Charles Joseph Grech

M, #2221, b. 19 December 1928, d. 21 December 2000
FatherAngelo J. Grech1 b. 8 Jan 1891, d. 20 Jun 1968
MotherSperanza Fenech1 b. 17 Dec 1902, d. 28 Sep 1994

Family

Mary Theresa Monnelly b. 1934, d. 29 Jan 1998
Children
     Charles Joseph Grech was born on 19 December 1928 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 3/12 in 1930 census.1 He married Mary Theresa Monnelly on 15 November 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Charles Joseph Grech died on 21 December 2000 at South San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 72. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Angelo J. Grech and Speranza Fenech in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 37, refinery laborer; 2 houses from brother Frank.1 Charles Joseph Grech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo J. Grech and Frank P. Grech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, sugar refinery laborer. Charles Joseph Grech began military service on 19 December 1946 US Draft.
Obituary: on 23 December 2000: GRECH, Charles Joseph — Peacefully passed away on December 21, 2000, Preceded In death by his wife of 41 years Mary Theresa Grech. Survived by son Michael and daughter Donna: daughter-in-law Cathy: and son- in-law Steve Andrighetto; grandchildren Daniel, Sean, Michelle. Vincent. Mario. Anthony, Dante, and Mary: sisters Francis, Anita; brothers Joseph. Louis: and friend Jan Relni. Charles enjoyed fishing, dancing and traveling. He was always helpful to everyone. He will be greatly missed.

Citations

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

Frances Mary Borg1

F, #2222, b. 25 March 1923, d. 1 April 2000
FatherEmmanuel Borg1 b. 12 Nov 1897, d. 26 Apr 1965
MotherGaudenzia Galea1 b. 17 Dec 1900, d. Jun 1978
     Frances Mary Borg was born on 25 March 1923 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 7 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census.1 She married Edward J. Felix on 10 April 1954 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Frances Mary Borg died on 1 April 2000 at age 77.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Emmanuel Borg and Gaudenzia Galea in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, clock co. clerk.1 Frances Mary Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emmanuel Borg and Gaudenzia Galea in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, cigar retail store salesman.2 As of 10 April 1954,her married name was Felix.

Citations

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

Rafaele Borg1

M, #2223, b. 17 January 1899, d. 6 June 1961
FatherGaudenzio Borg2

Family

Andriana Galea b. 27 Dec 1898
Children
     Rafaele Borg was born on 17 January 1899 in Zebbug, Malta; age 31 in 1930 census; age 41 in 1940 census.1,2 He married Andriana Galea circa 1918; age 19 and 19.1 Rafaele Borg was issued a Maltese Passport age 21, on 18 December 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.2 He died on 6 June 1961 at Pacific Grove, CA, USA, at age 62. He was buried at San Carlos Cemetery, Monterey, CA, USA; and Francesca Borg and Matthew Cooper.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Research: The Melita Soccer Club active since 1922 under the energetic capacity of Raffael Borg in 1922. He and Andriana Galea were listed in the 1930 US Census age 31, junk laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Rafaele Borg lived in 1935 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was Maltese Business Owned Borg Auto Court on Bayshore Blvd. in 1940. He and Andriana Galea were listed in the 1940 US Census age 41, auto court owner in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.3 Rafaele Borg and Andriana Galea were listed in the 1950 US Census age 51, motel proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 9 June 1961: BORG—ln Pacific Grove. June 6. 1961. Raffaele Borg, husband of Andriana Borg, Pacific Grove; father of Mrs. Frances Cooper and Nancy Grech, both of Daly City, and Mrs. Katherine Bonnie; of Pacific Grove and the late Lt. Matthew 8org; brother of Emanuel and Charlie Borg of San Francisco. AnnE Zammit of Malta; also survived by nine grandchildren. A native of Malta; aged 62 years.

Citations

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

Andriana Galea1

F, #2224, b. 27 December 1898

Family

Rafaele Borg b. 17 Jan 1899, d. 6 Jun 1961
Children
     Andriana Galea was born on 27 December 1898 in Zebbug, Malta; age 31 in 1930 census; age 41 in 1940 census.1,2 She married Rafaele Borg, son of Gaudenzio Borg, circa 1918; age 19 and 19.1 Andriana Galea was buried at San Carlos Cemetery, Monterey, CA, USA; and Francesca Borg and Matthew Cooper.
     As of circa 1918,her married name was Borg.1 She and Rafaele Borg were listed in the 1930 US Census age 31, junk laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Andriana Galea and Rafaele Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 41, auto court owner in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.3 As of 1940, Andriana Galea was also known as Adrienne.3 She and Rafaele Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 51, motel proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

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

Francesca Borg

F, #2225, b. 25 March 1921, d. 7 April 1982
FatherRafaele Borg1 b. 17 Jan 1899, d. 6 Jun 1961
MotherAndriana Galea1 b. 27 Dec 1898
     Francesca Borg was born on 25 March 1921 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census.1 She married Matthew Cooper. Francesca Borg died on 7 April 1982 at Monterey, CA, USA, at age 61. She was buried at San Carlos Cemetery, Monterey, CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Rafaele Borg and Andriana Galea in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, junk laborer.1 As of 1930, Francesca Borg was also known as Frances Borg.1 She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Rafaele Borg and Andriana Galea in 1940 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA; age 41, auto court owner.2 Her married name was Cooper.

Citations

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

Nancy Borg1

F, #2226, b. 20 July 1922
FatherRafaele Borg1 b. 17 Jan 1899, d. 6 Jun 1961
MotherAndriana Galea1 b. 27 Dec 1898

Family

John Paul Grech b. 24 Feb 1921, d. 26 Sep 1996
Children
     Nancy Borg was born on 20 July 1922 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 7 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census.1 She married John Paul Grech, son of Charles Grech and Maria Borg, on 24 October 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     As of 20 July 1922, Nancy Borg was also known as Jaudenzi Borg. She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Rafaele Borg and Andriana Galea in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, junk laborer.1 Nancy Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Rafaele Borg and Andriana Galea in 1940 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA; age 41, auto court owner.2 Her married name was Grech. Nancy Borg and John Paul Grech were listed in the 1950 US Census age 28, real estate agent in San Francisco, CA, USA. Nancy Borg was living in 1961 in Daly City, CA, USA.

Citations

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

Matthew Borg1

M, #2227, b. 4 December 1924, d. before 1961
FatherRafaele Borg1 b. 17 Jan 1899, d. 6 Jun 1961
MotherAndriana Galea1 b. 27 Dec 1898
     Matthew Borg was born on 4 December 1924 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census.1 He died before 1961.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Rafaele Borg and Andriana Galea in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, junk laborer.1 Matthew Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Rafaele Borg and Andriana Galea in 1940 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA; age 41, auto court owner.2 Matthew Borg began military service Lieut., US Army.

Citations

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

Katarina Mary Ann Borg

F, #2228, b. 4 October 1926, d. 19 May 2011
FatherRafaele Borg1 b. 17 Jan 1899, d. 6 Jun 1961
MotherAndriana Galea1 b. 27 Dec 1898

Family

John Joseph Bonnici b. 21 May 1922, d. 31 Oct 1987
Children
     Katarina Mary Ann Borg was born on 4 October 1926 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 7/12 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census. She married John Joseph Bonnici, son of Joseph Bonnici and Catherine Buhagiar, on 26 October 1952 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Katarina Mary Ann Borg died on 19 May 2011 at Pebble Beach, CA, USA, at age 84. She was buried at San Carlos Cemetery, Monterey, CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Rafaele Borg and Andriana Galea in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, junk laborer.1 As of 1930, Katarina Mary Ann Borg was also known as Katie Borg.1 She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Rafaele Borg and Andriana Galea in 1940 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA; age 41, auto court owner.2 As of 1940, Katarina Mary Ann Borg was also known as Katherine Borg.2 She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Rafaele Borg and Andriana Galea in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 51, motel proprietor. As of 26 October 1952,her married name was Bonnici.
Obituary: on 24 May 2011: Katherine Mary Ann Bonnici -- October 4, 1926 ~ May 19, 2011
PEBBLE BEACH - Katherine M. Bonnici, born October 4, 1926 in San Francisco, passed away on May 19. She was a resident of the Monterey Peninsula since 1955.
Katherine was a long-time parishioner of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Pacific Grove. She was very family-oriented and her greatest pleasure came from spending time with her family. Katherine is survived by her daughters, Cathy Bonnici of Saratoga and Sister Dominic Marie, OP of San Leandro; her sister, Nancy Grech of Daly City; her grandchildren, Katie and John Kiely and her nephews, John, Raymond, Paul and Richard Grech and William and Michael Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1987; her brother and sister, Matthew Borg and Frances Cooper; and her nephews, Matthew Cooper and Charles Bonnici.

Citations

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

Joe Borg1

M, #2229, b. circa 1900
     Joe Borg was born circa 1900 in Malta; age 30 in 1930 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1917 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, roomer, restaurant cook in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Joe Borg1

M, #2230, b. circa 1900
     Joe Borg was born circa 1900 in Malta; age 30 in 1930 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, single, tannery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Anthony Borg1

M, #2231, b. 30 January 1895, d. 5 June 1976
FatherGiovanni Borg
MotherBarbara Gatt b. 26 Oct 1876

Family

Victoria Tonna b. 16 Mar 1900, d. 16 Sep 1985
Children
     Anthony Borg was born on 30 January 1895 in Rabat, Malta; age 34 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census.1 He married Victoria Tonna, daughter of Giuzeppi Tonna and Giovanna Gauci, circa 1919; ages 23 and 18.1 Anthony Borg died on 5 June 1976 at Windsor, CA, USA, at age 81. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He emigrated from Malta in January 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Victoria Tonna were listed in the 1930 US Census age 34, bed and spring laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Anthony Borg and Victoria Tonna were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, wholesale tea warehouseman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Anthony Borg began military service in 1942 Draft: age 47, Western Sugar Refinery.

Citations

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

Victoria Tonna1

F, #2232, b. 16 March 1900, d. 16 September 1985
FatherGiuzeppi Tonna
MotherGiovanna Gauci

Family

Anthony Borg b. 30 Jan 1895, d. 5 Jun 1976
Children
     Victoria Tonna was born on 16 March 1900 in Rabat, Malta; age 29 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census.1 She married Anthony Borg, son of Giovanni Borg and Barbara Gatt, circa 1919; ages 23 and 18.1 Victoria Tonna died on 16 September 1985 at Healdsburg, CA, USA, at age 85. She was buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Santa Rosa, CA, USA.
     As of circa 1919,her married name was Borg.1 She emigrated from Malta in January 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 She and Anthony Borg were listed in the 1930 US Census age 34, bed and spring laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Victoria Tonna and Anthony Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, wholesale tea warehouseman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Victoria Tonna was naturalized on 21 June 1948 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 18 September 1985: BORO — In Healdsburg, September 16,1985, Victoria Borg; beloved wife of the late Anthony Borg; loving mother of Charles Borg of Windsor, Tom Borg of Pacifica and Mrs. Jane Vella of Santa Rosa and the late Josephine Barker; dear sister Emanuel Tonna of San Francisco; adored grandmother of 19. great-grandmother of 21. A native of Malta, age 85 years. A member of the Senior Center in Windsor and St. John's Catholic Church. Healdsburg.

Citations

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

Jane Cecilia Borg

F, #2233, b. 22 November 1919, d. 14 March 2011
FatherAnthony Borg1 b. 30 Jan 1895, d. 5 Jun 1976
MotherVictoria Tonna1 b. 16 Mar 1900, d. 16 Sep 1985

Family

Peter Joseph Vella b. 6 Mar 1912, d. 29 Sep 1984
Children
     Jane Cecilia Borg was born on 22 November 1919 in Rabat, Malta; age 10 in 1930 census; age 20 in 1940 census. She married Peter Joseph Vella, son of Joseph Vella and Filomena Muscat, on 11 February 1944 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Jane Cecilia Borg and Peter Joseph Vella were divorced in October 1973 at Marin Co., CA, USA. Jane Cecilia Borg died on 14 March 2011 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA, USA, at age 91. She was buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA, USA.
     Jane Cecilia Borg was also known as Giovanna Borg. She emigrated from Malta on 19 January 1921 to New York, NY, USA. She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Anthony Borg and Victoria Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, bed and spring laborer.1 As of 1930, Jane Cecilia Borg was also known as Jenny Borg.1 She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Anthony Borg and Victoria Tonna in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, wholesale tea warehouseman.2 As of 1940, Jane Cecilia Borg was also known as Jane Borg.2 As of 11 February 1944,her married name was Vella. She and Peter Joseph Vella were listed in the 1950 US Census age 38, steel industry welder in San Francisco, CA, USA. Jane Cecilia Borg lived in 1966 at Cotati, Sonoma Co., CA, USA; 8 children. She was naturalized in 1966 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Cotati, CA.
Obituary: on 20 March 2011: VELLA, Jane C. Born in Rabat, Malta on November 22, 1919, she entered into the presence of our Lord on March 14, 2011 at the age of 91. She was raised in San Francisco before moving to Sonoma County. She is survived by her brother Charles Borg (Margaret) and her children John, Chuck, Dave, Vicki, Rose, Tom Vella (Liane) and Mena Starling (Jerry), 12 grandchildren, 13 great - grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Joe Vella. Her spunk and energy kept her young at heart.

Citations

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

Josephine Borg1

F, #2234, b. 19 June 1922, d. 2 July 1968
FatherAnthony Borg1 b. 30 Jan 1895, d. 5 Jun 1976
MotherVictoria Tonna1 b. 16 Mar 1900, d. 16 Sep 1985
     Josephine Borg was born on 19 June 1922 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 8 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census.1 She married George Franklin Barker. Josephine Borg died on 2 July 1968 at Sonoma Co., CA, USA, at age 46.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Anthony Borg and Victoria Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, bed and spring laborer.1 Josephine Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Anthony Borg and Victoria Tonna in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, wholesale tea warehouseman.2 Her married name was Barker.

Citations

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

Carmela Mifsud

F, #2235, b. 28 August 1906, d. 3 June 2004
FatherJoseph Mifsud1 b. 18 May 1881, d. 29 Dec 1952
MotherChristina Scicluna1 b. 2 Jun 1884, d. 19 Feb 1942

Family

Emmanuel Borg b. 24 Jan 1901, d. 25 Jan 1988
Children
     Carmela Mifsud was born on 28 August 1906 in Casal, Qormi, Malta; age 27 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census; GS gives Aug 28 1906; Passport index: 18 Aug 1907.1 She married Emmanuel Borg, son of Michael Borg and Catarina Deguara, on 8 February 1925 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 22 and 19.2 Carmela Mifsud died on 3 June 2004 at Las Vega, NV, USA, at age 97. She was buried at Palm Memorial Park Northwest, Las Vegas, NV, USA.
     Carmela Mifsud was also known as Maria Carmela Mifsud.1 As of 1913, Carmela Mifsud was also known as Carmel Borg. She emigrated with Christina Scicluna on 19 June 1920 at New York, NY, USA; on SS France.2 Carmela Mifsud was naturalized on 20 June 1920 at San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 1925,her married name was Borg.2 She and Emmanuel Borg were listed in the 1930 US Census age 27, can factory can maker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Carmela Mifsud and Emmanuel Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, fruit peddlar in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Carmela Mifsud and Emmanuel Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, retail produce sales clerk in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

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

George Joseph Borg1

M, #2236, b. 5 January 1926, d. 25 September 1984
FatherEmmanuel Borg1 b. 24 Jan 1901, d. 25 Jan 1988
MotherCarmela Mifsud1 b. 28 Aug 1906, d. 3 Jun 2004
     George Joseph Borg was born on 5 January 1926 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 4 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census.1 He died on 25 September 1984 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 58. He was buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Emmanuel Borg and Carmela Mifsud in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 27, can factory can maker.1 George Joseph Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emmanuel Borg and Carmela Mifsud in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, fruit peddlar.2 George Joseph Borg began military service on 2 December 1943 at Presidio, Monterey, CA, USA, Priv, US Army; Enlistment Date:      2 Dec 1943
Discharge Date:      2 Feb 1946; was still in in 1950. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emmanuel Borg and Carmela Mifsud in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 49, retail produce sales clerk.

Citations

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

Frank Borg1

M, #2237, b. 30 March 1927
FatherEmmanuel Borg1 b. 24 Jan 1901, d. 25 Jan 1988
MotherCarmela Mifsud1 b. 28 Aug 1906, d. 3 Jun 2004
     Frank Borg was born on 30 March 1927 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census.1
     Frank Borg was also known as Francesco Borg. He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Emmanuel Borg and Carmela Mifsud in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 27, can factory can maker.1 Frank Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emmanuel Borg and Carmela Mifsud in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, fruit peddlar.2 Frank Borg began military service on 30 March 1945 US draft. He began military service on 2 October 1945 US Army. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emmanuel Borg and Carmela Mifsud in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 49, retail produce sales clerk. Frank Borg was a Bank teller in 1955 at Redwood City, CA, USA.

Citations

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

Elena Borg1

F, #2238, b. 18 August 1929, d. 1 June 2014
FatherEmmanuel Borg1 b. 24 Jan 1901, d. 25 Jan 1988
MotherCarmela Mifsud1 b. 28 Aug 1906, d. 3 Jun 2004
     Elena Borg was born on 18 August 1929 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 8/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census.1 She died on 1 June 2014 at Las Vegas, NV, USA, at age 84. She was buried at Palm Memorial Park Northwest.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Emmanuel Borg and Carmela Mifsud in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 27, can factory can maker.1 Elena Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emmanuel Borg and Carmela Mifsud in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, fruit peddlar.2 As of 1940, Elena Borg was also known as Ellen Borg. She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emmanuel Borg and Carmela Mifsud in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 49, retail produce sales clerk. As of 2014, Elena Borg was also known as Ellen Catherine Borg.

Citations

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

Sam Borg1

M, #2239, b. 2 August 1902
FatherSalvatore Borg2
     Sam Borg was born on 2 August 1902 in Mosta, Malta; age 27 in 1930 census; age 37 in 1940 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 17, laborer on 5 March 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.2
     Sam Borg was also known as Saverio Borg.2 He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 27, furniture upholsterer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He lived in 1935 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, farmer in New River, Churchill Co., NV, USA.3 He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 48, upholsterer in San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Salvador Borg were possibly the same person.

Citations

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

Antoniette M. Serrano1

F, #2240, b. 8 May 1908, d. 23 June 1970

Family

Charles Borg b. 16 Feb 1905, d. 30 May 1976
Children
     Antoniette M. Serrano was born on 8 May 1908 in Honolulu, HI, USA; age 20 in 1930 census; age 31 in 1940 census.1 She married Charles Borg, son of Michael Borg and Carmela Dicuna, on 10 March 1926 at Oakland, CA, USA; ages 22 and 18.1 Antoniette M. Serrano died on 23 June 1970 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 62. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     As of circa 1927,her married name was Borg.1 She and Charles Borg were listed in the 1930 US Census age 24, sugar refinery laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA. Antoniette M. Serrano and Charles Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 34, sugar laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Antoniette M. Serrano and Charles Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, condiment manuf. laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 25 June 1970: BORG, Antoinette Mary — ln this city. June 23, 1970. Antoinette Mary Borg; beloved wife of Charles Borg; devoted mother of Carmelita Borg, Mrs. Mary Theresa Alvarado and Mrs. Rose Marie Koprek; loving daughter of Mary Theresa Serrano; dear sister of Manuel and Tony Serrano, Mrs. Henrietta Caro and Mrs. Gloria Fernandez; aged 62 years.
Antoniette M. Serrano Both parents born in Hawaii.

Citations

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

Carmelita Violet Borg1

F, #2241, b. 23 October 1926, d. 8 May 2003
FatherCharles Borg1 b. 16 Feb 1905, d. 30 May 1976
MotherAntoniette M. Serrano1 b. 8 May 1908, d. 23 Jun 1970
     Carmelita Violet Borg was born on 23 October 1926 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census.1 She died on 8 May 2003 at age 76. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Borg and Antoniette M. Serrano in 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 24, sugar refinery laborer. Carmelita Violet Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Borg and Antoniette M. Serrano in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, sugar laborer.2 Carmelita Violet Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Borg and Antoniette M. Serrano in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 45, condiment manuf. laborer.
Obituary: on 12 May 2003: BORG, Carmen "Frankie" — At peace on May 8, 2003. Loving daughter of the late Charles and Antoinette Borg. Lovingsis- ter of Teresa of San Francisco and Rose Marie (Carl) of Wisconsin. Loving Aunt of Charlie, Carl, Debbie, Josie and the late Albert- Loving Godmother of Leticia. She is survived by many loving family and friends. A native of San Francisco, she was retired from Safeway and an avid bingo player. Carmelita Violet Borg was also known as Frankie Borg.

Citations

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

Paul Galea Jr

M, #2242, b. circa 1902
FatherPaul Galea1 b. c 1877
MotherMarie (?)1 b. c 1878, d. 16 Jul 1954

Family

Inez R. (?) b. c 1902
     Paul Galea Jr was born circa 1902 in Malta; age 28, CA, in 1930 census.1 He married Inez R. (?) circa 1929; age 27 and 27.1
     Paul Galea Jr was also known as Paul Palgalia Jr.1 He and Inez R. (?) were listed in the 1930 US Census age 28, hog ranch laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Inez R. (?)1

F, #2243, b. circa 1902

Family

Paul Galea Jr b. c 1902
     Inez R. (?) was born circa 1902 in CA, USA; age 28 in 1930 census.1 She married Paul Galea Jr, son of Paul Galea and Marie (?), circa 1929; age 27 and 27.1
     As of circa 1929,her married name was Palgalia.1 Inez R. (?) and Paul Galea Jr were listed in the 1930 US Census age 28, hog ranch laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Roger Scerri1

M, #2244, b. circa 1911
     Roger Scerri was born circa 1911 in Malta; age 19 in 1930 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Paul Galea Jr and Inez R. (?) in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, hog ranch laborer.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Charles Buttigieg1

M, #2245, b. circa 1900
     Charles Buttigieg was born circa 1900 in Malta; age 30 in 1930 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Paul Galea Jr and Inez R. (?) in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, hog ranch laborer.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Paul Calleja1

M, #2246, b. 22 August 1896, d. 1 April 1982
FatherCarmelo Calleja2

Family 1

Pauline Avery d. b 2000
Children

Family 2

Virginia Marie (?) b. 19 Sep 1906

Family 3

Pauline Muscat b. 14 Aug 1910, d. 27 Jun 2001
     Paul Calleja was born on 22 August 1896 in Mosta, Malta; age 33 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census.1,3,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 17, field laborer; Sent for by his brother who has been there for the last 3 years. Parental consent given; destination San Francisco, CA on 28 April 1914. Declared destination was USA.2 He married Pauline Avery at San Francisco, CA, USA.4 Paul Calleja married Virginia Marie (?) on 6 January 1936. Paul Calleja and Virginia Marie (?) were divorced. Paul Calleja married Pauline Muscat, daughter of Calcedonio Muscat and Carmela Azzopardi, on 1 January 1952 at San Francisco, CA, USA.3 Paul Calleja died on 1 April 1982 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 85.3 He was buried on 5 April 1982 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Paul Calleja was also known as Paolo Calleja.2 He emigrated from Malta on 25 June 1914 to New York, NY, USA.1 He and John Calleja were listed in the 1930 US Census age 40, sugar refinery laborer; cousins in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Paul Calleja and Paul J Calleja were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, divorced, shipping warehouseman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.5 Paul Calleja was naturalized on 30 November 1942.
Obituary: on 2 April 1982: CALLEJA. Paul In this citv. April 1. 1982. dearly beloved husband of Pauline Calleja. loving father of Paul J and Charles Calleja; loved by nine grandchildren. a native of Malta, aged 8b year; a retired member of I.L W U . Local No 10.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19220239/person/772471981
  4. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  5. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Elizabeth Azzopardi1

F, #2247, b. 1 February 1870, d. 26 March 1948

Family

Paolo Tonna b. 7 Feb 1867, d. 1943
Children
     Elizabeth Azzopardi was born on 1 February 1870 in Malta; age 60 in 1930 census; age 70 in 1940 census.1 She married Paolo Tonna, son of Giovanni Tonna and Maria Said. Elizabeth Azzopardi died on 26 March 1948 at San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 78. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     As of 1870, Elizabeth Azzopardi was also known as Elizabetetta Azzopardi. She and Paolo Tonna immigrated on 17 November 1919; also 28 Nov 1925. Elizabeth Azzopardi and Carlo Tonna were listed in the 1930 US Census age 60, widowed, none in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 As of 1940, Elizabeth Azzopardi was also known as Betty Tonna.2 She and Carlo Tonna were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, tannery laborer; in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1
Obituary: on 28 March 1948: TONNA in this city. March 26. 1948. Elizabeth. beloved wife of the late Paul Tonna, devoted mother of Joseph, Carlo, James and John Tonna. Mrs, Agatha Muscat and Mrs Jennie Abela; a native of Malta.

Citations

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

Carlo Tonna1,2

M, #2248, b. 17 August 1890, d. 14 June 1984
FatherPaolo Tonna2 b. 7 Feb 1867, d. 1943
MotherElizabeth Azzopardi1 b. 1 Feb 1870, d. 26 Mar 1948

Family

Clara Gawronski d. 25 Jan 1984
     Carlo Tonna was born on 17 August 1890 in Mosta, Malta; age 27 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 19 on 7 June 1920. Declared destination was USA.2 He married Clara Gawronski. Carlo Tonna died on 14 June 1984 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 93. He was buried on 18 July 1984 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 28 November 1925 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Elizabeth Azzopardi were listed in the 1930 US Census age 60, widowed, none in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 As of 1930, Carlo Tonna was also known as Carl Tonna.1 He was a box factory laborer in 1930. He and Elizabeth Azzopardi were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, tannery laborer; in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1
Obituary: on 17 June 1984: TONNA, Carlo -- At rest, June 14. 1984; beloved husband of the late Clara Tonna; loving father of Dan and Ken Gawronskfc loving brother of John Tonna, also survived by nieces and nephews. A retired member of I.L.W.U. Local 10.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

James Tonna

M, #2249, b. 12 April 1908, d. 18 May 1971
FatherPaolo Tonna b. 7 Feb 1867, d. 1943
MotherElizabeth Azzopardi1 b. 1 Feb 1870, d. 26 Mar 1948
     James Tonna was born on 12 April 1908 in Mosta, Malta; age 25 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census.1 He died on 18 May 1971 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 63. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 28 November 1925 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Elizabeth Azzopardi and Carlo Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 60, widowed, none.1 As of 1930, James Tonna was also known as Jim Tonna.1 He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Carlo Tonna and Elizabeth Azzopardi in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, tannery laborer.1 James Tonna was a cordage co. laborer in 1940. He began military service US Army, PVT. He and Joseph Gatt were listed in the 1950 US Census Joseph, 35, divorced, ship repair rigger; James, age 45, single, coffee company coffee maker in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 20 May 1971: TONNA. James — In this city. May I8. 1971. James Tonna. loving brother of Agata Muscat. Carlo and John Tonna, and the late Joseph Tonna and Jenny Abela.. a native of Malta, a member of Warehouseman's Union Local 6, I.LW.U. and veteran of WW II.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

John James Tonna

M, #2250, b. 12 April 1908, d. 17 February 1993
FatherPaolo Tonna2 b. 7 Feb 1867, d. 1943
MotherElizabeth Azzopardi1 b. 1 Feb 1870, d. 26 Mar 1948

Family

Evelyn Margaret Dunn b. 27 Jan 1915
Children
     John James Tonna was born on 12 April 1908 in Mosta, Malta; age 22 in 1930 census; age 31 in 1940 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 15 on 29 October 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.2 He married Evelyn Margaret Dunn on 16 June 1934 at San Francisco, CA, USA.3 John James Tonna died on 17 February 1993 at Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, at age 84.
     John James Tonna was also known as Giovanni Maria Tonna. John James Tonna was also known as Gio Maria Tonna. He emigrated from Malta on 24 December 1925 to New York, NY, USA. He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Elizabeth Azzopardi and Carlo Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 60, widowed, none.1 As of 1930, John James Tonna was also known as John Tonna.1 He was naturalized on 1 January 1937 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Evelyn Margaret Dunn were listed in the 1940 US Census age 31, printing pressman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 John James Tonna received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 32, Smith Litho Co. He and Evelyn Margaret Dunn were listed in the 1950 US Census age 41, printing lithographer in San Francisco, CA, USA. John James Tonna was a witness One of the attendees at first Club elders dinner conceived of by President Joe Vella, honoring of the last ten surviving charter/pioneer members with a dinner and dance, specifically dedicated to them in October; The Honorees were: Spiro Bajada, John Tonna, Peter Camilleri, Frank Vella (Mgarr), Charles Borg, Joe Sapiano, Frank Cuschiere, Joe Vella (Gozo), Joe Schembri and Dominic Mifsud. We're sure that this must have been the nicest gesture these old-timers ever received from our club. with Joseph Jason Vella in October 1980.

Citations

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