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     Carmella Vella was born in 1912 in Mgarr, Malta.

     Pauline (?) was born.

     Charlie (?) was born. He married Vicki (?)
     Charlie (?) 2 sons; 1 retarded.

     Vicki (?) married Charlie (?), son of Carmella Vella.

     Marie (?) was born. She married Zarien Muscat.

     Zarien Muscat married Marie (?), daughter of Carmella Vella.

     Venetta Muscat was born.

     Charles J. Spiteri was born on 23 February 1902 in Malta. He married Phyllis M. Bonnici, daughter of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech. Charles J. Spiteri died on 27 April 1987 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 85. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was had the following children: Total of 10 children. He wrote a note in SF Chronicle on 28 May 1968; Bravo Malta -- Editor — (I hereby would like to draw attention to) the special interest taken by the Maltese Government in the unique social service of the International Institute of San Francisco, the strenuous efforts made by the indulgent and industrious Vice Consul for Malta, Mr. Charles J. Vassallo, and his congenial and generous wife, the admirable cooperation of the Maltese-American Social Club of San Francisco, Columbus Savings and Loan Association (and many others) . . . (which made) Malta's first participation in the Gourmet Gala 1968, held at_: the Civic Auditorium on May 15, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the International Institute of San Francisco, a huge success ...CHARLES J. SPITERI, San Francisco.
Obituary: on 29 April 1987: SPITERI, Charles J. — in Buriingame, April 27, 1987; late of Burlingame and formerly of SF; beloved husband of the late Phyllis Spiteri; loving father of Joseph and Edwin Spiteri, both of Millbrae, Alfred of Sydney, Australia. John of SF, Edgar of San Mateo and Carmelina Buttigieg of Union City, Oorothy Gunter of Hayward and the late Mary Lou Demeron of Palo Alto; dear brother of Josephine Caruana, Joanne Sammut and Stella; also survived by twenty grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren; a native of Malta; age 85.     _.

     Joseph Buttigieg was born on 27 March 1924 in Sannat, Gozo, Malta. He married Carmeline Spiteri, daughter of Charles J. Spiteri and Phyllis M. Bonnici, on 10 January 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph Buttigieg died in November 2017 at Union City, CA, USA, at age 93.
     He was living in 1999.

     Marylou Spiteri was born on 11 December 1936 in Mosta, Malta. She married Ronald A Pilling on 4 February 1955 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Marylou Spiteri married (?) Damron. Marylou Spiteri died on 13 April 1982 at Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, at age 45.
     Marylou Spiteri was also known as Maria Lourdes Spiteri. As of 4 February 1955,her married name was Pilling. She was naturalized on 5 July 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a typist. Her married name was Damron.

     Dorothy Spiteri was born in Malta. She married (?) Gunter.
     Her married name was Gunter. Dorothy Spiteri was living in 2020 in OR, USA.

     Frank J. Aquilina Jr was born on 27 May 1965 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He married Sheila E Hogan.
     Frank J. Aquilina Jr was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1996. He was living in 2016 in South Tahoe, CA, USA. He and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were a Aquilina Hardwood Floors in 2023 at South Tahoe, CA, USA.

     Jane Aquilina was born on 9 July 1968 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her baptism name was Mary Jane Aquilina. She was living in 2015 in New York, NY, USA. She was a Left Job at Tower Legal Solutions- Financial District in 2019. She was a Jazz singer in 2023 at Astoria, NY, USA.

     Frank Aquilina was born.

     Tony Azzopardi married Victoria Fenech.
     Tony Azzopardi was had the following children: Fred, Doris, Nancy and Kitty Azzopardi.
Tony Azzopardi CJV: unclear if Spiro and Charles are brothers or from different families; Charles references a brother Charles of Redwood City.

     Roger Tonna was born circa 1951 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
     He lived in 2009 at 1 Heritage Court, Atherton, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2009.
Roger Tonna Honored by MHS for his military service during the Vietnam War on 18 November 2018. Research: Yanna Nuyent
Charles Tonna
Joseph Tonna
Trust Tonna
Cameron Tonna.

     Paul Borg married Dalor (?) Paul Borg died before 2018.

     Francis Charles Scerri was born on 22 September 1930 in Rabat, Malta. He married Jane Azzopardi, daughter of (?) Azzopardi and (?) Grech, on 6 February 1949 at Rabat, Malta.¹ Francis Charles Scerri married Isabel Crum.¹ Francis Charles Scerri died on 6 January 2016 at age 85; age 85.¹ He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1952. He emigrated from Malta on 24 January 1953 to Hoboken, NJ, USA. He was naturalized on 11 February 1958 at Detroit, MI, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Maltese Club in 2000 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He lived in 2009 at 506 Yale St, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
Obituary: on 10 January 2016: Frank Scerri Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2016 at the age of 85. He is reunited with his wife Jane, and son Tony Scerri. Frank is survived by his current wife Isabel. He is the beloved father of Pauline Henderson (Rich), loving Nannu of Jennifer Downing (Carl), Kristina Holt (Chris), Dominique Henderson, and Anthony Scerri, and loving BuzNannu to Paulina, Merick, Signe, Lily and Hudson. Frank is the oldest of 10 brothers and sisters. All 9 of his siblings survive him. Frank has a large extended family through the US, Canada and Malta. Frank is a native of Malta. He is a long time member of The Maltese American Social Club of San Francisco. He worked for and retired from Dependable Furniture and Manufacturing Company of SF. Special thanks to Frank's brother Pete Scerri (Jane), the staff at Age Song University and Sutter Hospice for their loving care and attention. Francis Charles Scerri was also known as Frank Xerri. Francis Charles Scerri was also known as Frank Scerri.¹

     Jane Azzopardi was born on 21 June 1926 in Rabat, Malta. She married Francis Charles Scerri, son of Michael Scerri and Pauline (?), on 6 February 1949 at Rabat, Malta.¹ Jane Azzopardi died on 23 April 1983 at San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 56. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Jane Azzopardi was also known as Giovanna Azzopardi. Her married name was Scerri.¹ She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1952. She emigrated from Malta on 24 January 1953 to New York, NY, USA. She was naturalized on 12 August 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 28 April 1983: SCERRI. Jane — At rest April 26. 1983; dearly beloved wife Of Frank Scerri; devoted mother of Pauline Henderson and Anthony Scerri; adored grandmother of Dominique Henderson, Jennifer and Kristina Scerri; dear sister of Felica Grech; loving mother- in-law of Linda Scerri and Richard Henderson; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews; a native of Malta; aged 56 years; member of the 50 Plus Club of St. Elizabeth’s Church.

     Anthony Joseph Scerri was born on 21 November 1949 in Rabat, Malta. He married Linda Kirkpatrick on 2 August 1975 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Anthony Joseph Scerri died on 13 January 2000 at Petaluma, CA, USA, at age 50. He was buried at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma, CA, USA.
     He began military service in 1969 at Vietnam Tony served in the US Army from 1969 to 1972. He did a tour of duty in Vietnam, 25th Infantry.
Sp4 Us Army Vietnam.
Obituary: on 25 January 2000: SCERRI. Anthony (Tony) Was called to Heaven all too soon on Thursday, January 13, 2000 In Petaiuma. Beloved husband of Linda; cherished father of Jennifer. Krishna and Anthony Michael; loving son of Frank and the late Jane Scerri: stepson of Isabel Scerri; loving brother of Pauline and husband. Richard Henderson; brother-in-law of the late Jerry Klrkpatrick and wife. Nancy: cherished grandson of Pauline and the late Michael Scerri in Malta: loving nephew of Pete and Jane Scerri and many aunts, uncles and cousins In Malta and Canada; loving uncle of Dominique Henderson. David and Jeffrey Klrkpatrick; dear cousin of Steve Scerri. Kathy Kohler and Paula Lewellyn. Tony was born November 21. 1949 In Rabat. Malta; grew up in San Francisco attending St. Paul of the Shipwreck Catholic School. Vietnam Veteran Army 25th Infantry 1969-72. Tony worked for UPS for 25 years and will be sadly missed by Mike Trlesch and Larry Mlcheluccl and many olher UPSers.
Anthony Joseph Scerri Honored by MHS for his military service during the Vietnam War on 18 November 2018.

     Isabel Crum was born circa 1926. She married Francis Charles Scerri, son of Michael Scerri and Pauline (?).¹
     Her married name was Scerri.¹ Isabel Crum was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Maltese Club in 2000 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She was living in 2016.

     Michael Scerri married Pauline (?)
     Michael Scerri was had the following children: Ten children total. He was had the following children: Frank was oldest of 10; all living in 2016 at Malta.

     Peter Scerri was born on 25 January 1935 in Rabat, Malta. He married Algania Hoiko on 24 September 1955 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
     Peter Scerri At the age of 15, I had to quit school and go to work with my father in construction, where I made one pound, five schillings per week. I would give my mother one pound every week to help support the family and keep five schillings. in 1950. He immigrated on 27 June 1952; the Nea Hellas to travel to Naples, then to Lisbon, Portugal, and finally the first port of entry in Hallifax, Nova Scotia. From there I boarded a train to reach my final destination, Canada, where I would join my brothers, Frank and Paul. He emigrated from Malta in February 1957 to San Francisco, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Ass. Sec, 69-70, awarded bar concession with John Stellini, 71; helped at club activities for many years; Sgt at Arms, 77; chair of house committee, 2004 in 1957 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was a a butcher for 43 years. He lived in 2009 at 1175 Burrows Ave, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was living in 2024 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.

     Algania Hoiko was born on 7 October 1932 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She married Peter Scerri, son of Michael Scerri and Pauline (?), on 24 September 1955 at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Algania Hoiko died on 1 January 2018 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 85. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Scerri. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Ass. Sec, 69-70, awarded bar concession with John Stellini, 71; helped at club activities for many years; Sgt at Arms, 77; chair of house committee, 2004 in 1957 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
Obituary: : Jane Scerri passed peacefully at the age of 85 in her home in San Francisco, with her loving husband Pete and family by her side. She was also surrounded by family during this difficult time, and her courage throughout this journey was a source of comfort and strength to us all. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael, sister Helen Kucherepa, and brother Edward Steve Hoiko. Jane was born Algania Hoiko on October 7, 1932 in Toronto, Canada to Stephen and Kadie Hoiko as a first generation Canadian. Pete and Jane married in Toronto and immigrated to San Francisco in 1957 on the California Zephyr, where they were soon to start their new family. As the years passed, Michael, Stephen (Jill), Cathy, and Paula (Mark) were born. One of the joys of Jane’s and Pete’s life was their six grandchildren: Katie, Joshua, Amber, Matt, Shay, and Michael. For 62 years, Jane and Pete were inseparable. They spent special time with their family, traveling around the world, fishing on the Pacifica Pier, and socializing with their friends at the Maltese American Social Club, where Jane served as secretary for the Women’s Auxiliary. We would like to thank everyone for their love and prayers throughout this difficult time. Algania Hoiko was also known as Jane/Jennie Hoiko.

     Vincent Charles Attard was born on 23 February 1995 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.

     Melanie S. Collins was born circa 1962. She married Brett Jack Attard, son of (?) Wright, on 26 June 1982 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     As of 26 June 1982,her married name was Attard.