daughter of Emmanuel Agius and Giovanna Vassallo, on 28 November 1955 at Santa Clara Co., CA, USA. Vincent Paul Azzopardi died on 6 January 1982 at San Mateo, CA, USA, at age 63. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, fruit store clerk; 1st four emigrated in 1914.¹ Vincent Paul Azzopardi was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, proprietor of grocery store.² Vincent Paul Azzopardi was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 50, grocery store clerk.³ Vincent Paul Azzopardi was a gas station attendent in 1940. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 60, housing authority supervisor.

     John Charles Azzopardi was born on 17 June 1919 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 6/12 in 1920 census; age 10 in 1930 census; age 22 in 1940 census.¹ He married Anita Frances Grech, daughter of Frank P. Grech and Giovanna Fenech. John Charles Azzopardi died on 19 January 1994 at San Mateo, CA, USA, at age 74.
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, fruit store clerk; 1st four emigrated in 1914.¹ John Charles Azzopardi was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, proprietor of grocery store.² John Charles Azzopardi was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 50, grocery store clerk.³ John Charles Azzopardi was a grocery store clerk in 1940. He began military service on 28 November 1942 US Army, WWII
Education:      2 years of high school
Civil Occupation:      Sales clerks
Marital Status:      Single, without dependents
Height:      63
Weight:      121. He and Anita Frances Grech were listed in the 1950 US Census age 30, retail grocery clerk in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 20 January 1994: Azzopardi, John Charles — ln San Mateo. CA. Jan. 19. 1994. Beloved husband of the late Anita Azzopardi. Father of Judy Eriksen of Lake Oswego. OR. and John F. Azzopardi of San Mateo. Loving brother of Sal Azzopardi of Menlo Park. Carm Vella of San Mateo. Ann Aquilina of San Mateo and Catherene Bajada of Belmont. Also survived by four grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. A native of SF. Aged 74 yrs. A Veteran of U.S. Army WW ll (Recipient of the Purple Heart in the invasion of Normandy).

     Charles Scerri was born circa 1889 in Malta; age 31 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Paolo Scerri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 31, single, dray company laborer; all 4 are Scerris, listed as boarders; unclear if related, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Paolo Scerri was born circa 1897 in Malta; age 23 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1917 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He and Charles Scerri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 31, single, dray company laborer; all 4 are Scerris, listed as boarders; unclear if related, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Joseph Scerri was born circa 1896 in Malta; age 24 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles Scerri and Paolo Scerri in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, single, dray company laborer; all 4 are Scerris, listed as boarders; unclear if related.¹ Joseph Scerri was a wrecking company laborer in 1920.

     Joseph Scerri was born on 25 May 1889 in Zebbug, Malta; age 31 in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 21 on 14 February 1911. Declared destination was New York, NY, USA.²
     Joseph Scerri was also known as Giuseppe Scerri.² He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles Scerri and Paolo Scerri in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, single, dray company laborer; all 4 are Scerris, listed as boarders; unclear if related.¹

     Paulo Camilleri was born circa 1869 in Malta; age 51 in 1920 census; age 78 in 1940 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Zareno Camilleri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 51, married, wrecking co. laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Paulo Camilleri was a home contractor in 1940. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Zareno Camilleri and Virginia (?) in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 37, bird breeder.² Paulo Camilleri was also known as Paul Camilleri.²

     Zareno Camilleri was born on 24 December 1902 in Mosta, Malta; age 37 in 1940 census.² He was issued a Maltese Passport as a child; Going out with his father on 31 October 1913.³ He was issued a Maltese Passport age 17, laborer on 21 October 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.³ He married Virginia (?)²
     Zareno Camilleri emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Paulo Camilleri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 51, married, wrecking co. laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Zareno Camilleri and Virginia (?) were listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, bird breeder in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Research: few houses apart in 1940. Zareno Camilleri was also known as Nazzareno Camilleri.^2,3

     Paul Galea was born circa 1884 in Malta; age 36 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was listed in the 1920 US census of Paulo Camilleri and Zareno Camilleri in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 51, married, wrecking co. laborer.¹ Paul Galea was a rope works laborer in 1920. He and Paul Galea were possibly the same person.

     Emmanuel Mathew Guiseppe Schembri was born on 22 March 1897 in Mosta, Malta; age 23 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1930 census.¹ He married Lena Mary Carmelita Del Carlo on 21 September 1924; ages 25 and 17.² Emmanuel Mathew Guiseppe Schembri died on 28 December 1986 at Palo Alto, CA, USA, at age 89. He was buried on 31 December 1986 at Alta Mesa Cemetary, Mountain View, CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta 1913 in 1930 census in 1917 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Paulo Camilleri and Zareno Camilleri in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 51, married, wrecking co. laborer.¹ Emmanuel Mathew Guiseppe Schembri was a packing co. laborer in 1920. As of 1930, Emmanuel Mathew Guiseppe Schembri was also known as Manuel Schembri.² He and Lena Mary Carmelita Del Carlo were listed in the 1930 US Census age 31, grocery merchant in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Emmanuel Mathew Guiseppe Schembri and Lena Mary Carmelita Del Carlo were listed in the 1940 US Census age 41, poultry ranch operator in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Michael Schembri was born on 12 November 1900 in Mosta, Malta; age 20 in 1920 census; age 29 in 1930 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 16, laborer; going to his brother Emanuele who his been in Toronto for the last 4 and a half years who has sent for him. on 1 September 1917. Declared destination was Toronto, Canada.² He married Anne Perry. Michael Schembri died on 25 December 1966 at Palo Alto, CA, USA, at age 66. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,3 He was listed in the 1920 US census of Paulo Camilleri and Zareno Camilleri in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 51, married, wrecking co. laborer.¹ Michael Schembri was a sugar refinery laborer in 1920. He and James Abela were listed in the 1930 US Census age 29, railroad shop boiler maker; James Abela given as brother in law, but James is listed as single in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Research: next door to each other in 1930. Michael Schembri was listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, poultry farm operator in Palo Alto, CA, USA. As of 1940, Michael Schembri was also known as Mike Schembri. He began military service on 15 November 1942 WWII draft, age 41. He and Anne Perry were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, poultry farmer in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Paul Deguara was born on 7 July 1891 in Rabat, Malta; age 29 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 48 in 1940 census.¹ He died in 1950 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; same GS.
     He began military service Private, British Army for 3 years. He emigrated from Malta 1912 in 1930 census in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He received military draft notice in 1918 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 26, unemployed laborer; care for parents and 3 brothers. He was listed in the 1920 US census of Paulo Camilleri and Zareno Camilleri in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 51, married, wrecking co. laborer.¹ Paul Deguara was a ship yard laborer in 1920. He and Ruggiero Deguara were listed in the 1930 US Census age 42, single; tannery hides scraper; Regiro, listed as married, cordage maker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Paul Deguara and Ruggiero Deguara were listed in the 1940 US Census age 48 and brother Roger, age 37, both roof factory laborers in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Paul Deguara received military draft notice in 1942 at 1698 Newcomb, San Francisco, CA, USA, age 50, Tubbs Cordage Co; known to R. Deguara.

     Angelina Vella was born on 20 January 1920 in Mosta, Malta; age 7 m in Nov 1920 emigration; age 20 in 1940 census.¹ She married Dominic Salvadore Mifsud, son of Salvatore Mifsud, on 4 February 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA.² Angelina Vella died on 3 September 2006 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 86. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She witnessed the Passport Application of Teresa Bonnici on 1 September 1920; age 33, housewife; With children Paolo 2/11/1905, Giovanni 6/4/1909, Emanuele 24/3/1911, Angiolina 20/1/1920.¹ Angelina Vella emigrated from Malta on 1 November 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Vella and Joseph Maria Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 53, widowed, mar age 25, rope factory laborer.³ As of 1930, Angelina Vella was also known as Angie Vella.³ As of circa 1940,her married name was Mifsud.² She was a potato chips co. packer in 1940.² She and Dominic Salvadore Mifsud were listed in the 1940 US Census age 30, lock factory machine operator in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²
Obituary: on 6 September 2006: Angelina Mifsud January 25,1920 - September 3,2006
Angie was born in Mosta, Malta and moved to San Francisco in 1927. She was predeceased by Dominic Salvatore Mifsud, her husband of 42 years, and her daughter, Sylvia Mifsud. Angle is survived by her devoted sons Jerry D. Mifsud (partner. Vicki Re), Richard F. Mifsud (wife, Barbara Adarnich). She will be missed by her loving granddaughters, Lise Mifsud (husband, Rob Brown), and Meshelle Mifsud (fiancé, Chad Wilson); and grandsons, Richard Mifsud II (wife. Corinne), and Frank Mifsud (wife, Christy); step- granddaughter, Jessica Adarnich; and great-grandchildren Katie, Bridgette. Noah, and Finn Mifsud; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Angie's greatest pleasure was in giving to her family. She was a devoted mother who showed her love through cooking, worrying, and gifting her sons with all the essentials. She saved her pennies to provide each of her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren with a financial start. When she wasn't worrying or pouring her attention on family members, Angie enjoyed nurturing he beautiful rose garden and shouting "BINGO," filling her card in a spirited manner.

     Emmanuel Vella was born on 24 March 1911 in Mosta, Malta; age 9 in Nov 1920 emigration; age 19 in 1930 census; age 28 in 1940 census.¹ He married Carmela Marie Azzopardi, daughter of Joseph F. Azzopardi and Helen Tonna.² Emmanuel Vella died on 25 November 1994 at San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 83. He was buried in November 1994 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He witnessed the Passport Application of Teresa Bonnici on 1 September 1920; age 33, housewife; With children Paolo 2/11/1905, Giovanni 6/4/1909, Emanuele 24/3/1911, Angiolina 20/1/1920.¹ Emmanuel Vella emigrated from Malta age 9 on 1 November 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Vella and Joseph Maria Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 53, widowed, mar age 25, rope factory laborer.³ Emmanuel Vella was naturalized in 1936 at San Francisco, CA, USA; VELLA, Emmanuel — In San Mateo, November 25,1994. Beloved husband for 60 years of Carmela Vella of San Mateo. Loving father of Helene Goode (Tlmothv, Sr.) of Menlo Park. Mrs. Carole Stevens (Canning) of Belmont, Mrs. Terry Hancock (Lawrence) of Atherton, Michael Vella (Francoise) of San Mateo and Mrs. Maureen Barile (Jeff) of San Carlos. Brother of Anthony Vella of Mlllbrae, Alice Galea of San Bruno and Angle Mlfsud of San Francisco. A longtime San Mateo resident, aged 83 years. Mr. Vella established Vella & Skinner Silversmiths In S.F. In 1945 and served the Bay Area as a master craftsman until he retired In 1984.
He and Carmela Marie Azzopardi were listed in the 1940 US Census age 28, jewelry store silver polisher in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Research: next door in 1940. Emmanuel Vella and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Established Vella & Skinner Silversmiths in S.F. from 1945 until 1984. Emmanuel Vella and Carmela Marie Azzopardi were listed in the 1950 US Census age 39, silver plating shop, silver polisher in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 26 November 1994: VELLA, Emmanuel — In San Mateo, November 25,1994. Beloved husband for 60 years of Carmela Vella of San Mateo. Loving father of Helene Goode (Tlmothv, Sr.) of Menlo Park. Mrs. Carole Stevens (Canning) of Belmont, Mrs. Terry Hancock (Lawrence) of Atherton, Michael Vella (Francoise) of San Mateo and Mrs. Maureen Barile (Jeff) of San Carlos. Brother of Anthony Vella of Mlllbrae, Alice Galea of San Bruno and Angle Mlfsud of San Francisco. A longtime San Mateo resident, aged 83 years. Mr. Vella established Vella & Skinner Silversmiths in S.F. in 1945 and served the Bay Area as a master craftsman until he retired In 1984. Emmanuel Vella was also known as Manuel Vella.²

     Paolo Vella was born on 2 November 1905 in Malta; age 15 in Nov 1920 emigration.¹
     He witnessed the Passport Application of Teresa Bonnici on 1 September 1920; age 33, housewife; With children Paolo 2/11/1905, Giovanni 6/4/1909, Emanuele 24/3/1911, Angiolina 20/1/1920.¹ Paolo Vella emigrated from Malta age 15 on passenger list on 1 November 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Joseph Maria Vella was born on 5 March 1907 in Mosta, Malta; age 23 in 1930 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 41, stone mason on 26 May 1919. Declared destination was USA.² He married Mary Attard, daughter of John Attard and Francesca Dimech.³ Joseph Maria Vella died on 29 January 1954 at San Mateo, CA, USA, at age 46; Mother's name: Bonnici.
     He emigrated from Malta 1912 per 1930 census to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Charles Vella were listed in the 1930 US Census age 53, widowed, mar age 25, rope factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1930, Joseph Maria Vella was also known as Giuseppi Vella.¹ He and John Michael Vella were a furniture upholsterers in 1930.¹ Joseph Maria Vella and Mary Attard were listed in the 1940 US Census age 33, furniture upholsterer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Joseph Maria Vella received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 34, Simon Mattress Co; wife Mary; born 1906. He and Mary Attard were listed in the 1950 US Census age 43, retail variety store proprietor in San Carlos, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
Joseph Vella Problem: same dates.

     Anthony Vella was born on 1 November 1921 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census.¹ He married Giovanna Cuschieri, daughter of Charles C. Cuschieri and Maria Giuseppa Borg. Anthony Vella died on 26 August 1998 at Millbrae, CA, USA, at age 76.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Vella and Joseph Maria Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 53, widowed, mar age 25, rope factory laborer.² Anthony Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Vella in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 61, married, no job listed.³ Anthony Vella was a apprentice silversmith in 1940.³ He received military draft notice on 14 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 20. He and Giovanna Cuschieri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 28, retail furniture store, upholsterer in San Francisco, CA, USA. Anthony Vella was also known as Tony Vella.

     Frank Christian Vella was born on 28 April 1926 in CA, USA; age 4 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census.¹ He married Charleen C Jenkins. Frank Christian Vella married Doris Lillian Payden. Frank Christian Vella married Mary Bagatti. Frank Christian Vella died on 31 October 1985 at Millbrae, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 59. He was buried at Skylawn Cemetery.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Vella and Joseph Maria Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 53, widowed, mar age 25, rope factory laborer.¹ Frank Christian Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Vella in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 61, married, no job listed.² Frank Christian Vella began military service between 1944 and 1946 Enlistment Branch:      US NAVY
Enlistment Date:      5 May 1944
Discharge Date:      14 May 1946. He and Charleen C Jenkins were listed in the 1950 US Census age 23, auto body and fender work in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 2 November 1985: VELLA. Frank C. In Millbrae. Oct. 31. 1985; late of Millbrae: beloved husband of Mary Vella of Millbrae; loving father of Joseph and Adonna Amoroso, Gwendolyn LaFlame and Dennis Vella; devoted son of the late Charles and Teresa Vella: dear brother of Alice Galea. Paulina Camilieri, Angelina Mifsud. Manuel and Anthony Vella and the late John and Joseph Vella; also survived by many nieces and nephews; native of CA; age 59. former Owner of Bayshore Auto Body, SF; Member of San Mateo Elks Lodge 111 and V F.W. Post 4103 So. SF Lodge and CA Brotherhood of Auto Body Repairmen; Vet. WWII.
Frank Christian Vella May be related.

     Mary Attard was born on 31 March 1917 in Malta; age 23 in 1940 census.^1,3 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 19, marrying on 21 September 1936. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.³ She married Joseph Maria Vella, son of Charles Vella and Teresa Bonnici.¹ Mary Attard died on 27 November 2002 at San Carlos, CA, USA, at age 85. She was buried in November 2002 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Vella.¹ She and Joseph Maria Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census age 33, furniture upholsterer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Mary Attard and Joseph Maria Vella were listed in the 1950 US Census age 43, retail variety store proprietor in San Carlos, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
Obituary: on 30 November 2002: VELLA. Mary _ Peaceful passed to God of natural causes in her home November 27. 2002. After emigrating from Malta in 1936, Mary celebrated most ol her 85 years of life in San Carlos. Mary has joined her beloved husband Joseph and son John in heaven. Her loving family, daughter Theresa, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren survive Mary.

     Theresa Joan Vella was born on 5 September 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 2 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Byron Neal James on 11 October 1958 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Theresa Joan Vella and Byron Neal James were divorced on 1 May 1991 at Washoe Co., NV, USA. Theresa Joan Vella died in January 2012 at Paradise, CA, USA, at age 74.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Maria Vella and Mary Attard in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 33, furniture upholsterer.¹ Theresa Joan Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Maria Vella and Mary Attard in 1950 at San Carlos, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; age 43, retail variety store proprietor. Her married name was James.

     John Robert Vella was born on 26 July 1938 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Lynn Nona Moyer on 6 February 1960 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. John Robert Vella died on 12 October 1989 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 51. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Maria Vella and Mary Attard in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 33, furniture upholsterer.¹ John Robert Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Maria Vella and Mary Attard in 1950 at San Carlos, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; age 43, retail variety store proprietor. John Robert Vella graduated circa 1959 at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA; Advanced Management Program.
Obituary: on 12 October 1989: John R. Vella San Francisco Chronicle (CA) - Thursday, October 12, 1989
A rosary will be recited today for San Francisco banker John R. Vella, who died Tuesday from complications after heart surgery. Mr. Vella, who was 51, headed the Bank of America's Trading Americas Group and was responsible for major international securities trading. He joined the bank in 1968 and was promoted to executive vice president in 1979. Mr. Vella graduated from Carlmont High School in San Carlos, the University of San Francisco and the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. He was active in numerous securities and banking industry associations, including the American Banking Association, Public Securities Association, Dewaler Bank Association and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. He was a member of the Bankers Club of San Francisco and the San Francisco Bond Club and was a major contributor to the Big Brothers /Big Sisters of the Peninsula, on whose board he served for 10 years as a director. He is survived by his mother, Mary Vella of San Carlos, a sister, Teresa James of Reno, and two daughters, Susan Vella-White and Kriston Vella-Carroll.
Obituary: on 14 October 1989: John R. Vella, bank executive, is dead at 51. John R. Vella, head of international securities for Bank of America's World Banking Group, died Tuesday at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto from complications following heart surgery. He was 51. A San Francisco native, Mr. Vella was named executive vice president and director of Bank of America's Trading Americas group W 1979, overseeing the bank's securities activities in major international trading centers. Mr. Vella grew up in San Carlos, where he attended Carlmont High School before enrolling at the University of San Francisco. After graduating from the Harvard University Advanced Management Program, Mr. Vella went to work for the Bank of California. He joined Bank of America in 1968, serving as an assistant vice president in the municipal bond department. He was named director of Bank of America's Investment Securities Division in 1972 and also held positions in several bank industry associations, including the American Bankers Association and the Public Securities Association. Mr. Vella was also a major contributor to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Peninsula, serving as director of its board for 10 years. Friends and colleagues said Mr. Vella's commitment to community and civic organizations was as strong as his dedication to banking. Mr. Vella is survived by his mother, Mary Vella of San Carlos; two daughters, Susan Vella White, of Vallejo, and Kriston Vella Carroll, of Hermosa Beach; a sister, Teresa James, of Reno, and one grandchild. Memorial services are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Charles Church in San Carlos. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma. Research: on 26 July 2019. Research.