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     Joseph Galea was born on 6 September 1926 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 6/12 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census.¹ He married Mary H. Coon on 30 December 1966 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Joseph Galea was listed in the 1930 US Census of Andrew Galea and Teresa Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, box factory laborer.² Joseph Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Andrew Galea and Teresa Vella in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, wholesale meat laborer.¹ Joseph Galea began military service on 13 June 1946 Discharged veteran, aged 19. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Andrew Galea and Teresa Vella in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 59, lock co. lock maker helper. Joseph Galea was living in 1994.

     Barbara Ann Galea was born on 22 November 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 2 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Larry P Skanderson on 21 May 1961 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     Barbara Ann Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Andrew Galea and Teresa Vella in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, wholesale meat laborer.¹ Barbara Ann Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Andrew Galea and Teresa Vella in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 59, lock co. lock maker helper. As of 21 May 1961,her married name was Skanderson. Barbara Ann Galea and Larry P Skanderson were Children+ Brian. David and Steven Skanderson.

     Salvatore Chetcuti was born on 13 August 1873 in Mosta, Malta; age 53 in 1930 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 39 on 19 August 1912. Declared destination was New Orleans, LA, USA.²
     He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 53, construction laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Salvatore Chetcuti were possibly the same person.

     John Grima was born on 13 November 1886 in Mosta, Malta; age 42 in 1930 census.^1,2 He married Evangeline (?) circa 1908; ages 21 and 19.¹ John Grima was issued a Maltese Passport age 25 on 2 May 1911. Declared destination was New Orleans, LA, USA.²
     He emigrated from Malta in 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Evangeline (?) were listed in the 1930 US Census age 42, lumber mill laborer in Hamilton St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ John Grima and Pacifico Grima were possibly the same person. John Grima and John Grima were possibly the same person. John Grima and John Grima were possibly the same person.

     Evangeline (?) was born circa 1889 in Malta; age 41 in 1930 census.¹ She married John Grima, son of Gio Maria Grima, circa 1908; ages 21 and 19.¹
     As of circa 1908,her married name was Grima.¹ Evangeline (?) emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She and John Grima were listed in the 1930 US Census age 42, lumber mill laborer in Hamilton St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Mary Grima was born circa 1909 in Malta; age 21 in 1930 census.¹
     She emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Grima and Evangeline (?) in 1930 at Hamilton St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, lumber mill laborer.¹ Mary Grima was a food products packer in 1930.¹ She and Mary Grima were possibly the same person. Mary Grima and Mary Grima were possibly the same person.

     Peter Muscat was born circa 1911 in Malta; age 19 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Grima and Evangeline (?) in 1930 at Hamilton St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, lumber mill laborer.¹ Peter Muscat was a lumber mill laborer in 1930.¹

     Mary Pacifica was born circa 1857 in Malta; age 73 in 1930 census.¹
     She emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Grima and Evangeline (?) in 1930 at Hamilton St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, lumber mill laborer.¹

     James Sammut was born circa 1900 in Malta; age 30 in 1930 census.¹ He married Mary (?) circa 1929; age 29 and 25.¹
     James Sammut emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Mary (?) were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, tannery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Mary (?) was born circa 1904 in Malta; age 26 in 1930 census.¹ She married James Sammut circa 1929; age 29 and 25.¹
     As of circa 1929,her married name was Sammut.¹ Mary (?) and James Sammut were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, tannery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Mary (?) emigrated from Malta in 1930 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     William Gatt was born circa 1903 in Malta; age 27 in 1930 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of James Sammut and Mary (?) in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, tannery laborer.¹ William Gatt emigrated from Malta in 1930 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1930, William Gatt was also known as Bill Gatt.¹ He was a factory press worker in 1930.¹

     Anna Leanhan was born circa 1911 in CA, USA; age 19 in 1930 census.¹ She married John A. Cauchi in 1927; ages 33 and 16.¹
     As of 1927,her married name was Cauchi.¹ Anna Leanhan and John A. Cauchi were listed in the 1930 US Census age 36, cement factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Albert Cauchi was born circa 1930 in CA, USA; age 1/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census.¹ He married Corinne Williams.
     Albert Cauchi was listed in the 1930 US Census of John A. Cauchi and Anna Leanhan in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, cement factory laborer.¹ Albert Cauchi was listed in the 1940 US Census of John A. Cauchi and Lena (?) in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, no occupation.²

     Joseph Paul Cauchi was born on 13 January 1928 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 2 in 1930; age 12 in 1940 census.¹ He married Mitsuko Uchida on 2 December 1950 at Tokyo, Japan. Joseph Paul Cauchi died on 16 August 1998 at Dixon, CA, USA, at age 70. He was buried at Dixon Cemetery, Dixon, Solano Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of John A. Cauchi and Anna Leanhan in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, cement factory laborer.² As of 1930, Joseph Paul Cauchi was also known as Paul Cauchi.² He was listed in the 1940 US Census of John A. Cauchi and Lena (?) in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, no occupation.³ Joseph Paul Cauchi began military service on 25 January 1946 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, US Draft: US Merchant Marine, age 18. He began military service at Korea M. Sgt, US Army. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club. Research: Relatives.

     Paulo Camilleri was born circa 1892 in Malta; age 38 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 38, iron works laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Guiseppe Grech was born circa 1877 in Malta; age 53 in 1930 census.¹ He married Carmela (?) circa 1900; age 23 and 22.¹
     Guiseppe Grech emigrated from Malta in 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Carmela (?) were listed in the 1930 US Census age 53, laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Carmela (?) was born circa 1878 in Malta; age 52 in 1930 census.¹ She married Guiseppe Grech circa 1900; age 23 and 22.¹
     As of circa 1900,her married name was Grech.¹ Carmela (?) emigrated from Malta in 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She and Guiseppe Grech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 53, laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Joe Catania was born circa 1902 in Malta; age 28 in 1930 census.¹ He married an unknown person circa 1921; age 19; per 1930 census.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Guiseppe Grech and Carmela (?) in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 53, laborer.¹ Joe Catania was a furniture laborer in 1930.¹ He and (?) Catania were possibly the same person.

     Carlo Checinti was born circa 1907 in Malta; age 23 in 1930 census.¹ He married Speranza (?) circa 1927; age 20-19.¹
     Carlo Checinti emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Speranza (?) were listed in the 1930 US Census age 23, tannery checker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Speranza (?) was born circa 1908 in Malta; age 22 in 1930 census.¹ She married Carlo Checinti circa 1927; age 20-19.¹
     Speranza (?) emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. As of circa 1927,her married name was Checinti.¹ She and Carlo Checinti were listed in the 1930 US Census age 23, tannery checker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Thomas Chetcuti 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 and Sam Chetcuti were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, hay ranch laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Research.

     Sam Chetcuti was born in 1900 in Malta; age 40 in 1930 census.¹ He died on 21 March 1974 at Burlingame, CA, USA. He was buried at Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; Same GS as Sam; plot M1 g8.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1909 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Thomas Chetcuti were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, hay ranch laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Sam Chetcuti was a paper plant packer in 1930.¹
Obituary: on 24 March 1974: CHETCUTI, Sam In Burlingame, March 21 ,1974. Sam Chetcuti, late of San Bruno. Calif., dear brother of John Chetcuti of Malta; loving uncle of Angelo Chetcuti of Malta; dear friend of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Vella of San Bruno; a native of Malta, aged 74 years.

     Vincent Schembri was born circa 1881 in Malta; age 49 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1918 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 49, divorced, laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Vincent Schembri were possibly the same person. Vincent Schembri and Vincent Schembri were possibly the same person.

     George Vincent Cilia was born on 22 April 1899 in Casal, Qormi, Malta; age 32 in 1930 census; age 38 in 1940 census.¹ He married Josephine Borg, daughter of Salvatore Borg and Rosa Maria Azzopardi, on 30 October 1927 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ George Vincent Cilia died on 18 May 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 54. He was buried on 21 May 1953 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     George Vincent Cilia was also known as Giorgio Cilia. He emigrated from Malta on 18 December 1916 to New York, NY, USA.¹ He received military draft notice in September 1918 at San Francisco, CA, Malta, age 19, laborer, Tubbs Cordage Co. He and John R. Cilia were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 22, glue factory laborer, in San Francisco, CA, USA. George Vincent Cilia and Josephine Borg were listed in the 1930 US Census age 32, hog ranch laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ George Vincent Cilia was naturalized on 18 January 1937 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Research: Charles Borg is a lodger with George Cilia in 1940. He and Josephine Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 38, hog ranch laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² George Vincent Cilia received military draft notice on 14 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 42, own company, SF Hog Co. He and Josephine Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 50, proprietor, hog farm in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 20 May 1953: CILIA In this clty. Mav 18. 1953 George V., beloved husband of Josephine Cilia devoted father of Sam and Vincent Cilia, loving brother of Joseph and John R. Cilia and Mrs. Carrie Tonna: a native ot Malta.

     Josephine Borg was born on 8 October 1904 in Naxxar, Malta; age 26 in 1930 census; age 36 in 1940 census.¹ She married George Vincent Cilia, son of (?) Cilia, on 30 October 1927 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Josephine Borg died on 8 September 1980 at San Bruno, CA, USA, at age 75. She was buried on 12 September 1980 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta on 16 January 1925 to New York, NY, USA. Her married name was Cilia.¹ She and George Vincent Cilia were listed in the 1930 US Census age 32, hog ranch laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Josephine Borg and George Vincent Cilia were listed in the 1940 US Census age 38, hog ranch laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Josephine Borg and George Vincent Cilia were listed in the 1950 US Census age 50, proprietor, hog farm in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 11 September 1980: CILIA. Joséphine — In San Bruno. September 8. 1980; late of San Bruno Devoted wife of the late George Cilia: lovmg mother of Sam Cilia of San Bruno and Vincent Cilia of SoSF.. Dear sister of Charles Borg of San Carlos. Pauline Cauchi of Burlingame and Mary Calleja of San Jose; also survived three grandchildren; a native of Malta. aged 75 years.

     Samuel John Cilia was born on 31 October 1928 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 8/12 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census.² He died on 24 January 1991 at age 62. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of George Vincent Cilia and Josephine Borg in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, hog ranch laborer.¹ Samuel John Cilia was listed in the 1940 US Census of George Vincent Cilia and Josephine Borg in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 38, hog ranch laborer.³ Samuel John Cilia began military service on 31 October 1946 US Draft: age 18, unemployed. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of George Vincent Cilia and Josephine Borg in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 50, proprietor, hog farm. Samuel John Cilia was also known as Sam J. Cilia.

     Frank Deguara was born circa 1919 in CA, USA; age 11 in 1930 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Carmelo Deguara and Antonia (Nina) Abela in 1930 at 1115 Mendell, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, rancher; owned $25,000 home; severely incorrect data; names different, ages different; includes a "son" Frank Deguara, age 11, CA.¹ Research: 1930 census of Carmelo Deguara gives a "son" Frank Deguara, age 11, CA; Carmelo had no son in 1930.

     Joseph Grech was born on 24 December 1931 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 8 in 1940 census.¹ He married Janice M Wilkerson on 26 August 1956 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     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.

     Louis Anthony Grech was born on 10 May 1934 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5 in 1940 census.^1,3 He married Christine Cardiel on 10 August 1957 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Louis Anthony Grech died on 18 August 2010 at Millbrae, CA, USA, at age 76. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He 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. Louis Anthony Grech began military service US Navy. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1995 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He lived in 2009 at 1389 Manzanita Dr., Millbrae, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 22 August 2010: Louis Anthony Grech A San Francisco native and Millbrae resident for more than 40 years, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2010, finally achieving the peace that eluded him this past year. He was 76. Lou's motto was, "If you're gonna do it, overdo it." And he did: leading a life marked by family devotion, hard work, unwavering faith, and a love for life - especially dancing. Louis, or Louie as he was known in the old Bayview neighborhood, was the son of Maltese immigrants Angelo and Esperanca Grech, and the youngest of five children that included his brother Joe Grech, late brother Charles Grech, and sisters Anita Blai and Frances Avanzino. Lou was a true family man: a loving husband of 53 years to his high-school sweetheart Christine Cardiel Grech; proud father to Doreen Grech, Victoria Cory, and Chrisie Wendin; and even prouder Nanu to his beloved granddaughters Isabel and Sophia. He also cherished the relationships he had with his son-in-laws Stephen Brand, David Cory, and Robert Wendin, as well as his many nieces, nephews, and cousins, including godsons Steve Bianchi and Dante Andrighetto. Lou attended Commerce High School, served in the US Navy, and attended San Francisco City College, followed by a career in the meat industry at Heineman & Stern, Shenson, and Swiss American Sausage Company. Lou was an active parishioner at St. Dunstan and its Knights of Columbus chapter. Through the Knights, he proudly founded its annual Larry Bianchi Crab Cioppino fundraiser, in honor of his late life-long friend. He was also a member of the Maltese-American Social Club of South San Francisco, the Old Timers Baseball Association of San Francisco, and Friends of Marino Pieretti.⁴