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     John Joseph Schembri was born on 23 February 1931 in Hamrun, Malta. He married Laura A Mizzi in 1955 at Malta. John Joseph Schembri died in April 2008 at Danville, CA, USA, at age 77.
     He began military service US Army, Korea. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1995.
Obituary: on 24 April 2008: John Joseph Schembri February 23.1931 - April 22.2008
Resident of Danville. Beloved husband of Laura Schembri; caring brother of Anthony Schembri, Doris Boytmck, the late Hilda Cassar; loving father of Arthur Schembri and Suzanne Schembri. and adored nannu of Christina, Natalie, and Gianna Coffin. John was born on the island of Malta. He immigrated to New York in 1952. He served with the US Army during the Korean War. John married Laura in 1955 and moved to San Francisco soon thereafter. John was an electrical engineer with AT&T for over 30 years. He was a pioneer in fiber optic technology and was granted 5 patents in this field. He moved to Danville in 1987 and built his dream house.
John was a loving, gentle, and caring person to all who knew him. He enjoyed hours in his garden, tinkering in the garage. traveling the world, and most of all spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his loving family who will hold him in their hearts forever. He was a An electrical engineer with AT&T for over 30 years. He was a pioneer in fiber optic technology and was granted 5 patents in this field. Research: Rosemarie Schembri.

     Laura A Mizzi was born on 4 May 1932. She married John Joseph Schembri, son of (?) Schembri, in 1955 at Malta.
     Her married name was Schembri. Laura A Mizzi was living in 2021 in Danville, CA, USA.

     Kathleen Mulhall was born on 5 July 1961 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married (?) Sharp.
     Her married name was Sharp. Kathleen Mulhall was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2005. Research: Marcus Thomas
Andrew Sharp
Thomas Mulhall
Gary Sharp
Janis Sharp
Emma Sharp
Alison Sharp
Mary Mulhall
Alan Sharp.

     (?) Sharp married Kathleen Mulhall, daughter of Thomas Peter Mulhall and Mary Charlotte Tonna.

     Evelyn Healey was born on 7 February 1954 in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. She married Dennis Lee Simmons.
     Her married name was Simmons. Evelyn Healey was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2009. She and Dennis Lee Simmons were living in 2012 in Milpitas, CA, USA.
Evelyn Healey In charge of MASC website in 2023. Research.

     Dennis Lee Simmons was born on 18 June 1952 in CA, USA. He married Evelyn Healey, daughter of William M. Healey and Mary Jane Mould.
     Dennis Lee Simmons was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2012. He and Evelyn Healey were living in 2012 in Milpitas, CA, USA.
Dennis Lee Simmons He is webmaster of the MASC website in 2024.

     Pierre Spear was born on 12 March 1950 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He married Dorothy Greaux.
     Pierre Spear was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2005. He was living in 2022 in San Carlos, CA, USA. He and Lucy Mifsud were related to.

     Dorothy Greaux was born. She married Pierre Spear, son of (?) Mifsud.
     Her married name was Spear.

     Irene Healy was born on 24 April 1952 in Canada. She married Henry J. Sutter. Irene Healy married (?) Franco in May 1998.
     Her married name was Sutter. Irene Healy was had the following children: Nichole b. 1973, Dawn b. 1975, Tracy b. 1977. As of May 1998,her married name was Franco. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Maltese Club location between 1999 and 2009 at South San Francisco, San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Research: Dawn Sotelo
Tracy Henry
Henry Sutter
Joseph Franco
Karen Sutter.

     Henry J. Sutter was born circa 1950. He married Irene Healy.

     Peter A Tanti was born on 7 October 1957 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He married Deborah L Bevilockway on 28 April 1984 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Peter A Tanti married Ann Jonasson.
     Peter A Tanti was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2003. Research: Ruth Tanti
Jake Tanti
Margret Jonasson
Ann Tanti.

     Paul J Tanti Jr was born on 23 April 1947 in Gozo, Malta. He married Lydia Ferretti on 2 September 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Paul J Tanti Jr emigrated from Malta on 5 December 1952. He was naturalized in May 1970. He was a Cabinet maker in 2004. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2004.
Joseph Tanti Mona Vella Nicholas, 2020: Valentine and family had a cousin named Paul Tanti. That may be the Paul Jr. born in 1947, as he was about that age. In that case, that would mean that Paul Sr. was either Joe's (Valentine's father's) brother or a first cousin, perhaps. Valentine's family was from St. Paul's Bay, but that doesn't mean that Joe and Cetta didn't move there after they were married. It is possible that Joe was originally from Rabat, like Paul Sr. Research: Jennifer Tanti
Lillia Nelson
Eric Tanti
Christopher Tanti. Paul J Tanti Jr and Lydia Ferretti were living in 2020 in South San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Lydia Ferretti was born in 1947. She married Paul J Tanti Jr, son of Paul Tanti Sr and Rita Pace, on 2 September 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Tanti. Lydia Ferretti and Paul J Tanti Jr were living in 2020 in South San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Kenneth A. Tonna was born circa 1954. He married Phyllis (?)
     Kenneth A. Tonna was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2009. Research: Manny Tonna
Jeanette Tonna
Jeannette Tonna
Susan Tonna
Felicitas Tonna.

     Phyllis (?) married Kenneth A. Tonna.
     Her married name was Tonna.

     John Anthony Vassallo was born circa 1930.
     He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2009.

     Joseph Jason Vella was born on 18 March 1956 in Mosta, Malta. He married Karen S Jabin on 2 June 1979 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Joseph Jason Vella was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was President, 1980, 1985; Ass. Sec 78-79; Auditor, 81; Vice Pres 82-83, 87; Sec 87; Helped with remodel of new Maltese Club location in 1978 at South San Francisco, San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Research: Our 1980 president was vigorous and very energetic, twenty-five-year-old Joe Vella; he implemented the firse elder dinner, to cross the bridge between the young and the old, the honoring of the last ten surviving charter/pioneer members with a dinner and dance, specifically dedicated to them in October; The Honorees were: Spiro Bajada, John Tonna, Peter Camilleri, Frank Vella (Mgarr), Charles Borg, Joe Sapiano, Frank Cuschiere, Joe Vella (Gozo), Joe Schembri and Dominic Mifsud. We're sure that this must have been the nicest gesture these old-timers ever received from our club. in 1980.¹ He was naturalized on 22 February 1980.
Joseph Jason Vella One of the attendees at first Club elders dinner conceived of by President Joe Vella, honoring of the last ten surviving charter/pioneer members with a dinner and dance, specifically dedicated to them in October; The Honorees were: Spiro Bajada, John Tonna, Peter Camilleri, Frank Vella (Mgarr), Charles Borg, Joe Sapiano, Frank Cuschiere, Joe Vella (Gozo), Joe Schembri and Dominic Mifsud. We're sure that this must have been the nicest gesture these old-timers ever received from our club. in October 1980. Research: The young Joe Vella re-assumed the presidency in 1985. Things were going fairly well with the club; the members were a little hungry for more activities especially during the summer months. He instituted the first traditional Maltese rabbit and spaghetti dinners, which he himself cooked to perfection; he proved to be a master in this specialty, and it soon became very popular among the members; the only hitch was the availability and scarcity of rabbits. in 1985.¹ He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2009. He and Karen S Jabin were living in 2024 in Petaluma, CA, USA.

     Dr. Charles E. Xuereb MD was born in January 1945. He married Carmela (?)
     Dr. Charles E. Xuereb MD was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was recieved contribution recognition by Maltese Club, in memory of Joseph "Guzwe" and Josephine Zuereb between 1979 and 2012 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was educated in 1980 Wayne State University School of Medicine. He was a a psychiatrist.

Dr. Charles E. Xuereb MD was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle in November 1992: Attending psychiatrist, full/part-time for expanding, dynamic Psychiatric Rehabilitation program, treating the chronic mentally ill. Excellent multi-disciplinary treatment teams, pleasant environment, beautiful sylvan setting Expertise in Psychopharmocology essential. Addictionolocy helpful. Generous Administrative fees, easy commute. Contact Charles E. Xuereb. M.D.. Medical Director. (415) 367-1890. Cordiiiera's Mentai Health Center (49-bed recovery-focused Adult Residential Facility.)
Dr. Charles E. Xuereb MD. Research: Cheryl Pristavok
Cherly Xuereb
Joseph Xuereb
Derek Pristavok.

     Carmela (?) was born circa 1949. She married Dr. Charles E. Xuereb MD, son of Joseph Xuereb and Josephine (?).
     Her married name was Xuereb. Carmela (?) was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was recieved contribution recognition by Maltese Club, in memory of Joseph "Guzwe" and Josephine Zuereb between 1979 and 2012 at San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Mark Joseph Zammit was born on 20 June 1966 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He married Antoinette Borg, daughter of George Borg and Catherine (?).
     Mark Joseph Zammit was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2001. Research: Antonette Zammit
Carmela Zammit
Sam Zammit
Nancy Zammit.

     Sam Zammit was born on 1 April 1932 in Naxxar, Malta; Apr 3, 1933 also given. He married Carmela Vicky Mula, daughter of Joseph Mula and Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon, on 22 August 1964 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Sam Zammit died on 2 February 2009 at Millbrae, CA, USA, at age 76. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Counsellor, 67, 73 in 1965 at South San Francisco, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Pauline Carmela Curmi was born circa 1949. She married Victor Emanuel Debono, son of Carmel Vincent Emmanuel Joseph Elia Debono and Josephine Bonnici, on 10 January 1970 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Debono. Pauline Carmela Curmi and Victor Emanuel Debono were living in 2023 in San Bruno, CA, USA.

     Mary P. Abdilla was born on 19 November 1961 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Mark J. Abdilla was born on 19 November 1961 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Mark J. Abdilla Mark Abdilla is an international guitarist with over 25 years of performing experience. Mark performs 500 years of lute and guitar music (renaissance, baroque and classical) as well as Spanish music. Performing in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 10 years running,as well as tours in Eastern Europe since 2005, Mark also performs a unique style of 12 string Celtic guitar.He can perform electric instumental blues/funk in the style of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Albert King etc, with backing disc. Mark plays weddings,wineries and private events.

Mark primarily performs solo, he also performs with a duo and trio consisting of fiddle and Flute. Pop instrumentals are also in the repertoire. He was a a professional Latin/Flamenco/Classical Guitarist.
Mark J. Abdilla http://www.markabdilla.com/?fbclid=IwAR2OjAYoJ64a6n_iHi2EDfXrFv13I9KaMYTRqXCMZcNIjYFWKU6lX4kvjnY. He was living in 2022.

     Ann T. Abdilla was born on 28 November 1963 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. She married (?) Engdahl. Ann T. Abdilla married Ken Musso.
     Her married name was Engdahl. Her married name was Musso. Ann T. Abdilla and (?) Engdahl were living in 1990. Ann T. Abdilla was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1998. She was living in 1998 in Burlingame, CA, USA.

     Kimberley Mae Abdilla was born on 10 October 1985 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Sharon Marie Abdilla was born on 25 November 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.

     Jason Christopher Abdilla was born on 5 November 1982 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He married Naomi Ann Zimmerman on 2 June 2007 at Multnomah, OR, USA.