Constance Borg1

F, #2131, b. circa 1865, d. 17 April 1931
     Constance Borg was born circa 1865 in Malta; age 65 in 1930 census.1 She died on 17 April 1931. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta in 1885 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 First Maltese in America (?) was among the first Maltese in San Francisco, CA immigration in 1885 in 1885. Constance Borg was listed in the 1930 US Census age 65, ? occupation in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Samuel Bajada1,2

M, #2132, b. 8 September 1884, d. 18 October 1965
FatherCoronato Bajada
Mother(?) Grima

Family

Carmela Bugeja b. 28 Aug 1885, d. 16 Feb 1958
Children
     Samuel Bajada was born on 8 September 1884 in Hamrun, Malta; age 36 in 1920 census; age 45 in 1930 census; age 56 in 1940 census.1 He married Carmela Bugeja, daughter of Lorenzo Bugeja, on 25 October 1907 at Valletta, Malta; age 24 and 23.1 Samuel Bajada died on 18 October 1965 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 81. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Samuel Bajada was also known as Salvatrore Bajada. First Maltese in America (?) was among the first Maltese in San Francisco, CA immigration in 1914 in 1914. Samuel Bajada was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 12 April 1914 going to New York, NY, USA; age 30, farm laborer; Wife Carmela in Hamrun; to friend Joseph Debrincat in Baltimore, MD. He emigrated from Malta 1913 in 1930 census on 7 August 1916 to Boston, MA, USA. As of 1920, Samuel Bajada was also known as Sam Bajada.3 He and Carmela Bugeja were listed in the 1920 US Census, Sam, age 36, sugar refinery laborer; next door to Frank Sammit, age 35, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Samuel Bajada and Carmela Bugeja were listed in the 1930 US Census age 45, fruit dealer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Samuel Bajada was naturalized in 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Carmela Bugeja were listed in the 1940 US Census age 56, shipyards janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Samuel Bajada received military draft notice in 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 57, Addison Smith Co.
Obituary: on 19 October 1965: Bajada, Sam in Burlingame. Oct. 18. 1965. Sam Bajada. dearly beloved husband of the late Carmela Bajada: devoted father of Mary Cauchi, Rita Aufort, and Lawrence Bajada; loving brother of Joseph Bajada of Malta: also survived by six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren: a native of Malta; aged 81 years; a member of Maltese Club; and Holy Name Society of St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  3. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.

Carmela Bugeja

F, #2133, b. 28 August 1885, d. 16 February 1958
FatherLorenzo Bugeja

Family

Samuel Bajada b. 8 Sep 1884, d. 18 Oct 1965
Children
     Carmela Bugeja was born on 28 August 1885 in Hamrun, Malta; age 34 in 1920 census; age 43 in 1930 census; age 54 in 1940 census.1 She married Samuel Bajada, son of Coronato Bajada and (?) Grima, on 25 October 1907 at Valletta, Malta; age 24 and 23.1 Carmela Bugeja died on 16 February 1958 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 72.
     Carmela Bugeja was also known as Carmela Bogeia.1 As of circa 1907,her married name was Bajada.1 She and Mary Josephine Bajada were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 28 July 1916 going to Boston, MA, USA; age 30, to husband Salvatore Bajada, in San Francisco. Carmela Bugeja emigrated from Malta 1913 in 1930 census on 7 August 1916 to Boston, MA, USA. She and Samuel Bajada were listed in the 1920 US Census, Sam, age 36, sugar refinery laborer; next door to Frank Sammit, age 35, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Carmela Bugeja and Samuel Bajada were listed in the 1930 US Census age 45, fruit dealer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Carmela Bugeja and Samuel Bajada were listed in the 1940 US Census age 56, shipyards janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3
Obituary: on 17 February 1958: BAJADA -In this city. Feb. 16, 1958. Carmela, dearly beloved wife of Sam Bajada; loving mother of Mrs, Mary Cauchi, Mrs. Rita Aufert and Lawrence Bajada; a native of Malta, aged 72 years.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S34] 1920 US Federal Census.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Rita Laura Bajada1

F, #2134, b. 3 August 1926
FatherSamuel Bajada1 b. 8 Sep 1884, d. 18 Oct 1965
MotherCarmela Bugeja1 b. 28 Aug 1885, d. 16 Feb 1958

Family

Rene Charles Aufort b. c 1927
Children
     Rita Laura Bajada was born on 3 August 1926 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census.1 She married Rene Charles Aufort on 1 August 1946 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Rita Laura Bajada was listed in the 1930 US Census of Samuel Bajada and Carmela Bugeja in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, fruit dealer.1 Rita Laura Bajada was listed in the 1940 US Census of Samuel Bajada and Carmela Bugeja in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 56, shipyards janitor.2 Her married name was Aufort. Rita Laura Bajada was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2004. She lived in 2009 at 220 Laurel, Millbrae, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Giovanni Deguara1

M, #2135, b. 21 December 1875

Family 1

Antonia (?)

Family 2

Giovanna Camilleri b. c 1882, d. 8 Feb 1977
Children
     Giovanni Deguara was born on 21 December 1875 in Mosta, Malta; age 46 in 1930 census.2 He married Antonia (?)2 Giovanni Deguara married Giovanna Camilleri circa 1902; age 18 and 17.1 Giovanni Deguara was issued a Maltese Passport age 37 on 8 July 1912. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.2 He died on 6 April 1927 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 51; GS date. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; same GS.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Giovanna Camilleri were listed in the 1930 US Census age 46, ship yard laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA. Giovanni Deguara was also known as John Deguara.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Carmel Deguara1

F, #2136, b. circa 1908
FatherGiovanni Deguara1 b. 21 Dec 1875
MotherGiovanna Camilleri1 b. c 1882, d. 8 Feb 1977
     Carmel Deguara was born circa 1908 in Malta; age 22 in 1930 census; age 33 in 1940 census.1
     She emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 She was listed on a passenger list with Giovanna Camilleri and Mary Deguara on 21 May 1920 at New York, NY, USA; age 37, with 3 children. mother Mrs. Mary Camilleri in Mosta; Destination San Francisco, to husband Giovanni Deguara. Carmel Deguara was listed in the 1930 US Census of Giovanni Deguara and Giovanna Camilleri in 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 46, ship yard laborer. Carmel Deguara was a sports laborer in 1940. As of 1940, Carmel Deguara was also known as Carmen Deguara.2 She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Giovanna Camilleri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 58, no occupation.2

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Paul Deguara1

M, #2137, b. 9 October 1912, d. 4 December 1934
FatherGiovanni Deguara1 b. 21 Dec 1875
MotherGiovanna Camilleri1 b. c 1882, d. 8 Feb 1977
     Paul Deguara was born on 9 October 1912 in Malta; age 18 in 1930 census. He died on 4 December 1934 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 22. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; same GS.
     He was listed on a passenger list with Giovanna Camilleri and Mary Deguara on 21 May 1920 at New York, NY, USA; age 37, with 3 children. mother Mrs. Mary Camilleri in Mosta; Destination San Francisco, to husband Giovanni Deguara. Paul Deguara emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Giovanni Deguara and Giovanna Camilleri in 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 46, ship yard laborer.
Obituary: on 5 December 1934: DEGUARA In this city. Dee. 4, 1934, Paul, beloved son of Glovanna and the late John Deguara, loving brother ot Joseph, Carmel and Lena Deg-uara and Mrs. Mary Bora, a native of Malta.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Joseph Deguara1

M, #2138, b. 9 August 1901
FatherGiovanni Deguara1,2 b. 21 Dec 1875
MotherGiovanna Camilleri2 b. c 1882, d. 8 Feb 1977
     Joseph Deguara was born on 9 August 1901 in Mosta, Malta; age 28 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 15; reaching his father. Mother's consent (Antonia) on 13 September 1916. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.2
     Joseph Deguara was also known as Giuseppe Deguara.2 He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 21 May 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 18, grandmother in Mosta. Destination San Francisco, to father Giovanni Deguara. He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Giovanni Deguara and Giovanna Camilleri in 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 46, ship yard laborer. Joseph Deguara was a railroad coach cleaner in 1940. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Giovanna Camilleri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 58, no occupation.3

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Elsie Zammit1

F, #2139, b. 28 October 1920
FatherFrank Zammit1 b. 13 Oct 1891, d. 11 May 1969
MotherMay Concetta Vassallo1 b. bt 1889 - 1901, d. 21 Feb 1980
     Elsie Zammit was born on 28 October 1920 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census.1 She married Robert McDonald in 1950.
     Elsie Zammit was also known as Melati E Zammit. She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Frank Zammit and May Concetta Vassallo in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, Am. Can Co. machinist.1 Elsie Zammit was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Zammit and May Concetta Vassallo in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 54, can factory machinist.2 As of 1950,her married name was McDonald. Elsie Zammit was living in 1980.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Amyann Zammit1

F, #2140, b. 6 September 1924
FatherFrank Zammit1 b. 13 Oct 1891, d. 11 May 1969
MotherMay Concetta Vassallo1 b. bt 1889 - 1901, d. 21 Feb 1980

Family 1

Angelo Coleiro b. 2 Jan 1930, d. 4 Aug 1991

Family 2

Gustaf Schenk
Child
     Amyann Zammit was born on 6 September 1924 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census.1 She married Angelo Coleiro, son of Carmelo Coleiro and Antonia Cilia, on 24 July 1949 at San Francisco, CA, USA; This marriage was annuled. Amyann Zammit married Gustaf Schenk.
     Amyann Zammit was listed in the 1930 US Census of Frank Zammit and May Concetta Vassallo in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, Am. Can Co. machinist.1 Amyann Zammit was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Zammit and May Concetta Vassallo in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 54, can factory machinist.2 Amyann Zammit was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Zammit and May Concetta Vassallo in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 66, can manuf. co., machinist. Her married name was Schenk. Amyann Zammit was living in 1980.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Louis Bolayy?1

M, #2141, b. circa 1890

Family

Mary (?) b. c 1891
Child
     Louis Bolayy? was born circa 1890 in Malta; age 40 in 1930 census.1 He married Mary (?) circa 1915; age 25 and 24.1
     Louis Bolayy? emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Research: Next door neighbors in 1930. He and Mary (?) were listed in the 1930 US Census age 40, cannery laborer; next door to Henny & Antonette Vella in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1
Louis Bolayy? Likely misspelled surname.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Mary (?)1

F, #2142, b. circa 1891

Family

Louis Bolayy? b. c 1890
Child
     Mary (?) was born circa 1891 in Malta; age 39 in 1930 census.1 She married Louis Bolayy? circa 1915; age 25 and 24.1
     Mary (?) emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 As of circa 1915,her married name was Bolayy?1 She and Louis Bolayy? were listed in the 1930 US Census age 40, cannery laborer; next door to Henny & Antonette Vella in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Paul Bolayy?1

M, #2143, b. circa 1916
FatherLouis Bolayy?1 b. c 1890
MotherMary (?)1 b. c 1891
     Paul Bolayy? was born circa 1916 in CA, USA; age 14 in 1930 census.1
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Louis Bolayy? and Mary (?) in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, cannery laborer; next door to Henny & Antonette Vella.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Antonio Debono1

M, #2144, b. 17 February 1899, d. 22 November 1965
FatherSerafino Debono2 d. b 1920

Family

Mary Xuereb b. 11 Nov 1915, d. 8 Dec 2006
Children
     Antonio Debono was born on 17 February 1899 in Mellieha, Malta. He married Mary Xuereb, daughter of John Xuereb and Antonia Portelli, on 29 July 1933 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Antonio Debono died on 22 November 1965 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 66. He was buried on 26 November 1965 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 21 January 1920 to San Francisco, CA, USA. He was naturalized on 7 July 1932 at San Francisco, CA, USA; A chauffeur. As of 1940, Antonio Debono was also known as Tony Debono.3 He and Mary Xuereb were listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, warehouse teamster in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Antonio Debono received military draft notice on 16 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 42, South San Francisco Packing & Provisioning Co. He and Mary Xuereb were listed in the 1950 US Census age 51, wholesale meat co. teamster in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 25 November 1965: Debono, Anthony -- In this city, Nov 22, 1965, Anthony, beloved husband of Mary Debono, devoted father of Mrs. Rose Ann Muscat, Mrs Sylvia Filipas, endeared brother of Joseph Debono of San Francisco, and Sister Mary Ann of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Albany, NY, and Steten Debono and Mrs. Marie Attard of Malta, loving grandfather of Anthony and Michele Muscat, Joseph and Lynette Filipas, a native of Malta.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Joseph Mula1

M, #2145, b. 7 August 1900, d. 1 December 1987
FatherCarmelo Mula2

Family

Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon b. 16 Jan 1904
Children
     Joseph Mula was born on 7 August 1900 in Naxxar, Malta; age 30 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 19, a laborer on 19 April 1920. Declared destination was USA.2 He married Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon circa 1930; age 30 and 30.1 Joseph Mula died on 1 December 1987 at age 87. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Joseph Mula was also known as Giuseppe Mula.2 He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, house wrecking laborer; and uncle Paul Bonavia and cousin Joseph Borg in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Joseph Mula and Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, products corp. truck driver in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Joseph Mula and Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon were listed in the 1950 US Census age 48, produce truck driver in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon1

F, #2146, b. 16 January 1904

Family

Joseph Mula b. 7 Aug 1900, d. 1 Dec 1987
Children
     Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon was born on 16 January 1904 in Naxxar, Malta; age 30 in 1930 census; age 36 in 1940 census.1,2 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 25 on 2 November 1929. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.2 She married Joseph Mula, son of Carmelo Mula, circa 1930; age 30 and 30.1
     Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 7 December 1929 going to New York, NY, USA; age 25, husband's father in Naxxar = Carmelo Mula; Destination San Francisco. She emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 As of circa 1930,her married name was Mula.1 She and Joseph Mula were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, house wrecking laborer; and uncle Paul Bonavia and cousin Joseph Borg in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon and Joseph Mula were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, products corp. truck driver in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon and Joseph Mula were listed in the 1950 US Census age 48, produce truck driver in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Paul Bonavia1

M, #2147, b. circa 1882
     Paul Bonavia was born circa 1882 in Malta; age 48 in 1930 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 2 July 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 38, stone mason; family Onorato Bonavia. Destination San Francisco, to friend Paul Tonna. He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Mula and Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, house wrecking laborer; and uncle Paul Bonavia and cousin Joseph Borg.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Francis Grech1

M, #2148, b. circa 1905
     Francis Grech was born circa 1905 in Valletta, Malta; age 25 in 1930 census.1
     He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 10 May 1928 going to San Francisco, CA, USA; age 23, turner & fitter; from Australia; Accompanied by:      Mrs C. Grech
Friend's Name:      C Galea. He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Joseph Scicluna were listed in the 1930 US Census age 25, corp. machinist; both arrived on same ship in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Francis Grech was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 2 January 1939 going to New York, NY, USA; age 34, machinist.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Joseph Scicluna1

M, #2149, b. 15 January 1904, d. 9 May 1994
FatherGiuseppe Scicluna2 d. b 1926

Family

Anna Marie Ivan Bogdanoff b. 5 Jun 1910, d. 7 Sep 1990
Children
     Joseph Scicluna was born on 15 January 1904 in Vittoriosa, Malta; age 25 in 1930 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 22, carpenter on 29 September 1926. Declared destination was Italy. He married Anna Marie Ivan Bogdanoff on 28 March 1938 at Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA.3 Joseph Scicluna died on 9 May 1994 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 90. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Joseph Scicluna was also known as Giuseppe Scicluna.2 He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 10 May 1928 going to San Francisco, CA, USA; age 23, carpenter; from Sydney Australia; Accompanied by:      E. Sciciluna
Friend's Name:      A Calleja. He emigrated from Malta on 10 May 1928 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Francis Grech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 25, corp. machinist; both arrived on same ship in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Joseph Scicluna was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was President of Maltese American Social Club in 1938.
He was naturalized on 13 January 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a wood finisher. He and Anna Marie Ivan Bogdanoff were listed in the 1940 US Census age 36, hotel furnisher polisher in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3
Maltese: Malta War Relief Chairman of Malta War Relief Committee; committee members: Peter P. Camilleri, Joseph Calleja, Joseph Borg, Charles Bajada, George Galea, Sam Azzopardi, Master of Ceremonies in 1942. Joseph Scicluna received military draft notice on 14 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 38, Unit Bilt Store Equipment Co. He and Anna Marie Ivan Bogdanoff were listed in the 1950 US Census age 46, furniture store, wood finisher in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Edward Maria Debono1

M, #2150, b. 21 December 1903, d. 17 October 1991
FatherJoseph Debono2

Family

Jennie Margaret Camenzuli b. 7 May 1910, d. b 2000
Children
     Edward Maria Debono was born on 21 December 1903 in Sliema, Malta; age 26 in 1930 census; age 34 in 1940 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 18, clerk on 13 August 1921. Declared destination was Marseille, France.2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 23, tailor, cutter on 28 April 1927. Declared destination was Sydney, Australia.2 He married Jennie Margaret Camenzuli, daughter of Charles Camenzuli and Rosaria Fava, on 11 October 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA.3 Edward Maria Debono died on 17 October 1991 at Scottsdale, AZ, USA, at age 87.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Francis Grech and Joseph Scicluna in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 25, corp. machinist; both arrived on same ship.1 Edward Maria Debono was naturalized in 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 35, painter's helper. He and Jennie Margaret Camenzuli were listed in the 1940 US Census age 34, municipal janitor; and sister in law Dolores Camenzuli in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3
Obituary: on 19 October 1991: DoBONO, Edward M.— Died October 17,1991 in Scottsdale, AZ: age 87 years; retired
Carpenter, Local 222; wife, Jennie M. DeBono; son, Joseph A, DeBono; daughter, Mary DeBono Alexander; son-in-law, Louis R. Alexander; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Charles H. Stivala1,2

M, #2151, b. 11 March 1898, d. 2 September 1973
FatherGiuseppe Stivala

Family

Stella M. DeLucchi b. c 1895, d. 14 Jul 1972
Children
     Charles H. Stivala was born on 11 March 1898 in Naxxar, Malta; age 30 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census.1,3 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 21, carpenter on 24 November 1919. Declared destination was New York, NY, USA.3 He married Stella M. DeLucchi, daughter of (?) DeLucchi, on 29 November 1933 at Seattle, WA, USA.2 Charles H. Stivala died on 2 September 1973 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 75. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Charles H. Stivala was also known as Carmelo Stivala.3 He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 5 July 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 21, father Giuseppe Stivala on Malta. Destination San Francisco, to brother Salvatore. He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was naturalized on 24 October 1928 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a foreman. He and Salvatore Stivala were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, factory helper in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Charles H. Stivala and Stella M. DeLucchi were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, none in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Charles H. Stivala received military draft notice on 18 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 43, Southern Pacific RR.
Obituary: on 4 September 1973: STIVALA, Charles — In this city. September 2; 1973, Charles Stivala; dearly beloved husband of the late Stella (DeLucchi) Stivala; loving brother of the late Paul and Sam Stivala; stepfather of Erma D'Oliva and Esther Roscelli; also survived by four nieces and a nephew in S.F. and many relatives in Malta.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  3. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Giuseppe Stivala1

M, #2152

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Salvatore Stivala1

M, #2153, b. 10 March 1896, d. 22 September 1969
FatherGiuseppe Stivala2,1
     Salvatore Stivala was born on 10 March 1896 in Naxxar, Malta; from Naturalization; age 32 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census; also 1 Apr 1894.2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 19 on 3 March 1913. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.1 He died on 22 September 1969 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 73. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 3 April 1913 to New York, NY, USA.2 He was naturalized on 31 January 1929 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a painter; sponsored by Salvador Mula and Francis Barbara. He and Charles H. Stivala were listed in the 1930 US Census age 30, factory helper in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 As of 1930, Salvatore Stivala was also known as Sam Stivala.2 He was a painter in 1930. He and Charles Schembri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, street car painter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3
Obituary: on 23 September 1969: Stivala, Salvatore (Sam), in this city. Sept. 22, 1969. Salvatore (Sam) Stivala, dearly beloved brother of Charles Stivala and the late Paul Stivala, devoted uncle of Joseph Stivala, Mrs.. Theresa M. Garcia, Mrs. Carmela Balich, Mrs. Ann Sullivan and Mrs. Lorraine Larsen, loving brother-in-law of Stella and Rose Stivala: a native of Malta.

Citations

  1. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Mike Bonnici1

M, #2154, b. circa 1904
FatherCarmelo Bonnici
MotherCarmela Schembri
     Mike Bonnici was born circa 1904 in Malta; age 26 in 1930 census; age 36 in 1940 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles H. Stivala and Salvatore Stivala in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, factory helper.1 Mike Bonnici and George Scerri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 36, restaurant dishwasher in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

John Borg1

M, #2155, b. circa 1902
     John Borg was born circa 1902 in Malta; age 28 in 1930 census.1
     He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and John Attard were listed in the 1930 US Census age 28; all four working as laborers in wool pullery in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

John Attard1

M, #2156, b. 23 November 1898
FatherPietro Attard2

Family

Josephine Vella b. c 1890
     John Attard was born on 23 November 1898 in Naxxar, Malta; age 28 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census; also 5 Oct 1902, B'Kara, Malta.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 17; shoemaker; going to his father on 15 September 1919. He married Josephine Vella, daughter of John Marie Vella and Conchetta Bonaventeur, on 25 December 1923 at San Francisco, CA, USA.3
     John Attard was also known as Giovanni Attard.2 He emigrated from Malta on 29 September 1913 to New York, NY, USA. He emigrated from Malta 1918 in 1930 census in 1918 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and John Borg were listed in the 1930 US Census age 28; all four working as laborers in wool pullery in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 John Attard and Josephine Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, candy factory janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 John Attard was listed in the 1940 US Census of Michael Borg and Carmela Dicuna in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 71 and 65; and lodger, a John Attard, 49, single, casing factory caser. John Attard and John Attard were possibly the same person.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Fred Spiteri1

M, #2157, b. circa 1896
     Fred Spiteri was born circa 1896 in Malta; age 34 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 John Borg and John Attard in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28; all four working as laborers in wool pullery.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

John Gauci1

M, #2158, b. 5 February 1898
FatherGio Battista Gauci2
     John Gauci was born on 5 February 1898 in Mdina, Malta; age 30 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 18, laborer; Going to his brother who has been there for the last 4 years. Warned him re: eyes? On 15 June 1916. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.2
     John Gauci was also known as Giovanni Gauci.2 He emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Borg and John Attard in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28; all four working as laborers in wool pullery.1 John Gauci was listed in the 1940 US Census age 42, wool co. laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 He was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Joseph Deguara and Emanuella (Manda) Borg in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 41, wholesale janitorial supply, warehouse clerk. John Gauci was a retail tractor co. warehouseman in 1950.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

John Joseph Bonnici1

M, #2159, b. 21 May 1922, d. 31 October 1987
FatherJoseph Bonnici1 b. c 1899, d. 31 Jan 1975
MotherCatherine Buhagiar1 b. 3 Feb 1895, d. 21 Mar 1935

Family

Katherine Borg b. 4 Oct 1926, d. 19 May 2011
Children
     John Joseph Bonnici was born on 21 May 1922 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 7 in 1930 census; age 17 in 1940 census.1 He married Katherine Borg, daughter of Rafaele Borg and Adriana Galea, on 26 October 1952 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. John Joseph Bonnici died on 31 October 1987 at Pebble Beach, Monterey Co., CA, USA, at age 65. He was buried at San Carlos Cemetery, Monterey, CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Bonnici and Catherine Buhagiar in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, ranch laborer.1 John Joseph Bonnici and Joseph Bonnici were listed in the 1940 US Census age 49, widowed, wholesale meats laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 John Joseph Bonnici was a winery driver in 1940. He received military draft notice on 30 June 1942 at 1666 Kirkwood, San Francisco, CA, USA, age 20, Richmond Kaiser shipyards. He began military service between 1943 and 1946 US Army: Enlistment Date:      18 Dec 1943
Discharge Date:      18 Feb 1946. He and Joseph Bonnici were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, widowed, jitney proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA. John Joseph Bonnici was a wholesale food distrib. proprietor in 1950.
Obituary: on 2 November 1987: BONNICï, John Jospeh — Oct. 31. 1987. in Monterey. Ca; Born May 21. 1922, in San Franosco. Ca; husband of Katherine Bonnici of Pebble Beach; father of Catherine Kiely of San Jose and Sr. Dominic Mane, O.P., Tucson. AZ; brother of Charies Bonnici cf San Jose and one granddaughter. Research: Barbara Frenech: Sr. Dominic may be related to the people who owned the BORG MOTEL Pacific Grove, Ca at Borg Motel, Pacific Grove, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Paul Schembri1

M, #2160, b. circa 1897, d. 2 August 1971
FatherMichele Schembri2
     Paul Schembri was born circa 1897 in Malta; age 32 in 1930 census.1 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 19, laborer on 22 July 1916. Declared destination was Australia.2 He died on 2 August 1971 at San Carlos, CA, USA. He was buried on 12 November 1971 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; On same GS.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph Bonnici and Catherine Buhagiar in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, ranch laborer.1 Paul Schembri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Sam Borg and Rosa Maria Azzopardi in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 64 and age 65; and lodger Paul Schembri, 62/27, slaughter house helper.
Obituary: on 4 August 1971: SCHEMBRI, Paul In San Carlos, August 2, 1971, Paul Schembri, beloved brother of Sam Schembri of S.F., Victor and Joseph Schembri of Australia and the late Margaret Galea and Mary Fenech of Malta; also survived by several nieces and nephews; a native of Malta: aged 74 years.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.