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     Alfred D. Bianchi was born circa 1954.¹ He married Ann Doris Camilleri, daughter of John Camilleri and Nancy M. Attard, on 16 April 1972 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Paul Mike Borg was born on 5 June 1939 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 10/12 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Colleen M. Tobler on 4 June 1966 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Paul Mike Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Rocco J. Borg and Mary Carmela Camilleri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, lock factory.³ Paul Mike Borg was listed in the 1940 US Census of Rocco J. Borg and Mary Carmela Camilleri in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 44, pipefitter. Paul Mike Borg was living in 2020 in Burlingame, CA, USA.

     Michael Rocco Borg was born on 13 October 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^1,2 He married Linda M Barnoli on 15 May 1976 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Michael Rocco Borg was living in 1975 in San Carlos, CA, USA.

     Ernest Paul Camilleri was born on 17 September 1952 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Valli Margaret Boccone on 24 March 1979 at Marin Co., CA, USA.
     Ernest Paul Camilleri was living in 2020 in Verdi, NV, USA.

     Marguerite M Gerome was born circa 1917. She married Anthony Joseph Camilleri Sr, son of Paul Camilleri and Anna (?). Marguerite M Gerome died in January 2008 at Petaluma, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Camilleri. She and Anthony Joseph Camilleri Sr were listed in the 1950 US Census age 36, machine operator, luggage co. in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Anthony Joseph Camilleri Jr was born on 23 August 1949 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Karen Lynn Knapp on 2 September 1972 at Marin Co., CA, USA.
     Anthony Joseph Camilleri Jr was listed in the 1940 US Census of Anthony Joseph Camilleri Sr and Marguerite M Gerome in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 36, machine operator, luggage co. Anthony Joseph Camilleri Jr was living in 2004 in Lafayette, CA, USA. Anthony Joseph Camilleri Jr was in the Legal System for what became known as the MUNI Coingate scandal: stealing parking meter coins in 2004.

Anthony Joseph Camilleri Jr was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 3 May 2004: MATIER & ROSS: Mechanic a modern-day Robin Hood -- Twelve yean ago, Muni mechanic Anthony Camilleri took a special training course in how to fix the bus system 's often out-of-whack fare boxes. In March, prosecutors say, investigators found out just how good a job he'd been doing — when they hauled nearly half a ton of coins out of his Lafayette home. According to search warrant records, the coins — which totaled $28,000 — were crammed into 22 plastic tubs, plus a dozen boxes and assorted bank bags authorities found stashed arcund the house. San Francisco district attorney's investigators also seized $22,000 in paper money, including a Nordstrom's bag filled with $100 bundles and envelopes containing stacks of $2, $20 and $100 bills. Plus, there were envelopes with at least $35,000 in savings bonds — mostly purchased in the past year — and thousands of dollars worth of Municipal Railway tokens. Total stash found: more than $80,000. And that may be just the tip of the take, authorities say. Investigators hauled an additional $20,000 — mostly in $1 bills — out of the San Francisco home of Tan Huynh, 42, another alleged Muni fare box bandit who may or may not have been working with Camilleri, authorities say. Camilleri and Huynh — each of whom was earning $82,395 a year — have been charged with theft of public money, possession of stolen computer parts and unlawful access to computers. Neither man has entered a plea. Investigators are trying to determine whether Muni money was pumped into real estate that the 54-year-old Camilleri accumulated in recent years. A Chronicle check of his holdings found
A three-story duplex on Diamond Street in San Francisco that the 30-year Muni veteran bought in April 2000 and is now' valued at $602,000.
A $465,000 Geary Boulevard duplex that he bought in Septem ber 2001. A 3,779-square-foot, four- bedroom Lafayette home where Camilleri has been living with his wife, son and stepdaughter since March 2002. It's valued at $1.5 million. And a small Concord condo worth $106,000 that he bought in December.
Real estate records show Camilleri has investments in Texas property as well. Camilleri’s attorney, Doug Rappaport, denied that his client had used Muni money to underwrite his real estate fortune. “He has been a very shrewd investor and has been for a number of years," Rappaport said. According b Rappaport, Camilleri is a self-made man who started investing in real estate in 1979, then leveraged liis profits to buy additional property. And Camillari didn't just limit himself to real estate — he’s also a silent partner in a number of Northern California restaurants and other businesses. As for all those coins? Rappaport says Camilleri is a collector.
The bottom line, Rappaport said: If his client was stealing, it wasn't for personal profit. He certainly is generous with his friends. A Redwood City police officer, in a letter asking the judge not to raise Camilleri’s $105,000 bail, said Camilleri had given him an interest-free loan so he could attend college. Another Camilleri friend wrote that the fix-it man had repeatedly bailed his business out of financial trouble over the years. "Without exception, Tony has helped me by bailing me money with no interet charge — even when one was appropriate,” the friend, Joe Renice, wrote. “I have seen him help complete strangers.” And that, lawyer Rappaport said, may be what the thefts - if there were any — were all about. “He’s like a modern-day Robin Hood,” Rappaport said. “He is an extremely kind-hearted individual, compassionate and trustworthy.”
Tliat's not exactly how investigators see it. Court records show that Muni security officials suspected Camilleri of raiding the fare boxes as early as 2002 after they received an anonymous tip. But the sting at the time proved inconclusive. Then, last year, Camilleri and fellow fare box repairman Huynh were spotted separately showing up at the bus yards before the start of their shifts to work on the Muni fare machines — machines that the security team had determined were in perfect working condition. Soon, the Muni and the district attorney's office had the two workers under surveillance. Authorities say they got quite an eyeful. In Camilleri's case, court records say, investigators repeatedly saw the repairman leaving bus yards in his city van, black bag in tow, and making stops at any of five different Bank of America blanches aroiuid town. Surveillance cameras show^red Camilleri conducting business at a teller's WJidow. Curiously, Camilleri and Hjynh have not been charged with conspiracy — suggesting investigators don't have any real evidence that the two were operating in cahoots. But then, according to David Pleifer, head of the district attorney's special prosecutions unit, “Our investigation is continuing.” Investigators are still trying to figure out how much money may have gone missing — but that might not be so easy. Prosecutors recently told the court that, in addition to all his holdings and bank accounts in the Bay Area, Camillerii has a bank account in liis native country of Malta.

Anthony Joseph Camilleri Jr was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 6 December 2004: MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS - City and County of San Francisco - Resolution No. 0 8 = 2 0 3
RESOLVED, That on recommendation of the Executive Director/CEO, the Chief Financial Officer and the City Attorney, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors approves the settlement listed below:
CCSF vs. Anthony Camilleri, Superior Ct. #4436844 filed on 12/6/04 for $500,000 (City to receive); extend the termination date as late as January 16, 2009; extend payment of the criminal fine as may be required by the Criminal Court and other material terms. I certify that the foregoing resolution.was adopted by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors at its meeting of December 2, 2008. Secretary, Board of Directors San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.

Anthony Joseph Camilleri Jr was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 22 June 2005: "And in May 2004, after a lengthy undercover surveillance, district attorney's investigators and police arrested two Muni repair technicians, Anthony Camilleri and Tan Huynh, on suspicion of pilfering more than $100,000 in cash and change from fare boxes. In Camilleri's case, authorities said they had hauled nearly half a ton of coins valued at more than $80,000 -- and tucked away in dozens of boxes, plastic tubs and assorted bank bags -- out of his Lafayette home. Trials in those cases are pending.

Anthony Joseph Camilleri Jr was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 20 November 2007: Fare-box scam could net MTA nearly $400K -- By BY Examiner Staff • November 20, 2007 -- The City is set to receive a $287,000 settlement from two Municipal Transportation Agency technicians accused of pilfering thousands of dollars in coins and bills. The settlement is scheduled to go before the Muni board of directors today and is subject to its approval. The defendants, Anthony Camilleri and Tan Huynh, are both still fighting a battle in criminal court for their alleged scheme. Camilleri began working for Muni in 1973 and was promoted to assistant electronic maintenance technician in 1991. Hyunh began working as a technician with Muni in 1993. According to a complaint filed in 2004, the two accessed fare boxes with special keys during their free time. When a judge issued warrants, police arrested the two on March 20 of that year and searched their homes. Between Camilleri’s car and house, police seized cardboard boxes filled with $1 bills, locked cashboxes, an illegal key and a hoard of coins. In all, police collected $10,000 in bills, $28,000 in change and $8,400 in Muni tokens, according to the complaint. Police seized about $20,000 from Huynh’s home and a fare-box key that had been coated to hide the identification number. Police also found control boards and other electronic equipment used to count and receive fares, according to the documents. Muni officials claimed they knew of the scam as early as 2002, but it wasn’t until a year later that they noticed the men making repairs on machines that weren’t even broken, and that they were coming early to work to fiddle with the machines. According to Muni, the men erased data on the machines, making it difficult to pinpoint the exact amount taken. The complaint estimates at least $100,000. Camilleri’s lawyer did not return calls for comment. He is expected to be in San Francisco Superior Court in December for a pretrial hearing.

Anthony Joseph Camilleri Jr was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 20 November 2007: Muni-buses-asian-attacked-san-francisco -- San Francisco, CA: (Nov-20-07) The city brought charges against Anthony Camilleri and Tan Huynh, two Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni) technicians, alleging that they pilfered thousands of dollars in coins and bills. The suit claimed that Camilleri began working for Muni in 1973 and was promoted to assistant electronic maintenance technician in 1991. Hyunh began working as a technician with Muni in 1993. Both were accused of accessing fare boxes with special keys during their free time in a complaint filed in 2004. Sources stated that when a judge issued warrants, police arrested the two on March 20, 2004, and searched their homes. Between Camilleri's car and house, police seized cardboard boxes filled with $1 bills, locked cash boxes, an illegal key, and a hoard of coins. In all, police collected $10,000 in bills, $28,000 in change and $8,400 in Muni tokens. Police seized about $20,000 from Huynh's home and a fare-box key that had been coated to hide the identification number. Police also found control boards and other electronic equipment used to count and receive fares. Records stated that the two agreed to a settlement of $287,000 to resolve allegations. Both Anthony Camilleri and Tan Huynh, still face charges in criminal court for their scheme. He was living in 2022 in Petaluma, CA, USA.

     William Gerald Camilleri was born on 1 September 1940 in CA, USA.¹ He died on 13 February 1989 at Orange Co., CA, USA, at age 48.¹ He was buried at Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA.
     William Gerald Camilleri was also known as William Gerald Gilmore.¹ Research: Mother's Maiden Name: Steed; Father's Surname: Gilmore.

     Geraldine M. Steed was born on 20 April 1921 in MA, USA. She married Reno Andrew Camilleri, son of Paul Camilleri and Anna (?).¹ Geraldine M. Steed married Robert Behme. Geraldine M. Steed died on 16 February 1988 at San Jose, CA, USA, at age 66. She was buried at Los Gatos Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Camilleri.¹ Her married name was Behme.
Obituary: on 17 February 1988: Camilleri-Behme, Geraldine M. — In San Jose, Fed. 16,1988; wife of Robert Behme of San Jose; mother of Jean Crawford of Aptos, Joan Faye of Seattle, WA., Cheri Foley and Pauline Kessier both of San Jose, Bruce Camillerl of San Diego and William Camillerl of Los Angeles; sister of Cathay Franzen of San Jose, Matie Griffin of Belmont and Dr. Seymour Steed of Provo, UT; also survives by 17 grand and nine greatgrandchildren; Founder of Andy’s Pet Shop in San Jose, active in numerous Pet Industry Associations; a member of the Los Gatos Ward of the LDS Church; a native of Ofden, UT; aged 68 years.

     Bruce M. Camilleri was born on 4 January 1950 in Santa Clara Co., CA, USA.¹
     He was living in 1971 in Los Gatos, CA, USA. He was living in 1988 in San Diego, CA, USA.

     Pauline Carmen Camilleri was born on 13 April 1945 in Santa Clara Co., CA, USA.¹ She married Richard Ross on 31 July 1965 at Alameda Co., CA, USA. Pauline Carmen Camilleri and Richard Ross were divorced on 26 October 1984 at Santa Clara Co., CA, USA. Pauline Carmen Camilleri married Alfred A. Kessler on 4 May 1985 at Santa Clara Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Ross. Pauline Carmen Camilleri was living in 1971 in Los Gatos, CA, USA. As of 4 May 1985,her married name was Kessler. She was living in 1988 in San Jose, CA, USA.

     Geraldine Mary Camilleri was born on 2 July 1946 in Santa Clara Co., CA, USA.¹ She married Capt. Robert M Foley.
     Her married name was Foley. Geraldine Mary Camilleri was living in 1988 in San Jose, CA, USA. Geraldine Mary Camilleri was also known as Cheri Camilleri.¹

     Cheni Nazzarano was born circa 1904 in Malta; age 26 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and George Degabriele were listed in the 1930 US Census age 26, building laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     George Degabriele was born circa 1910 in Malta; age 20 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Cheni Nazzarano were listed in the 1930 US Census age 26, building laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ George Degabriele was a housebuilder carpenter in 1930.¹

     Joseph Dimech was born circa 1910 in Malta; age 20 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Cheni Nazzarano and George Degabriele in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 26, building laborer.¹ Joseph Dimech was a housebuilder carpenter in 1930.¹

     Emanuelo Vella was born circa 1905 in Malta; age 25 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Joseph Dimech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 25, farm laborer; and a Charlie Porter, 22, Porter, emig 1929 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Joseph Dimech was born circa 1907 in Malta; age 23 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Emanuelo Vella were listed in the 1930 US Census age 25, farm laborer; and a Charlie Porter, 22, Porter, emig 1929 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Joseph Dimech was a housebuilding helper in 1930.¹

     Carmela Cilia was born on 31 May 1893 in Qormi, Malta; age 31 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census; age 91 in 1985; Naturalization doc of Manuel gives 1898.^1,2 She married Manuel Tonna, son of Guiseppe Tonna and Carmela Camilleri, on 26 August 1923 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 22 and 24.¹ Carmela Cilia died on 23 August 1985 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 92. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta ages 29 and 27, Giuseppe, a workman, Carmela, a teacher; father given as "Terenzo", Raffaela, 84 Cas. Qurmi, Malta; destination San Francisco; Ship SS La Savoie from La Havre, on 29 June 1920 to New York, NY, USA. As of circa 1923,her married name was Tonna.¹ She and Manuel Tonna were listed in the 1930 US Census age 29, sugar mill laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1930, Carmela Cilia was also known as Carrie.¹ She and Manuel Tonna were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, sugar refinery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Carmela Cilia and Manuel Tonna were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, grocery warehouseman in San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 1985, Carmela Cilia was also known as Carmela C. Tonna.
Obituary: on 23 August 1985: TONNA, Carmeia Cilia August 22, 1985, late of Redwood City; beloved wife of the late Emmanuel Tonna; loving mother ol Mary C. Mulhall and Arthur J. Tonna; caring godmother of Kathleen and Marcus nomas, Thomas Mulhall, Jeannette and Kenneth Tonna, Patricia and Steven Cuthbert, Valerie and Raoul Arnata; great-grandmother of Ryan Cuthhert and Roseanne Amaia; loving sister of the late Joseph George and John Cilia; survived by many relatives and friends; a native of Ouormi, Malta, age 91 years.

     Mary Charlotte Tonna was born on 21 May 1924 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census.¹ She married Thomas Peter Mulhall on 17 September 1960 at St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church, San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Mary Charlotte Tonna was listed in the 1930 US Census of Manuel Tonna and Carmela Cilia in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, sugar mill laborer.¹ Mary Charlotte Tonna was listed in the 1940 US Census of Manuel Tonna and Carmela Cilia in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, sugar refinery laborer.² Mary Charlotte Tonna was listed in the 1940 US Census of Manuel Tonna and Carmela Cilia in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 49, grocery warehouseman. Mary Charlotte Tonna was a accountant in 1950. She grew up on Newcomb Ave., San Francisco, CA, USA.

Mary Charlotte Tonna was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 24 September 1959: Romantic News Announced By Visiting Accountant The Honolulu Chapter Number 62 of the American Society of Women Accountants honored Miss Mary Charlotte Tonna of San Francisco, national educational chairman of the society, Monday evening at the Tropics. Miss Tonna, who is vactioning at the Princess Kaiulani Hotel, extended a personal invitation to the newly organized group to attend the national convention October 21 through 24 at the Hotel Mark Hopkins In San Francisco. It will be a joint session of the American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Society of Women Accountants. "I MUST SAY that I've wanted to come to the Islands since I was a teenager," Miss Tonna said, and at the same time announced to the group her engagement to Richard F. Gouveia, son of Mrs. Mary Gouveia and the late Manual Gouveia, formerly of Honolulu. The Gouveia family have been long time Island residents, living on Maui prior to moving to Honolulu. Richard and his mother moved to Burlingame, California, in March, 1958. MISS TONNA, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmanu-ele Tonna of San Francisco, received her bachelor of science degree from the University of San Francisco and is a certified public accountant. She was editor of the AWSCPA News and wrote a coast-to-coast column for the society's national publication four years. Her fiance is a graduate of St. Louis High School and attended the University of Hawaii He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, and works for the Naval Shipyards in San Francisco. THE WEDDING will take place at 11 a.m. November 28 at the St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church in San Francisco. As of September 1960,her married name was Mary Mulhall. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Maltese Club between 1991 and 2009 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She was a Retired CPA in 1998. She lived in 2009 at 850 N. El Camino Real #320, San Mateo, CA, USA. She was living in 2021 in Placerville, CA, USA.

     Arthur Joseph Tonna was born on 15 January 1927 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 3/12 in 1930 census; age 13 in 1940 census.¹ He married Barbara Josephine Haverty. Arthur Joseph Tonna married Hilda G. Bier in 1966; Ancestry gives this marriage and divorce; but contradicts obituary. Arthur Joseph Tonna and Hilda G. Bier were divorced in November 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Arthur Joseph Tonna died on 17 February 2016 at Gulfport, FL, USA, at age 89. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Manuel Tonna and Carmela Cilia in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, sugar mill laborer.¹ Arthur Joseph Tonna was listed in the 1940 US Census of Manuel Tonna and Carmela Cilia in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, sugar refinery laborer.² Arthur Joseph Tonna and Barbara Josephine Haverty were listed in the 1950 US Census age 23, can comp. machinist in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 21 February 2016: Arthur Joseph Tonna, 89, of Gulfport, Fla. passed away February 17, 2016. Arthur was born in San Francisco, CA on January 15, 1927. He was the son of the late Emmanuele and Carmela Tonna.
He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Most of his life he worked in the brewing industry and when he retired, he was the Executive Vice President of Operations for Stroh Brewery in Detroit, MI. He was a member of the Master Brewers Association of the Americas. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, his sister; his daughters; his son and stepson. He also leaves thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a beloved uncle, brother-in-law and friend.

     Victoria Xerri was born on 8 September 1899 in Zebbug, Malta; age 30 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census.¹ She married Charles Galea, son of Mattia Galea and Caterina (?), on 1 November 1922; ages 31 and 22; also 31 Oct 1922.¹ Victoria Xerri died on 11 April 1969 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 69. She was buried on 14 April 1969 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     As of circa 1922,her married name was Galea.¹ She was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 23 July 1922 going to New York, NY, USA; age 22, Zebbug; brother in law Mattes Galea in Zebbug; from Southampton, England; Destination San Francisco, to husband Carmelo Galea. She emigrated from Malta from Southhampton, England on 2 September 1922 to New York, NY, USA.¹ She and Charles Galea were listed in the 1930 US Census age 39, furniture factory wood worker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Victoria Xerri and Charles Galea were listed in the 1940 US Census age 48, furniture cabinet maker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Victoria Xerri and Charles Galea were listed in the 1950 US Census age 59, apartment house proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 12 April 1969: GALEA. Victoria—In this city. April 11, 1969, Victoria Galea, dearly beloved wife of Charles Galea, loving mother of Mrs. Nancy Porteous. Mrs. Rita Blackerby and Joseph Galea; also survived by eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a native of Malta. Victoria Xerri was also known as Vittoria Galea.

     Nancy Galea was born on 27 July 1923 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 7 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census.¹ She married Robert Porteous. Nancy Galea died on 10 December 2013 at Novato, CA, USA, at age 90.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Galea and Victoria Xerri in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, furniture factory wood worker.¹ Nancy Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Galea and Victoria Xerri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, furniture cabinet maker.² Her married name was Porteous. Nancy Galea and Robert Porteous lived in 1949 at Novato, CA, USA.
Obituary: in 2014: Nancy Porteous, a longtime Novato resident, passed away while surrounded by her children on December 10, 2013 after a brief illness, she was 90. Nancy was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband, Robert Porteous, brother, Joseph Galea and her parents, Charles and Victoria Galea.

Nancy is survived by her three children, Bob (Mary) of Redding, Karen Cooper of Santa Rosa and Diana Merz (David) of Penngrove. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Cheryl Catrucco (John) of Redding and Dan Merz of Penngrove plus two great grandchildren, Michael and Johnny Catrucco of Redding. She is also survived by a sister, Rita Galea of Lincoln, CA. Nancy also has numerous nieces, nephews and cousins throughout the area and afar.

Nancy was born and raised in San Francisco and after meeting and marrying Robert, she moved to and worked in Belvedere before she and Robert decided to buy property in Novato. They purchased some land in west Novato in 1948 and at the time it was considered the “boondocks." This was to be their spot for the family home.

Nancy, Robert and son Bob moved to Novato in 1949 and Robert started the task of building the family home almost singlehandedly. When a portion of the home was built, the family which now included a new birth, Karen, moved into the newly built structure. It wasn’t long after that when a new daughter was born to the family, Diana, which kept Nancy busy with two in diapers. Those were the days of cotton diapers, full diaper bucket, a washer but no dryer. Lots of work.

Throughout the 50’s, Nancy not only raised her three children but also became a foster mother for many years. The family’s many camping vacations were in the fresh air of the Eel and Russian rivers which Nancy greatly enjoyed. In the meantime, Nancy was involved in her children’s activities, including being a room mother numerous times, Cub Scout den mother, the Brownies, cooking and sewing teacher in 4-H and also attended some summer 4-H camps in the hills above Angwin as a leader/chaperone.

With all of the activities in her life, she always made time to pick fruit around town (very plentiful back then) and can 350-400 quarts of fruit every year. In additional to Nancy’s activities, she always found time for one of her real loves and that was as an avid gardener. She always loved plants and flowers and when spring came to the household, the yard surrounding the home was completely alive with brilliant colors from dozens of different kinds of flowers. Begonias, roses, irises by the dozens throughout the yard along with daisy’s, dozens of bulbs and Roadies were some of her favorites but when spring sprung, the house appeared to be surrounded by a huge vibrant bouquet with a rainbow of colors.

After the children were raised, Nancy and Robert bought a 35’ “pumpkinseed” sloop called the Polaris that was built in 1906 which allowed them to enjoy sailing around the bay for several years and were members of the Corinthian Club in Tiburon. They anchored the Polaris on the Delta for several summers along with numerous friends, old and new, and enjoyed living on the boat in a neighborhood of dozens of other sailing vessels with families doing the same thing. That is something that Nancy thoroughly enjoyed even though she was afraid of the water. The Polaris has now been restored and is docked at the Spaulding dock in Sausalito.

Later Nancy and Robert (Robert was a bona fide sailor) decided to rent a large sail boat along with two other couples and sail around some islands in the Caribbean. It was an absolute delight for both Nancy and Robert. While Robert was at work, prior to the trip, Nancy secretly took swimming lessons which was a big deal, for Nancy’s idea of swimming was to dangle her feet in the water. After the group sailed to their first emerald colored island cove, the anchor was dropped and Nancy dove into the pristine water. Robert, unaware that Nancy could swim, dove in after her in a panic and was shocked to learn that Nancy overcame her fear of water and could swim.

Later on, Nancy felt adventurous and took two trips to Europe, one with a childhood friend, Agnes Stewart, and the other by herself. She visited many places in Europe before reaching her main destination, Malta, the birth place of her parents. She had several cousins to visit while enjoying the sites and history of the small island.

Nancy has always been the centerpiece of the family and will be sorely missed by family, friends and her loving pet, Minnie, a Maltese dog. A celebration of life will be held at the family home for family and friends on January 11, 2014, from noon until 4 p.m.

     Rita Galea was born on 5 February 1925 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5 in 1930 census; age 15 in 1940 census.¹ She married Alfred A. Blackerby on 16 August 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Rita Galea was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Galea and Victoria Xerri in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, furniture factory wood worker.¹ Rita Galea was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Galea and Victoria Xerri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, furniture cabinet maker.² As of 1940, Rita Galea was also known as Ellereta Galea.² Her married name was Blackerby. She was living in 2014.

     Joseph Fenech was born circa 1890 in Malta; age 40 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 40, iron mill laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Joseph Fenech were possibly the same person.

     Angelo Fenech was born in Malta. He married Annunziata Said. Angelo Fenech was issued a Maltese Passport age 21, laborer on 23 June 1920. Declared destination was USA.²
     He was living in 1938 in Lija, Malta.

     Grace Agius was born on 9 February 1905 in Mosta, Malta; Dec 1906, age 25 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census; 1903 in Naturalization doc.^4,3,5 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 15 on 23 March 1920. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.³ She married Angelo Fenech, son of Carmelo Fenech and Margharita Camilleri, on 23 December 1926 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 28 and 22.¹ Grace Agius and Angelo Fenech were divorced. Grace Agius married Joseph Nazeren Paul. Azzopardi on 5 August 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA.^4,5 Grace Agius died on 5 March 1951 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 46. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Grace Agius was also known as Grazia Agius. She emigrated from Malta 1920 in 1930 census;
Jun 8 1920 in Naturalization doc on 17 July 1920 to New York, NY, USA.⁶ As of circa 1928,her married name was Fenech.¹ She and Angelo Fenech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 31, electrician in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 5 August 1935,her married name was Azzopardi.⁴ Grace Agius was naturalized on 22 September 1939 at San Francisco, CA, USA.⁵ She and Joseph Nazeren Paul. Azzopardi were listed in the 1940 US Census age 36, sugar refinery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Grace Agius and Joseph Nazeren Paul. Azzopardi were listed in the 1950 US Census age 46, machinist, electric mfg. co. in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Dolores G. Fenech was born on 11 February 1929 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 1 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census.^1,3 She married Robert D. Nelson on 1 November 1951 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Dolores G. Fenech and Robert D. Nelson were divorced in 1982 at Marlborough, CT, USA. Dolores G. Fenech died on 5 August 2001 at South San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 72.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Angelo Fenech and Grace Agius in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, electrician.¹ Dolores G. Fenech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Nazeren Paul. Azzopardi and Grace Agius in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, sugar refinery laborer.⁵ Dolores G. Fenech was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Nazeren Paul. Azzopardi and Grace Agius in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 46, machinist, electric mfg. co. As of 1 November 1951,her married name was Nelson.⁴

     Mary Cortis was born between 1896 and 1901 in Malta; age 34 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census.¹ She married John Fenech, son of Francesco Fenech, circa 1914; age 26 and 18.¹ Mary Cortis died on 29 January 1965 at Santa Clara, CA, USA.
     As of circa 1914,her married name was Fenech.¹ She and Carmela Fenech were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 22 June 1921 going to New York, NY, USA; ages 22 & 3, Destination San Francisco, to husband and father John Fenech. Mary Cortis and John Fenech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 39, hog ranch laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Mary Cortis and John Fenech were listed in the 1940 US Census age 48, wholesale bottle laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Mary Cortis was a cordage co. sewer in 1940. She and John Fenech were listed in the 1950 US Census age 58, no occupation in San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary Cortis was a a rope maker machine operator in 1950.
Obituary: on 31 January 1965: FENECH—In Santa Clara. Jan. 29. 1965, Mary, dearly loved wife of the late John Fenech: beloved mother of Mrs. Joseph Portelli.: beloved great grandmother of Frank and Paul Portelli and Mrs. Mary Borg beloved great-grandmother of John and Frank Portelli and Joseph Borg; loving sister of Frank Cortis; the late Mrs. Theresa Aquillina and brothers and sisters in Malta. A native of Malta. A member of the Third Order of St. Francis of St. Paul of the Shipwreci Church.

     Carmela Fenech was born circa 1918 in Naxxar, Malta; age 12 in 1930 census; age 22 in 1940 census.¹ She married Joseph Portelli, son of (?) Portelli.² Carmela Fenech died on 27 June 2001 at Santa Clara, CA, USA. She was buried at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA, USA.
     She and Mary Cortis were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 22 June 1921 going to New York, NY, USA; ages 22 & 3, Destination San Francisco, to husband and father John Fenech. Carmela Fenech was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Fenech and Mary Cortis in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, hog ranch laborer.¹ Her married name was Portelli.² Carmela Fenech was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Fenech and Mary Cortis in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, wholesale bottle laborer.² Carmela Fenech and Joseph Portelli were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, electrical co. arch welder in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 1 July 2001: PORTELLI, Carmela -- Entered into rest, Santa Clara, CA. June 27, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Portelli; devoted mother of Mary Borg, Paul Portelli and the late Frank Portelli; dear mother-in-law of Vince Borg and Connie Portelli; loving grandmother of John, Frank, Jane, Bobbie and Christina Portelli, Joey and Anna Borg and great grandmother of Patricia Portelli, David Elliott, Sierra and Savanna Ramos, Melissa Portelli and three Borg great grandchildren. A native of Malta. Age 83 years. A member of the St. Justin's Church and Our Lady of Peace Church Ladies Guild and active with the Carmelites. Carmela loved to do charity work of all kinds. Interment Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

     Paul Richard Vella was born on 10 February 1903 in Mosta, Malta; age 27 in 1930 census; age 36 in 1940 census.^2,1 He married Mary Attard circa 1928 at Mosta, Malta; age 24 and 17.² Paul Richard Vella married Rosina Fenech, daughter of Joseph Fenech and Fortunata Vella, on 2 June 1935 at Mosta, Malta.² Paul Richard Vella died on 30 January 1990 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 86. He was buried on 2 February 1990 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Paul Richard Vella was also known as Paolo Vella. He emigrated from Malta in 1910 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He was a hardwood floor finisher in 1920. He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 10 September 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 17, laborer; friend Mrs. G. Mifsud in Mosta; Destination San Francisco, to brother Giuseppe Vella. He was naturalized on 15 September 1920 at New York, NY, USA; SS Adriatic. As of 1930, Paul Richard Vella was also known as Paul Matthew Vella.^2,1 He and Mary Attard were listed in the 1930 US Census age 27, furniture finisher in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Paul Richard Vella emigrated from on 6 July 1935 to New York, NY, USA. He and Rosina Fenech were listed in the 1940 US Census age 36, wholesale mfg co. laborer; and brother in law John Fenech in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Paul Richard Vella and Rosina Fenech were listed in the 1950 US Census age 47, picture shop finisher in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 1 February 1990: VELLA, Paul Richard — In Burlingame, January 30, 1990: beloved husband of Rosina Vella: loving father of Rosalie Burt, Ed, Paul J. and Ron Vella; devoted grandfather of 11; a resident of S.F. since 1920; age 86 years; a member of Painters & Allied Trades Local 134 since 1935; also a member of San Bruno AARP & Senior Citizens. Research: One of his daughters married a son of Paul Vella.