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     Peter Paul Vella was born circa 1896 in Malta. He died on 3 June 1959 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was buried on 6 June 1959 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 53, dept. store painter and decorator in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 5 June 1959: VELLA In this city, June 3. 1959, Peter Paul, beloved brother of Carmelo and Frank Vella; a native of Malta, aged 63 years. Peter Paul Vella was also known as Peter R. Vella. He and Peter Paul Vella were possibly the same person.

     Rafaela Zarafa was born on 4 November 1866. She died on 21 October 1950 at age 83. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Vella.

     Robert Vella was born circa 1942. He married April M Ottavonia on 3 March 1978 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Robert Vella died on 13 November 1996. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Samuel Vella was born on 14 April 1903 in Mosta, Malta; Draft: Apr 15 1904. He married Annie M. Scuitto. Samuel Vella died on 9 September 1976 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 73. He was buried on 13 September 1976 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He received military draft notice on 16 February 1942 age 37, Tubbs Cordage Co. He and Annie M. Scuitto were listed in the 1950 US Census age 46, wholesale coffee co. warehouseman in San Francisco, CA, USA. Samuel Vella was naturalized on 16 March 1953.
Obituary: on 11 September 1976: VELLA, Samuel In Burllngame September 9. 1976, Samuel Veila late of Millbrae (former long time resident of S.F ); belnved husband of the late Annie Vella; loving father of Edward Vella, Carmen Warner and Svivia Jackson, all of Millbrae: brother of Joseph Vella of Malta; also survived by three grandchildren; a native of Mosta, Malta; a member of ILWU Local No. 6 of S.F.

     Veronica M. Vella died on 12 March 1963. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Veronica Marie Vella was born on 6 June 1965 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She died on 14 October 1981 at San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, at age 16. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Anna M. Xuereb was born on 12 February 1874. She died on 24 January 1968 at age 93. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Emanuel T. Xuereb was born on 4 December 1913 in Malta. He died on 23 June 1968 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 54. He was buried on 23 June 1968 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta to Port Huron, Michigan on 4 December 1948 to New York, NY, USA. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Jerome Attard and Carmela Xuereb in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 30, die setter, wholesale building hardware factory. Emanuel T. Xuereb was a cabinet maker in 1950.

Emanuel T. Xuereb was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was President of Maltese American Social Club, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1968 from 1954 to 1968 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
He was naturalized on 4 March 1958 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 24 June 1968: Emanuel Xuereb Dies; Led Maltase in S.F. -- Emanuel Xuereb, a manufacturer and longtime leader of San Francisco’s Maltese- American community, died suddenly yesterday. A native of Malta, Mr. Xuereb was 54.
For the past 16 years, he had served as a member and officer of the Maltese- American Social Club of San Francisco, twice as president. Mr. Xuereb, who lived at 201 Brussesl St., was a member of the board of directors of the Emanuel Furniture Manufacturing Company of South San Francisco. He is survived by his father, Ferdinand Xuereb; three sisters, Anastasia Xuereb, Helen Vella and Jane Galt; jwo brothers Frank and Angelo, all of Malta; another sister, Mrs. Jerome Attard, and a brother, Tom Xuereb, both of San Francisco.
Emanuel T. Xuereb Xuereb Dies at 54 Emanuel Xuereb, President of the Maltese-Amencan Social Club of San Francisco, died unexpectedly yesterday. Mr. Xuereb, of 201 Brussels Street was a member of the board of directors of Emanuel Furniture Manufacturers of South San Francisco. He had served as a member and officer in the Maltese-American Social Club for the past 16 years, twice as its president. He was a native of Malta. Mr. Xuereb is survived by his father Ferdinand: three sisters, Anastasia Xuereb, Helen Vella and Jane Gatt; two brothers, Frank and Angelo, all of Malta: and a sister, Mrs. Jerome Attard and brother Tom, both of San Francisco. on 24 June 1968 at San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco, CA, USA.

Emanuel T. Xuereb was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 24 June 1968: Emanuel Xuereb Dies at 54 -- Emanuel Xuereb, President of the Maltese-American Social Club of San Francisco, died unexpectedly yesterday. Mr. Xuereb. of 201 Brussels Street, was a member of the board of directors of Emanuel Fumiture Manufacturers of South San Francisco.
He had served as a member and officer in the Maltese-American Social Club for the past 16 years. A native of Malta. Mr. Xuereb is survived by his father Ferdinand: three sisters. Anastasia Xuereb. Helen Vella and Jane Gatt; two Ibrothers. Frank and Angelo, all of Malta: and a sister. Jerome Attard and brother. Tom. both of San Francisco.
Obituary: on 26 June 1968: XUEREB. Emmanuel, — ln this city, June 23. 1968. Emmanuel Xuereb. endeared brother of Rev. Ferdinand Xuereb. O.E.S.A.. Sister M. Anastasia O.E.S.A., Thomas, Frank and Angelo Xuereb, Mrs. Jane Gatt, Mrs. Carmela Attard, and Mrs. Helen Vella: a native of Malta: past president of the Maltese-American Social Club.
Emanuel T. Xuereb Anthony Spiteri: "In May [sic] 1968 the club experienced the sudden death of Manuel Xuereb, affectionatelv known as 'il-ka/karis: one of the finest presidents and great organizer the club ever had. He organized children talent shows, built a boxing ring in the club hall for children, prompter (inside the pit) used during theatrical performances, and Sunday mornings Malta style Tombla and many other varied activities. Having been a bachelor, Manuel Xuereb was able to devote all his leisure time to the club, and his presence was greatly missed."¹

     Anthony Zammit was born on 7 January 1901 in Valletta, Malta; at 26 via saluto.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport age 19, laborer on 26 August 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ He died on 2 November 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 37. He was buried on 5 November 1938 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Anthony Zammit was also known as Antonio Zammit.¹ He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 4 October 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 19, laborer;father Antonio Zammit in Hamrun; Destination San Francisco, to uncle John Vassallo. He emigrated from Malta age 19, laborer, on ship France; He travelled from Malta to San Francisco with a relative whose last name was Vassallo. on 4 October 1920 to New York, NY, USA. He immigrated to San Francisco, CA, USA; He travelled from Malta to San Francisco with a relative whose last name was Vassallo. He was a worked for the Ford car company.
Obituary: on 4 November 1938: ZAMMIT In this city. Nov, 2, 1938. Anthony, beloved son of the late Anthony and Michelena Zammit. loving brother of Carmela and Joseph Zammit; a native of Malta, aged 37 years.

     Agnes Geraldine Zammit was born on 18 April 1952 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She died on 2 April 2013 at Roseville, CA, USA, at age 60. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
      Obituary: : ZAMMIT, Agnes G.
Born April 18, 1952 San Francisco, CA; passed away April 2, 2013 in Roseville, CA. Survived by her loving daughter Sarah, grandson Braeden, and godson Rick. A woman of conviction & integrity, Agnes was a fighter who never gave up. She lived for her family & loved being a grandmother. She grew up in San Francisco and worked as a executive admin for 40 years. She was selfless and true to her Catholic faith, caring for the elderly & dying on her own time. She was an inspiration & loved by all who knew her. Friends are invited to a viewing at 4:30pm & rosary at 6:30pm on Friday, April 12, and funeral at 11am on Saturday, April 13 at St. Rose Church, Sacramento. Interment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

     Sarah Lynn Eells was born.

     Joseph S. Zammit died on 2 June 1866. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     First Maltese in America (?) was among the first Maltese in San Francisco, CA Buried in Colma in 1866 in 1866.

     Josephine L. Zammit died on 25 May 1955. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Salvatore Zammit died on 12 April 1866. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Richard Allen Barbara was born on 26 February 1955 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He married Jeanne M Hassenpflug on 23 May 1981 at Lassen Co., CA, USA.
     Richard Allen Barbara was living in 2020 in Medford, OR, USA.

     Jeanne M Hassenpflug married Richard Allen Barbara, son of Charles S. Barbara and Dorothy Grace Sandman, on 23 May 1981 at Lassen Co., CA, USA.
     As of 23 May 1981,her married name was Barbara.

     Cassandra Barbara was born on 14 June 1971 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Andrew Walter Barbara was born on 26 September 1990 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Samuel William Barbara was born on 21 July 1982 in Butte Co., CA, USA.

     Raymond John Barbara was born on 19 June 1965 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. He married Patti (?)
     Raymond John Barbara was living in 2019.

     Katrina Barbara was born on 29 March 1970 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. She married Todd Seal.
     Her married name was Seal. Katrina Barbara was living in 2019.

     Lee James Barbara was born on 25 February 1985 in San Luis Obispo Co., CA, USA.

     (?) Clardy married Nancy M. Azzopardi, daughter of Joseph Manuel Azzopardi and Sylvia A. Broussard.

     Karen E. Bonavia was born on 21 November 1977 in San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     She was living in 1997 in Millbrae, CA, USA. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1997.

     Lorna Marie Bonavia was born on 6 July 1970 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She married Michael D Henderson.
     Her married name was Henderson. Lorna Marie Bonavia was living in 2020 in Queen Creek, AZ, USA. Research.

     Cynthia Maria Bonavia was born on 5 September 1980 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     (?) Bonnici was born on 10 April 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.

     Susan Elizabeth Bonnici was born on 15 May 1959 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She married William Paul Coleman on 10 June 1989 at Roseville, CA, USA.
     As of 10 June 1989,her married name was Coleman.