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     Manuel Gambin was born circa 1912 in Malta; age 28 in 1940 census.¹ He married Marie Coris.¹
     Manuel Gambin and Marie Coris were listed in the 1940 US Census age 28, farm hand; and father in law George Coris, 49, divorced, Greece in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Manuel Gambin and Manuel Gambin Jr were possibly the same person. Research.

     Marie Coris was born circa 1920 in Malta; age 20 in 1940 census.¹ She married Manuel Gambin.¹
     Her married name was Gambin.¹ Marie Coris and Manuel Gambin were listed in the 1940 US Census age 28, farm hand; and father in law George Coris, 49, divorced, Greece in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Sister Spiridonia Gauci MSC was born on 27 January 1911 in Malta; age 38 in 1940 census.^1,2 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 22; religious, nun, from St Julians, Sacred Heart Convent





on 10 July 1933. Declared destination was USA.²
     Research: in 1935 at Chicago, IL, USA. She and Sister Agnes Grech MSC were listed in the 1940 US Census age 38, a religious teacher; all 3 nuns of the Religious of the Sacred Heart in James Leary Flood Estate, Broadway St. Catholic Convent of the Sacred Heart, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
Sister Spiridonia Gauci MSC. Research.

     Sister Maria Carmela Gilson was born on 5 September 1911 in Sliema, Malta; age 29 in 1940 census.^1,2 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 22; religious, nun, from St Julians, Sacred Heart Convent on 3 July 1934. Declared destination was USA.²
     She and Sister Melita Attard were listed in the 1940 US Census age 32, sisters in Catholic Convent in San Francisco College for Women, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     William Amabile Gatt was born on 21 May 1892 in Tarxien, Malta. He married Annie (?) in January 1919 at San Francisco, CA, USA. William Amabile Gatt and Annie (?) were divorced at San Francisco, CA, USA. William Amabile Gatt married Camille Macisaac at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ William Amabile Gatt died on 19 March 1961 at Menlo Park, CA, USA, at age 68. He was buried on 21 March 1961 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 23 August 1913 to New York, NY, USA. He and Patricia Gatt were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, tannery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² William Amabile Gatt was naturalized on 23 December 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA; witness Paul Gatt, theater ass. manager. He and Camille Macisaac were listed in the 1950 US Census age 57, wool tannery sheep skin co. laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 20 March 1961: GATT March 19 1961, Williem Gatt. loving father of Mrs. Patricia Wyman: loving grandfather of Carolyn Wyman; loving brother of the late George Gatt: a native of Malta: a member of Amalgamator Butchers and Meat Cutters Union, local 518.

     Patricia Gatt was born on 16 January 1921 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 19 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Adolph Wyman on 16 August 1941.
     Patricia Gatt and William Amabile Gatt were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, tannery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Her married name was Wyman. Patricia Gatt was living in 1961 in Menlo Park, CA, USA.

     Sister Agnes Grech MSC was born on 16 February 1901 in Malta; age 39 in 1940 census.² She was issued a Maltese Passport age 31, religious nun, from St Julians, Convent of the Sacred Heart on 12 July 1932. Declared destination was USA.² She died on 22 March 1980 at CA, USA, at age 79.
     She emigrated from Malta on 12 August 1932 to USA. She lived in 1935 at Chicago, IL, USA. She and Sister Spiridonia Gauci MSC were listed in the 1940 US Census age 38, a religious teacher; all 3 nuns of the Religious of the Sacred Heart in James Leary Flood Estate, Broadway St. Catholic Convent of the Sacred Heart, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Sister Agnes Grech MSC and Sister Grazia Borg MSC were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, private school teacher in SF College for Women, San Francisco, CA, USA. Sister Agnes Grech MSC was naturalized on 20 December 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 24 March 1980: GRECH, Sister Agnes, Religious of the Sacred Heart — At rest in Memo Park. Saturday. March 22. 1980; sister of Mrs. Mary Micallef of Casa Paula. Malta; aunt of Amelia Agius of Casa Paula; a native of Malta; aged 79 years. Research. Research.

     Joseph Pacifico Grech was born on 6 March 1933 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 7 in 1940 census.¹ He married Leanne Maria Tonarelli on 19 April 1953 at Sacramento, CA, USA.
     Joseph Pacifico Grech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Pacifico Grech and Josephine Galea in 1940 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, USA; age 46, rancher, owner operator.² Joseph Pacifico Grech began military service in 1953 at Norfolk, VA, USA, US Navy. He was living in 1968 in Sacramento, CA, USA. He was living in 2021 in South San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph Pacifico Grech was also known as Joseph Felix Grech.²

     Paul Michael Grech was born on 11 May 1935 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 4 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Patricia Ann Ditty. Paul Michael Grech died on 28 February 2006 at Roseville, CA, USA, at age 70. He was buried at Olivet Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Paul Grech and Carmela Quattromani in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, lock co. laborer.¹
Obituary: on 1 March 2006: Paul Michael Grech Born: May 11, 1935 Died: February 28, 2006 Paul is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia; sons, Joe, Jeff, Cliff and Paul; daughters-in-law, Linda, Joan and Linda; grandchildren, Nick, Devlyn, Jennifer, Jessica and Jared; sister, Mary; brothers-in-law, Neil Hogan, Jack Ditty and their families. Preceded in death by father, Joseph; mother, Carmella; and granddaughter, Jamie Grech. Paul is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins in the US and Malta. Paul worked most of his life as a teamster and counted many friends among his co-workers. He enjoyed many good times with his friends from Emery Air Freight. Paul also enjoyed traveling with Pat in his RV and they had many wonderful trips together, by themselves and with family and friends. Paul was a lifelong outdoorsman and hunter. He truly cherished the time spent hunting with his sons, family and friends. Paul will be remembered as a fine gentleman, and the voice of truth and reason to his wife, sons and family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

     Anthony Grech was born on 30 June 1904 in Hamrun, Malta; age 35 in 1940 census.¹ He married Rose Dimech, daughter of Gio Marie Dimech and Maria Gauci, on 3 November 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Anthony Grech emigrated from Malta on 1 December 1929 to San Francisco, CA, USA. He was naturalized on 4 October 1937 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Rose Dimech were listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, steam railroad laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Anthony Grech received military draft notice on 15 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 37, Southern Pacific RR. He and Rose Dimech were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, Southern Pacific boiler maker in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Rose Dimech was born on 27 May 1904 in Mosta, Malta; age 33 in 1940 census.¹ She married Anthony Grech on 3 November 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Rose Dimech died on 27 December 1990 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 86.
     Rose Dimech was also known as Rosa Dimech. She emigrated from Malta on 2 July 1935 to New York, NY, USA. Her married name was Grech.¹ She was naturalized in 1939 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She and Anthony Grech were listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, steam railroad laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Rose Dimech and Anthony Grech were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, Southern Pacific boiler maker in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Charles Sam Grech was born on 9 September 1938 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Karen L Ralston on 19 May 1973 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.² Charles Sam Grech married Margaret Foley.
     Charles Sam Grech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Anthony Grech and Rose Dimech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, steam railroad laborer.¹ Charles Sam Grech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Anthony Grech and Rose Dimech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 45, Southern Pacific boiler maker. Charles Sam Grech and Margaret Foley were living in 1998 in Redwood City, CA, USA. Charles Sam Grech was a member of the Maltese American Social Club between 1998 and 2007. He was living in 2022 in Union City, CA, USA.

     Sylvia Annette Grech was born on 27 October 1939 in San Francisco, CA, USA; Per Joe Grech Naturalization: 27 Oct 1941; Soc Security: 1939; age 5/12 in 1940 census. She married Joseph C. Grech, son of Emmanuel Grech and Rosa Agius, on 9 September 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Sylvia Annette Grech and Joseph C. Grech were divorced. Sylvia Annette Grech married Victor Cefai in 1969 at Manhattan, NY, USA. Sylvia Annette Grech married Martin S Portelli in 1986 at Manhattan, NY, USA. Sylvia Annette Grech died on 29 March 2001 at Marion, OR, USA, at age 61.
     Sylvia Annette Grech was also known as Salvina Grech per birth index.² She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Anthony Grech and Rose Dimech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, steam railroad laborer.¹ Sylvia Annette Grech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Anthony Grech and Rose Dimech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 45, Southern Pacific boiler maker. As of 1969,her married name was Cefai. As of 1986,her married name was Portelli. Sylvia Annette Grech was living in 2000 in Rutherford, OR, USA.

     Mitchell Heckler was born circa 1909 in CA, USA; age 31 in 1940 census.¹ He married Diane (?)¹
     Mitchell Heckler and Diane (?) lived in 1935 at Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Mitchell Heckler and Diane (?) were listed in the 1940 US Census age 31, private practice dentist in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Diane (?) was born circa 1917 in Malta; age 23 in 1940 census.¹ She married Mitchell Heckler.¹
     Her married name was Heckler.¹ Diane (?) and Mitchell Heckler lived in 1935 at Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Diane (?) and Mitchell Heckler were listed in the 1940 US Census age 31, private practice dentist in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Anthony Tabone was born circa 1890 in Malta; age 50 in 1940 census.¹
     He and George Micallef were listed in the 1940 US Census age 50, tannery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     George Micallef was born circa 1906 in Malta; age 34 in 1940 census; age 48 in 1950 census.¹
     He and Anthony Tabone were listed in the 1940 US Census age 50, tannery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ George Micallef was a lock co. punch seperator in 1940. He and Matthew Ceranas were listed in the 1950 US Census age 48, lock co. punch press operator; Matthew was lodger in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Vincent Vella was born circa 1910 in Malta; age 29 in 1940 census. He died on 21 October 1983 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was buried on 25 October 1983 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Anthony Tabone and George Micallef in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 50, tannery laborer.¹ Vincent Vella was a lock co. punch seperator in 1940. He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 39, lock co. punch press operator and nephews Charles and Paul Chetcuti in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 23 October 1983: VELLA, Vincent — ln San Francisco. October 21.1983; late of San Francisco; dear brother of Carmen Muscat and Margaret Mifsud both of Malta; also survived by many nieces and nephews; a native of Malta; aged 73 years. He and Vincent Vella were possibly the same person.

     Antoniette Rita Vassallo was born on 13 March 1931 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 9 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married William Skalko on 2 December 1950 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Antoniette Rita Vassallo died on 30 July 2010 at Millbrae, CA, USA, at age 79. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Carmello Vassallo and Domenica Dimech in 1940 at 1107 Mendel St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, lumber owner: Vassallo & Co., 621 Bayshore Blvd.¹ Antoniette Rita Vassallo was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Carmello Vassallo and Domenica Dimech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; (mistakenly listed as Joseph Demartine) age 52, no occup. As of 2 December 1950,her married name was Skalko.
Obituary: on 31 July 2010: Antoinette Rita Skalko July 31, 2010, 08:59 PM Antoinette “Toni” Rita Skalko, of Millbrae, died at home on July 30, 2010.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, William Skalko, and her daughter Suzanne Skalko and two grandaughters Venezia and Nancy Karen; her brothers Jim, Charlie and Paul Vassallo, her sister Lillian Flahavan; nieces and nephews Deena, Kathleen, Michelle, Mitch, Tracy, Paul (deceased), David, Danny, Stephanie, Joe, Deanna, Andrea, Julie and Nicole. She was preceded in death by her daughter Karen Skalko and her parents Joseph and Domenica Vassallo.
She was a native of San Francisco, age 79. Toni was employed at Bayview Federal Savings and Loan for over 35 years.

     Lillian Vassallo was born on 14 June 1932 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 7 in 1940 census.¹ She married Stephen Flahavan on 29 April 1961 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     Lillian Vassallo was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Carmello Vassallo and Domenica Dimech in 1940 at 1107 Mendel St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, lumber owner: Vassallo & Co., 621 Bayshore Blvd.¹ Lillian Vassallo was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Carmello Vassallo and Domenica Dimech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; (mistakenly listed as Joseph Demartine) age 52, no occup. As of 1961,her married name was Flahavan. Lillian Vassallo was living in a memory care facility in 2024.

     Charles Anthony Vassallo was born on 12 December 1935 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 4 in 1940 census; niece Andrea Vassallo gives Jun 11 1936.^1,2 He married Patricia Marie Kerr on 19 May 1956 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Charles Anthony Vassallo died on 31 December 2017 at Windsor, CA, USA, at age 82.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Carmello Vassallo and Domenica Dimech in 1940 at 1107 Mendel St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, lumber owner: Vassallo & Co., 621 Bayshore Blvd.¹ Charles Anthony Vassallo was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Carmello Vassallo and Domenica Dimech in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; (mistakenly listed as Joseph Demartine) age 52, no occup. Charles Anthony Vassallo attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962.

     Emanuel Cutajar was born on 10 February 1918 in Birkirkara, Malta.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport age 19, tailor on 18 November 1937. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ He married Elva Flavilla on 24 October 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Emanuel Cutajar was also known as Emanuele Cutajar.¹ He emigrated from Malta on 13 December 1937 to New York, NY, USA. He was naturalized on 29 August 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a welder. He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 22, retail tailor; enumerated twice in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1940, Emanuel Cutajar was also known as Emanuel Kelly.² He and Emanuel Cutajar were possibly the same person.

     Emanuel Cefai was born circa 1876 in Malta; age 64 in 1940 census.¹ He married Emily Zarb.¹
     Emanuel Cefai and Emily Zarb were listed in the 1940 US Census age 64, no occupation in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA.¹

     Emily Zarb was born circa 1881 in Malta; age 59 in 1940 census.¹ She married Emanuel Cefai.¹
     Her married name was Cefai.¹ Emily Zarb and Emanuel Cefai were listed in the 1940 US Census age 64, no occupation in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA.¹

     Father Michael Cefai was born circa 1900 in Malta; age 40 in 1940 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emanuel Cefai and Emily Zarb in 1940 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA; age 64, no occupation.¹ Father Michael Cefai was a Catholic Priest in 1940.

     Evelyn Cefai was born circa 1910 in Malta; age 30 in 1940 census.¹
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emanuel Cefai and Emily Zarb in 1940 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA; age 64, no occupation.¹

     Stella Cefai was born circa 1915 in Malta; age 25 in 1940 census.¹
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emanuel Cefai and Emily Zarb in 1940 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, USA; age 64, no occupation.¹