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     Phillip Azzopardi married Concetta Caruana.

     Charles Paris was born on 26 March 1898 in Malta. He married Catherine Josephine Azzopardi, daughter of Phillip Azzopardi and Concetta Caruana, on 1 August 1920 at Constantinople, Turkey.
     Charles Paris emigrated from Malta on 19 March 1921 to New York, NY, USA. He and Catherine Josephine Azzopardi were listed in the 1950 US Census age 52, derrick builders, welder in Westchester, NY, USA.

     Mary Paris was born on 14 August 1922 in Turkey.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Paris and Catherine Josephine Azzopardi in 1950 at Westchester, NY, USA; age 52, derrick builders, welder.

     Joseph P. Paris was born circa 1930 in NY, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Paris and Catherine Josephine Azzopardi in 1950 at Westchester, NY, USA; age 52, derrick builders, welder.

     Lorenzo Bugeja was also known as Lorenzo Bogeia.

     (?) Grima married Coronato Bajada.
     Her married name was (?) Bajada.

     Salvatore Barbara was born on 5 January 1921 in New York, NY, USA. He died on 11 June 1996 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 75. He was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, Merced Co., CA, USA.
     He began military service US Army, WWII: SP2.
Salvatore Barbara Social Secutiry number issued in NY before 1951 at NY, USA. He was living in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Joseph Barbara married Mary (?)

     Mary (?) married Joseph Barbara.
     Her married name was Barbara.

     Sophie Dorothy Barley was born on 4 June 1915 in OH, USA. She married Kenneth Paul Barbara. Sophie Dorothy Barley died on 14 March 2006 at OH, USA, at age 90.
     Her married name was Barbara. She and Kenneth Paul Barbara were listed in the 1950 US Census age 34, fabrication plant maintenance in Leavittsburg, Trumbull Co., OH, USA.

     Kenneth Paul Barbara was born on 6 May 1916 in OH, USA. He married Sophie Dorothy Barley. Kenneth Paul Barbara died on 11 June 1975 at Warren, Trumbull Co., OH, USA, at age 59. He was buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, Paris, OH, USA.
     He and Sophie Dorothy Barley were listed in the 1950 US Census age 34, fabrication plant maintenance in Leavittsburg, Trumbull Co., OH, USA.

     Carol A. Barbara was born circa 1941 in OH, USA.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Kenneth Paul Barbara and Sophie Dorothy Barley in 1950 at Leavittsburg, Trumbull Co., OH, USA; age 34, fabrication plant maintenance.

     John Barbara was born on 20 November 1947 in Warren, OH, USA. He died on 6 October 2023 at OH, USA, at age 75.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Kenneth Paul Barbara and Sophie Dorothy Barley in 1950 at Leavittsburg, Trumbull Co., OH, USA; age 34, fabrication plant maintenance.
Obituary: : John F. Barbara, 75 of Findlay passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born in Warren, Ohio on November 20, 1947 to Kenneth and Sophia Dorthea (Barley) Barbara. John graduated from Leavittsburg, Ohio High School and attended Kent State University. He served his country in the U.S. Army. On November 27, 1971 he married Saundra Matey and she survives along with his two sons; Jon Barbara and Christopher (Jami) Barbara both of Findlay. John was also the proud Papa to Olivia, Sophia, Christopher "CJ", Connor and Lyla Barbara. He is also survived by his sister, Carol Barbara (Pat) Quinlan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ken Barbara. Mr. Barbara worked for 35 years for General Motors where he served as the local UAW President. He later served as the administrative assistant to the International UAW President in Detroit, Michigan. He was a board member of the American Red Cross in Michigan, an Honorary Kentucky Colonel and was a member of the UAW Veteran Organization. He loved attending sporting events for his sons and grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will begin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 750 Bright Road, Findlay, Ohio 45840. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in memory of John to Bridge Home Health and Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio 45840.

     Edmund Bonnici was born on 2 May 1901 in Malta. He died on 1 January 1976 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 74.
     Edmund Bonnici was also known as Edwin Bonnici.
Edmund Bonnici Social Security number before 1951 at New York, NY, USA.

     Francesca (?) married Paola Borg.
     Her married name was Borg. Francesca (?) was living in 1917 in Naxxar, Malta.

     Maria Carmela Antonia Rosa Abela married Carmelo Borg, son of Giuseppe Borg and Helena Mallia.
     Maria Carmela Antonia Rosa Abela had the following children: Joseph Mary Ignazio Philip Louis Paul Borg
Andrew Borg
John Mary Borg
Josephine Borg
Maria Saveria Borg
Publia Borg. Her married name was Borg. Maria Carmela Antonia Rosa Abela and Maria Abela were possibly the same person.

     Giuseppe Borg married Helena Mallia.

     Helena Mallia married Giuseppe Borg.
     Her married name was Borg.

     (?) Borg married Giorgio Farragia.
     Her married name was (?) Farragia.

     Giorgio Farragia married (?) Borg.
     Giorgio Farragia was living in 1920 in Qormi, Malta.

     Joseph Vella was born in Malta. He married Bertha (?) at Manchester, England; There is a Joseph Villa married in Jul-Sep 1859 in S. Shields, Durham, England. Joseph Vella died before 1891 at Manchester, England.
     Research: Valerie Harrison: I was told from my cousin Analee that the Vellas came from Malta as she had heard it from Bessie’s husband Julius Phillips. There are two Joseph Vellas from Malta listed on the UK census but they would be too young. My mother, Matilda Myers, told me that Bertha and Joseph had an arranged marriage and that he was quite a bit older than she. I have been trying to learn her maiden name with no luck. Bertha was born in Latvia and migrated to England where they met and married.¹ He contributed their family genealogy to Maltese Immigration Project.

     Rose Vella was born in September 1887 in Manchester, England; age 20, Russia, in 1901 census; possibly 1881. She married Barnett Myers in July 1905 at Prestwich, England. Rose Vella died on 26 October 1965 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 78. She was buried at Eternal Home Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She and Bertha (?) were belonged to the Betsy, age 51, widow, b. Russia caste in 1901 at Manchester, Poland. Rose Vella was a tailoress; button holes in 1901. Her married name was Myers. She emigrated from Malta to visit sister in 1909 to New York, NY, USA. She and Matilda Myers were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 9 October 1909 going to New York, NY, USA; age 24, on the Compania; British, Hebrew; husband Barnett Myers; in Manchester, England; to mother Bessie "Weller" in
NY. Rose Vella was listed in the 1910 US Census with Bessie Vella and Bertha (?) in 1910 at Manhattan, New York, NY, USA; age 30, dressmaker at home; Yiddish; birthplace "Russia"; mother Bessie, 60, widow; brother in law Barnett Myers, 29, cape cutter; and Rose & Matilda. Rose Vella and Barnett Myers appeared on the census of 1915 at New York, NY, USA; age 34, Foreman Suits. Rose Vella and Barnett Myers were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 37, proprietor of button factory; birthplace of parents given as Russia, in San Francisco, CA, USA. Rose Vella and Barnett Myers were listed in the 1930 US Census age 46, curtain manufacturer; his parents bp given as Poland; hers as Russia in San Francisco, CA, USA. Rose Vella and Matilda Myers were listed in the 1940 US Census age 55, widow; Matilda, 29, telegraph operator; both born England in San Francisco, CA, USA. Rose Vella was also known as Rosie Myers.

     Barnett Myers was born on 20 April 1880 in Manchester, England; age 34 in 1915. He married Rose Vella, daughter of Joseph Vella and Bertha (?), in July 1905 at Prestwich, England. Barnett Myers died on 19 August 1931 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 51. He was buried at Eternal Home Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta to visit sister in 1909 to New York, NY, USA. He was listed in the 1910 US Census with Bessie Vella and Bertha (?) in 1910 at Manhattan, New York, NY, USA; age 30, dressmaker at home; Yiddish; birthplace "Russia"; mother Bessie, 60, widow; brother in law Barnett Myers, 29, cape cutter; and Rose & Matilda. Barnett Myers and Rose Vella appeared on the census of 1915 at New York, NY, USA; age 34, Foreman Suits. Barnett Myers and Rose Vella were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 37, proprietor of button factory; birthplace of parents given as Russia, in San Francisco, CA, USA. Barnett Myers and Rose Vella were listed in the 1930 US Census age 46, curtain manufacturer; his parents bp given as Poland; hers as Russia in San Francisco, CA, USA. Barnett Myers was a Valerie Harrison: My grandfather Barney had a radio repair business and then a curtain manufacturing business. He died at age 49 and that left my mom to take care of Rosie.

     Matilda Myers was born on 6 December 1906 in Manchester, Metropolitan Borough of Manchester, Greater Manchester, England. She married Thomas Andrew Fallon in 1941 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Matilda Myers died on 1 October 1979 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 72. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She emigrated with Barnett Myers and Rose Vella in 1909 at New York, NY, USA; to visit sister. Matilda Myers and Rose Vella were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 9 October 1909 going to New York, NY, USA; age 24, on the Compania; British, Hebrew; husband Barnett Myers; in Manchester, England; to mother Bessie "Weller" in
NY. Matilda Myers was listed in the 1910 US Census with Bessie Vella and Bertha (?) in 1910 at Manhattan, New York, NY, USA; age 30, dressmaker at home; Yiddish; birthplace "Russia"; mother Bessie, 60, widow; brother in law Barnett Myers, 29, cape cutter; and Rose & Matilda. Matilda Myers appeared on the census of 1915 in the household of Barnett Myers and Rose Vella at New York, NY, USA; age 34, Foreman Suits. Matilda Myers was listed in the 1920 US census of Barnett Myers and Rose Vella in 1920 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 37, proprietor of button factory; birthplace of parents given as Russia. Matilda Myers was listed in the 1930 US Census of Barnett Myers and Rose Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 46, curtain manufacturer; his parents bp given as Poland; hers as Russia. Matilda Myers was a telegraph operator in 1930. She and Rose Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census age 55, widow; Matilda, 29, telegraph operator; both born England in San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 1941,her married name was Fallon. Matilda Myers and Thomas Andrew Fallon were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, manuf. agent, proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA.