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     John Sammut was born circa 1828 in Malta; age 52 in 1880 census.¹ He was born circa 1840 in Malta; age 40 in 1880 census.¹ He married Elizabeth (?)¹
     First Maltese in America (?) was among the first Maltese in San Francisco, CA born in 1828 on Malta; in 1880 census in 1828. As of 1880, John Sammut was also known as John Samud.¹ He and Elizabeth (?) were listed in the 1880 US Census age 52, property owner in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
John Sammut both parents born in Malta.

     Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1829 in England; age 51 in 1880 census.¹ She married John Sammut.¹
     Her married name was Sammut.¹ Elizabeth (?) and John Sammut were listed in the 1880 US Census age 52, property owner in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Anna Sammut was born circa 1870 in CA, USA; age 10 in 1880 census.¹
     She was listed in the census of John Sammut and Elizabeth (?) in 1880 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, property owner.¹

     Mary Sammut was born circa 1871 in CA, USA; age 9 in 1880 census.¹
     She was listed in the census of John Sammut and Elizabeth (?) in 1880 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, property owner.¹

     Savarino Sonario was born circa 1852 in Malta; age 28 in 1880 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1880 US Census age 28, pedlar in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ First Maltese in America (?) was among the first Maltese in San Francisco, CA born in 1852 in 1880.
Savarino Sonario both parents born in Malta.

     Joseph Vonich was born circa 1841 in Malta; age 39 in 1880 census.¹ He married Eva (?)¹
     First Maltese in America (?) was among the first Maltese in San Francisco, CA born in 1841 in 1880. Joseph Vonich and Eva (?) were listed in the 1880 US Census age 39, fisherman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
Joseph Vonich both parents born in Malta.

     Eva (?) was born circa 1844 in England.¹ She married Joseph Vonich.¹
     Her married name was Vonich.¹ Eva (?) and Joseph Vonich were listed in the 1880 US Census age 39, fisherman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Giovanni Buhagiar was born in September 1840 in Malta; age 59 in 1900 census.²
     He emigrated from Malta in 1883 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. First Maltese in America (?) was among the first Maltese in San Francisco, CA immigration in 1883 in 1883. As of 1900, Giovanni Buhagiar was also known as John Buhagiar.² He and Giuseppe Buhagiar were listed in the 1900 US Census age 59, retired; and nephew Mike Muscat, 35 and John Qumer, 36, all day laborers in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²
Giovanni Buhagiar both parents born in Malta.

     Giuseppe Buhagiar was born on 29 January 1873 in Mosta, Malta.² He was born on 29 January 1873 in Mosta, Malta; Jan 1872, age 28 in 1900 census.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport age 24 on 27 July 1897. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He was issued a Maltese Passport age 24 on 27 July 1897. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     Giuseppe Buhagiar was also known as Giuseppe Buhagiar.² He immigrated in 1898. He and Giovanni Buhagiar were listed in the 1900 US Census age 59, retired; and nephew Mike Muscat, 35 and John Qumer, 36, all day laborers in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1900, Giuseppe Buhagiar was also known as Joe Buhagiar.¹
Giuseppe Buhagiar Not found in US Censuses.²

     Mike Muscat was born in March 1865 in Malta; age 35 in 1900 census.¹
     He immigrated in 1893 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. First Maltese in America (?) was among the first Maltese in San Francisco, CA immigration in 1893 in 1893. Mike Muscat was listed in the 1900 census of Giovanni Buhagiar and Giuseppe Buhagiar in 1900 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 59, retired; and nephew Mike Muscat, 35 and John Qumer, 36, all day laborers.¹
Giovanni Buhagiar both parents born in Malta.

     John Qumer was born in 1874 in Malta; age 36 in 1900 census.¹
     He immigrated in 1894 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. First Maltese in America (?) was among the first Maltese in San Francisco, CA immigration in 1894 in 1894. John Qumer was listed in the 1900 census of Giovanni Buhagiar and Giuseppe Buhagiar in 1900 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 59, retired; and nephew Mike Muscat, 35 and John Qumer, 36, all day laborers.¹

     Michael Portelli was born in 1850 in Malta; age 50 in 1900 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1879 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. First Maltese in America (?) was among the first Maltese in San Francisco, CA immigration in 1879 in 1879.

Michael Portelli was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 23 August 1893: CHICKEN PEDDLARS FIGHT. Partners Quarrel Over Assets and Knives Are Freely Used. Salvatora Forrogia and Michael Portelli, chicken peddlers on Merchant street, engaged in a controversy over business affairs yesterday which ended in a vicious fight. The two had been partners,in the peddling concern, but desired to dissolve. The fight was over a division of the assets. During the dispute it is charged that Ferrogia drew a knife and assaulted his former partner, cutting his face and almost laying his cheekbone bare. Portelli was removed to the receiving hospital. Ferrogia escaped, but was soon arrested. Ferrogia claims that Portelli struck him first, and that he acted simply in self defense. He was listed in the 1900 US Census age 50, day laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Father Vincent A. Testa S.J. was born in September 1841 in Malta; age 58 in 1900 census.¹ He died in January 1919 at Santa Clara, CA, USA, at age 77.
     He immigrated in 1863 to USA. First Maltese in America (?) was among the first Maltese in San Francisco, CA immigration in 1863 in 1863.
Father Vincent A. Testa S.J. He was ordained. in 1893. He was listed in the 1900 US Census age 58, clergyman in St. Ignatius College, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
Obituary: on 4 January 1919: In the "Monitor", the paper of the San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese: Father Vincent A. Testa was a Maltese Jesuit who had been a pastor of the Mission Church of Santa Clara. He was born in Malta in 1841 and immigrated when he was 23. He did his studies in Woodstock, MD, and was ordained in 1874 in US. He taught for 20 years at Saint Ignatius University in San Francisco. He died in Santa Clara, "one of the best known and most highly respected priests in California."
Father Vincent A. Testa S.J. a Jesuit priest.

     Gaeteno Vella was born on 25 November 1870 in Malta; age 29 in 1900 census; age 39 in 1910 census; age 49 in 1920 census; age 60 in 1930 census; Nov 25, 1860 on funeral note.² He married Mary Anne McTernan circa 1897; mar 13 years in 1910 census.² Gaeteno Vella died on 24 October 1953 at Laguna Honda Home, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 82; of cerebral arteriosclerosis and diabetes.¹ He was buried in 1953 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.¹
     He immigrated in 1885; per 1900 census; 1889 per 1920 census; in US 71 years at death in 1953. First Maltese in America (?) was among the first Maltese in San Francisco, CA Immigration in 1885. One of the first Maltese immigrants to San Francisco and one of three men that helped process all other Maltese immigrants to the City. in 1885. Gaeteno Vella emigrated from Malta per 1920 census in 1899 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ He and Mary Anne McTernan were listed in the 1900 US Census age 29, provision merchant; and mother in law Katherine Berry, May 1852, Ireland and brother in law Thomas McTerman, Jul 1871, CA and sister in law Alice McTerman, Apr 1882, CA in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1910, Gaeteno Vella was also known as G. F. Vella.⁴ He and Mary Anne McTernan were listed in the 1910 US Census age 39, poultry business in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 49, poultry wholesale dealer; and mother in law Catherine C. Barry, 67, Ireland, widow, next door, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ As of between 1920 and 1930, Gaeteno Vella was also known as Gaston F. Vella.^3,5 He and Hugh F. Vella were listed in the 1930 US Census age 60, poultry merchant in Colma, CA, USA.⁵ Gaeteno Vella was naturalized on 16 July 1941; Gaetano Vella. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Walter D. Kolling and May E. Vella in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 57, city school system foreman janitor.
Obituary: on 25 October 1953: Vella—in this city, Oct 24, 1953, Gaetano, beloved husband of the late Mary Vella; loving father of Francis H., William P., Hugh F. Vella, Mrs. Mac Kolling and Mrs Katherine Fulwider, the late, Bernard Vella; survived by nine grandchildren and six great grandchildrcn. A native of Malta, aged 82 years.
Gaeteno Vella abt 1903/1904 San Francisco-Vella family home: Left to right standing-Gaeton Vella; Mary McTernan Vella; Thomas F. McTernan; Alice McTernan : Seated left to right Baby Will Vella; May Erlene Vella; Catherine Cornyn Vella; Francis (Luke) Vella (child standing in sailor suit.)

     Mary Anne McTernan was born on 28 June 1875 in CA, USA; Oct 1874, age 25 in 1900 census; age 36 in 1910 census; age 47 in 1920 census.¹ She married Gaeteno Vella, son of Francesco Vella, circa 1897; mar 13 years in 1910 census.¹ Mary Anne McTernan died on 12 May 1948 at Santa Clara Co., CA, USA, at age 72. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Vella.¹ She and Gaeteno Vella were listed in the 1900 US Census age 29, provision merchant; and mother in law Katherine Berry, May 1852, Ireland and brother in law Thomas McTerman, Jul 1871, CA and sister in law Alice McTerman, Apr 1882, CA in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Mary Anne McTernan and Gaeteno Vella were listed in the 1910 US Census age 39, poultry business in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Mary Anne McTernan and Gaeteno Vella were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 49, poultry wholesale dealer; and mother in law Catherine C. Barry, 67, Ireland, widow, next door, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Mary Anne McTernan was listed in the 1940 US Census age 66, patient in Agnews State Hospital For Insane, Santa Clara, CA, USA.

     May E. Vella was born on 26 May 1898 in CA, USA; May 1897, age 2 in 1900 census; age 11 in 1910 census; age 21 in 1920 census; age 31 in 1930 census.¹ She married Walter D. Kolling circa 1914; age 21 and 16.² May E. Vella died on 12 February 1966 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 67. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1900 census of Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan in 1900 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, provision merchant; and mother in law Katherine Berry, May 1852, Ireland and brother in law Thomas McTerman, Jul 1871, CA and sister in law Alice McTerman, Apr 1882, CA.¹ May E. Vella was listed in the 1910 US Census with Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan in 1910 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, poultry business.³ As of circa 1914,her married name was Kolling.² May E. Vella was listed in the 1920 US census of Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, poultry wholesale dealer; and mother in law Catherine C. Barry, 67, Ireland, widow, next door.⁴ May E. Vella was listed in the 1930 US Census of Gaeteno Vella and Hugh F. Vella in 1930 at Colma, CA, USA; age 60, poultry merchant.⁵ May E. Vella was a City juvenile detention dept. group supervisor in 1950. She and Walter D. Kolling were listed in the 1950 US Census age 57, city school system foreman janitor in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Hon. Louis John Vella was born on 25 August 1952 in Mgarr, Malta. He married Lillian Muscat, daughter of Hector Muscat and Carmela Bonavia. Biography Louis Vella was born and raised in Malta. He received his High School education in Valletta and later at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology in the fields of civil engineering and architecture. He started working at his family business, a leading land development and construction company in Malta. In 1980 Louis moved to California USA where he settled with his family in the San Francisco Bay Area. Louis’s professional career in California began at the City of Redwood City as an Engineer Technician, Assistant Civil Engineer, Fire Prevention Supervisor, Fire Marshal, Administrative Chief, and Interim Fire Chief. After retiring from public service, he was appointed Hon Consul of Malta in 2009. The government of Malta later designated Mr. Vella to the Council of Maltese Living Abroad. He dedicates most of his time overseeing his private property investment business, consular duties and philanthropic/community work. Louis graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management in California and completed all core classes of the Executive Fire Officer program at the National Fire Academy-Maryland. He is fluent in Maltese, English, Italian, and has some knowledge of German and Spanish. He has been involved in philanthropic, charitable and community work for most of his adult life as president of the Local County Fire Prevention Officers; Neighborhood association; Maltese Cross Foundation of California; and Maltese Heritage Association; Maltese Historical Society; a local Municipal Water District; Maltese-American Social Club; Sister Cities Commission; Maltese Community Network; Stars & Stripes-Malta. In 2018, Mr. Vella received the Medal of the Republic from the President of Malta for his services towards the Republic of Malta. Louis Vella has been a member and chancellor of the Consular Corps College for almost a decade and in 2019 he was elected Dean of the Consular Corps College. Louis is married to Lillian and has two adult children.
     Hon. Louis John Vella was educated Studied Maltese History and the Maltese language at University level. He emigrated from Malta in 1980. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Secretary of Maltese Club; President, 1992; Auditor, 2014-2022 in 1981.

Hon. Louis John Vella was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 6 September 1993: New Redwood City Law Requires Fire-Retardant Roofs -- Redwood City Fire Marshal Louis Vella, wary of the potential for wildfire in the city’s heavily wooded, increasingly populated Emerald Lake Hills neighborhood near Interstate 280, said he is glad to see the ordinance in place.

Hon. Louis John Vella was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 7 February 1998: Resident Held in Fire At Mobile Home Pork
RpdwnnH Tity — Ant hnrities say a fire in a mobile home park yesterday that had been evacuated because of flooding was caused by an arsonist.
Police detained a 29-year-old resident of the complex on suspicion oi arson a few hours after the 5:20 am. blaze at 1933 East Bay shore Road. The name of the suspect was not available. The blaze caused about $3,000 in damage to one mobile home. Fire Marshal Louis' Vella said.
Recause the Le Mar Mobile Home Park was evacuated earlier this week as a result of flooding and the electricity was shut off, Vella said, it was likely that the fire was arson. Firefighters found flames coming from “piled combustibles on a bed" and in another room of the mobile home, he said.

Hon. Louis John Vella was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 6 January 1999: Fire Claims Little Girl, Injures Sister

Louis Vella, Redwood City Fire Department’s administrative chief fire marshal, said Hernandez had left the garage area to make a phone call in the house when the fire began. When Hemandez returned to the garage, it was engulfed in flames and the girls were trapped inside, he said.
Marafino, Burger and Hemandez tried to save the girls. Despite the intense heat of the flames, Burger, opened the door to the garage and reached in to rescue Alejandra and Santana Marie, Vella said.
Both girls were still alive when paramedics arrived. They were taken to Stanford Hospital and then flown by helicopter to Valley Medical Center’s burn unit with first-, second- and third-degree bums over most of their bodies, he said.
Although Hemandez and the girls were living in a building that was not up to fire code standards, Vella said it is unclear whether any charges will be filed.
The fire is still under investigation, Vella said. As of 2013, Hon. Louis John Vella lived at Victoria Avenue Suite 103, Millbrae, CA, USA; Louis J. Vella Hon Consul General - Republic of Malta in San Francisco.
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Office: 650-631-8200
Malteseconsulate@yahoo.com. He was a Honorable Consul General for Malta in 2013. Research: in 2013. Hon. Louis Vella was president of Maltese Cross Foundation between 2018 and 2022. Research: Millbrae Mayor Wayne Lee would like to present a Commendation to Hon Consul Louis J. Vella to commemorate the award of the Republic of Malta bestowed on to Mr. Vella by the President of Malta, Her Excellency Marie Louise Coleiro Preca on December 13, 2018.

The Award is given on Republic Day in Malta which is celebrated every year on December 13th and the Award is part of the awards of Gieh Ir-Repubblika ( Honor of the Republic) and consists of a Medal that the President pinned on him on that day.

The Commendation from the Millbrae City Council will be presented on Tuesday, September 10th at the regular City Council Meeting at 6:45 pm. It is an open meeting and the general public is invited to attend. in 2019. He was a member of the Maltese Heritage Association Board of Directors in 2021. Research: Vincenza Borg
Frank Borg.

     Marianna Borg was born on 8 April 1913 in Naxxar, Malta; age 17 in 1930 census; age 27 in 1940 census.^1,2 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 15; joining my father. Mother Rosa consented

on 1 December 1928. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² She married James Jean Marie Calleja, son of Joseph Calleja and Carmela Mifsud, on 29 January 1939.¹ Marianna Borg died on 2 September 2011 at Mountain View, CA, USA, at age 98; age 98.¹ She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta on 19 March 1929 to New York, NY, USA.¹ As of 1930, Marianna Borg was also known as Mary Borg.³ She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Sam Borg and Charles F. Borg in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 53, stock breeder.³ Her married name was Calleja.¹ Marianna Borg was a slaughter house stripping in 1940. She and James Jean Marie Calleja were listed in the 1940 US Census age 34, furniture upholsterer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Marianna Borg and James Jean Marie Calleja were listed in the 1950 US Census age 43, proprietor, furniture uphostery in San Francisco, CA, USA. Marianna Borg was naturalized on 5 May 1959 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She was living in 1984 in Fremont, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 7 September 2011: Mary Ann Calleja 98, passed from this life on September 2, 2011 in Mountain View after leading an amazing life that nearly spanned a century. Mary was born on April 8, 1913 in Malta, the 5th child to Salvatore and Rosa Borg. At 16 she left her mother to cross the ocean to Ellis Island and traverse the United States to Sacramento - on her own. She met her father for the very first time and reunited with her siblings. Adapting well to life on her father's sprawling ranch, she began her love affair with cooking. Ever since, she was happiest when feeding family and friends. She married James Calleja in 1939 and they started their family in San Francisco. Their legendary devotion to each other was an awe-inspiring legacy to their descendants. She was preceded in death by her husband (d. 1976) and survived by their 7 children: Joseph, Catherine (Don Williamson), Sylvia, Rosalee, Johnny (Laura), Maryann (John Walsh, d. 2010) and James. She had 26 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Mary was devoted to her home, her husband, her family and her faith. Her sense of humor was sharp, her words often blunt, but always guided by her strong Catholic values. Her hugs were the stuff of legends and her tears were ever ready to sympathize during times of sorrow. Despite the long, full life she lived, her family keenly feels the loss of her matriarchal presence.¹

     James Jean Marie Calleja was born on 20 January 1906 in Mosta, Malta; age 24 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census.³ He married Marianna Borg, daughter of Sam Borg and Rosa Maria Azzopardi, on 29 January 1939.¹ James Jean Marie Calleja died on 22 October 1976 at San Jose, CA, USA, at age 70.^1,2 He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     James Jean Marie Calleja was also known as Giovanni Calleja. He emigrated from Malta on 1 November 1920 to New York, NY, USA. He was listed on a passenger list with Carmela Mifsud on 1 November 1920 at New York, NY, USA; age 34, and 4 children. James Jean Marie Calleja emigrated from in 1921 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Calleja and Carmela Mifsud in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 50, factory laborer; and brother in law Alfred Mifsud.³ James Jean Marie Calleja was naturalized on 8 March 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA; an upholsterer. He and Marianna Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 34, furniture upholsterer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ James Jean Marie Calleja and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Owned the Calleja Furniture Store at 1667 Revere St. and 3rd St. James Jean Marie Calleja witnessed the Maltese Business of Charles Emanuel Scerri and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses; Co-owned the Furniture Store at 1667 Revere St. and 3rd St. with Jimmy Calleja and later his own store on Market St. James Jean Marie Calleja and Marianna Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 43, proprietor, furniture uphostery in San Francisco, CA, USA. James Jean Marie Calleja and Charles Emanuel Scerri were a Co-owners of furniture store on Revere St. and 3rd St.
Obituary: on 25 October 1976: CALLEJA, James — In San Jose. October 22, 1976; beloved husband of Mary Calleja: devoted father of Joseph, John, James and Mary Anne Calleja, Catherine Williamson, Sylvia Johnson and Rosaîee Cavanaugh; Dear brother of William and Joseph; Mary Mifsud, Carmen Pisani and Connie Sherry; loving grandfather of 15 grandchildren. a native of Malta. James Jean Marie Calleja was also known as Jimmy Calleja.

     Sam Borg was born on 31 December 1882 in Birkirkara, Malta; age 53 in 1940 census; Passenger Index: May 11, 1883, Mosta; Draft: Jan 1, 1881; also 10 May 1883.^1,2,3 He married Rosa Maria Azzopardi at Malta. Sam Borg was issued a Maltese Passport age 28 on 11 April 1921. Declared destination was New Orleans, LA, USA.³ He married Rosa Maria Azzopardi on 22 September 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA; she age 76, he age 77.⁴ Sam Borg died on 26 January 1973 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 90; 29 Jan also. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Sam Borg was also known as Salvatore Borg.⁴ He received military draft notice on 12 September 1918 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 38, bd Jan 1, 1881; Hog rancher with Paul Gatt; wife Rosa, in Malta; mark made by Joseph Fenech. He was living in 1920 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He emigrated from Malta on 6 January 1924 to Sacramento, CA, USA. He and Charles F. Borg were listed in the 1930 US Census age 53, stock breeder in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁵ Sam Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of James Jean Marie Calleja and Marianna Borg in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, furniture upholsterer.² Sam Borg was a hog rancher, co-owner; a sprawling ranch in 1940. He and Rosa Maria Azzopardi were listed in the 1950 US Census age 64 and age 65; and lodger Paul Schembri, 62/27, slaughter house helper in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 28 January 1973: BORG, Salvatore — ln this city, Jan. 26, 1973, Salvatore Borg, beloved husband of the late Rosa Borg, devoted father of Mrs. Josephine Cilia, Charles Borg, Mrs. Pauline Cauchi and Mrs. Mary Ann Calleja and the late Catarina Borg; loving grandfather of Sam and Vincent Cilia, Charles and Richard Borg, Joseph and Dolores Cauchi, Joseph, Catherine, Sylvia, Rosalee, John, Mary Ann and Jimmy Calleja and twenty- one great-grandchildren; a native of Malta; a member of the Third Order of St. Francis, Holy Name Society of St. Paul of the Shin-. Sam Borg and Samuel Borg were possibly the same person.

     Rosa Maria Azzopardi was born on 18 November 1883 in Naxxar, Malta.² She married Sam Borg at Malta. Rosa Maria Azzopardi married Sam Borg on 22 September 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA; she age 76, he age 77.¹ Rosa Maria Azzopardi died on 6 September 1970 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 86. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Borg.¹ She was living in 1920 in Naxxar, Malta. She and Sam Borg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 64 and age 65; and lodger Paul Schembri, 62/27, slaughter house helper in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 8 September 1970: Borg, Rosa M.—In this city. September 6, 1970. Rosa M. Borg, beloved wife of Salvatore Borg, devoted mother of Mrs. Josephine Cilia. Charles Borg. Mrs. Pauline Cauchi and Mrs. Mary Ann Calleja; loving grandmother of Sam and Vincent Cilia. Charles and Richard Borg. Joseph and Dolores Cauchi. Joseph. John. Jimmy., Mary Ann Calleja, Mrs. Catherine Williamson. Mrs. Sylvia Stine and Mrs. Rosalie Griffin; great-grandmother of 20 great-grandchildren. A native of Malta; a member of the Third Order of St. Francis, St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church.
Rosa Maria Azzopardi and Martha Pullicino were related to 1st cousins per Mona Vella Nicholas: Rosa's maiden name was Azzopardi. Since there are no Azzopardis on my mother's side of the family, that means that Rosa is related to us through her mother, not her father. I now know that one of Nanna Mattha's parents had a sister who was Rosa's mother.³

     Joseph Salvadore Calleja was born on 31 October 1939 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 He married Ildiko K Vonhabsburg on 23 February 1963 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph Salvadore Calleja and Ildiko K Vonhabsburg were divorced in 1978.
     Joseph Salvadore Calleja was also known as Joseph James Calleja. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of James Jean Marie Calleja and Marianna Borg in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, furniture upholsterer.³ Joseph Salvadore Calleja was listed in the 1940 US Census of James Jean Marie Calleja and Marianna Borg in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 43, proprietor, furniture uphostery. Research: https://gw.geneanet.org/bourbon2?lang=en&pz=anton+karl+ludwig&nz=von+habsburg+lothringen+prinz+von+habsburg+lothringen+prinz+von+ungarn+29.08.1976&p=joseph&n=calleja.

     Catherine Mary Calleja was born on 8 June 1941 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 She married Don Williamson on 1 May 1965 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Catherine Mary Calleja was listed in the 1940 US Census of James Jean Marie Calleja and Marianna Borg in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 43, proprietor, furniture uphostery. Her married name was Williamson.¹ Catherine Mary Calleja was living in 1976.

     Don Williamson married Catherine Mary Calleja, daughter of James Jean Marie Calleja and Marianna Borg, on 1 May 1965 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹

     Sylvia Rose Calleja was born on 2 February 1944 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 She married Johnny W Wallin on 20 January 1968 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Sylvia Rose Calleja and Johnny W Wallin were divorced in August 1969 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Sylvia Rose Calleja married (?) Johnson. Sylvia Rose Calleja married Timothy Stine on 21 November 1970 at Reno, NV, USA. Sylvia Rose Calleja and Timothy Stine were divorced in September 1974 at Alameda Co., CA, USA.
     Sylvia Rose Calleja was listed in the 1940 US Census of James Jean Marie Calleja and Marianna Borg in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 43, proprietor, furniture uphostery. As of 20 January 1968,her married name was Wallin. Her married name was Stine. Her married name was Johnson. Sylvia Rose Calleja was living in 1976.

     Rosalee Ann Calleja was born on 7 October 1945 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 She married Edward E. Griffin on 19 February 1966 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Rosalee Ann Calleja and Edward E. Griffin were divorced in June 1969 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Rosalee Ann Calleja married Clay Cavanaugh on 17 March 1971 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Rosalee Ann Calleja and Clay Cavanaugh were divorced on 17 April 1984 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Rosalee Ann Calleja married (?) Koty.
     Rosalee Ann Calleja was listed in the 1940 US Census of James Jean Marie Calleja and Marianna Borg in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 43, proprietor, furniture uphostery. As of 19 February 1966,her married name was Griffin. Her married name was Cavanaugh. Her married name was Koty. Rosalee Ann Calleja was living in 2024 in 2202 Vera Ave, Redwood City, CA; (650) 366-4491.

     John Francis Calleja was born on 8 March 1947 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Anne T Biskup on 9 July 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     John Francis Calleja was listed in the 1940 US Census of James Jean Marie Calleja and Marianna Borg in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 43, proprietor, furniture uphostery.

     Anne T Biskup married John Francis Calleja, son of James Jean Marie Calleja and Marianna Borg, on 9 July 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Her married name was Calleja.¹

     Mary Ann Calleja was born on 3 February 1952 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 She married John Walsh.¹
     Her married name was Walsh.¹

     John Walsh married Mary Ann Calleja, daughter of James Jean Marie Calleja and Marianna Borg.¹ John Walsh died in 2010.¹