Carmelo Sammut1

M, #2461, b. circa 1910
     Carmelo Sammut was born circa 1910 in Malta; age 20 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 age 20, building janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Spiro Peter Gauci1

M, #2462, b. 13 December 1892, d. 22 December 1974

Family

Anna Deguara b. bt 1897 - 1901, d. 3 Apr 1996
Children
     Spiro Peter Gauci was born on 13 December 1892 in Hamrun, Malta; age 36 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census.1,2 He married Anna Deguara, daughter of (?) Deguara and Carmela Cauchi, circa 1913; age 19 and 16.1 Spiro Peter Gauci was issued a Maltese Passport age 26, cab driver; Lieut Col in KOMRR on 19 November 1919. Declared destination was Canada.2 He died on 22 December 1974 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 82. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Spiro Peter Gauci was also known as Spiridione Gauci.2 He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 3 February 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 26, wife Anna Gauci. Destination San Francisco, to friend Giuseppe Deguara. He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Per his daughter Jennie, he was one of the founding member of the MASC in 1930. He and Anna Deguara were listed in the 1930 US Census age 36, hotel cook in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Spiro Peter Gauci was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 2 April 1933: Dole Racketeer Makes Good; Escapes Jail -- Police Hunt Grafter Who Sent $3500 Savings to Malta
Another charity racketeer was fined, compelled to make restitution and given six months probation in Municipal Court yesterday. At the same time it was disclosed that investigators have discovered another of the same ilk who is allleged to have withdrawn $3500 from his bank account, sent it to his former home in Malta and was preparing to follow it.
PLANNED TO LEAVE U. S. - He was Spiro Gauci, arrested late yesterday at his home, 1719 La Salle avenue, on a petty theft warrant, issued by Municipal Judge Steiger, on complaint of John W. Shannon, relief fund investigator. According to Shannon, Gauci. who is named in the warrant as Gaecci. drew all but $240 from a bank and was about to use the balance for a ticket to his home land. Gauci denied that he ever had a $3500 balance, and declared he had $200 in the bank, but owed the money to a doctor for treatment of a daughter, injured in an automobile accident. He and Anna Deguara were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, restaurent pantry cook in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Spiro Peter Gauci and Anna Deguara were listed in the 1950 US Census age 55, shipyard machinist; and grandson Ben Hernandez, 4, CA in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 23 December 1974: GAUCI, Spiro Peter — In Burlingame, December 22, 1974, Spiro Peter Gauci, late of Millbrae: beloved husband of Anna Gauci of Millbrae; loving father of Antonette Gambino and Jennie Krebs, both of Millbrae and Carmelita Cocking of Pacifica: also survived by one sister in Malta, grandfather of nine and great grandfather of six: a native of Malta: aged 81 years: a Member of Maltese American Social Club.

Citations

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

Anna Deguara1

F, #2463, b. between 1897 and 1901, d. 3 April 1996
Father(?) Deguara
MotherCarmela Cauchi

Family

Spiro Peter Gauci b. 13 Dec 1892, d. 22 Dec 1974
Children
     Anna Deguara was born between 1897 and 1901 in Malta; age 33 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census.1 She married Spiro Peter Gauci circa 1913; age 19 and 16.1 Anna Deguara died on 3 April 1996. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     As of circa 1913,her married name was Gauci.1 She and Antonette (Nina) Gauci were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 19 June 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 23, and daughter Antonia, 4; mother = Carmela Cauchi; Destination San Francisco, to husband Spiro Gauci. Anna Deguara emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 She and Spiro Peter Gauci were listed in the 1930 US Census age 36, hotel cook in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Anna Deguara and Spiro Peter Gauci were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, restaurent pantry cook in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Anna Deguara and Spiro Peter Gauci were listed in the 1950 US Census age 55, shipyard machinist; and grandson Ben Hernandez, 4, CA in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

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

Jennie M Gauci1

F, #2464, b. 25 October 1921
FatherSpiro Peter Gauci1 b. 13 Dec 1892, d. 22 Dec 1974
MotherAnna Deguara1 b. bt 1897 - 1901, d. 3 Apr 1996
     Jennie M Gauci was born on 25 October 1921 in CA, USA; age 4 in 1930 census; age 18 in 1940 census.1 She married William H Krebs.
     Jennie M Gauci was listed in the 1930 US Census of Spiro Peter Gauci and Anna Deguara in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, hotel cook.1 Jennie M Gauci was listed in the 1940 US Census of Spiro Peter Gauci and Anna Deguara in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, restaurent pantry cook.2 Her married name was Krebs. Jennie M Gauci was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1997. She and William H Krebs were living in 1997 in Danville, CA, USA.

Citations

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

Carmelita R. Gauci1

F, #2465, b. 16 June 1929
FatherSpiro Peter Gauci2 b. 13 Dec 1892, d. 22 Dec 1974
MotherAnna Deguara2 b. bt 1897 - 1901, d. 3 Apr 1996
     Carmelita R. Gauci was born on 16 June 1929 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 9/12 in 1930 census; age 10 in 1940 census.2,3 She married William Cocking.
     Carmelita R. Gauci was listed in the 1930 US Census of Spiro Peter Gauci and Anna Deguara in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, hotel cook.2 As of 1930, Carmelita R. Gauci was also known as Charlotte Gauci.2 She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Spiro Peter Gauci and Anna Deguara in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, restaurent pantry cook.1 Her married name was Cocking. Carmelita R. Gauci was living in 1974 in Pacifica, CA, USA. She was living in 2018 in Paradise, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  3. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Leocadie Anna Nollevaux1

F, #2466, b. 20 February 1905, d. 20 May 1996
FatherFermand Nollevaux b. 1883

Family

Joseph C. Muscat b. 5 Mar 1896, d. 12 Jul 1941
Children
     Leocadie Anna Nollevaux was born on 20 February 1905 in Herbeumont, Belgium; age 25 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census.2 She married Joseph C. Muscat, son of Calcedonio Muscat and Carmela Azzopardi, on 1 January 1923 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 27 and 18.2 Leocadie Anna Nollevaux died on 20 May 1996 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 91.1 She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Leocadie Anna Nollevaux was also known as Leocatia. She emigrated from Malta in April 1911. As of circa 1923,her married name was Muscat.2 She and Joseph C. Muscat were listed in the 1930 US Census age 35, grocery proprietor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 As of 1930, Leocadie Anna Nollevaux was also known as Cathi.2 She was naturalized on 1 September 1932 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She and Joseph C. Muscat were listed in the 1940 US Census age 46, retail meat market butcher in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 As of 1940, Leocadie Anna Nollevaux was also known as Katherine.3 She and Josephine Marsha Muscat were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, widow, grocery and market co-owner in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 26 May 1996: MUSCAT, Leocadie A. In this city, May 20, 1996. Dearly beloved wife of the late Joseph Muscat; devoted mother of Josephine Munroe. Aged 91 years. Leocadie Anna Nollevaux witnessed the New Tag of James Muscat and Josephine Marsha Muscat at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; Same GS includes: James Muscat, 1927-1937
Joseph Muscat, 1893-1941
LeoCadie, 1905-1996
Josephine Munroe, 1925-2002. Parents: Fernand Joseph Nollevaux, 1883–1952 & Anne "Anna" Pignolet; parents born in Belgium.

Citations

  1. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19220239/person/778108509
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Edmond Joseph Muscat1

M, #2467, b. 22 October 1923, d. 14 April 1994
FatherJoseph C. Muscat1 b. 5 Mar 1896, d. 12 Jul 1941
MotherLeocadie Anna Nollevaux1 b. 20 Feb 1905, d. 20 May 1996

Family 1

Beatrice Bjorklund b. c 1929, d. 28 Apr 1979
Children

Family 2

Mary (?) d. b 1994
     Edmond Joseph Muscat was born on 22 October 1923 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 6 in 1930 census; age 16 in 1940 census.1,2 He married Beatrice Bjorklund on 1 October 1949 at Marin Co., CA, USA.2 Edmond Joseph Muscat married Mary (?) Edmond Joseph Muscat died on 14 April 1994 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 70.2 He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph C. Muscat and Leocadie Anna Nollevaux in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, grocery proprietor.1 Edmond Joseph Muscat was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph C. Muscat and Leocadie Anna Nollevaux in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, retail meat market butcher.3
Obituary: on 22 April 1994: MUSCAT, Edmond J. At rest April 14, 1994; beloved husband of the late Mary Muscat: loved son of Leocedie Muscat; adored father of Dianne, Anita. Terri, Tim, Eddie II loving brother of Josephina Munroe; survived by 10 grandchildren; a native of S F; aged 70 yrs.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19220239/person/19826694206
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Josephine Marsha Muscat1

F, #2468, b. 12 June 1925, d. 19 September 2002
FatherJoseph C. Muscat1 b. 5 Mar 1896, d. 12 Jul 1941
MotherLeocadie Anna Nollevaux1 b. 20 Feb 1905, d. 20 May 1996

Family

James Fielding Munroe b. 13 Oct 1926
Child
     Josephine Marsha Muscat was born on 12 June 1925 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 4 in 1930 census; age 14 in 1940 census.1 She married James Fielding Munroe on 21 June 1951 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Josephine Marsha Muscat died on 19 September 2002 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 77. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph C. Muscat and Leocadie Anna Nollevaux in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, grocery proprietor.1 Josephine Marsha Muscat was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph C. Muscat and Leocadie Anna Nollevaux in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 46, retail meat market butcher.3 Josephine Marsha Muscat and Leocadie Anna Nollevaux were listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, widow, grocery and market co-owner in San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 21 June 1950,her married name was Munroe.2 Josephine Marsha Muscat was had the following children: Paulette Marie Munroe
1954–
Susan M Munroe
1956–
Patricia Marie Munroe
1957–1995 in 1954. Research: Same GS includes: James Muscat, 1927-1937
Joseph Muscat, 1893-1941
LeoCadie, 1905-1996
Josephine Munroe, 1925-2002 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

James Muscat1

M, #2469, b. 30 January 1927, d. 15 September 1937
FatherJoseph C. Muscat1 b. 5 Mar 1896, d. 12 Jul 1941
MotherLeocadie Anna Nollevaux1 b. 20 Feb 1905, d. 20 May 1996
     James Muscat was born on 30 January 1927 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1930 census.1,2 He died on 15 September 1937 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 10. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Joseph C. Muscat and Leocadie Anna Nollevaux in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, grocery proprietor.1 Research: Same GS includes: James Muscat, 1927-1937
Joseph Muscat, 1893-1941
LeoCadie, 1905-1996
Josephine Munroe, 1925-2002 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/19220239/person/19826694209

Paul Grech1

M, #2470, b. 20 January 1895
FatherGiorgo Grech2 d. b 1913
     Paul Grech was born on 20 January 1895 in Rabat, Malta; age 36 in 1930 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 18 on 7 March 1913. Declared destination was Canada.2
     Paul Grech was also known as Paolo Grech.2 He emigrated from Malta in 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Sam Vella were listed in the 1930 US Census age 36, refinery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

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

Sam Vella1

M, #2471, b. circa 1899, d. 10 April 1964
FatherJoseph Vella d. b 1950
MotherFilomena Muscat d. c 1921

Family

Catherine Schneider b. c 1910, d. 1 Dec 1994
Children
     Sam Vella was born circa 1899 in Malta; age 31 in 1930 census; age 41 in 1940 census.2 He was born in Malta. He married Catherine Schneider.3 Sam Vella died on 10 April 1964 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was buried on 13 April 1964 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Sam Vella was also known as Salvatore Vella. He emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 He and Paul Grech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 36, refinery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Sam Vella was a stevedor laborer in 1930.2 As of 1940, Sam Vella was also known as Samuel Vella.3 He and Catherine Schneider were listed in the 1940 US Census age 41, marine longshoreman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Sam Vella lived in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; in the Portola district. He and Catherine Schneider were listed in the 1950 US Census age 50, shipping, ship loader in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 12 April 1964: VELLA April 10, 1964. Salvatore. beloved husband of Catherine Vella, a devoted father of Max and Joseph Vella and Mrs. Marion Coggan. endeared brother of Charles. Pete and Paul Vella, loving grandfather of Carol Ann, and Arlene Vella, Bill and Joe Coggan; a native of Malta. A retired member of I.L.W.U. Local No. 10. (Longshoreman's Union.)

Citations

  1. [S7] Obituary.
  2. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.
  3. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.
  4. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com: California, Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Chris Sant1

M, #2472, b. 11 January 1900, d. 17 February 1985

Family

Mary Vella b. 23 Sep 1908, d. 4 Dec 2002
Children
     Chris Sant was born on 11 January 1900 in Rabat, Malta; age 26 in 1930 census; age 40 in 1940 census.2 He married Mary Vella, daughter of John Marie Vella and Conchetta Bonaventeur, on 7 January 1928 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 24 and 19.2 Chris Sant died on 17 February 1985 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 85. He was buried on 21 February 1985 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Chris Sant was also known as Christino Sant. He emigrated from Malta on 5 August 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 He and Mary Vella were listed in the 1930 US Census age 26, furniture factory helper in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Chris Sant was naturalized on 13 July 1936 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 36, sausage casings. He and Mary Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, whosale meat sausage maker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1
Obituary: on 19 February 1985: SANT, Chris - In S.F., Feb. 17, 1985: survived by Mary Fay; loving father of John Paul Sant and Concetta May Sanl; beloved father-in-law of Llna Sant; adored grandfe- ther of Mary Borg. Elizabeth Pomerleau, Arline Noce; great-grandfather of Melissa Pomerleau, Angela Borg; a native of Malta; aged 85 years.

Citations

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

Mary Vella1

F, #2473, b. 23 September 1908, d. 4 December 2002
FatherJohn Marie Vella1 b. 10 Jun 1862, d. 5 Jul 1959
MotherConchetta Bonaventeur d. c 1909

Family 1

Chris Sant b. 11 Jan 1900, d. 17 Feb 1985
Children

Family 2

(?) Fay
     Mary Vella was born on 23 September 1908 in Sliema, Malta; age 21 in 1930 census; age 30 in 1940 census.2 She married Chris Sant on 7 January 1928 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 24 and 19.2 Mary Vella married (?) Fay. Mary Vella died on 4 December 2002 at age 94. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed on a passenger list with Antonia Medati on 14 November 1911 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada; from Le Havre, France on the Corinthian: [with children of John M. Vella]
Antonia Vella, age 50, to husband, carpenter
Guisappine Vella 21
Antoinette, 20
Giovanna, 16
Assunta, 14
Eugenia, 13
Salvatore, 11
Roberta, 4
Maria, 2. Mary Vella emigrated from Malta in March 1914 to San Francisco, CA, USA. As of circa 1928,her married name was Sant.2 She and Chris Sant were listed in the 1930 US Census age 26, furniture factory helper in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 As of 1930, Mary Vella was also known as May.2 She and Chris Sant were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, whosale meat sausage maker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Her married name was Fay.

Citations

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

John Paul Sant1

M, #2474, b. 23 September 1928, d. 25 June 2011
FatherChris Sant1 b. 11 Jan 1900, d. 17 Feb 1985
MotherMary Vella1 b. 23 Sep 1908, d. 4 Dec 2002

Family

Lina Pace b. 30 Apr 1936
Children
     John Paul Sant was born on 23 September 1928 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 1 6/12 in 1930 census; age 11 in 1940 census.1 He married Lina Pace, daughter of Anthony Pace and Mary Cauchi, on 28 April 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA. John Paul Sant died on 25 June 2011 at San Mateo, CA, USA, at age 82.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Chris Sant and Mary Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 26, furniture factory helper.1 John Paul Sant was listed in the 1940 US Census of Chris Sant and Mary Vella in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, whosale meat sausage maker.2 John Paul Sant received military draft notice on 23 September 1946 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 18, not working. He began military service Korean War, US Army, won Bronze Star. He was a Schlage Lock Co. x 40 years. He was educated in 1969 at University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 28 June 2011: John Paul Sant Sept. 23, 1928 - June 25, 2011 John's charisma and leadership was well respected by his family, friends, and colleagues at Schlage Lock Company, where he worked for over 40 years. John served honorably and was awarded a Bronze Silver Star for his service on the front line of the Korean conflict. John is preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Mary Sant. He is survived by his loving wife Lina Sant; his sister, Concetta Sant; his three daughters Mary (Dave Borg), Elizabeth (Don Crivello), & Arline (Paul Noce); his six cherished grandchildren Melissa Pomerleau, Angela, Michael, & Steven Borg, and Michael & Brian Noce.

Citations

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

Katherine Grech1

F, #2475, b. circa 1912
FatherCharles Grech1 b. c 1888, d. 30 Jan 1968
MotherMaria Borg1 b. c 1893, d. 12 Jan 1937
     Katherine Grech was born circa 1912 in Malta; age 18 in 1930 census.1
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Charles Grech and Maria Borg in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, wool pulling laborer.1 Katherine Grech was a wool pulling office clerk in 1930.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Louis J. Grima1

M, #2476, b. 10 April 1895, d. 7 July 1978
FatherSpiridione Grima

Family

Spiridiona Portelli b. 9 Jun 1898, d. 8 Feb 1967
Children
     Louis J. Grima was born on 10 April 1895 in Mellieha, Malta; age 34 in 1930 census; age 45 in 1940 census.1,2 He married Spiridiona Portelli, daughter of (?) Portelli, circa 1920; ages 22 and 23.1 Louis J. Grima died on 7 July 1978 at Fremont, CA, USA, at age 83. He was buried on 11 July 1978 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Louis J. Grima was also known as Luigi Grima.2 He emigrated from Malta in 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He and Spiridiona Portelli were listed in the 1930 US Census age 34, glue laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Louis J. Grima and Spiridiona Portelli were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, glue factory steam operator in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Louis J. Grima and Spiridiona Portelli were listed in the 1950 US Census age 55, no occupation in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 9 July 1978: GRIMA. Louis J- — In Fremont, Calif., July 7, 1978; husband of the late Spira Grima; father of Mary Carnevale of Redwood City and Sylvia Maksim of Palo Alto; father-in-law of Arthur Carnevale of Redwood City and Chet Maksim of Palo Alto: grandfather of Jill Carnevale of Coralis, OR, Cynithia Diltz of San Carlos and Corin Schembri of San Carlos; great-grandfather of Lisa and Kimberly Diltz. both of San Carlos; a native of Malta; aged 83 years.

Citations

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

Spiridiona Portelli1

F, #2477, b. 9 June 1898, d. 8 February 1967
Father(?) Portelli

Family

Louis J. Grima b. 10 Apr 1895, d. 7 Jul 1978
Children
     Spiridiona Portelli was born on 9 June 1898 in Qormi, Malta; age 33 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census.2,1 She married Louis J. Grima, son of Spiridione Grima, circa 1920; ages 22 and 23.2 Spiridiona Portelli was issued a Maltese Passport age 25; to meet her husband on 19 February 1924. Declared destination was Canada.1 She died on 8 February 1967 at Fremont, CA, USA, at age 68. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     As of circa 1920,her married name was Grima.2 She emigrated from Malta in 1924 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She and Louis J. Grima were listed in the 1930 US Census age 34, glue laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 As of 1930, Spiridiona Portelli was also known as Spirina.2 She was a glue spreader in 1930.2 She and Louis J. Grima were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, glue factory steam operator in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 Spiridiona Portelli and Louis J. Grima were listed in the 1950 US Census age 55, no occupation in San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 1950, Spiridiona Portelli was also known as Spira Grima.
Obituary: on 7 February 1967: GRIMA. Spira In this City. Feb. 5, 1957. Spîra Grima, beloved wife ot Louis Grima. devoted mother of Mrs. Sylvia Schembri and Mrs. May Carnevale. endeared sister of Mrs. Mary Xuereb of San Mateo. Mrs. Victoria Schembri and George Portelli of Malta, a loving grandmother of Mrs. Cynthia Giltz, Corrine Schembri and Jill Carnevale. mother-in-law of Arthur Camevale. 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.

Sylvia Victoria Grima1

F, #2478, b. 22 June 1920, d. 25 May 1999
FatherLouis J. Grima1 b. 10 Apr 1895, d. 7 Jul 1978
MotherSpiridiona Portelli1 b. 9 Jun 1898, d. 8 Feb 1967

Family 1

Charles M. Schembri b. 23 May 1916
Children

Family 2

Chester F. Maksim b. c 1921
     Sylvia Victoria Grima was born on 22 June 1920 in Mellieha, Malta; age 9 in 1930 census; age 19 in 1940 census.1 She married Charles M. Schembri, son of Michael Schembri and Francesca Galea, on 15 July 1939 at Santa Rosa, CA, USA.2 Sylvia Victoria Grima married Chester F. Maksim on 8 March 1986 at Santa Clara Co., CA, USA. Sylvia Victoria Grima died on 25 May 1999 at Palo Alto, CA, USA, at age 78.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Louis J. Grima and Spiridiona Portelli in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, glue laborer.1 Her married name was Schembri.2 Sylvia Victoria Grima and Charles M. Schembri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 23, contractor carpenter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 Sylvia Victoria Grima was a office clerk in 1940. She and Charles M. Schembri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 33, Navy civil service, leader engineer in San Francisco, CA, USA. Her married name was Maksim.

Citations

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

Mary Grima1

F, #2479, b. circa 1925
FatherLouis J. Grima1 b. 10 Apr 1895, d. 7 Jul 1978
MotherSpiridiona Portelli1 b. 9 Jun 1898, d. 8 Feb 1967
     Mary Grima was born circa 1925 in CA, USA; age 5 in 1930 census; age 14, Canada, in 1940 census.1 She married Arthur Carnevale.
     Mary Grima was listed in the 1930 US Census of Louis J. Grima and Spiridiona Portelli in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, glue laborer.1 Mary Grima was listed in the 1940 US Census of Louis J. Grima and Spiridiona Portelli in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, glue factory steam operator.2 Her married name was Carnevale.

Citations

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

Joseph Grima1

M, #2480, b. 17 November 1906
FatherSpiridione Grima
     Joseph Grima was born on 17 November 1906 in Mosta, Malta; age 25 in 1930 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 16, assistant fitter on 25 July 1923. Declared destination was USA.2
     He emigrated from Malta circa 1925 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Louis J. Grima and Spiridiona Portelli in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, glue laborer.1

Citations

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

Spiridione Grima1

M, #2481

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S36] Index of Maltese Passengers, 1820-1957.

Jim Grech1

M, #2482, b. circa 1902
     Jim Grech 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 was listed in the 1930 US Census age 28, sugar refinery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S35] 1930 US Federal Census.

Adeline Strong1

F, #2484

Citations

  1. [S7] Obituary.

Robert Marsh1

M, #2487, b. circa 1952
     Robert Marsh was born circa 1952.

Citations

  1. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll

Ronald Joseph Fenech Sr1

M, #2488, b. 17 November 1947, d. September 2024
FatherGeorge Salvadore Fenech1 b. 18 Jan 1922, d. 9 Jan 2012
MotherRuth L. Camilleri1 b. c 1923, d. 7 Apr 2014

Family

Teresa A. Divita
Children
     Ronald Joseph Fenech Sr was born on 17 November 1947 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 He married Teresa A. Divita on 5 November 1967 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.1 Ronald Joseph Fenech Sr died in September 2024 at age 76.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of George Salvadore Fenech and Ruth L. Camilleri in 1950 at San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; age 28, furniture manuf. upholsterer. Ronald Joseph Fenech Sr was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Supported remodel of Maltese Club between 1991 and 2009 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He lived between 2009 and 2024 at PO Box 2181, El Granada, CA, USA. Research: Yamni Fenech
Ruth Fenech
Crystal Fenech.

Citations

  1. [S7] Obituary.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995:http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll

Steven Gary Fenech1

M, #2489, b. 3 November 1952, d. 21 December 2009
FatherGeorge Salvadore Fenech2 b. 18 Jan 1922, d. 9 Jan 2012
MotherRuth L. Camilleri2 b. c 1923, d. 7 Apr 2014

Family

Svetiana Chouprov b. Mar 1953
Children
     Steven Gary Fenech was born on 3 November 1952 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 He married Svetiana Chouprov.2 Steven Gary Fenech died on 21 December 2009 at age 57; age 57.2
      Obituary: on 26 December 2009: Steven Fenech Age 57, a resident of San Mateo, entered into rest on December 21, 2009. Beloved husband of Lana and loving father of Mike and Tony. Devoted son of George and Ruth Fenech. Dear brother of Ron Fenech (his wife Terri). Dear brother in law of Nick and Sally Chouprov. Loving uncle of Liisa, Beau, Jessica and Travis. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 28th at 10:30 AM at Saint Robert's Catholic Church, Oak Avenue & Crystal Springs Road in San Bruno. The funeral will conclude following Mass. Family and friends may visit on Sunday, December 27th after 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in Millbrae. In lieu of flowers his family appreciates donations to the or the .
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Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Dec. 26, 2009.2

Citations

  1. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995:http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll
  2. [S7] Obituary.

Georgette Yvonne Fenech1

F, #2490, b. 13 January 1941
FatherFrancis Joseph Fenech1 b. 17 Apr 1913, d. 12 Jul 1986
MotherJeanette Gaston1 b. c Aug 1915, d. 15 Sep 2013

Family

Fredric Reichardt b. c 1938
     Georgette Yvonne Fenech was born on 13 January 1941 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1,2 She married Fredric Reichardt on 1 October 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1
     Georgette Yvonne Fenech was had the following children: Dorie Arietta (John), Steve Reichardt, John Michael Arietta, and Dr. Thomas Arietta. Her married name was Reichardt.1 She was living in 2022 in Sonoma, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S7] Obituary.
  2. [S3] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, California Birth Index, 1905-1995:http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll