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     Bernard Richard Vella was born on 3 September 1908 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 9/12 in 1910 census; age 11 in 1920 census.^1,2 He married Mildred Evelyn Woodworth on 19 September 1929 at Santa Rosa, CA, USA. Bernard Richard Vella died in April 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 41. He was buried on 22 April 1950 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He 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.¹ Bernard Richard 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.³ Bernard Richard Vella and Mildred Evelyn Woodworth were listed in the 1930 US Census age 21, poultry market salesman in San Francisco, CA, USA. Bernard Richard Vella and Mildred Evelyn Woodworth were listed in the 1940 US Census age 30, salesman; and mother in law Lola Woodworth in San Francisco, CA, USA. Bernard Richard Vella received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 32, Spreckels Dairy. He and Mildred Evelyn Woodworth were listed in the 1950 US Census age 41, dairy salesman; and mother in law Lola Woodworth, 73, widow in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: : VELLA In this city, April 19, 1950, Bernard R., dearly beloved husband of Mildred E. Vella, loving father of Joan E. Vella, beloved son of Geatean and the late Mary Vella, loving brother of Mrs. Mae Rolling, Mrs. Catherine Fulwider, Francis H., William R and Hugh F. Vella; a native of San Francisco, aged 41 years.

     Walter D. Kolling was born on 9 February 1893 in CA, USA; age 26 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census.² He married May E. Vella, daughter of Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan, circa 1914; age 21 and 16.¹ Walter D. Kolling died on 20 September 1973 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 80. He was buried on 21 October 2011 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; date as given.
     He 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.³ Walter D. Kolling was listed in the 1930 US Census of Gaeteno Vella and Hugh F. Vella in 1930 at Colma, CA, USA; age 60, poultry merchant.² Walter D. Kolling and May E. Vella were listed in the 1950 US Census age 57, city school system foreman janitor in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Francesco Vella was born on 25 September 1838 in Cospicua, Malta.

     Francis R. Kolling was born on 15 October 1915 in CA, USA; age 4 in 1920 census; age 14 in 1930 census.¹ He died on 14 March 1991 at age 75. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He 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.² Francis R. Kolling was listed in the 1930 US Census of Gaeteno Vella and Hugh F. Vella in 1930 at Colma, CA, USA; age 60, poultry merchant.¹ Francis R. Kolling 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.

     Walter Kolling Jr was born in 1927 in CA, USA; age 3 1/12 in 1930 census.¹ He died in 2011.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Gaeteno Vella and Hugh F. Vella in 1930 at Colma, CA, USA; age 60, poultry merchant.¹

     Edgar Dean Fulwider was born on 7 May 1905 in CA, USA.¹ He married Catherine Cornyn Vella, daughter of Gaeteno Vella and Mary Anne McTernan.¹ Edgar Dean Fulwider died on 22 October 1953 at Sacramento, CA, USA, at age 48.¹
     He and Catherine Cornyn Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census in San Mateo, CA, USA.

     Francois Xuereb was born circa 1876 in Malta; age 44 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 44, railroad comp. car cleaner, in Sacramento, CA, USA.¹

     Peter Paul Zammit was born circa 1873 in Malta; age 47 in 1920 census.¹ He died on 1 December 1924 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was buried on 4 December 1924 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1907 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 47, steam railroad car repair, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
Obituary: on 5 December 1924: ZAMMIT In this city, Dec, 1, 1924. Peter Paul Zammit, beloved son of Vincent and Concetta Zammit of Malta, aged 53 yean. A member of the Holy Name Soclety of St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church. Peter Paul Zammit was also known as Paul Zammit.¹

     Spiro Zammit was born on 27 January 1878 in Mqabba, Malta; age 41 in 1920 census; age 52 in 1930 census; age 62 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Josephine Calleja, daughter of (?) Calleja.^1,2 Spiro Zammit was issued a Maltese Passport age 35 on 18 September 1913. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He died on 6 September 1957 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 79. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Spiro Zammit was also known as Spiridione Zammit.² He emigrated from Malta 1911 in 1930 census in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Josephine Calleja were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 41, rag maker, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Spiro Zammit and Josephine Calleja were listed in the 1930 US Census age 52, mill laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Spiro Zammit was listed in the 1940 US Census of George F. Zammit and Theresa Agius in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, cabinet shop cabinet maker.⁴
Obituary: on 8 December 1957: ZAMMIT In this city. Dec. 6, 1957, Spiro, beloved husband of Josephine Zammlt, devoted father of George Zamrnll and Mrs. Margaret Tonna: also survived by six grsndchlldrerr, and two great-grandchildren; a natlv of Malta, aged 71) year. A member of St, Paul of Shipwreck. Third Order of St. Francis, Holy Nam Society and Confraternity of th Holy Rosary.

     Josephine Calleja was born on 11 March 1875 in Qormi, Malta; age 44 in 1920 census; age 55 in 1930 census; age 65 in 1940 census.^2,3 She married Spiro Zammit, son of Andrea Zammit.^2,3 Josephine Calleja was issued a Maltese Passport age 44 on 21 September 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.³ She died on 17 December 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 87. She was buried on 20 December 1962 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Josephine Calleja was also known as Guiseppa Calleja.^2,3 Her married name was Zammit.² She emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² She and Spiro Zammit were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 41, rag maker, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Josephine Calleja and Spiro Zammit were listed in the 1930 US Census age 52, mill laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Josephine Calleja was listed in the 1940 US Census of George F. Zammit and Theresa Agius in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, cabinet shop cabinet maker.⁴
Obituary: on 19 December 1962: ZAMMIT In this city Dec. 17, 1962. Josephine, beloved wife of the late Spiro Zammt devoted mother of George Zammit and Mrs. Margaret Tonna. endeared sister of the late Frank Calleja. also survived by six grandchildren and 5 great-grand-chilriten. A native of Malta, aged 87 years A member of St. Paul of Shipwreck Third Order of St. Francis.

     George F. Zammit was born on 29 May 1905 in Micabila, Malta; age 14 in 1920 census; age 24 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census.¹ He married Theresa Agius at Malta. George F. Zammit died on 27 April 1984 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 78. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He witnessed the Passport Application of Josephine Calleja on 21 September 1919 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 44.² George F. Zammit emigrated from Malta on 9 October 1919 to New York, NY, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Josephine Calleja and Spiro Zammit in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 41, rag maker.¹ George F. Zammit was naturalized on 28 October 1929 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a cabinet maker. He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Spiro Zammit and Josephine Calleja in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, mill laborer.³ George F. Zammit and Theresa Agius were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 18 August 1939 going to New York, NY, USA; age 34, carpenter & age 26, nurse. George F. Zammit and Theresa Agius were listed in the 1940 US Census age 34, cabinet shop cabinet maker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ George F. Zammit and Theresa Agius were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, furniture factory cabinet maker in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 30 April 1984: 2AMMJT, Georg F,— In this city. April 27. 1984; dearly beloved husband of Theresa' Zammit loving father of Edward G. Zammît, Mary Poell, Irene Thompson and Agnes Eells; devoted brother of Margaret Gardner; survived by 12 loving grandchilddren and a dear great-grandson; a native of Malta; aged 78 years; a member of the Cabinet Workers Union Local No. 42. Research: Photo may be of Spiro and Agnes?

     Margarita Rose Zammit was born on 27 October 1907 in Mqabba, Malta; age 12 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1940 census.¹ She married Michael Angelo Tonna, son of Guiseppe Tonna and Carmela Camilleri, on 9 June 1928 at San Francisco, CA, USA.² Margarita Rose Zammit and Michael Angelo Tonna were divorced before 1950. Margarita Rose Zammit married George "Curly" Gardiner on 26 August 1973 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Margarita Rose Zammit died on 20 February 1995 at Burlingame, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 87. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She witnessed the Passport Application of Josephine Calleja on 21 September 1919 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 44.³ Margarita Rose Zammit emigrated from Malta on 9 November 1919 to New York, NY, USA.¹ She was listed in the 1920 US census of Josephine Calleja and Spiro Zammit in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 41, rag maker.¹ As of 1920, Margarita Rose Zammit was also known as Maggie Zammit.¹ Her married name was Tonna.² She and Michael Angelo Tonna were listed in the 1930 US Census age 25, shipyard laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA. Margarita Rose Zammit was naturalized in 1939 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She and Michael Angelo Tonna were listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, no occupation in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1940, Margarita Rose Zammit was also known as Margaret Zammit.² She and Joseph Tonna were listed in the 1950 US Census age 42, divorced, Shlage Lock co. assembler in San Francisco, CA, USA. Her married name was Gardiner.
Obituary: on 22 February 1995: TONNA-GARDINER, Margaret Rosa In Burllngame February 20th, 1995. Wife of the late Michael Angelo Tonna and the late George Gardiner. Loving mother of Joseph Tonna of Millbrae, and the late Diane Andrews. Dear step-mother of George Gardiner of Pollock Pines, CA. Motner-in-law of Jane Tonna of Millbrae Devoted grandmother of seven grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren and four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother George Zammit, and her son-in-law Dave Andrews. A native of Mqabba, Malta, aged 87 years.

     Joseph Zammit was born circa 1896 in Malta; age 24 in 1920 census.¹ He married Jennie (?)¹
     Joseph Zammit emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Jennie (?) were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 24, shipyard laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Joseph Zammit and Joseph Zammit were possibly the same person. Joseph Zammit and Joseph Zammit were possibly the same person.

     Jennie (?) was born circa 1896 in Malta; age 24 in 1920 census.¹ She married Joseph Zammit.¹
     Jennie (?) emigrated from Malta in 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Her married name was Zammit.¹ She and Joseph Zammit were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 24, shipyard laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     James Albert Vassallo was born on 5 November 1929 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5/12 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Nadine Harper on 1 May 1949 at San Francisco, CA, USA. James Albert Vassallo and Nadine Harper were divorced. James Albert Vassallo married Alma (?) James Albert Vassallo married Jane Sandoval on 3 October 1964. James Albert Vassallo and Jane Sandoval were divorced on 8 January 1980 at Alameda Co., CA, USA. James Albert Vassallo married Katrinka Throll on 5 November 1981 at Reno, NV, USA. James Albert Vassallo married Katrinka Throll on 6 September 1995 at Reno, NV, USA. James Albert Vassallo died on 4 May 1996 at Merlin, OR, USA, at age 66.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Carmello Vassallo and Domenica Dimech in 1930 at 1107 Mendell St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, wrecking co. laborer; 6 houses from Charles and Nina Deguara.¹ James Albert Vassallo was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Carmello Vassallo and Domenica Dimech in 1940 at 1107 Mendel St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, lumber owner: Vassallo & Co., 621 Bayshore Blvd.³ James Albert Vassallo began military service between 1948 and 1949 Branch 1:     ARMY; Enlistment Date 1:     30 Sep 1948; release Date 1:     11 Aug 1949. He was a owned a lumber yard. He bought it in 1975 (with a partner, John Bacon) and it was called Economy Lumber. It was based in Oakland. It continues to be run by John Bacon, Jr. and it located off of the 880 freeway. I believe he retired in 1984. in 1975. James Albert Vassallo was also known as Jim.

     John Abela was born on 15 January 1888 in Mosta, Malta; GS: 1887; Naturalizaiton: Aug 1 1887; age 42 in 1930 census; age 53 in 1940 census.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport age 24; then to Windsor, then to Detroit, then to San Francisco, with brother John; he was robbed on the train to SF on 14 February 1913. Declared destination was Canada.² He married Marianna Galea, daughter of Mattia Galea and Caterina (?), on 1 August 1920 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 32 & 28.¹ John Abela died on 16 April 1984 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 96. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     John Abela was also known as Giovanni Abela. He emigrated from Malta in May 1911 to New Orleans, LA, USA.¹ He received military draft notice on 5 June 1917 at 1500 Newcomb St, San Francisco, CA, USA, age 29, laborer Simon Brothers. He was living in LaSalle St., San Francisco, CA, USA; John got house from Joe Vassallo and had it moved to LaSalle St. Research: Next door to each other; John worked for Joe Vassalo's lumber co. in 1930.
John Abela Next door to Joe Vassallo; John worked for Joe Vassalo's lumber co. in 1930. He and Marianna Galea were listed in the 1930 US Census age 42, hotel porter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ John Abela and Marianna Galea were listed in the 1940 US Census age 53, house destruction laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ John Abela and Pius Grazio Abela were a Quarryman at Richmond, CA, USA. John Abela and Marianna Galea were listed in the 1950 US Census age 62, house wrecker in San Francisco, CA, USA.
John Abela family name = Ta Zuba. John Abela was also known as Johnnie Abela.

     Anthony Francis Abela was born on 27 March 1924 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 6 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Elaine M. Jaime on 30 December 1959 at Marin, CA, USA.³ Anthony Francis Abela and Elaine M. Jaime were divorced in August 1973 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Anthony Francis Abela married Hilda Gertrude Bier on 1 July 1978 at Reno, NV, USA. Anthony Francis Abela and Hilda Gertrude Bier were divorced on 10 March 1982 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Anthony Francis Abela married Theresa A. Camilleri, daughter of Joseph Camilleri and Pauline Vella, on 21 January 1984 at Monterey Co., CA, USA.⁴ Anthony Francis Abela died on 9 October 2009 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 85. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Abela and Marianna Galea in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, hotel porter.¹ Anthony Francis Abela was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Marianna Galea in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 53, house destruction laborer.⁵ Anthony Francis Abela was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Marianna Galea in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 62, house wrecker. Anthony Francis Abela was a cabinet maker; listed twice in 1950 census in 1950.
Obituary: on 14 October 2009: Anthony Francis Abela Passed away peacefully on October 9, 2009 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Theresa Abela; loving father of Joseph, Louis and Carlos Abela; son of John and Marianna Abela; brother of Charles Abela, Louisa Camilleri, and the late Nancy Schembri and baby Charles Abela; step-father of Steve (Victoria) Moran and step-grandfather of their son Joseph; and survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Anthony was a foreman cabinet maker for his entire career. He served in the Navy, Armed Guard during WWII and more recently volunteered on the Jeremiah O'Brien in San Francisco Bay. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.

     Nancy M Abela was born on 2 October 1925 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 4 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census.^1,3 She married Frank Michael Schembri, son of Michael Schembri and Francesca Galea, on 10 April 1954 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Nancy M Abela and Frank Michael Schembri were divorced in March 1968 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Nancy M Abela died on 17 February 2007 at age 81.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Abela and Marianna Galea in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, hotel porter.¹ Nancy M Abela was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Marianna Galea in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 53, house destruction laborer.⁴ Nancy M Abela graduated at San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, USA; BS in microbiology. She was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Marianna Galea in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 62, house wrecker. As of 10 April 1954,her married name was Schembri.² Nancy M Abela was a Medical technologist.
Obituary: on 25 February 2007: Nancy Abela Schembri 1925-2007 - A native of San Francisco, and a resident of San Carlos for 45 years, Nancy Abela Schembri passed away peacefully on February 17, 2007. She was 81. Nancy was raised in the Bayview district of San Francisco where she met her husband of 15 years, Frank Michael Schembri, a native of Malta, as were Nancy's parents, Giovanni and Marianna Abela. Nancy is survived by her four children, Molly, Frank, John and Chaclie, brothers, Tony and Charlie, sister, Louisa; six grandchildren Katherine, Michael, Walter, Marco, Nicolas and Gianna; and three daughters-in-law, Carol, Angella, and Brenda. Nancy graduated from San Jose State University, where she studied microbiology. She went on to work as a medical technologist while she raised her four children. After retiring Nancy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and the Audubon Society.

     Charles Anthony Abela was born on 1 February 1927 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Margaret Evelyn Ellsworth on 25 April 1965 at Marin Co., CA, USA.³ Charles Anthony Abela died on 27 March 2017 at Corte Madera, CA, USA, at age 90.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Abela and Marianna Galea in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 42, hotel porter.¹ Charles Anthony Abela was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Marianna Galea in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 53, house destruction laborer.⁴ Charles Anthony Abela was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Marianna Galea in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 62, house wrecker. Charles Anthony Abela was a marine repair, machinist in 1950. He attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962.
Obituary: on 1 April 2017: Charles (Charlie) Abela passed away peacefully at his home on March 27, 2017. Charlie was born February 1, 1927 in San Francisco, the son of Maltese immigrants Marianna (nee Galea) and Giovanni (John) Abela. He married Peggie Ellsworth in 1965 and moved to Corte Madera. Peggie passed away in 1998 after a lengthy illness, having been cared for by Charlie in their home for more than a decade.

Charlie was raised in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood in a close-knit family along with his surviving sister, Louise Camilleri, his departed sister Nancy and his departed brothers Anthony and baby Charles. From loving parents and modest beginnings, Charlie learned the importance of caring for one's family and for serving others. These tenets guided his spirit and actions, and his charity and generosity knew few bounds.

Charlie joins in heaven his departed brother-in-law Leslie Camilleri and his stepson Bryce Ellsworth. He is survived by his sister-in-law Theresa (nee Camilleri) Abela, sister-in law Elena Dames, seven niece and nephews and their spouses, six great nieces and nephews, three grandchildren and one spouse, eight great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.

Charlie was alternatively described as a "Jack-of-all-trades," a "Renaissance man" and a "Bon vivant." He was an accomplished maritime engineer, a favored student of Clessie Cummins (of diesel engine fame), the celebrated co-founder of Napa Valley's Round Hill Cellars and a homemade philanthropist. He had a passion for good food and wine, raising fruits and vegetables in his garden, boating and fishing, story telling and conversation. Late in life he adopted Buddy, a Jack Russell terrier, who was his constant companion for many years.

Charlie was a devoted member of the Catholic Church, a leader of the Husbands Caregiver Support Group of the Alzheimer's Association, Northern California Chapter and a proud member of the Italian Catholic Federation and the Saint Patrick Parish Helping Hands Ministry. He will be remembered and missed by his family and the countless friends that he cherished.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at St. Patrick's Parish, 114 King Street (at Magnolia) in Larkspur.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 1 to Apr. 9, 2017.

     Vincent Salvador Cilia was born on 20 January 1928 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Carmel Rose Vassallo, daughter of Bartolomeo Vassallo and Rose Marie Fenech, on 23 February 1952 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     Vincent Salvador Cilia was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Baptist Cilia and Mary Cuschieri in 1930 at 1526 Mendell St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, stone quarry laborer.¹ Vincent Salvador Cilia was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Baptist Cilia and Mary Cuschieri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, iron laborer.³ Vincent Salvador Cilia was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Baptist Cilia and Mary Cuschieri in 1950; age 49, equipment factory, machine operator. Vincent Salvador Cilia was a shipyard electrician in 1950.
Vincent Salvador Cilia All children went to school at St. Robert's Elementary School in 1959 at San Bruno, CA, USA. He and Carmel Rose Vassallo were living in 2019. Vincent Salvador Cilia and Carmel Rose Vassallo were living in 2024 in Kailua Kona, HI, USA.

     Salvador Cilia was born on 3 February 1929 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census.¹ He died on 16 July 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 13. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Salvador Cilia was also known as Salvadore Cilia.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Baptist Cilia and Mary Cuschieri in 1930 at 1526 Mendell St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, stone quarry laborer.¹ Salvador Cilia was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Baptist Cilia and Mary Cuschieri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, iron laborer.²
Obituary: on 17 July 1942: CILIA In Oakland. July 16. 1942. Sammy, beloved son of John and Mary Cilia. loving brother of Vincent and Cecelia Cilia; a native of San Francisco, aged 13 years. Salvador Cilia was also known as Sam Cilia.

     Mary Cilia was born on 3 June 1928 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 2 in 1930 census.^1,2
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Baptist Cilia and Mary Cuschieri in 1930 at 1526 Mendell St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, stone quarry laborer.¹

     Joseph Cilia was born circa 1929 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 in 1930 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Baptist Cilia and Mary Cuschieri in 1930 at 1526 Mendell St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, stone quarry laborer.¹ Joseph Cilia was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2009.

     Jennie Tonna was born on 3 July 1898 in Mosta, Malta; age 30 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census.¹ She married John Abela, son of Anthony Abela and Carmela Grech, on 3 April 1921 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Jennie Tonna died on 14 August 1969 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 71. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Jennie Tonna was also known as Giovanna Tonna.³ She emigrated from Malta on 17 November 1919 to San Francisco, CA, USA. Her married name was Abela. She and John Abela were listed in the 1930 US Census age 40, grocery proprietor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Jennie Tonna and John Abela were listed in the 1940 US Census age 52, grocery, own business in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ As of 1940, Jennie Tonna was also known as Janice.⁴ She and John Abela were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 6 November 1947 going to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; Jennie, age 49, housewife, and John, 59, on ship Saturnia; back to home.⁵ Jennie Tonna and John Abela were listed in the 1950 US Census age 62, grocery store proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA. Jennie Tonna was naturalized at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 17 August 1969: ABELA. Jennie—In this city. August 14, 1969. Jennie Abela, loving wife of the late John Abeia. loving mother of Betty Stimmet, Charles, Anthony and Joseph Abeia. also survived by fourteen grandchildren, sister of Agatha Muscat and Joseph Carlo, John and James Tonna of Malta; a native of Mosta. Malta: aged 71 years. Jennie Tonna was also known as Jenny Abela.

     Charles Joseph Abela was born on 7 April 1922 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; per father's Naturalization doc. age 8 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census.^1,3 He married Florence Marion Danz on 24 April 1949 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Charles Joseph Abela died on 19 October 1999 at Indio, Riverside Co., CA, USA, at age 77.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Abela and Jennie Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, grocery proprietor.¹ Charles Joseph Abela was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Jennie Tonna in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, grocery, own business.⁴ Charles Joseph Abela attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962.

     Elizabeth Abela was born on 30 June 1924 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census.² She married Martin Mendel Stimmel on 31 July 1949 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Elizabeth Abela died on 28 September 2010 at CPMC, San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 86. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Abela and Jennie Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, grocery proprietor.² As of 1930, Elizabeth Abela was also known as Betty Abela.² She was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Jennie Tonna in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, grocery, own business.¹ As of 31 July 1949,her married name was Stimmel.³
Obituary: on 3 October 2010: Betty passed away in the company of her children at the age of 86, on September 28th at CPMC. She was born on 6/30/1924 in San Francisco to the late Jennie and John Abela. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Martin; their three devoted children, Gail, Gregory and David (Lorraine); adoring grandchildren, Shannon (Bill Green Jr.), Nicholas (Rachelle), and Michael. She was predeceased by her older brother Charles; also survived by her brothers Anthony (Lee), and Joseph and many nieces and nephews. Betty was a graduate of Mission High School. She was a long-standing member of the Verdiettes and the Saint Elizabeth's Over 50 Club. The family would like to thank her care-giver Eleanor for her tireless devotion to our mother/grandmother. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, 10/6 at 11am at Valente Marini Perata &Co. funeral home on Mission St., San Francisco. Private burial with the family will be held on Thursday.c.

     Anthony Francis Abela was born on 6 May 1927 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 2 11/12 in 1930 census; age 12 in 1940 census.¹ He married Leanora L Little on 14 January 1951 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Anthony Francis Abela died on 26 October 2011 at age 84. He was buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Abela and Jennie Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, grocery proprietor.¹ Anthony Francis Abela was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Jennie Tonna in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, grocery, own business.³ Anthony Francis Abela was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Jennie Tonna in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 62, grocery store proprietor. Anthony Francis Abela began military service US Navy.
Obituary: on 30 October 2011: Anthony F. Abela 1927-2011 Anthony F. Abela passed away 10/26/2011 at the age of 84. Born and raised in San Francisco. Navy WWII veteran. Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Leanora and loving children Kathleen Perez (Albert), Jeffrey (Shana), Shirley Cruz (Dennis), Daniel (Nancy), James, Robert, Stephen (Catherine). "Nono" to 11 grandchildren: Jennifer, Stephanie, Christine, Kevin, Andrew, Alex, Nicole, Michael, Michelle, Adrienne, and Christopher and 2 great grandchildren Anthony and Gabriel. Dear brother of Charles (deceased), Betty (deceased) and Joseph. Son of the late John and Jenny Abela. Brother in law to Marie Giusti. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM at St. Gabriel's Church, 2559 40th Avenue, San Francisco. Interment private. Donations to St. Gabriel Grammar School.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Oct. 30, 2011.

     Joseph Abela was born on 29 July 1929 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 8/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Abela and Jennie Tonna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, grocery proprietor.¹ Joseph Abela was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Jennie Tonna in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 52, grocery, own business.² Joseph Abela was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Abela and Jennie Tonna in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 62, grocery store proprietor. Joseph Abela was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 19 June 1958: Burglar Trap Scores Hit, Run, Error
Joseph Abela of 10 Chester avenue, has his store wired to catch burglars. He sleeps above it, with one ear open. Early yesterday his vigilance paid off—in a way. Abela, 29, owner of the Merced Heights Market, was sleeping in his quarters over the store when the intercom buzzed loud and clear at 4:15 a. m. He hastily grabbed his shotgun, got downstairs in time to see a burglar stuffing cigarettes into a cardboard carton. Abela shot at the fleeing thief. He missed and did $100 damage to a sink. He chased the thief over a backyard fence. The thief got away. Abela fell and hurt his toe. He was living in 1969.

     Joseph Schembri was born on 6 July 1861 in Mosta, Malta.¹ He married Caterina Veneranda Maria Camilleri, daughter of Michele Camilleri and Giuseppa Formosa, on 1 March 1893 at Malta. Joseph Schembri was issued a Maltese Passport age 58; to live with my sons; Destination San Francisco, son Emmanuel on 13 March 1920. Declared destination was New York, NY, USA.¹ He died in 1932 at Mosta, Malta.
     Joseph Schembri was also known as Guiseppe Schembri.¹ He was living in 1925 in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Gerald Schembri was born on 10 July 1907 in Mosta, Malta; age 23 in 1930 census; 1920 Passenger list gives age 22.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport age 18, laborer; joing my father and brothers
on 28 November 1925. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport age 38, carpenter on 3 June 1938. Declared destination was Switzerland.¹ He married Carmen Stivala, daughter of Joseph Stivala and Marianna Fenech, in January 1940. Gerald Schembri died on 14 January 1998 at Palo Alto, CA, USA, at age 90.
     Gerald Schembri was also known as Generoso Schembri 1920 Passenger list. He emigrated from Malta on 10 September 1920 to San Francisco, CA, USA.² He and Joseph Salvador Schembri were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 10 September 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age "22", mother Mrs. T. Schembri in Rabat; Destination San Francisco, to father S. Schembri
(CJV: this is my assumption of Gerald being Generoso.) As of between 1925 and 1930, Gerald Schembri was also known as Gerard Schembri.² He and Joseph Salvador Schembri were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 21 December 1925 going to New York, NY, USA; ages 17 and 18; mother Catarina Schembri in Mosta; Destination San Francisco, to father Giuseppe Schembri. Gerald Schembri was listed in the 1930 US Census of Michael Schembri and James Abela in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, railroad shop boiler maker; James Abela given as brother in law, but James is listed as single.² Gerald Schembri was a carpenter in 1930. He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 25 July 1947 going to New York, NY, USA; age 39, carpenter; Carmela Schembri in Mosta; Destination San Francisco, to brother Charles Schembri. He was naturalized on 18 November 1966 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 17 January 1998: SCHEMBRI. Gerald — Passed away January 14. 1997. Age 89. Born in Mosta Island of Malta. Beloved husband of Carmen Schembrl of East Palo Alto; devoted father and father-in-law of Anthony and Kathryn Schembrl of Fairfax, VA; devoted father of Charles Schembrl of Foster City, predeceased by beloved son Joseph Schembrl of East Palo Alto; devoted father-in-law of Marv Schembrl of East Palo Alto: devoted grandfather and great grandfather of eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.