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     Charles Anthony Tonna was born on 21 December 1955 in San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ He married Carolyn J Lee on 27 February 1982 at Alameda Co., CA, USA.
     Charles Anthony Tonna was educated in 1973 at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory School, San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 2020, Charles Anthony Tonna lived at 3157 Cordova Way, Lafayette, CA, USA.

     Mary Louise Tonna was born on 6 March 1954 in San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ She married Craig R. Wetherell on 30 June 1974 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Her married name was Wetherell.¹ As of 2020, Mary Louise Tonna lived at 1740 Vancouver Grn, Fremont, CA, USA.

     Craig R. Wetherell married Mary Louise Tonna, daughter of Emanuel Tonna and Margaret Bartolo, on 30 June 1974 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹

     Elizabeth Margaret Tonna was born on 6 October 1964 in San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     As of 2020, Elizabeth Margaret Tonna lived at 1555 Schenone CT Apt D, Concord, CA, USA. Elizabeth Margaret Tonna was also known as Lisa Margaret Tonna.¹

     Carmelo Tonna married Giuseppa (?)

     Joseph Santos Tonna was born on 18 March 1921 in Mosta, Malta; Declaration of Intention gives Mar 13 1921.¹ He married Frances Grixi on 10 October 1943.¹
     Joseph Santos Tonna began military service WWII. He emigrated from Malta on 7 September 1949 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 29, meat co. sausage maker in San Francisco, CA, USA. He was naturalized on 21 February 1955; Declaration of Intention. As of 2014, Joseph Santos Tonna lived at 1307 New Hampshire Dr., Concord, CA, USA.¹
Joseph Santos Tonna Letter to Barbara Fenech sent with genealogy: "I am Joe Tonna. I used to live on Girard St. near my uncle Bastian and Gajta. I was always walking with my dog to McLarin Park. Now I live in Concord near Clayton. We been here 18 years. We had 2 kids live here and we decided to move here in Concord. My wife passed away 2 years ago. She had Alzheimer's. I am glad we moved here. I live next to my daughter. My oldest son lives with me. He is retired and used to work for S. F. City. We have 9 grandchildren live all around here and 14 great grandchildren. Last week Barbara and Tom came to visit me and we had a nice afternoon. We are 2nd cousins. I told her that I bought the liquor store from her parents in 1956 and I came from Malta with her grandparents in 1949. My daughter met them and told her that her grandparents are the godparents of my daughter. Last year I sold the house we still had at 50 Girard St. in 4 hours. Louis Caruana Realty sold it. He just lost his wife. I will be 93 years old in March 18th. I am still in very good shape. Still walk 1 hour every day. I just renewed my driving license for 5 years. Hope you all feel well. I am sayging goodbye for now and God Bless.
Satha Satha Joe Tonna." on 3 March 2014.¹ He contributed his family's genealogy to MHS on 3 March 2014. Joseph Santos Tonna was also known as Rich Sam Tonna.¹
Joseph Santos Tonna P.O. Box 2065 in 2022 at 7055 Cedar Mountain Road, Livermore, CA, USA. He was living in 2023 in Concord, CA, USA. Research: 2nd cousins.

     Mary Assunta Tonna was born on 16 January 1925 in Mosta, Malta.¹ She married Emanuel Paul Mifsud on 13 May 1951 at Mosta, Malta.¹ Mary Assunta Tonna died on 6 December 2016 at Vacaville, CA, USA, at age 91; age 91. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Mifsud.¹ She emigrated from Malta Emanuel and Mary left Malta, on board the Atlantic, on 14 Jan. 1953, and arrived at New York on Jan. 24th. No children accompanied them on 15 June 1953.¹ She was naturalized in 1964.
Obituary: : Mary Assunta Mifsud was born on January 16, 1925 in her parents’ home of Carmelo and Guiseppa Tonna, in Mosta, Malta. She passed away on December 6, 2016 in Vacaville, CA. Predeceased by her loving son, Charlie; the love of her life, her husband Emanuel; brother George and sister Rose. She is survived by her beloved brother Joe Tonna of Concord, CA. Having loving and supportive parents, Mary was raised in the Catholic faith. She learned at an early age to become a seamstress; making clothes for her neighbors helped her support her family. Mary’s education was violently interrupted by World War II. Malta, home to the British Fleet, sustained the heaviest bombing, as it was the target of fierce German and Italian bombers. Mary and her family endured near starvation and destruction during that period as schools, churches and numerous infrastructures were targeted. Mary spoke of seemingly endless terrifying hours in bomb shelters with family during her teenage years. In 1951, Mary met Emanuel and were soon married at St. Mary’s Cathedral (The Mosta Dome), and lived with her parents for the first year where their first son, Charlie was born. With the sponsorship of her brother Joe who was living in San Francisco, Mary’s dream of living in America came true. In 1953, Mary, Emanuel and Charlie immigrated to the United States. Mary was the most loving and nurturing mom to her four children Charlie, John, Ron and Barbara. She supported, nurtured and guided them throughout their lives. Having taught herself English, Mary became a naturalized citizen in 1964, a very proud moment for her and her family.
Mary worked at various warehouse jobs, including See’s Candies, but was most proud of her 20+ years at Hills Brothers Coffee on the Embarcadero. During retirement, Mary made several trips back to Malta with her family and always hoped to return once again to visit with her extended family and friends.
Mary especially loved family gatherings especially around the holidays, preparing feasts and visiting with her loved ones. Mary truly loved her grandchildren, Suzanne, Johnny [Michelle], Sawyer and Brittany who all loved listening to her stories of growing up in Malta. Mary also adored her two great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Hudson. We will always remember Mary’s zest for life, sense of humor, infectious smile, love of music, hearty laughs and her kind and gentle soul.

     Emanuel Paul Mifsud was born on 26 May 1930 in Hamrun, Malta. He married Mary Assunta Tonna, daughter of Carmelo Tonna and Giuseppa (?), on 13 May 1951 at Mosta, Malta.¹ Emanuel Paul Mifsud died in October 2014 at age 84.
     He emigrated from Malta Emanuel and Mary left Malta, on board the Atlantic, on 14 Jan. 1953, and arrived at New York on Jan. 24th. No children accompanied them on 15 June 1953.¹

     Frances Grixi was born on 24 January 1925 in Birzebuga, Malta.¹ She married Joseph Santos Tonna, son of Carmelo Tonna and Giuseppa (?), on 10 October 1943.¹ Frances Grixi died on 25 July 2011 at Concord, CA, USA, at age 86; of Alzheimer's disease.¹ She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Tonna.¹ She emigrated from Malta on the Neptunia on 10 April 1950.¹ She was naturalized in 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Husband is given as Joseph Tonna.
Obituary: on 28 July 2011: Frances Tonna Entering into rest peacefully at the age of 86 on Monday, July 25, 2011. Native of Malta and resident of San Francisco for 60 years, she loved the city, and devoted to the Blessed Mother. Survived by her husband Joe, her 3 sons Charlie, John, his wife Maria, Roger, his wife Mary and daughter Mary Ann her husband Bob, her grandkids, great grandkids, relatives and friends. Frances will be missed and never forgotten by those she has left behind. We love you Mom.

     Charles Tonna was born on 12 April 1945 in Mosta, Malta.¹
     He emigrated from Malta on the Neptunia on 10 April 1950.¹ He was living in 2014.

     John Anthony Tonna was born on 1 October 1946 in Mosta, Malta.¹ He married Maria Eleanor Jimenez on 4 April 1970 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     John Anthony Tonna emigrated with Frances Grixi and Charles Tonna on 10 April 1950; on the Neptunia.¹ John Anthony Tonna began military service at Vietnam.
John Anthony Tonna Honored by MHS for his military service during the Vietnam War on 18 November 2018. He was living in 2021 in Clearlake, CA, USA.

     Maria Borg was born in Mosta, Malta. She married Lazzaro Camilleri.¹ Maria Borg died at Mosta, Malta.
     Her married name was Camilleri.¹

     Carmela Azzopardi was born circa 1875 in Mosta, Malta.¹ She married Calcedonio Muscat, son of Carmelo Muscat and Theresa Vella.¹ Carmela Azzopardi died on 18 March 1942 at Malta.
     Her married name was Muscat.¹

     Leo Jack Bragagnolo was born on 19 July 1934 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Mary Jane Camilleri, daughter of John Camilleri and Mary Muscat, on 18 October 1953 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Leo Jack Bragagnolo died on 20 May 2001 at age 66.¹

     Renee Irene Bragagnolo was born on 18 May 1957 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married (?) Luenow.
     Her married name was Luenow.

     Leo Joseph Bragagnolo was born on 8 February 1960 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Susan (?)

     John Charles Bragagnolo was born on 20 April 1962 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Yvette (?) John Charles Bragagnolo died on 20 May 2001 at age 39.¹

     Erin Friedman married Justin Sharman, son of Paul Sharman and Lisa Ferro.¹
     Her married name was Sharman.

     Luca Sharman was born on 7 April 2014 in Portland, OR, USA.¹

     Lisa Ferro married Paul Sharman, son of Thomas Leroy Sharman and Barbara Jean Camilleri.¹
     Her married name was Sharman.¹

     Susan Padgham married Tim Sharman, son of Thomas Leroy Sharman and Barbara Jean Camilleri.¹
     Note: have had no children. Her married name was Sharman.¹

     John Grima was born on 2 January 1885 in Mosta, Malta; age 25 in 1913 immigration.² He married Pacifica Camilleri.¹ John Grima was issued a Maltese Passport age 25 on 12 May 1910. Declared destination was USA.²
     John Grima was also known as Giovanni Grima.² He emigrated from Malta stone cutter, age 25, on the ship
La Touraine on 2 April 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo Paul Camilleri and Mary Grima in 1950 at 172 Third St, San Francisco, CA, USA; age 38, wine and liquor store proprietor.

     Pacifica Camilleri was born on 3 December 1887 in Mosta, Malta; age 31 in 1919 immigration.² She married John Grima, son of Angelo Grima.¹ Pacifica Camilleri was issued a Maltese Passport age 31; nee Camilleri, with children Evangelista 11, Maria 9 yrs. on 30 August 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     Her married name was Grima.¹ She emigrated from Malta on the Rochambeau; Pacifica, 31; Evangelista, 11, Maria 9 on 9 October 1919 to New York, NY, USA.² She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Angelo Paul Camilleri and Mary Grima in 1950 at 172 Third St, San Francisco, CA, USA; age 38, wine and liquor store proprietor.

     Allen Edward Camilleri was born on 26 December 1931 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 8 in 1940 census.¹ He married Hazel Katherine Hurd on 9 July 1953 at Sonoma Co., CA, USA. Allen Edward Camilleri died on 24 October 1987 at Los Angeles, CA, USA, at age 55.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Camilleri and Mary Galea in 1940 at Lake Co., CA, USA; age 48, farmer.¹ Allen Edward Camilleri began military service between 1949 and 1952 Branch 1:     ARMY; Enlistment Date 1:     31 Aug 1949 Release Date 1:     17 Dec 1952. He was living in Bellflower, CA, USA.

     Theresa Christina Camilleri was born on 10 December 1933 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 6 in 1940 census.¹ She married Harry M. Kendrick on 14 January 1951. Theresa Christina Camilleri married Calvin W. Deramo. Theresa Christina Camilleri and Calvin W. Deramo were divorced in February 1975.
     Theresa Christina Camilleri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Camilleri and Mary Galea in 1940 at Lake Co., CA, USA; age 48, farmer.¹ As of 14 January 1951,her married name was Kendrick. Her married name was Deramo.

     Joan Quilliam was born circa 1936 in Cospicua, Malta.¹ She married Louis S. Pace Sr., son of Vincent Pace and Victoria (?), circa 1955 at Malta.¹ Joan Quilliam died on 7 August 2014 at CA, USA; age 78.¹ She was buried on 13 August 2014 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her baptism name was Giovanna Quilliam.¹ She and Louis S. Pace Sr. immigrated in 1956 to Toronto, Canada. Joan Quilliam and Louis S. Pace Sr. immigrated in 1960 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. As of circa 1960,her married name was Pace.¹
Obituary: : Joan Pace Age 78, of Redwood Shores, California, most beloved wife for 54 years of the late Louis Pace, Sr. passed away peacefully on Thursday August 7, 2014. An extraordinarily sunny and bright inspiration she is the mother of Alfred, Vincent, Louis and Elayne and the treasured grandmother of nine adored grandchildren.
Joan was an insistent, vivacious host of Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations for over 50 years. Mom served massive ravioli, fabulous turkey and splendid cracked crab feasts and was an pastizzi-maker extraordinaire.
Born Giovanna (Joan) Quilliam in Conspicua, Malta, to George and Carmela (Abela) Quilliam, Joan ('Jane', to her many dear friends!) celebrated her youth in Malta. With loving husband Louis, in 1955 she immigrated to Canada and subsequently to San Francisco. Jane was also a dedicated full-time foster parent, providing food, shelter and love to children in need. For 40 years, she worked alongside Dad as the Office Manager for Pace Machine Products. A fantastic lady.
Joan was a member of the Maltese Club and of the Senior Citizens of San Carlos and Belmont. She enjoyed trips to Malta, shopping with Elayne and family dinners. She was an elegant, kind woman with an aura of grace and sense of 'live and let live'.
We will miss her desperately. May she rest in the loving arms of our Lord and the welcome embrace of our dad.
Relatives and friends may visit Tuesday, August 12 beginning at 5 p.m., and are invited to attend the Rosary at 7 PM at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 13, beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Church, 880 Tamarack Avenue, San Carlos, CA. 94070. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.¹

     Louis S. Pace Sr. was born on 23 January 1935 in Paola, Malta; Cospicua also given.¹ He married Joan Quilliam, daughter of George Quilliam and Carmela Abela, circa 1955 at Malta.¹ Louis S. Pace Sr. died on 21 June 2008 at Malta at age 73.¹ He was buried on 27 June 2008 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He and Joan Quilliam immigrated in 1956 to Toronto, Canada. Louis S. Pace Sr. and Joan Quilliam immigrated in 1960 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Louis S. Pace Sr. and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Founder and owner of Pace Machine Products in San Carlos for 34 years. Louis S. Pace Sr. was a Pace Machine Products at San Carlos, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1995.
Obituary: on 25 June 2008: Louis Pace was born January 23, 1935 in Paola, Malta, the son of Vincent and Victoria Pace, who preceded him in death. He passed away in the morning of June 21 after a courageous four-year illness. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan Pace; his son Alfred, his wife Karen and their sons Connor and Dylan; his son Vincent and his wife Zoryana; his son Louis Jr., his wife Denise and their children Matthew, Janelle, Mario and Jillian; his daughter Elayne and her husband Scott; his sisters Mary Bonnici of Placerville, CA, and Jessie Pace and Vivian Schembri of Malta. He was preceded in death by his brother Francis Pace and brothers-in-law, Joseph Bonnici and Joseph Schembri. Louis emigrated with Joan from Malta in 1956. They lived in Toronto for four years, prior to moving to San Francisco in 1960. Louis was very athletic, excelling in several competitions. He also played semi-pro soccer. He was the founder and owner of Pace Machine Products for 34 years. An avid sailor Louis also enjoyed motorcycles and was a lover of all things Maltese. All knew him as being passionate about food and a terrific chef. Louis was a loyal member of the Maltese American Social Club, the Sequoia Yacht Club and Elks Club. His big heart and grand smile made him a friend to many. Louis enjoyed life to the fullest; he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.¹

     Alfred Pace was born circa 1956.¹ He married Karen (?)

     Vincent Pace was born circa 1959.¹ He married Zoryana (?)

     Elayne Pace was born on 10 August 1971.¹ She married Scott Spencer.
     Her married name was Spencer. Elayne Pace was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2002. Research: Scott Pace
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