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     Rosina Fenech was born on 17 March 1916 in Mosta, Malta; age 24 in 1930 census.¹ She married Paul Richard Vella, son of Luca Vella and Paula Gauci, on 2 June 1935 at Mosta, Malta.¹ Rosina Fenech died on 22 April 1992 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 76. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Vella.¹ She emigrated from on 6 July 1935 to New York, NY, USA. She and Paul Richard Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census age 36, wholesale mfg co. laborer; and brother in law John Fenech in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Research: Next door; and Rosina's brother John Fenech in 1940. Rosina Fenech and Paul Richard Vella were listed in the 1950 US Census age 47, picture shop finisher in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 23 April 1992: VELLA, Roslna in Burlingame. April 22, 1992: beloved wife of the late Paul R. Vella; loving mother of Paul J. Vella and his wife Frances of San Bruno. Rosalie Burt and her husband Dennis of Burlingame. and Ron Vella and his wife Joanne of San Bruno; also survived by two brothers, four sisters, brothers- and sisters-in-law and their families, and seven grandchildren; a native of Mosta, Malta; late of Burlingame, 21-year San Mateo Co. resident, and 30-year San Francisco resident; age 76 years; a member of San Bruno Senior Center, AARP, and St. Robert's Catholic Church.

     Edward Joseph Vella was born on 25 March 1930 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 8/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Frances V. Agius, daughter of Emmanuel Agius and Giovanna Vassallo.³ Edward Joseph Vella died on 16 December 2016 at Windsor, Sonoma Co., CA, USA, at age 86.⁴
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Paul Richard Vella and Mary Attard in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 27, furniture finisher.¹ Edward Joseph Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Paul Richard Vella and Rosina Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, wholesale mfg co. laborer; and brother in law John Fenech.⁵ Edward Joseph Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Paul Richard Vella and Rosina Fenech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 47, picture shop finisher. Edward Joseph Vella attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962. Edward Joseph Vella was also known as Eddie Vella.
Edward Joseph Vella Loretta Vella: My father grew up in the Portola district, and later when he married he raised his family off of Silver Avenue and San Bruno Avenue.

     Paul Joseph Vella was born on 5 March 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Hazel M Gonzales on 24 January 1959 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Paul Joseph Vella married Frances Grace Vento on 19 June 1965 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Paul Joseph Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Paul Richard Vella and Rosina Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, wholesale mfg co. laborer; and brother in law John Fenech.³ Paul Joseph Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Paul Richard Vella and Rosina Fenech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 47, picture shop finisher. Paul Joseph Vella attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962. He and Frances Grace Vento were living in 1992 in San Bruno, CA, USA. Paul Joseph Vella was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2009. He was living in 2021 in San Bruno, CA, USA. Paul Joseph Vella was also known as Joseph Paul Vella.

     Rosalie Vella was born on 10 March 1939 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Dennis Burt on 30 July 1966 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Rosalie Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Paul Richard Vella and Rosina Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, wholesale mfg co. laborer; and brother in law John Fenech.³ Rosalie Vella was listed in the 1940 US Census of Paul Richard Vella and Rosina Fenech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 47, picture shop finisher. Her married name was Burt. Rosalie Vella and Dennis Burt were living in 1992 in Burlingame, CA, USA.

     John Fenech was born circa 1908 in Malta; age 32 in 1940 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Paul Richard Vella and Rosina Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, wholesale mfg co. laborer; and brother in law John Fenech.² John Fenech was a furniture finisher in 1940.

     Joseph Fenech was born on 10 August 1882 in Mosta, Malta. He married Fortunata Vella.
     Joseph Fenech emigrated from Malta on 7 September 1949 to New York, NY, USA. He and Joseph Fenech were possibly the same person.

     Margaret Carmen Fenech was born on 23 September 1935 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 4 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married George L. Belluomini on 24 May 1958 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Margaret Carmen Fenech and George L. Belluomini were divorced on 27 April 1979.
     Margaret Carmen Fenech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Thomas Charles Fenech and Jeanette Mary Aquilina in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; Thomas Fenech, age 36, wholesale furniture comp. unpholsterer.⁴ Margaret Carmen Fenech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Thomas Charles Fenech and Jeanette Mary Aquilina in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 45, no occupation. Margaret Carmen Fenech was a Worked for her father for 35 years at Fenech Furniture. As of 24 May 1958,her married name was Belluomini.³ She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1998. She and Maltese Elders (?) were living in 2022 in 147 Amherst St, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Margaret Carmen Fenech was living in 2024 in Brentwood, CA, USA.

     John Fenech was born on 19 October 1899 in Qormi, Malta; age 30 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census.^1,2,3 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 20, laborer on 31 May 1920. Declared destination was USA.³ He married Alice Adele Cailteux on 28 October 1925 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 26 and 21.¹ John Fenech died on 4 November 1972 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 73.² He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     John Fenech was also known as Giovanni Fenech.³ He emigrated from Malta on 13 September 1920 to New York, NY, USA.¹ He and Alice Adele Cailteux were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ John Fenech was naturalized in 1933 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 34, cat gut manufacturing. He and Alice Adele Cailteux were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, Shade Cloth co. watchman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ John Fenech received military draft notice on 17 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 43, Simon Mattress Co.
Obituary: on 7 November 1972: FENECH, John — In this city, November 4, 1972, John Fenech. dearly beloved husband of Alice Fenech, loving father of Marie Reyes, Lucille and John Joseph Fenech, dear grandfather of Frank and John Reyes; a native of Malta; aged 73 years.

     Alice Adele Cailteux was born on 1 October 1904 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 25 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census.^1,3 She married John Fenech, son of Paul Fenech and Rosaria Borg, on 28 October 1925 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 26 and 21.¹ Alice Adele Cailteux died on 11 September 1988 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 83.³ She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     As of 28 October 1925,her married name was Fenech.¹ She and John Fenech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Alice Adele Cailteux and John Fenech were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, Shade Cloth co. watchman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴

     Paul Falzon was born circa 1904 in Gozo, Malta; age 26 in 1930 census.¹
     Paul Falzon was also known as Peter Paul Falzon. He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 22 November 1929 going to San Francisco, CA, USA; age 25, field laborer; last residence was Australia; Accompanied by:      Mr J Gatt
Friend's Name:      M Gatt. He was a railroad laborer in 1930.¹ He and Sam Portelli were listed in the 1930 US Census age 23, railroad laborer; both came over in 1929 on same ship in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Sam Portelli was born circa 8 February 1907 in Rabat, Gozo, Malta; age 23 in 1930 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 22, cook on 22 January 1930. Declared destination was USA.²
     Sam Portelli was also known as Salvatore Portelli.² He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 22 November 1929 going to San Francisco, CA, USA; age 23, laborer. He and Paul Falzon were listed in the 1930 US Census age 23, railroad laborer; both came over in 1929 on same ship in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     George S. Freitez was born circa 1893 in Malta; age 37 in 1930 census.¹ He married Marie (?) circa 1921; age 29 and 24.¹
     George S. Freitez emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 37, slaughter house butcher in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Marie (?) was born circa 1897 in Malta; age 33 in 1930 census.¹ She married George S. Freitez circa 1921; age 29 and 24.¹
     Marie (?) emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. As of circa 1921,her married name was Freitez.¹

     Paul Freitez was born circa 1917 in CA, USA; age 13 in 1930 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of George S. Freitez in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 37, slaughter house butcher.¹

     Silvio Freitez was born circa 1921 in CA, USA; age 9 in 1930 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of George S. Freitez in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 37, slaughter house butcher.¹

     Paul Scicluna was born circa 1887 in Malta; age 43 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1918 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Marianna (?) were listed in the 1930 US Census age 43, building carpenter; and sister in law Marianna in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Marianna (?) was born circa 1890 in Malta; age 40 in 1930 census.¹
     Her married name was Scicluna. She emigrated from Malta in 1922 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She and Paul Scicluna were listed in the 1930 US Census age 43, building carpenter; and sister in law Marianna in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Sam Parnis was born circa 1898 in Malta; age 32 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census.² He married Angela (?) circa 1926; he 28.²
     Sam Parnis emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He and Angela (?) were listed in the 1930 US Census age 32, railroad laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Sam Parnis and Angela (?) were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, railroad co. laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Research: Possible surname: 1900-25 Passports Malta: No 75, Date of Issue 08.01.1920; Surname Parnis; Name Salvatore; Son, daughter, wife of Valentino; Occupation blacksmith; Date of Birth 29.06.1981; Age 28; Place of Birth Balzan; Destination USA.

     Angela (?) was born between 1897 and 1899 in Malta; age 31 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census.² She married Sam Parnis circa 1926; he 28.¹
     Angela (?) emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Her married name was Parnis.² She and Sam Parnis were listed in the 1930 US Census age 32, railroad laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Angela (?) and Sam Parnis were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, railroad co. laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²

     John Parnis was born circa 1927 in CA, USA; age 3 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census.²
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Sam Parnis and Angela (?) in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, railroad laborer.² John Parnis was listed in the 1940 US Census of Sam Parnis and Angela (?) in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, railroad co. laborer.¹

     Sam Scicluna was born circa 1885 in Malta; age 45 in 1930 census.¹
     Sam Scicluna was also known as Salvatore Scicluna. He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 9 September 1920 going to San Francisco, CA, USA; age 38, laborer, from Australia. He emigrated from Malta in 1923 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 45, sugar factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Salvatore T. Mula was born on 5 February 1902 in Naxxar, Malta; age 27 in 1930 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 18, motor driver on 3 May 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He married Rosina Bonavia on 19 September 1929 at Naxxar, Malta; age 26 and 15.¹ Salvatore T. Mula died on 6 May 1980 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 78. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta sponsored by Noah J. Vella on 2 July 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was naturalized on 13 April 1928 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a laborer, sponsored by Noah J Vella, 2nd officer, ferry boat. As of 1930, Salvatore T. Mula was also known as Sam Mula. He and Rosina Bonavia were listed in the 1930 US Census age 27, office building janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Salvatore T. Mula received military draft notice on 15 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 40, working for Southern Pacific RR at Ferry Blg. He and Rosina Bonavia were listed in the 1950 US Census age 48, renovating co. renovator in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Rosina Bonavia was born on 12 June 1913 in Naxxar, Malta; age 16 in 1930 census.¹ She married Salvatore T. Mula, son of Carmelo Mula and Victoria (?), on 19 September 1929 at Naxxar, Malta; age 26 and 15.¹
     As of circa 1929,her married name was Mula.¹ Rosina Bonavia emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She and Salvatore T. Mula were listed in the 1930 US Census age 27, office building janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Rosina Bonavia and Salvatore T. Mula were listed in the 1950 US Census age 48, renovating co. renovator in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Joseph Galdes was born on 24 August 1897 in Casal, Qormi, Malta; age 33 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 23, shoemaker on 6 May 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He married Carmen (?)³ Joseph Galdes died on 25 February 1969 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 71. He was buried on 28 February 1969 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Joseph Galdes was also known as Giuseppe Galdes.² He emigrated from Malta to NY first on 16 June 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Salvatore T. Mula and Rosina Bonavia in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 27, office building janitor.¹ Joseph Galdes was a shoemaker in 1930.¹ He was naturalized on 19 November 1931 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Carmen (?) were listed in the 1940 US Census age 44, mineral water proprietor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Joseph Galdes and Joseph Spiteri were a owned a shoe shop and was partners with Louis Harlick. Became an iceskating shoe store. Joseph Spiteri worked with him before starting SP-Teri. The original store became Harlick Skate Co. in 1947.
Obituary: on 27 February 1969: GALDES, Joseph — In this city. Feb. 25. 1969. Joseph Galdes. beloved husband of Carmen Galdes, devoted father of Mrs. Mary Ebejer and Mrs. Frances Dingli; endeared brother of Mrs. Theresa Mamo of Malta; loving grandfather or Anne Marie, Daniel, Joanne, Renee, Dennis, Elisa and Andrew Ebejer and Cynthia Dingli; a native of Malta.

     George Galdes was born on 9 November 1894 in Qormi, Malta; age 35 in 1930 census; age 46 in 1940 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 35, shoemaker; earning a living on 22 October 1929. Declared destination was CA, USA.² He died on 16 November 1945 at age 51. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     George Galdes was also known as Giorgio Galdes.² He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Salvatore T. Mula and Rosina Bonavia in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 27, office building janitor.¹ George Galdes emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was a shoemaker in 1930.¹ He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Galdes and Carmen (?) in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 44, mineral water proprietor.³ George Galdes was a mineral water co. helper in 1940.

     Victor Chetcuti was born circa 1898 in Malta; age 32 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1925 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Joe Galea were listed in the 1930 US Census age 32, truck driver; and cousin Joe Galea in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Joe Galea was born circa 1912 in Malta; age 18 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1925 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Victor Chetcuti were listed in the 1930 US Census age 32, truck driver; and cousin Joe Galea in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Julius Zammit was born circa 1890 in Malta; age 40 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 40, fireman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1930, Julius Zammit was also known as Julius Zenit.¹ He and Julian Zammit were possibly the same person.

     Felice Galea was born on 8 June 1904 in Msida, Malta; age 25 in 1930 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 19, seaman on 22 June 1923. Declared destination was England.²
     He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 25, hotel clerk in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Samuel Tabone was born on 14 January 1899 in Malta; age 31 in 1930 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 19, fitter on 26 November 1918. Declared destination was New York, NY, USA.²
     Samuel Tabone was also known as Salvatore Joseph Carmelus Tabone.² He emigrated from Malta from Sydney, Australia on 19 December 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was naturalized on 25 February 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 31, marine machinist. He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 31, marine repair engineer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹