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     Joseph Salvador Schembri was born on 4 December 1904 in Rabat, Malta; age 23 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census; also 7 Dec 1904, 10 Jul 1907.¹ He married Josephine Claire Frendo, daughter of Matthew Frendo and Marianna Azzopardi, on 28 November 1936 at San Francisco, CA, USA.² Joseph Salvador Schembri died on 23 September 1989 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 84. He was buried on 27 September 1989 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Joseph Salvador Schembri was also known as Giuseppe Schembri. He emigrated from Malta on 10 September 1920 to San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ He and Gerald 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.) Joseph Salvador Schembri and Gerald 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. Joseph Salvador Schembri was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was 60 year member in 1929. He 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.¹ Joseph Salvador Schembri was a carpenter in 1930. He was naturalized. He and Josephine Claire Frendo were listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, wholesale fur, furrier in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Joseph Salvador Schembri received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 35, Kenneth Schumacher. He and Josephine Claire Frendo were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, retail fur co., fur cutter in San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph Salvador Schembri was a witness One of the attendees at first Club elders dinner conceived of by President Joe Vella, honoring of the last ten surviving charter/pioneer members with a dinner and dance, specifically dedicated to them in October; The Honorees were: Spiro Bajada, John Tonna, Peter Camilleri, Frank Vella (Mgarr), Charles Borg, Joe Sapiano, Frank Cuschiere, Joe Vella (Gozo), Joe Schembri and Dominic Mifsud. We're sure that this must have been the nicest gesture these old-timers ever received from our club. with Joseph Jason Vella in October 1980.
Obituary: on 25 September 1989: SCHEMBRI, Joseph — In Burlingame. Sept. ’ 23, 1989, late of San Bruno; beloved husband of Josephine (Jay) Schembri; loving* father of Rose Marie Morando and'SylvIai Plenatl; dear father-in-law of Al Morando and Art Pfgnati: beloved'grandfather of “T Michael, Ken and Albert Morando. Jr.. Julie., Venturi. Peter and Craig Pignatl and Jean- nine Mancinl and four great-grandchildren; a native of Malta; age 84 years; a 60 year honorary member of the S.F. branch of the Maltese American Social Club.

     Charles John Schembri was born on 18 June 1902 in Mosta, Malta. He married Arminda Troncho. Charles John Schembri died on 17 March 1982 at Palo Alto, CA, USA, at age 79.
     Charles John Schembri was also known as Carmelo Schembri. He emigrated from Malta on 5 March 1920 to New York, NY, USA. He 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.¹ Charles John Schembri was a railroad boiler maker in 1930. He was naturalized on 26 January 1932 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a boiler maker; sponsored by Fr. Theophilus Cachia, and Michael Schembri, boiler maker assistant. He was living in 1947 in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Michael Schembri was born on 3 January 1891 in Mosta, Malta; age 39 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census.^2,1 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 22, laborer; Archpriest Mallia, Mosta Has friends in Sydney who have promised him work. Canada deleted at appl request on 9 October 1913. Declared destination was Australia.¹ He married Francesca Galea circa 1915; ages 24 & 20.³ Michael Schembri was issued a Maltese Passport age 29; laborer on 9 February 1920. Declared destination was USA.¹ He died on 9 September 1964 at Palo Alto, CA, USA, at age 73. He was buried on 12 September 1964 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Michael Schembri was also known as Michele Schembri. He emigrated from Malta in 1925 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 17 May 1926 going to New York, NY, USA; age 35, laborer. He and Francesca Galea were listed in the 1930 US Census age 39, railroad section hand in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Michael Schembri and Michael Schembri were New Tag next door to each other in 1930. Michael Schembri and Francesca Galea were listed in the 1940 US Census age 49, sugar refinery elevator operator in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Michael Schembri and Francesca Galea were listed in the 1950 US Census age 59, wholesale sugar refinery, elevator operator in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 11 September 1964: SCHEMBRI In Palo Alto, Sept. 9. 1964. Michael Scnembn. father og Charles Schembn of San Car!os, and Joseph Schembri of Burlingame, and Frank Schembri ot San Carlos: brother of Joseph and Felix Schembri, both ot the Island of Malta. and Mrs. Carmeia Galea of Australia: grandfather of seven; a native of Mosta, Malta, aged 73 years.

     Francesca Galea was born on 22 April 1895 in Mosta, Malta; age 35 in 1930 census; age 44 in 1940 census.^2,1 She married Michael Schembri, son of Carmelo Schembri, circa 1915; ages 24 & 20.² Francesca Galea was issued a Maltese Passport age 32; and children; Carmelo 23/5/1916, Giuseppe 29/7/1917, Francesco 4/11/1919 on 17 January 1927. Declared destination was USA.¹ She died on 8 February 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 64. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Schembri.² She emigrated from 1925 per 1930 census; and 3 children to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² She and Michael Schembri were listed in the 1930 US Census age 39, railroad section hand in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1930, Francesca Galea was also known as Frances.² She and Michael Schembri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 49, sugar refinery elevator operator in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Francesca Galea and Michael Schembri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 59, wholesale sugar refinery, elevator operator in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Charles M. Schembri was born on 23 May 1916 in Mosta, Malta; age 14 in 1930 census; age 23 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Sylvia Victoria Grima, daughter of Louis J. Grima and Spiridiona Portelli, on 15 July 1939 at Santa Rosa, CA, USA.³
     Charles M. Schembri was also known as Carmelo Schembri. He witnessed the Passport Application of Francesca Galea on 17 January 1927 at USA; age 32; and children; Carmelo 23/5/1916, Giuseppe 29/7/1917, Francesco 4/11/1919.² Charles M. Schembri was listed in the 1930 US Census of Michael Schembri and Francesca Galea in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, railroad section hand.¹ Charles M. Schembri and Sylvia Victoria Grima were listed in the 1940 US Census age 23, contractor carpenter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Charles M. Schembri and Sylvia Victoria Grima were listed in the 1950 US Census age 33, Navy civil service, leader engineer in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Joseph Schembri was born on 29 July 1917 in Mosta, Malta; age 12 in 1930 census; age 22, Malta, in 1940 census.^1,3
     Joseph Schembri was also known as Giuseppe Schembri.³ He witnessed the Passport Application of Francesca Galea on 17 January 1927 at USA; age 32; and children; Carmelo 23/5/1916, Giuseppe 29/7/1917, Francesco 4/11/1919.³ Joseph Schembri was listed in the 1930 US Census of Michael Schembri and Francesca Galea in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, railroad section hand.¹ Joseph Schembri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Michael Schembri and Francesca Galea in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, sugar refinery elevator operator.² Joseph Schembri was a lock factory laborer in 1940.

     Frank Michael Schembri was born on 4 November 1919 in Mosta, Malta; age 11 in 1930 census; age 18, Malta, in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Nancy M Abela, daughter of John Abela and Marianna Galea, on 10 April 1954 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Frank Michael Schembri and Nancy M Abela were divorced in March 1968 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Frank Michael Schembri died on 6 April 2002 at Elk Grove, Sacramento Co., CA, USA, at age 82. He was buried at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Sacramento, CA, USA.
     Frank Michael Schembri was also known as Francesco Schembri. He witnessed the Passport Application of Francesca Galea on 17 January 1927 at USA; age 32; and children; Carmelo 23/5/1916, Giuseppe 29/7/1917, Francesco 4/11/1919.² Frank Michael Schembri was listed in the 1930 US Census of Michael Schembri and Francesca Galea in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, railroad section hand.¹ Frank Michael Schembri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Michael Schembri and Francesca Galea in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, sugar refinery elevator operator.⁴ Frank Michael Schembri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Michael Schembri and Francesca Galea in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 59, wholesale sugar refinery, elevator operator. Frank Michael Schembri was a public school teacher in 1950. He began military service US Army, WWII.

     Peter Fenech was born circa 1881 in Malta; age 49 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was a railroad shop boiler maker in 1930.¹ He and George C. Mifsud were listed in the 1930 US Census age 49, wrecking comp. wrecker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Ray Fenech was born in 1907 in Malta; age 23 in 1930 census.¹
     Ray Fenech was also known as Nazareno Fenech. He and Speranza Fenech were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 16 August 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; together on La Loraine; she age 17, he 13; Destination, brother Carmelo, San Francisco. Ray Fenech was listed in the 1930 US Census age 23, cordage works laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was living in 1981 in San Jose, CA, USA. He and Nazareno Fenech were possibly the same person.

     Giuseppa Cassia was born circa 1870 in Malta; age 55 in 1925 passenger list; age 60 in 1930 census. She married Francesco Fenech, son of Salvatore Fenech and Maria Muscat, circa 1888; age 23. Giuseppa Cassia was issued a Maltese Passport age 24, housekeeper on 3 January 1925. Declared destination was USA.¹
     Her married name was Fenech. She was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 18 May 1925 going to New York, NY, USA; age 55; cousin Grazia Camilleri; Destination San Francisco, to son Carmelo Fenech. She emigrated from Malta on Leviathan; Giuseppa, mother, age 55, hose keeper; Rosa, age 25; immigration visa Ap 16, 1925; left from Valletta, Malta; from 9 std real Mosta; detained at arrival on 19 May 1925 to New York, NY, USA.
Grazia Camilleri cousins in 1925. Research: widow in 1930. As of 1930, Giuseppa Cassia was also known as Josephine Fenech.²

     Charles Abela was born circa 1900 in Malta; age 30 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Matteo Vassallo were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, house wrecking in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Matteo Vassallo was born on 28 January 1882 in Mosta, Malta; age 48 in 1930 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 23 on 10 July 1905. Declared destination was New Orleans, LA, USA.² He died on 10 September 1953 at age 71. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1905 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Charles Abela were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, house wrecking in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Matteo Vassallo was a railroad cleaning cars in 1930. He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 68, divorced, no occupation in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     James Muifte? was born circa 1898 in Malta; age 32 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Abela and Matteo Vassallo in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, house wrecking.¹ James Muifte? was a sugar refinery laborer in 1930.

     Michael Schembri was born on 22 December 1924 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 5 in 1930 census. He married Jeanette Laura Roy on 8 August 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Michael Schembri died on 27 November 2012 at Martinez, CA, USA, at age 87. He was buried on 29 November 2012 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Salvatore Schembri and Carmella Debrincat in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; Sam Schembri, age 29, hog ranch proprietor; and brother in law Angelo Calleja and sister in law Mary Debrincat.¹ Michael Schembri began military service in 1943 US Navy, WWII. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charlie Schembri and Carmella Debrincat in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 46, lock co., lock assembler; and nephew James Schembri, 23. Michael Schembri received military draft notice in 1954 Discharged veteran; contact = aunt Mary Calleja. He was living in 1997 in Martinez, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 28 November 2012: Michael Schembri, Dec. 22, 1924 - Nov. 27, 2012 Mike Schembri passed away on Thursday after being ill for a short time. He is now reunited with his love, Jeanette. He will be missed by many, especially his family and friends. Mike enjoyed fishing, playing liars dice, and sharing his fruit off his trees. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends from cardiac rehab and the moose lodge. Mike loved telling stories and jokes. Mike was born and raised in San Francisco. He served 4 years in the Navy in WWII. He retired from San Francisco Muni after 25 years of service. Mike is survived by his Sister Virginia Quinton, Brother Jerry Schembri, Stepson John Yannacone and his Wife Nancy Yannacone, his Grandchildren Nancy Larreynaga and Cynthia Yannacone, Lance and Tashlyn Koelkebeck, Michael and Steven Yannacone, and Vilma Orantes, many nieces and nephews and his best pal, Tony, his dog.

     Salvador Manuel Callejo was born on 20 September 1925 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 4 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census.² He married Carmelita (?) circa 1950. Salvador Manuel Callejo died on 30 March 2009 at South San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 83.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Michelle Angelo Calleja and Mary Debrincat in 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Angelo Callejo, age 24. Salvador Manuel Callejo was listed in the 1930 US Census of Salvatore Schembri and Carmella Debrincat in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; Sam Schembri, age 29, hog ranch proprietor; and brother in law Angelo Calleja and sister in law Mary Debrincat.¹ As of 1930, Salvador Manuel Callejo was also known as Sam Calleja.¹ He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Michelle Angelo Calleja and Mary Debrincat in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 44, sugar refinery laborer.² As of 1940, Salvador Manuel Callejo was also known as Salvador Manuel Calleja.² He was living in 1974 in Millbrae, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 4 April 2009: Salvador "Sam" Callejo [sic]
Late of Millbrae and San Mateo Countv resident for 49 years, entered into rest in
South San Francisco on March 30, 2009. Beloved husband of Carmelita Callejo for 60 years. Loving father of Debra (John) Gomez of Millbrae. Dear brother of Helen (Jim) Schembri and the late Joseph and Raymond Callejo. Cherished grandfather of Robert, Rama, Joseph, Michael, Janelle and Ciana and six great grandsons. He attended Commerce High School and was serving in the US Navy in the Pacific during WWll. Owner and broker of Choice Real Estate in San Bruno.

     Charlie Schembri was born on 2 July 1903 in Mosta, Malta; age 27 in 1930 census.¹ He married Carmella Debrincat, daughter of Joseph Debrincat and Elena Gatt, on 24 February 1934 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Charlie Schembri died on 8 March 1997 at Salida, Stanislaus Co., CA, USA, at age 93. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA; In plot Plot: H/95/55; with Carrie who died in 1954.
     He emigrated from Malta on 31 August 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was living from 1929 to 1996 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Carmella Debrincat were listed in the 1950 US Census age 46, lock co., lock assembler; and nephew James Schembri, 23 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 9 March 1997: SCHEMBRI, Charles In Salida. March 8. 1997 of natural causes. Born July 1, 1903. A native of Malta. Europe. Member of Catholic Church. Lived In San Francisco from 1929 to 1996. Beloved father of Michael Schembrl. Martinez; Marian Brasseur, Newark, Ohio, Virginia Quinton, Salida; Jerry Schembri, Carnelian Bav. CA. Brother of Reno Schembri, Malta, Europe and Ernestine Schembrl of Malta, Europe. Grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of 14. Aged 93 years.

     Carmen Pace was born on 15 October 1946 in Hamrun, Malta.¹ She married Anthony Deguara, son of Joseph Deguara and Rose (?), on 25 September 1966.¹
     Her married name was Deguara.¹ Carmen Pace emigrated from Malta on 21 November 1966 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Supported remodel of Maltese Club in 1995. As of 2009, Carmen Pace lived at 800 Ahwahnee Dr., Millbrae, CA, USA; ctdeguara@sbcglobal.net.¹ She contributed her family's genealogy to MHS in 2012. She was living in 2024.

     Carmelo Pace was born on 4 February 1919 in Hamrun, Malta.¹ He married Antonia Borg.¹ Carmelo Pace died on 16 December 1994 at age 75.¹

     Antonia Borg was born on 13 January 1921 in Mosta, Malta.¹ She married Carmelo Pace.¹
     Her married name was Pace.¹

     Joseph Deguara was born in Mosta, Malta. He married Rose (?) Joseph Deguara died on 10 June 1968 at Mosta, Malta.
      Obituary: on 19 June 1968: DEGUARA, Joseph — In Mosta, Malta. June 10. 1968. Joseph Deguara, husband of Rose Deguara, father of Tony Deguara, Charles Deguara, Mary Deguara, Joan Deguara and Lillian Schembri; brother of Spin Azzopardi, Ann Gauci and the late John Deguara. also survived by other relatives and friends. Services and interment were held June 11. 1968 in Mosta. Malta.

     Maria Deguara was born in Mosta, Malta.¹
     She was living in 2005.

     Charles Deguara was born in Mosta, Malta.¹ He married Vickie (?)¹
     Charles Deguara was living in 2005.

     Vickie (?) married Charles Deguara, son of Joseph Deguara and Rose (?).¹
     Her married name was Deguara.¹

     Joan Deguara was born. She married Carmelo Vella.¹
     Her married name was Vella.¹ Joan Deguara was living in 2005.

     Carmelo Vella married Joan Deguara, daughter of Joseph Deguara and Rose (?).¹

     Lilllian Deguara was born.¹ She married Joe Schembri.¹
     Her married name was Schembri.¹ Lilllian Deguara was living in 2005 in Australia.

     Joe Schembri married Lilllian Deguara, daughter of Joseph Deguara and Rose (?).¹

     Maddalena Vassallo was born on 22 March 1889 in Mosta, Malta; age 51 in 1940 census; age 43 in 1930 census; Passenger: 28 Mar 1889.^1,2 She married Leo Bonnici circa 1907; age 27 and 18.¹ Maddalena Vassallo was issued a Maltese Passport age 30; with children Joseph 26/7/1907, Elia 6/10/1911 on 12 January 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.³ She died on 20 July 1952 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 63.¹
     Her married name was Bonnici.¹ She and Joseph Bonnici were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 30 April 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 30, father Paolo Vassallo; Destination San Francisco, to husband Elia Bonnici. Maddalena Vassallo was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 28 December 1926 going to New York, NY, USA; age 37, housewife. She emigrated from Malta on the Majestic, age 37, housewife on 28 December 1926 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,3 She and Leo Bonnici were listed in the 1930 US Census age 49, sugar mill laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Maddalena Vassallo and Leo Bonnici were listed in the 1940 US Census age 58, sugar plant trucker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Maddalena Vassallo and Leo Bonnici were listed in the 1950 US Census age 69, steel manuf. co. laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Leo Bonnici Jr was born on 6 October 1911 in Mosta, Malta; age 19 in 1930 census; age 28 in 1940 census.¹ He died on 12 May 2003 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 91.²
     Leo Bonnici Jr was also known as Elia Bonnici.³ He witnessed the Passport Application of Maddalena Vassallo on 12 January 1920 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 30; with children Joseph 26/7/1907, Elia 6/10/1911.³ Leo Bonnici Jr was listed on a passenger list with Maddalena Vassallo and Joseph Bonnici on 30 April 1920 at New York, NY, USA; age 30, father Paolo Vassallo; Destination San Francisco, to husband Elia Bonnici. Leo Bonnici Jr emigrated from Malta on the Patria, Leo, age 14, laborer; Giuseppe, age 18, laborer on 21 November 1925 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,3 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Leo Bonnici and Maddalena Vassallo in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 49, sugar mill laborer.⁴ Leo Bonnici Jr was listed in the 1940 US Census of Leo Bonnici and Maddalena Vassallo in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 58, sugar plant trucker.¹ Leo Bonnici Jr was a canner, can company in 1940. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Leo Bonnici and Maddalena Vassallo in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 69, steel manuf. co. laborer. Leo Bonnici Jr was a Oil manufact. co. time clerk in 1950.
Obituary: on 13 May 2003: BONN ICI, Leo — In San Francisco. May 7, 2003. He was born October 6. 1911 in Mosta, Malta. Deariy beloved son of th.e late Leo and Madeline Bonnici: cherished brother of Pauline (Rudy) Bertolino. Charles (Beverly) Bonnici and the late Joe Bonnici. Survived by many nieces and nephews.