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     Joseph B. Muscat was born circa 1892 in Malta; age 28 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1907 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He emigrated with Bartolomeo Vassallo on 17 October 1907 at New Orleans, LA, USA; 1905 in 1930 census; Ellis Island, NY, Passenger list ="Vassallo, Bartholomeo, Mosta, (age) 21, Fruit dealer, (ship) President Lincoln, (emigration date) 1907 17 Oct, New Orleans, LA"; Naturalization doc says New York.^2,3 Joseph B. Muscat was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph Carmello Vassallo and Peter Vella in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 21; all shipyard laborers.¹ Joseph B. Muscat was listed in the 1950 US Census age 58, single, proprietor, house wrecking co. in San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Joseph Muscat were possibly the same person.

     Albert Vassallo was born circa 1885 in Malta; age 25 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 Carmello Vassallo and Peter Vella in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 21; all shipyard laborers.¹
Bartolomeo Vassallo same bd.

     Joseph Debrincat was born on 21 December 1874 in Malta; age 46 in 1920 census; age 54 in 1930 census; age 65 in 1940 census. He married Elena Gatt.¹ Joseph Debrincat died on 30 June 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 87. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     Joseph Debrincat was also known as Giuseppe Debrincat. Research: As for Giuseppe De Brincat, he appears to have come to Baltimore, MD, in 1908 and returned to Malta to make arrangements to bring out his wife Elena and children, Carmela, Michele and Maria, and returned to Baltimore in 1910. He appears to have been living on what appears to be 56 Alumore St., Baltimore, when his family arrived, via Naples Gibraltar and NY, via the Prinzess Irene on Sept. 14. 1911. (I can find no passenger list showing Giuseppe De Brincat in 1908 or 1910.)

Therefore, it was sometime between 1911 and 1920 that the De Brincat family left Baltimore and migrated to San Francisco. He emigrated from Malta 1910 in 1930 census in 1908 to Baltimore, MD, USA.¹ He and Elena Gatt were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 46, sugar refinery laborer, in 1756 Newcombe Ave., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Joseph Debrincat and Elena Gatt were listed in the 1930 US Census age 54, tanning laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA.² Joseph Debrincat and Elena Gatt were listed in the 1940 US Census age 65, factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Joseph Debrincat and Michael J Debrincat were listed in the 1950 US Census age 74, widowed; Michael, age 49, divorced, railroad checker in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Elena Gatt was born on 14 November 1871 in Malta; age 47 in 1920 census; age 56 in 1930 census; age 67 in 1940 census. She married Joseph Debrincat, son of (?) Debrincat.¹ Elena Gatt died on 8 January 1949 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 77. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Debrincat.¹ She emigrated from Malta 1909 in 1930 census; living in Baltimore by Sep 14, 1911 is confirmed by the passenger list for his wife Elena and their three children—Carmela, Michele and Maria—who sailed on the Prinzess Irene from Naples in September of that year. in 1910 to Baltimore, MD, USA.¹ She and Joseph Debrincat were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 46, sugar refinery laborer, in 1756 Newcombe Ave., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1920, Elena Gatt was also known as Ellen.¹ She and Joseph Debrincat were listed in the 1930 US Census age 54, tanning laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA.² As of 1930, Elena Gatt was also known as Helen.² She and Joseph Debrincat were listed in the 1940 US Census age 65, factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³

     Carmella Debrincat was born on 6 August 1898 in Malta; age 21 in 1920 census; age 27 in 1930 census; 1897 in Naturalization.¹ She was issued a Maltese Passport with 2 sons on 9 September 1910. Declared destination was New Orleans, LA, USA. She married Salvatore Schembri, son of Michael Schembri, on 24 February 1922; first married, age 21 and 19. Carmella Debrincat married Charlie Schembri, son of Michael Schembri, on 24 February 1934 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Carmella Debrincat died on 5 October 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 56. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta on 14 September 1911 to New York, NY, USA.¹ She was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph Debrincat and Elena Gatt in 1920 at 1756 Newcombe Ave., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, sugar refinery laborer.¹ As of 1920, Carmella Debrincat was also known as Cary Debrincat.¹ As of 1922,her married name was Schembri. She was living in 1927 in San Francisco, CA, USA; alone; factory worker. She and Salvatore Schembri were listed in the 1930 US Census Sam Schembri, age 29, hog ranch proprietor; and brother in law Angelo Calleja and sister in law Mary Debrincat in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1930, Carmella Debrincat was also known as Carrie Schembri.²
Carmella Debrincat Carrie inherited half of the hog ranch in Daly City of her 1st husband Sam Schembri. Sam's younger brother Charlie came to San Francisco to help out Carrie. They fell in love. She was naturalized on 21 May 1943 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She and Charlie Schembri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 46, lock co., lock assembler; and nephew James Schembri, 23 in San Francisco, CA, USA. Carmella Debrincat was also known as Carrie Debrincat.

     Michael J. Debrincat was born on 21 June 1903 in Malta; age 18 in 1920 census; age 27 in 1930 census; age 36 in 1940 census.¹ He married Josephine Galea, daughter of Paul Galea and Mary Zammut, on 13 January 1932 at San Francisco, CA, USA.² Michael J. Debrincat died on 26 May 1971 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 67. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was a sugar mill laborer in 1930. He and Josephine Galea were listed in the 1940 US Census age 36, sugar refinery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Michael J. Debrincat and Josephine Galea were listed in the 1950 US Census age 46, furniture factory, upholsterer in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 28 May 1971: DeBRINCAT, Michael. J. In this city. May 26, 1971. Michael J. DeBrincat, beloved husband of Josephine DeBrincat. devoted father of Edward DeBrincat, loving father-in-law of Joan DeBrincat. loving grandfather of Tracy Anne and Johnathan DeBrincat; also survived by sisters in Malta and nieces, nephews and other relatives; loving brother-in-law of Jennie Galea. Pauline and Charles Muscat; a native of Malta; a member of the Maltese- American Social Club.

     Mary Debrincat was born on 19 September 1904 in Mosta, Malta; age 16 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census; naturalization doc gives Hamrun, Malta.¹ She married Michelle Angelo Calleja, son of Giuseppe Calleja, on 27 July 1922 at San Francisco, CA, USA.² Mary Debrincat died on 13 June 1960 at San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 55.
     She emigrated from Malta 1917 in 1930 census on 14 September 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph Debrincat and Elena Gatt in 1920 at 1756 Newcombe Ave., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, sugar refinery laborer.¹ As of circa 1923,her married name was Calleja.³ Mary Debrincat and Michelle Angelo Calleja were listed in the 1930 US Census Angelo Callejo, age 24, in San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary Debrincat was listed in the 1930 US Census of Salvatore Schembri and Carmella Debrincat in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; Sam Schembri, age 29, hog ranch proprietor; and brother in law Angelo Calleja and sister in law Mary Debrincat.³ Mary Debrincat was a grocery store salesperson in 1930. She and Michelle Angelo Calleja were listed in the 1940 US Census age 44, sugar refinery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1942, Mary Debrincat lived at 1641 Newcomb Ave, San Francisco, CA, USA; near Mary's family. She was naturalized on 9 March 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary Debrincat was also known as Maria “Mary” “Mary-Rose” Debrincat. Maria, in 1954, won 3^rd place in the Irish Sweepstakes and received $27,000 (today would equal $307,000). Income tax came to $10,000. The Sweepstakes method was to buy a ticket, assign its number to a horse, and see which horse won. One of their sons went to a bar to listen to a radio and found out their horse came in third. They bought a $6000 house which recently sold for $1.5 million.

     Guiseppe Mifsud was born on 8 May 1869 in Qormi, Malta.^1,2 He married Giovanna Aquilina on 25 November 1894.¹ Guiseppe Mifsud was issued a Maltese Passport with 2 sons on 9 September 1910. Declared destination was New Orleans, LA, USA. He was issued a Maltese Passport age 47, carter on 8 September 1916. Declared destination was Australia.²

     Giovanna Aquilina was born on 21 January 1876 in Qormi, Malta.¹ She married Guiseppe Mifsud, son of Giovanni Mifsud, on 25 November 1894.¹ Giovanna Aquilina died on 27 October 1925 at Qormi, Malta, at age 49.¹
     As of 1894,her married name was Mifsud.¹

     George C. Mifsud was born on 3 January 1896 in Qormi, Malta; age 23 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census; also Passinger List: 19.01.1897, Mosta.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 16 on 9 September 1913. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He died on 8 April 1967 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA, USA, at age 71.¹
     He emigrated from Malta 1913 in 1930 census in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph Debrincat and Elena Gatt in 1920 at 1756 Newcombe Ave., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, sugar refinery laborer.³ George C. Mifsud was a rope comp. laborer in 1920. He and Peter Fenech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 49, wrecking comp. wrecker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ George C. Mifsud and Manuel Abela were listed in the 1940 US Census age 43, rope factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁵
Obituary: on 11 April 1967: MIFSUD. George C. — In Santa Rosa. April 8, I967 George C. Mifsud, beloved brother of Manuel S. Mifsud, Santa Rosa. Loving uncle of Celestine Aquilina and Lucille Tobin, both of San Francisco, and Bernice Spear, Los Altos; a native of Malta, aged 70 years.

     Emmanuel Samuel Mifsud was born on 20 August 1895 in Qormi, Malta; age 24 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census.^1,3,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 17 on 26 February 1913. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He married Theresa Mix on 4 December 1918 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 23 and 23.⁴ Emmanuel Samuel Mifsud died on 1 June 1976 at Santa Rosa, CA, USA, at age 80.¹
     He witnessed the Passport Application of Guiseppe Mifsud and Carmella Debrincat on 9 September 1910 at New Orleans, LA, USA; with 2 sons. Emmanuel Samuel Mifsud emigrated from Malta then to San Francisco, CA on 23 March 1913 to New York, NY, USA.¹ He and Theresa Mix were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 24, hotel engine room helper, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ As of 1930, Emmanuel Samuel Mifsud was also known as Manuel Mifsud. He and Theresa Mix were listed in the 1930 US Census age 34, laundry wringer; and relative Angelo Mifsud in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁵ Emmanuel Samuel Mifsud and Theresa Mix were listed in the 1940 US Census age 44, laundry washer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁶ Emmanuel Samuel Mifsud and Theresa Mix were listed in the 1950 US Census age 55, hotel worker in laundry in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 3 June 1976: MlFSUD — In Santa Rosa. June 1, 1976, Emanuel S. Mifsud, dearly beloved husband of the late Theresa Mifsud, loving father of Lucille Tobin of Santa Rosa, Celestine Aquilina of San Francisco and Bernice Spear of Los Altos, also survived by 6 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. A native of Malta, age 80 years.

     Theresa Mix was born on 25 July 1895 in CA, USA; age 25 in 1920 census; age 34 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Emmanuel Samuel Mifsud, son of Guiseppe Mifsud and Giovanna Aquilina, on 4 December 1918 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 23 and 23.¹ Theresa Mix died on 8 August 1972 at Petaluma, Sonaom Co., CA, USA, at age 77.¹
     Her married name was Mifsud.¹ She and Emmanuel Samuel Mifsud were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 24, hotel engine room helper, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Theresa Mix and Emmanuel Samuel Mifsud were listed in the 1930 US Census age 34, laundry wringer; and relative Angelo Mifsud in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Theresa Mix and Emmanuel Samuel Mifsud were listed in the 1940 US Census age 44, laundry washer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Theresa Mix and Emmanuel Samuel Mifsud were listed in the 1950 US Census age 55, hotel worker in laundry in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 10 August 1972: MIFSUO, Theresa In Petalums, August 8, 1972, Theresa Mifsud; dearly beloved wife of Emanuel Mifsud of Santa Rosa; dear mother of Selestine Aquilina, Lucille Tobin and Bernice Spears loving sister of Frances Ross of San Jose, Pauline Pearson of Paradise, Amunda McWilliams of San Jose, and Rose Biggs of Monte Vista; also survived by six grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren; a native of California; aged 77 years: a member of St. Rose. Catholic Church, Santa Rosa.
Obituary: on 10 August 1972: Theresa Mifsud Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow for Theresa Mifsud, 77, who died In a Petaluma hospital Tuesday following a brief illness. She was a native of California and had lived 15 years in Son oma County. Her home was at 240 Horn ave. She is survived by her husband, Emanuel Mifsud, Santa Rosa; her daughters, Celestine Aquilina, San Francisco; Lucille Town, also of San Francisco; Bernce Spear, of Los Altos Hills; her sisters, Frances Ross, San Jose; Pauline Pearson, Paradise; Amunda McWilliams, San Jose; Rose Biggs, Monte Vista; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held at St, Rose Catholic Church where a mass will be conducted. Burial will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Theresa Mix 2 children, plus Rosa Maria Mifsud 1912 – 1947
Stella Mifsud 1912 – 2004
Lucile Mifsud 1921 – 1991.

     Louis Attard was born on 9 September 1922 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 7 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census.^1,2,3
     As of 9 September 1922, Louis Attard was also known as Luigi Attard. He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Attard and Carmela Xuereb in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, glue works foreman.² Louis Attard was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Attard and Carmela Xuereb in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 50, glue factory fireman.⁴ Research: CA birth gives Calleja as mother.

     Anthony J. Attard was born on 21 August 1913 in Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA, USA; age 7 in 1920 census; age 26 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Pauline A. "Babs" Waldvogel, daughter of Moritz Waldvogal and Elizabeth Katherine Steiner, circa 1941. Anthony J. Attard died on 16 May 2004 at Redwood City, CA, USA, at age 90. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph Debrincat and Elena Gatt in 1920 at 1756 Newcombe Ave., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, sugar refinery laborer.³ Anthony J. Attard was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Attard and Carmela Xuereb in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 50, glue factory fireman.² Anthony J. Attard was a mattress factory upholsterer in 1940. He attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962.
Obituary: on 18 May 2004: ANTHONY J. "TONY" ATTARD At rest in Redwood City, May 16, 2004. Beloved husband of 62 years to Pauline Attard; cherished father of two, devoted grandfather of four, dear great-grandfather of three, loving brother of Charles and Louis Attard and the late Helen Tonegato. Also survived by a host of loving family members and friends, including Judy Attard and Judy Walsh. Born in Richmond, California, August 21, 1913, Tony grew up in San Francisco and worked many years as a Teamster in the commercial trucking business. He and Pauline moved to San Mateo 10 years ago; he enjoyed woodworking and was a devoted and loving family man.

Published in Inside Bay Area on May 18, 2004. Anthony J. Attard was also known as Tony. Research: James Attard
Lea Attard
Richard Attard
Raymond.

     Helen Attard was born on 18 August 1921 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census.^1,2,3 She married Feruccio Tonegato.
     Helen Attard was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Attard and Carmela Xuereb in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, glue works foreman.² Helen Attard was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Attard and Carmela Xuereb in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 50, glue factory fireman.⁴ Helen Attard was a beauty shop operator in 1940. Her married name was Tonegato. She was living in 1966.

     Feruccio Tonegato married Helen Attard, daughter of Joseph Attard and Carmela Xuereb.

     Joseph J Sammut was born on 10 December 1890 in Valletta, Malta; age 30 in 1920 census; age 40 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census.¹ He married Carmela Gatt on 20 July 1920 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 30.² Joseph J Sammut died on 13 August 1958 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 67.
     Joseph J Sammut was also known as Giuseppi Sammut. He emigrated from Malta to San Francisco, CA on 23 April 1911 to New York, NY, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 30, rope works laborer, in Sonoma, CA, USA.¹ He and Carmela Gatt were listed in the 1930 US Census age 40, laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²
Joseph J Sammut At death of wife Carmela in 1934, his 4 girls, Georgina, Mary, Rose, and Lena, were placed in this orphanage in 1934 at Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Paul Sammut were listed in the 1940 US Census age 49, widowed, Wholesale Buyer in San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph J Sammut was naturalized on 19 June 1943; a longshoreman. He was naturalized on 14 June 1946 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Mary J. Sammut were listed in the 1950 US Census age 59, waterfront longshoreman in San Francisco, CA, USA. Research: Rose's Obit gives Joseph and Carmela Sammut as parents; but this is problematic; all their children born in San Francisco.

     Paul Schembri was born on 15 April 1891 in Malta; age 28 in 1920 census.¹ He died on 26 August 1934 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 43. He was buried on 28 August 1934 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; Plot: R/15/10.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Paul Schembri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 28, roofing co. laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Paul Schembri was born circa 1867 in Malta; age 53 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
Alfred Schembri. Paul Schembri and Paul Schembri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 28, roofing co. laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Paul Schembri was a rope works laborer in 1920.

     Philip Ellul was born on 26 July 1877 in Qrendi, Malta; age 46 in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 34 on 20 June 1911. Declared destination was USA.²
     He emigrated from Malta in 1915 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 46, shipyard driller, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Research: Relatives.

     Guiseppe Tonna was born on 9 March 1862 in Mosta, Malta; age 59 in 1920 census; age 65 in 1930 census.^3,2 He married Carmela Camilleri, daughter of Michaelangelo Camilleri and Annunciata Sciberras; age 39 and 29.¹ Guiseppe Tonna was issued a Maltese Passport age 49 on 27 March 1911. Declared destination was CA, USA.² He died in 1939.¹
     He emigrated from Malta 1910 in 1930 census in 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 59, draying comp. laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ As of 1930, Guiseppe Tonna was also known as Joseph Tonna.⁴ He and Carmela Camilleri were listed in the 1930 US Census age 65, none in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Research: Joseph and Carmela were 2nd cousins.

     Manuel Tonna was born on 22 December 1900 in Mosta, Malta; age 19 in 1920 census; age 29 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 15, sent for by his father. Warned him against trachoma. Mother's consent given (Carmela)
on 10 July 1916. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He married Carmela Cilia, daughter of Vincenzo Cilia and Mary Galea, on 26 August 1923 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 22 and 24.³ Manuel Tonna died on 17 September 1976 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 75. He was buried on 20 September 1976 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Manuel Tonna was also known as Emmanuel Tonna.¹ He emigrated from Malta on 16 December 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Guiseppe Tonna in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 59, draying comp. laborer.¹ Manuel Tonna was a shipyard driller in 1920. As of 1930, Manuel Tonna was also known as Emanuel Tonna.³ He and Carmela Cilia were listed in the 1930 US Census age 29, sugar mill laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Manuel Tonna was naturalized in 1939 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a truck driver. He was a worked at Sea Island Sugar, and he and Carmela did wartime duty at the Cannery, making munitions. in 1940. He and Carmela Cilia were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, sugar refinery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Manuel Tonna and Carmela Cilia were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, grocery warehouseman in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 18 September 1976: TONNA, Emmanuele — In Burlingame September 17. 1976, Emmanuele Tonna late of San Francisco; loving husband of Carmela (Carrie) Tonna of S.F; father of Mary C. Mulhall of San Bruno and Arthur J. Tonna of La Crosse, Wis; brother of Joseph and Nazzarlno Tonna, Mrs. Mary Fenech, Mrs. Anna Ebejer and Mrs. Pacifica Schembri and the late Michael Angelo Tonna; also survived by many other relatives in the Bay Area; a native of Mosta. Malta: aged 75 years.

     Michael Angelo Tonna was born on 27 September 1903 in Mosta, Malta; age 16 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1940 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 16; to join his father in USA SF. Mothers consent (Carmela)
on 20 September 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He married Margarita Rose Zammit, daughter of Spiro Zammit and Josephine Calleja, on 9 June 1928 at San Francisco, CA, USA.³ Michael Angelo Tonna and Margarita Rose Zammit were divorced before 1950. Michael Angelo Tonna died on 4 November 1966 at age 63.
     He emigrated from Malta 1920 census gives 1917 on 27 October 1919 to New York, NY, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Guiseppe Tonna in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 59, draying comp. laborer.¹ Michael Angelo Tonna was a shipyard passer boy in 1920. He and Margarita Rose Zammit were listed in the 1930 US Census age 25, shipyard laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA. Michael Angelo Tonna was naturalized in 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 36, laborer. As of 1940, Michael Angelo Tonna was also known as Angelo Tonna. He and Margarita Rose Zammit were listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, no occupation in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Michael Angelo Tonna received military draft notice on 14 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 38, Simon Mattress Co. He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 46, divorced in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 6 November 1966: TONNA, Michael (Mike) Angelo Nov. 4. 1966, beloved father of Joseph Tonna, and Mrs. Dian Andrews; loving brother of Manuel, Joseph and Nazereno Tonna, Mrs, Maria Fenech, Mrs. Anna Ebejer, and Mr. Pacifica Schembri. also survivad by six grandchildran, a native of Malta.

     Angelo DeBono was born on 3 August 1875 in Floriana, Malta; age 44 in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 38 on 13 March 1913. Declared destination was Canada.²
     He emigrated from Malta in 1915 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 44, wrecking comp. laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Nicholas Fenech was born on 30 June 1874 in Naxxar, Malta; age 44 in 1920 census; age 64 in 1940 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 36 on 25 May 1910. Declared destination was USA.² He died on 22 June 1955 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 80. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, MA, USA.
     Nicholas Fenech was also known as Nichola Fenech.² He emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 44, wrecking co. laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 64, laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 75, no occupation in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 27 June 1955: FENECH In this city. June 22. 1935, Nicholas Fenecn. A Requiem Mass will he offered Tuesday at 6:30 a. m. at the Chanel of the Little Sisters of the Poor. 300 Lake St., interment. Holy cross Cemetery, McAvoy O Hara Co.

     Manuel Deguara was born circa 1889 in Malta; age 31 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Paul Lecara were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 31, sugar refinery laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Paul Lecara was born circa 1891 in Malta; age 29 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1915 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Manuel Deguara were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 31, sugar refinery laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Paul Lecara was a rope works machine hand in 1920.

     John Jamet (Sammut?) was born circa 1895 in Malta; age 25 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Frank Sammut were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 35, single, hotel porter, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Sam Doe was born circa 1860 in Malta; age 60 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Frank Sammut and John Jamet (Sammut?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, single, hotel porter.¹

     Andrew Eppink was born circa 1888 in Holland; age 32 in 1920 census.¹ He married Henrietta Galea, daughter of (?) Galea, on 21 November 1914 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Andrew Eppink emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Henrietta Galea were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 32, S. S. Gump, superintendent urn factory, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹