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     Eddie Grech was born. He died before 2018.

     Frederick E. Grech was born on 30 September 1919 in Attard, Malta. He married Beatrice Josephine Chetcuti, daughter of Carmel Chetcuti, on 19 December 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Frederick E. Grech died on 14 August 2006 at Roseville, CA, USA, at age 86. He was buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Sacramento, CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 1 June 1953 to New York, NY, USA.

     Paul E. Grech was born on 22 October 1943 in Detroit, MI, USA. He married Maryanne L Tognetti on 6 March 1967.
     Paul E. Grech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Paul Grech and Ruth Mary Martinez in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 24, retail butcher shop, apprentice butcher. Paul E. Grech and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Owner of Allied Engine Auto Repair.

Paul E. Grech was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 1 April 2012: Pickup of a lifetime by MIKE KEPKA The City Expose -- A recent Thursday at 11:52 a.m., inside his Tenderloin shop, Allied Engine Auto Repair, Paul Grech, 68, methodically worked to repair a leaky oil line on his beloved 1936 Ford pickup as his 86-year-old father, Frank Grech, watched. “It's the light of my life. I can’t wait to get up in the morning to drive it,” Paul Grech said. He remembers going with his dad to buy the truck when he was just 12 years old in 1955.After only four years, the father gave the truck to his son, who had just received his driver’s license . It was the gift of a lifetime — whether or not Paul Grech knew it at the time was a different story. He spent countless hours tinkering with the vehicle. He learned to repair it and even put in a new engine. “I was a lonely teenager, but that truck was my buddy,” Grech said. Eventually his interests moved on to other cars, and he sold the truck to his sister. He married, had a family of his own and opened Allied. Then a few years ago, with a little nudging from his wife when a penny stock hit big, Grech bought the car back from his sister. She had barely driven it, keeping it in her garage for 40 years. After 13 months of labor and love, and more money than expected ($150,000), Grech ended up with a hot rod that he says makes BMW drivers cry as he passes them on the highway. “It’s just fun to drive. It’s like being on a surfboard on a 150-foot wave.” Paul said he’s lucky to have been given so much in life and credits much of his success to lessons learned from his dad. “Thanks for the truck,” said the son to his father.

Paul E. Grech was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 8 April 2012: Paul Grech, owner of Allied Engine Auto Repair in San Francisco’s Tenderloin, holds a model of his beloved black 1936 Ford pickup.
"We went to Allied Engine (“City Exposed,” April 1) to get our cars fixed. They also tuned up our psyches and repaired our hearts. Paul and Maryanne Grech have given us, and our children, full service for over a decade. Anyone who reaches out knows that San Francisco is a small town full of good people. None more so then our heroes at Allied Engine."
Laurie Moore and Robert Brovmstone, San Francisco.

Paul E. Grech was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle in 2014: One man's dedication to working on cars by Thomas Zizzo
As much as I consider cars to be my passion, I'm always impressed by those who have taken their passion for the automobile much further than I ever have, and probably ever will. Of course, that also depends on how you define your automotive passion. I recently met a service shop owner who has made an entire life, and a good one, out of his love for cars. (Paul Grech and his wife Marianne, together for 47 years, and yes, that's their prized 1957 T-Bird.) Meet Paul Grech, a guy who started working on cars when he was only 15 and never stopped. Paul owns a garage in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. He's been repairing cars there since 1973. Unlike some of his competitors, Paul was smart enough to purchase the building he worked out of, saving his business from increasing prices in rent over the years, and when others struggled through recessions, Paul was able to survive. When cars became computerized, he adapted by buying the right equipment to work on them. For more than 40 years, he has been in the same building. Over the course of his career, Paul has done quite well for himself, and while others have retired, he's still there, because he loves what he does.
It's safe to say that Paul has seen it all. He's worked on classics, modern cars, foreign cars, you name it. He invested in the right tools, wasn't afraid when technology changed the dynamics of how a car operates, weathered the economic downturns and capitalized during the boom times, but above all, he always goes to work with a smile on his face. Paul, and his shop, Allied Engine & Auto Repair, has essentially come full circle. The high-tech crowd in Silicon Valley like old muscle cars and classics, so most of the cars he works on today are older cars, like he use to do when he first started, and what's really amazing is, the car he started with, he still owns and drives. When he was still a teenager, his Dad gave him a 1936 Ford truck. At one point in his life, he got rid of the old truck, but set out on a mission years later to get it back, and he did. He spent a considerable amount of money restoring it and modernizing it, but he did, and says he drives it every day.
Paul's dedication and passion for cars is probably only matched by his relationship with his wife, who he has been with for 47 years this month. She fully supports him and his passion, and actually works at the shop as the office manager. People like Paul and his wife are what makes owning old cars possible. When you value an old car, it's important that you trust the person working on it, and knowing that they share the same love and passion as you do. Paul is also a super nice guy, and when you hear people use the expression, 'he wrote the book on (insert profession here)' he actually did write a book on basic auto repair for aspiring mechanics.
Paul's Dad is a WWII vet, so he feels VERY strongly about thanking and praising our veterans.
Paul E. Grech https://vimeo.com/39512997.

     Maryanne L Tognetti was born in 1945. She married Paul E. Grech, son of Frank Paul Grech and Ruth Mary Martinez, on 6 March 1967.
     Her married name was Grech.

     Frances G Grech was born on 9 December 1944 in Detroit, MI, USA. She married Donald Lloyd Fletcher circa 1963.
     Frances G Grech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Paul Grech and Ruth Mary Martinez in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 24, retail butcher shop, apprentice butcher. As of circa 1963,her married name was Fletcher. Frances G Grech was living in 2002.

     Donald Lloyd Fletcher married Frances G Grech, daughter of Frank Paul Grech and Ruth Mary Martinez, circa 1963. Donald Lloyd Fletcher died on 16 July 2002.
      Obituary: on 19 July 2002: FLETCHER. Donald Lloyd — Passed away peacefully in the hospital with his family by nls side on July 16. 2002. Don Is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years. Frances, of San Bruno. He win be greatly and deeply missed by his children. Steve. Stephanie and Diana: dearly missed by his son-in-law, Mike Walsh and daughter-in-law. Nadine Fletcher; cherished 'Papa’ of Logan Soil. Jacqueline Fletcher. Nathan and Lakln Walsh. Don was the adoring son of the late Helen Rlnettl and the late Lloyd Fletcher: loving brother of Kathy Rlnettl (Brian Christopher) and Sue Rlnettl (Lorrle Hedges); loving step-son of Madlyn Fletcher; brother of Richard and Bill Fletcher: dear son-in-law of Frank Grech and the late Ruth Grech; brother-in-law of Paul Grech (Marianne). John Grech (Pat) and Grace Jones (Walter). He will be missed by many relatives, nieces, nephews and friends. Don enloved a lifetime career as an auto mechanic. He also loved water- skiing. camping with his family and listening to music In his spare time. Dad's sense of humor and great cooking will be greatly missed.

     John Richard Grech was born on 2 November 1946 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He married Anna M Aviles on 26 August 1972 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. John Richard Grech and Anna M Aviles were divorced on 22 May 1981 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. John Richard Grech married Patricia (?)
     John Richard Grech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Paul Grech and Ruth Mary Martinez in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 24, retail butcher shop, apprentice butcher.

     Patricia (?) married John Richard Grech, son of Frank Paul Grech and Ruth Mary Martinez.
     Her married name was Grech.

     Grace Lucy Grech was born on 9 April 1950 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married Timothy O. Stoen on 27 June 1970 at Mendocino Co., CA, USA. Grace Lucy Grech and Timothy O. Stoen were divorced in February 1977 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Grace Lucy Grech married Walter Jones on 11 September 1980 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     Grace Lucy Grech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Paul Grech and Ruth Mary Martinez in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 24, retail butcher shop, apprentice butcher. As of 27 June 1970,her married name was Stoen. As of 1980,her married name was Jones.

     Walter Jones married Grace Lucy Grech, daughter of Frank Paul Grech and Ruth Mary Martinez, on 11 September 1980 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.

     Joseph F. Grech was born on 24 December 1931 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He married Elizabeth Katherine Winans.
     Research: Grandchildren: Jason, Matt, Scott, Rick, Brittany, Adrianna, Kristofer, Nicholas, Garrett; great grandchildren: Aiden, Myles, Ryder. Joseph F. Grech was living in 2021 in 342 Catherine Dr, South San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Elizabeth Katherine Winans was born circa 1937. She married Joseph F. Grech. Elizabeth Katherine Winans died on 4 November 2006; age 69.
     Elizabeth Katherine Winans was also known as Wilkerson Maiden name of mother of Gregory G., Richard J. Her married name was Grech.
Obituary: on 11 November 2006: Elizabeth "Betty" Grech Entered into rest on November 4, 2006 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Joseph F. Grech for 42 years. Loving mother of Lynn Hartz, Gregory G. (Denise) Grech, Karen Porrazzo and Rick (Lana Petratuana) Grech. Adoring grandmother of Jason, Matt, Scott, Ricky, Brittany, Adrianna, Khristofer, Nicolas and Garrett and the great-grandmother of Myles, Aiden and Ryder. Sister of Gayle Woodall, Dr. Lawrence (Elaine) Winans, Edwin O. (Karen) Winans, Jr., John G. (LaVonne) Winans and Ricky Winans. Member of the Old Fellows Recreation Club on the Russian River, where she spent all her summers for 35 years. Past-president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the OFRC, member of the Olivet Branch Rebekah Lodge #48. Elizabeth Katherine Winans was also known as Betty.

     Gregory G. Grech was born on 9 June 1957 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Lesli A Sabin on 10 July 1977 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Gregory G. Grech married Denise (?)
     Gregory G. Grech was living in 2021 in Antioch, CA, USA.

     Lynn Grech was born circa 1955 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married (?) Hartz.
     Her married name was Hartz.

     (?) Hartz married Lynn Grech, daughter of Joseph F. Grech and Elizabeth Katherine Winans.

     Denise (?) married Gregory G. Grech, son of Joseph F. Grech and Elizabeth Katherine Winans.
     Her married name was Grech.

     Karen Grech was born circa 1952 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married (?) Porrazzo.
     Her married name was Porrazzo.

     (?) Porrazzo married Karen Grech, daughter of Joseph F. Grech and Elizabeth Katherine Winans.

     Richard J Grech was born on 7 August 1986 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He married Lana Petratuana.

     Lana Petratuana married Richard J Grech, son of Joseph F. Grech and Elizabeth Katherine Winans.
     Her married name was Grech.

     Mariann Borg was born.
     She was living in 2018.

     Dalor (?) married Paul Borg, son of (?) Borg.
     Her married name was Borg.

     John Chetcuti married Dolores Coleiro.

     Dolores Coleiro married John Chetcuti.
     Her married name was Chetcuti.

     Alex Peter Zouzounis was born on 18 September 1919 in River Bank, CA, USA. He married Rose Catherine Bonnici, daughter of Joseph R. Bonnici and Josephine Fenech. Alex Peter Zouzounis died on 13 September 2011 at Windsor, CA, USA, at age 91.
      Obituary: on 16 September 2011: Alex Pete Zouzounis Passed away peacefully in Windsor, CA on Tuesday, September 13, 2011.

San Francisco Chronicle (CA) - Friday, September 16, 2011
Our Dad enjoyed the horse races, and loved to joke and laugh with family and friends. He was born in River Bank, CA on September 18, 1919, and served with the Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. He owned the 5-Mile Market in San Francisco with his brother Ted, and then managed several butcher shops in San Francisco before going to work for Safeway as a butcher. He retired from Safeway in 1985. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Pete Zouzounis, his sister, Mary Mangum, and his brothers: Nick, Chris, George, Michael, Ted, Bill, and Pete. He will be missed by his children: Dennis (Terry), Phyllis, (Rich Nollevaux), Janice (Dan Laskoski), Joseph (Julie), and Alex (Cherie), and by their mother, Rose Zouzounis. He was proud of his grandchildren: Katrina (Sione Kofeloa) and Kevin (Kristalin) Zouzounis, Nick and John Zouzounis, Robin and Tim Laskoski, Ryan Grose, and his youngest, Alexander Zouzounis. He also was able to meet his great-grandchildren: twins, Dario and Jordan Kofeloa. He will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews and their families. We would like to thank the Assisted Living staff in Windsor for their tender care of our father.

     Dennis Joseph Zouzounis was born on 31 March 1948 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He married Terry (?)

     Terry (?) married Dennis Joseph Zouzounis, son of Alex Peter Zouzounis and Rose Catherine Bonnici.
     Her married name was Zouzounis.

     Janice Zouzounis was born on 16 December 1950 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married Dan Laskoski.
     Her married name was Laskoski.

     Dan Laskoski married Janice Zouzounis, daughter of Alex Peter Zouzounis and Rose Catherine Bonnici. Dan Laskoski died before 2018.

     Phyllis Ann Zouzounis was born on 16 December 1950 in San Francisco, CA, USA.