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     Matthew Frendo was born on 21 August 1896 in Mosta, Malta; age 25 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Marianna Azzopardi, daughter of Salvatore Azzopardi and Carmela Gauci, on 29 September 1916 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 Matthew Frendo died on 9 April 1983 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 86.² He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta 1914 in 1930 census; Canada 1st; USA 1916 in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 He and Marianna Azzopardi were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 25, sugar refinery laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Matthew Frendo and Marianna Azzopardi were listed in the 1930 US Census age 33, laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Matthew Frendo and Marianna Azzopardi were listed in the 1940 US Census age 43, sugar laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴
Obituary: on 11 April 1983: FRENDO, Matthew — April 9.1983; beloved husband of the late Marianna Frendo, loving father of Jay Schembrl. Rita Glover. Grace Allen, Theresa Nelson, Mary Ann Bauchou, Alexander, Salvador, Robert and the late Carmen Conedera; a devoted grandfather of 22; great-grandfather of 25; a native of Malta, Malta; aged 86 years.

     Marianna Azzopardi was born on 27 April 1894 in Mosta, Malta; age 25 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census.^2,1 She married Matthew Frendo on 29 September 1916 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^2,1 Marianna Azzopardi died on 8 March 1969 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 74.¹ She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Frendo.² She emigrated from Malta in 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1920, Marianna Azzopardi was also known as Marian.² She and Matthew Frendo were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 25, sugar refinery laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Marianna Azzopardi and Matthew Frendo were listed in the 1930 US Census age 33, laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Marianna Azzopardi and Matthew Frendo were listed in the 1940 US Census age 43, sugar laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴
Obituary: on 9 March 1969: FRENDO, Marianna — In this city, March 2, 1969, Marianna Frendo, dealry beloved wife of Mathew: ioving mother of Josephine (Jay) Schembri. Carmen Conedera. Rita Glover. Grace Aden, Theresa Nelson, Mary Bauchou. Alex, Sam and Robert Frendo: idolized grandmother of Rose Marie Morande, Sylvia Pignati, Patricia Weinschein, Kathleen Scott. Michael, James. Nancy and Barbara Glover. Carolyn ana Jerry Conedera, Maureen and Sandra Allen. Ronald., Debra and Robbie Nelson, Joyce Frendo. Edward Jr., Patricia. Jan and Matthew Bauchou and Laura Frendo and eight great-grandchildren; dear sister of Andy Camilleri. and the late Mansueta Chetcuti, Vincent and Joseph Azzopardi: loving mother-in-Iaw of eight sons and daughters-in-law; a native of Malta, aged 74 years.

     Josephine Claire Frendo was born on 12 August 1917 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3, girl, in 1920 census; age 12 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census.¹ She married Joseph Salvador Schembri, son of Joseph Schembri and Caterina Veneranda Maria Camilleri, on 28 November 1936 at San Francisco, CA, USA.² Josephine Claire Frendo died on 6 June 1995 at Burlingame, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 77. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1920 US census of Matthew Frendo and Marianna Azzopardi in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 25, sugar refinery laborer.¹ Josephine Claire Frendo was listed in the 1930 US Census of Matthew Frendo and Marianna Azzopardi in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 33, laborer.³ As of 1930, Josephine Claire Frendo was also known as Joseph Frendo given as male.³ Her married name was Schembri.² She and Joseph Salvador Schembri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, wholesale fur, furrier in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Josephine Claire Frendo and Joseph Salvador Schembri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, retail fur co., fur cutter in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 8 June 1995: SCHEMBRI, Josephine (Jay) In Burlingame June 6th, 1995. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Schembrl. Loving mother of Rose Marie and Al Morando and Sylvia and Art Pignatl of Millbrae. Grandmother of Michael, Ken, and Albert Morando, Julie Ven-turi, Jeannine Manclnl and Peter and Craig Pignati. Great-grandmother of 11. Sister of Grace Allen, Theresa Nelson, and Robert and Mary Frendo. Sister-in-law of Kathleen Frendo. Dear friend of Carm Yates. A native of San Francisco. Josephine Claire Frendo was also known as Jay Frendo.

     Carmelita Frendo was born on 30 October 1918 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 3/12 in 1920 census; age 11 in 1930 census; age 21 in 1940 census.¹ She married Archie Conedera. Carmelita Frendo died on 6 October 1977 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 58.
     She was listed in the 1920 US census of Matthew Frendo and Marianna Azzopardi in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 25, sugar refinery laborer.¹ Carmelita Frendo was listed in the 1930 US Census of Matthew Frendo and Marianna Azzopardi in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 33, laborer.² Carmelita Frendo was listed in the 1940 US Census of Matthew Frendo and Marianna Azzopardi in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 43, sugar laborer.³ Her married name was Conedera.
Obituary: on 9 October 1977: CONEDERA, Carman — In Burlingame. Oct.' 6, 1977. Carmen Conedera; loved wife of the late Archie Conedera-. dear mother of Mrs. Carolyn Gil of San Jose and Jerry Conedera of Portland, Ore; beloved daughter of Matthew Frendo’Of Millbrae and the late Maryanne Frendo; devoted sister of Mrs. Josephine Schembri. AJ«x Frendo. Mrs. Rita Glover. Sam F‘rende. Mrs. Grace Allen. Mrs. Tneresa Nelson. Mrs. Mary Beauchou and ' Robert Frendo; loving grandmother of Usa and Brian Gil; mother-in- law of Mrs. Frances Conedera and Robert Gil.
Carmelita Frendo was also known as Carmen Frendo.

     Alexander Vincent Frendo was born on 14 January 1920 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1/12 in 1920 census; age 10 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census.¹ He married Nicolina Larosa on 18 November 1950 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Alexander Vincent Frendo died on 10 March 1994 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 74. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of Matthew Frendo and Marianna Azzopardi in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 25, sugar refinery laborer.¹ Alexander Vincent Frendo was listed in the 1930 US Census of Matthew Frendo and Marianna Azzopardi in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 33, laborer.³ Alexander Vincent Frendo was listed in the 1940 US Census of Matthew Frendo and Marianna Azzopardi in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 43, sugar laborer.⁴ Alexander Vincent Frendo began military service on 1 July 1941.
Alexander Vincent Frendo in 1942. He and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Owner of Alex Frendo, watchmaker in 1942.
Obituary: on 13 March 1994: FRENDO, Alexander (Sanda) At rest, March 10, 1994. Husband of the late Lena Frendo; son of the late Mathew l Marlanna Frendo; dear brother of Jay Schembrl, Grace Allen, Theresa Nelson, Mary 4 Bob Frendoand the late Carmen Conedera, Rita Glover 4 Sam Frendo. A native of San Francisco, aged 74 years. A member of So. San Francisco Elks Lodge 2091 B.P.O.E. and former tenant commissioner of So. San Francisco Housing Authority.

     Rosario Portelli was born on 1 February 1889 in Rabat, Malta; age 31 in 1920 census; age 42 in 1930 census; age 51 in 1940 census.^3,2 He married Josephine Fenech on 13 February 1909 at Mosta, Malta; age 20 and 18.¹ Rosario Portelli was issued a Maltese Passport age 24 on 27 February 1913. Declared destination was Canada.² He died on 14 April 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 72. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 10 September 1918 to Niagra Falls, NY, USA.³ As of 1920, Rosario Portelli was also known as Louis Portelli.³ He and Josephine Fenech were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 31, contractor, house wrecking; and cousin Paul Fenech, also a contractor, house wrecking, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Rosario Portelli and Josephine Fenech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 42, boiler shop boiler maker in 30 Holyoke, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Rosario Portelli and Josephine Fenech were listed in the 1940 US Census age 51, factory boilermaker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Rosario Portelli was naturalized on 14 February 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: : PORTELLI—In this city. April 14. 1961. Rozario. beloved husband of Josephine Portelli; devoted father of Paul. John and Joseph Portelli: a native of Malta, aged 72 years. A member of Boilermakers Union, Local 6. Interment. Holy Cross Cemetery.

     Josephine Fenech was born on 6 June 1890 in Mosta, Malta; age 24 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census.¹ She married Rosario Portelli, son of Giovanni Portelli and Margarita Deguara, on 13 February 1909 at Mosta, Malta; age 20 and 18.² Josephine Fenech died on 18 August 1965 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 75. She was buried on 18 August 1965 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     As of circa 1910,her married name was Portelli.² She emigrated from Malta on 10 September 1918 to Niagra Falls, NY, USA.¹ She and Rosario Portelli were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 31, contractor, house wrecking; and cousin Paul Fenech, also a contractor, house wrecking, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Josephine Fenech and Rosario Portelli were listed in the 1930 US Census age 42, boiler shop boiler maker in 30 Holyoke, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Josephine Fenech and Rosario Portelli were listed in the 1940 US Census age 51, factory boilermaker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³
Obituary: on 19 August 1965: PORTELLI In this citv. August 18. 1965, Josephine, beloved wife of the late Kozario pone H: devoted moth er of Paul, John and Joseph Ported!; loving grandmother of Anne foneni. a native of Malta.

     Paul Paul Portelli was born on 13 November 1909 in Rabat, Malta; age 10 in 1920 census; age 20 in 1930 census; age 30 in 1940 census.² He married Clara M. (?) Paul Paul Portelli died on 22 May 2000 at Palo Alto, CA, USA, at age 90.
     He emigrated from Malta on 10 September 1918 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He was listed in the 1920 US census of Rosario Portelli and Josephine Fenech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, contractor, house wrecking; and cousin Paul Fenech, also a contractor, house wrecking.² Paul Paul Portelli was listed in the 1930 US Census of Rosario Portelli and Josephine Fenech in 1930 at 30 Holyoke, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, boiler shop boiler maker.¹ Paul Paul Portelli was naturalized on 25 June 1931 at San Francisco, CA, USA; shipping clerk; changed name to Paul Paul Portelli. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Rosario Portelli and Josephine Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 51, factory boilermaker.³ Paul Paul Portelli began military service US Navy. He was a shipping clerk in 1940.

     John Paul Portelli was born on 28 December 1912 in Rabat, Malta; age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census; age 28 in 1940 census.¹ He married Nellie Emily Gotch. John Paul Portelli died on 15 December 1992 at Reno, NV, USA, at age 79.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1918 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Rosario Portelli and Josephine Fenech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, contractor, house wrecking; and cousin Paul Fenech, also a contractor, house wrecking.¹ John Paul Portelli was listed in the 1930 US Census of Rosario Portelli and Josephine Fenech in 1930 at 30 Holyoke, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, boiler shop boiler maker.² John Paul Portelli was listed in the 1940 US Census of Rosario Portelli and Josephine Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 51, factory boilermaker.³ John Paul Portelli was a factory machinist in 1940.

     Paul Fenech was born circa 1889 in Malta; age 31 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Rosario Portelli and Josephine Fenech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, contractor, house wrecking; and cousin Paul Fenech, also a contractor, house wrecking.¹

     Joe Fenech was born circa 1887 in Malta; age 33 in 1920 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 33, lodger, hotel kitchen work, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1920, Joe Fenech was also known as Joe Finney.¹

     James Vella was born circa 1865 in Malta; age 55 in 1920 census.¹ He married Anne (?)¹
     James Vella emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Anne (?) were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 55, none; next door to Joseph Tonna, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Anne (?) was born circa 1866 in Malta; age 54 in 1920 census.¹ She married James Vella.¹
     Her married name was Vella.¹ Anne (?) emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She and James Vella were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 55, none; next door to Joseph Tonna, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Salvador Vella was born circa 1899 in Malta; age 21 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of James Vella and Anne (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 55, none; next door to Joseph Tonna.¹ Salvador Vella was a rope works helper in 1920.

     Robert A. Vella was born on 24 August 1906 in Sliema, Malta; age 13 in 1920 census.¹ He married Geneva C. (?) on 4 June 1938 at Reno, NV, USA.²
     Robert A. Vella emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of James Vella and Anne (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 55, none; next door to Joseph Tonna.¹ Robert A. Vella and Geneva C. (?) were listed in the 1940 US Census age 33, garage auto mechanic in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²

     Mary Vella was born circa 1910 in Malta; age 10 in 1920 census.¹
     She emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was listed in the 1920 US census of James Vella and Anne (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 55, none; next door to Joseph Tonna.¹

     Joseph Tonna was born on 3 October 1884 in Malta; age 36 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census; 1885 in Naturalization applic.² He married Mary Assunta Vassallo, daughter of Salvatore Vassallo and Antonia Medati, on 1 July 1914; age 29 and 19.¹ Joseph Tonna was issued a Maltese Passport in January 1922. He died on 17 October 1947 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 63. Biography Per granddaughter Janice Mifsud Khalil: Joseph owned and operated the Melita Grocery Stoe on 3rd St and Newcomb Ave.. In the 1930s, it also included a speakeasy and pool hall. He traveled daily to Half Moon Bay to get vegetables for the store. Lived above the store. Early in their life they took trips to Pacific Grove in their Model A. The roads were difficult "and they left Pastizzi on posts to identify the route." When George and Assunta married they traveled to Santa Cruz in a horse and buggy for their honeymoon. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta he came to the US by way of Antwerp about Sept. 1905;
1905 in 1920 census in September 1905 to New Orleans, LA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1910 US Census age 27, fruit store clerk in San Francisco, CA, USA. He was had the following children: 2 children died in 1918 Spanish Flu in 1918. He received military draft notice in September 1918 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 34, own business. As of 1920, Joseph Tonna was also known as George Tonna.² He and Mary Assunta Vassallo were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 36, retail grocery merchant, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Joseph Tonna and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Owned Melita Market (Bay View Wine and Liquor Store) on Third St. Joseph Tonna was a wholesale Produce; per granddaughter, owned Melita Market on 3rd St between 1920 and 1940. He was naturalized on 30 December 1920 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Joseph Tonna He sailed for Malta from New York on board the Aquitania. on 21 March 1922. He and Mary Assunta Vassallo were listed in the 1930 US Census age 45, dealer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Joseph Tonna and Salvatore Joseph Tonna were listed in the 1940 US Census age 53, wholesale produce dealer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Joseph Tonna received military draft notice in 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Research: in 1942. Joseph Tonna mentioned in Malta War Relief phamphlet. in 1942. As of 1945, Joseph Tonna lived at 1684 Newcomb, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 18 October 1947: TONNA In this city. Oct. 17, 1947. Joseph, beloved husband of the late Maria Tonna: devoted father of Salvator, Charlie. George. Dolores. Antonette and Manuel Tonna and Mrs. Marian Mifsud; loving brother of Mrs. Helen Azzopardl; loved grandfather of Susan and Janice Mlfsud: a native of Malta.

     Mary Assunta Vassallo was born on 15 August 1895 in Malta; age 23 in 1920 census; age 35 in 1930 census.¹ She married Joseph Tonna, son of Nicola Tonna and (?) Camilleri, on 1 July 1914; age 29 and 19.² Mary Assunta Vassallo died on 24 October 1934 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 39. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed on a passenger list with Antonia Medati on 14 November 1911 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada; from Le Havre, France on the Corinthian: [with children of John M. Vella]
Antonia Vella, age 50, to husband, carpenter
Guisappine Vella 21
Antoinette, 20
Giovanna, 16
Assunta, 14
Eugenia, 13
Salvatore, 11
Roberta, 4
Maria, 2. Mary Assunta Vassallo emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1 July 1914,her married name was Tonna.² She and Joseph Tonna were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 36, retail grocery merchant, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Mary Assunta Vassallo and Joseph Tonna were listed in the 1930 US Census age 45, dealer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1930, Mary Assunta Vassallo was also known as Assunta Tonna.²
Obituary: on 25 October 1934: TONNA In thls city. Oct. 24. 1934: Maria A., dearly beloved wife of Joseph Tonna; devoted mother of Salvator. Charlie. George. Dolorea, Antoinette and Manuel Tonna and Mrs. Marian Mifsud: loving sister of Mrs. Antoinette Vella and Mrs. May Zammlt; step-daughter of Johnmarie Vella. A native of Malta. Aged 39 years. A member of Third Order of St. Francis of St. Paul ot the Shipwreck Church.

     Salvatore Joseph Tonna was born on 27 January 1917 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 2 in 1920 census; age 13 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census. He died on 30 July 1961 at San Mateo, CA, USA, at age 44. He was buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA, USA; Section X Site 2130. Biography Never married; may have had autism.
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of Joseph Tonna and Mary Assunta Vassallo in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, retail grocery merchant.¹ Salvatore Joseph Tonna was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Tonna and Mary Assunta Vassallo in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, dealer.² As of 1930, Salvatore Joseph Tonna was also known as Salvatore Tonna.² He and Joseph Tonna were listed in the 1940 US Census age 53, wholesale produce dealer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Salvatore Joseph Tonna was a can factory operator in 1940. He received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He began military service between 17 June 1941 and 20 October 1945 Pfc Us Army Air Corps World War II, under General Patton. He and Charles Warren Tonna were listed in the 1950 US Census age 33 and 29, both postal service, mail carrier in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 31 July 1961: TONNA Accidentally In San Bruno, July 30, 1961, Saivatore J. Tonna, loving brother of Mrs. Marian Mifsud of Millbrae, Charles Tonna of Martinez, George end Emanuel Tonna. both of San Bruno. Mrs. Dolores Burnett of Pleasant Hill. Calif., and Mrs. Antoinette Burnett of Concord also survived by many nieces, nephews and other relatives; a native of San Francisco; aaed 44 years. Salvatore Joseph Tonna was also known as Sammie Tonna.

     Mike Grech was born circa 1889 in Malta; age 31 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 31, single, lodger, can company laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Mid? Grech were possibly the same person. Research: Don Brock: I been doing some research based on a query by my colleague Mark Caruana of NSW, Australia.

He was interested in Gioacchina Grech. She arrived in Canada in June 1912 with a brother, Michael Grech. In 1923 she stated that she was headed for Los Angeles.

I’m just wondering as to the possibility that “your” Mike Grech on the 1920 US federal census and “my” Michael Grech might be one and the same.

“My” Michael Grech was born in B’Kara on Set. 4, 1887. His father’s name was Michele and his mother’s is believed to be Mary Ann. Mike Grech was also known as Michael Grech.

     Nichola Fava was born on 24 July 1867 in St. Julian's, Malta; age 51 in 1920 census; age 63 in 1930 census; age 74 in 1940 census.^2,1 He married Francesca (?) circa 1886 at Malta; ages 20 and 23.³ Nichola Fava was issued a Maltese Passport age 45 on 17 August 1912. Declared destination was Alexandria, Egypt.¹
     He emigrated from Malta 1913 in 1930 census in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1920, Nichola Fava was also known as Nicholas Fava.² He and Francesca (?) were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 51, stock room helper, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Nichola Fava and Francesca (?) were listed in the 1930 US Census age 63, office building janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Nichola Fava and Francesca (?) were listed in the 1940 US Census age 74, hotel janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴
Nichola Fava This Fava family is a textbook example of chain family migration.

     Francesca (?) was born on 20 February 1863 in Lija, Malta; age 55 in 1920 census; age 67 in 1930 census; age 76 in 1940 census.² She married Nichola Fava, son of Calcedonio Fava, circa 1886 at Malta; ages 20 and 23.³ Francesca (?) was issued a Maltese Passport Francesca, age 56, Calcedonio, age 21,
Giuseppina, age 23 on 4 March 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Her married name was Fava.² She emigrated from Malta on the Pesara on 17 September 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^2,1 She and Nichola Fava were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 51, stock room helper, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1920, Francesca (?) was also known as Frances (?)² She and Nichola Fava were listed in the 1930 US Census age 63, office building janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Francesca (?) and Nichola Fava were listed in the 1940 US Census age 74, hotel janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴

     Calcedonio Francesco Fava was born on 17 October 1897 in Sliema, Malta; age 21 in 1920 census; age 32 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census.¹
     He witnessed the Passport Application of Francesca (?) and Josephine Fava on 4 March 1919 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Francesca, age 56, Calcedonio, age 21,
Giuseppina, age 23.² Calcedonio Francesco Fava emigrated with Francesca (?) and Josephine Fava on 17 September 1919 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; on the Pesara.^1,2 Calcedonio Francesco Fava emigrated from Malta on 17 September 1919 to New York, NY, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Nichola Fava and Francesca (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 51, stock room helper.¹ Calcedonio Francesco Fava was naturalized on 1 May 1924 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Nichola Fava and Francesca (?) in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 63, office building janitor.³ As of 1930, Calcedonio Francesco Fava was also known as Charles Fava.² He was a railroad freight clerk between 1930 and 1940. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Nichola Fava and Francesca (?) in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 74, hotel janitor.⁴ Calcedonio Francesco Fava was living in 1966; Trip to Malta.

     George Fava was born on 19 March 1900 in Sliema, Malta; age 20 in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 16; Going to his father who has been there for the last 3 years on 9 June 1916. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     He was listed in the 1920 US census of Nichola Fava and Francesca (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 51, stock room helper.¹

     Josephine Fava was born on 14 February 1896 in Sliema, Malta; age 23 in 1920 census.^1,2 She was issued a Maltese Passport Francesca, age 56, Calcedonio, age 21,
Giuseppina, age 23 on 4 March 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.²
     As of 1896, Josephine Fava was also known as Giuseppina Fava.² She emigrated from Malta on the Pesara on 17 September 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 She was listed in the 1920 US census of Nichola Fava and Francesca (?) in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 51, stock room helper.¹

     John J. Galea was born circa 1878 in Malta; age 44 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1917 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Arthur Galea were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 44, shipyard laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ John J. Galea was a private family gardener in 1930. He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Camilleri and Mary Galea in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, wrecks buildings; and uncle John J. Galea, 52.² John J. Galea and John Galea were possibly the same person.

     Arthur Galea was born circa 1901 in Malta; age 19 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1917 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and John J. Galea were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 44, shipyard laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Joe Gauci was born circa 1883 in Malta; age 37 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1915 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 37, gas and electric comp. laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1920, Joe Gauci was also known as Joe Gaus.

     Paul Gatt was born on 28 January 1887 in Tarxien, Malta; age 34 in 1920 census; 1885 in Naturalization doc.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 25 on 3 September 1912. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He married Rose Carlson on 29 December 1917 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Paul Gatt was also known as Paolo Gatt.² He emigrated from Malta on 25 October 1912 to New York, NY, USA.¹ He received military draft notice in 1918 at Fairfax St, San Francisco, CA, USA, age 30, grocer. He witnessed the beginning of military service of Sam Borg 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. Paul Gatt and Rose Carlson were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 34, hog raising, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Paul Gatt was naturalized on 19 July 1927 at Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA, USA; age 35, a grocer.
Paul Gatt Ta' Foru.

     Rose Carlson was born on 15 May 1880 in Ireland; age 56 in 1920 census.¹ She married Paul Gatt, son of Gio Baptista Gatt, on 29 December 1917 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Rose Carlson died on 4 December 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 74.
     She emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Her married name was Gatt.¹ She and Paul Gatt were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 34, hog raising, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Rose Carlson was naturalized on 19 July 1927 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She was listed in the 1950 US Census age 83, widow, no occupation in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 8 December 1954: GATT In this city, December 4. 1954, Rose Carlson Gatt; a native or Ireland, aged 88 years.