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     Emanuel Ebejer was born on 7 June 1907 in Valletta, Malta; 20 Nov 1907 in Naturalization doc.¹ He married Georgia Abela, daughter of Philip Abela and Bernarda Farrugia, on 12 September 1928 at Qormi, Malta.¹ Emanuel Ebejer died on 7 April 1966 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 58.¹ He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Emanuel Ebejer was also known as Emmle Emanuel Ebejer. He emigrated from Malta on 29 December 1948 to New York, NY, USA.¹ He was naturalized on 2 January 1949 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 47.
Obituary: on 8 April 1966: EBEJER, Emmanuel In this city April 7, 1966, bmmanuel Ebeier. beloved husband of Georgia Ebeier; devoted father of Paul and George Ebejer, Mrs. Mary Spiteri, Mrs. Doris Muscet and Mrs. Vivian Gretch; also survived by ten grandchildren; a native of Malta.

     Georgia Abela was born on 20 November 1901 in Qormi, Malta; 1907 in his Naturalization doc.¹ She married Emanuel Ebejer on 12 September 1928 at Qormi, Malta.¹ Georgia Abela died on 12 March 1993 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 91; Doris Muscat: 12 Feb.¹ She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Ebejer.¹ She emigrated from Malta on 18 December 1951 to Port of, NJ, USA.¹
Obituary: on 14 March 1993: EBEJER, Georgia In Burlingame on March 12. 1993; late of Millbrae; beloved wife of the late Emanuel Ebejer; loving mother of Paul Ebeler of Millbrae, George Ebejer of Hornbrook, CA Mary Spiterl of Millbrae, Doris Muscat of Millbrae and the late Vicky Grech; dear sister of Manuel Abela of Bene-cia, CA; also survived by 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

     Mary Consiglia Ebejer was born on 23 December 1929 in Valletta, Malta.¹ She married Joseph Maria Spiteri, son of Charles J. Spiteri and Phyllis M. Bonnici, on 27 August 1955 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Mary Consiglia Ebejer emigrated from Malta in December 1951.¹ As of 1955,her married name was Spiteri.¹ She was naturalized at Bayshore City, CA, USA. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2009. She was living in 2022 at 92 Lerida Ave., Millbrae, CA, USA.

     Joseph Maria Spiteri was born on 3 June 1926 in Mosta, Malta. He married Mary Consiglia Ebejer, daughter of Emanuel Ebejer and Georgia Abela, on 27 August 1955 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Joseph Maria Spiteri died on 14 January 2023 at CA, USA, at age 96.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1949. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Lawrence Scarry and Felicitas Catherine Bonnici in 1950 at Palo Alto, CA, USA; age 59, lumber yard truck driver. Joseph Maria Spiteri was naturalized in 1955. He and (?) Maltese Elders were living in 2022 in 92 Lerida Ave., Millbrae, CA, USA.

     Paul Ebejer was born on 8 October 1931 in Qormi, Malta.¹ He married Marlene Meyer on 1 September 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Paul Ebejer died on 17 December 1998 at South San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 67.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1960 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was naturalized on 3 March 1987 at Millbrae, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Club location, 1997-1998 in 1991.
Obituary: on 18 December 1998: EBEJER. Paul late of Millbrae and San Mateo County resident for 31 years, passed away in South San Francisco on December 17, 1998. Beloved husband of Marlene Ebe-jer for 36 years; loving father of Paula Ebeier and Kim Dionne; dear brother of Mary Spiteri (her husband Joe), George Ebeier (his wife Carmen). Doris Muscat (her husband Joe), and the late Vlcki Grech; loving grandfather of Matthew and Nicole: also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. A native of Malta, age 67 years. A member of the Maltese American Social Club of South San Francisco.

     George P. Ebejer was born on 27 September 1937 in Qormi, Malta.¹ He married Carmen Galea, daughter of Godwin Galea and Nina (?), on 23 April 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA.² George P. Ebejer died in 2019 at Yuba City, Siskiyou Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in December 1951 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was living in 1993 in Hornbrook, CA, USA.

     Victoria Maria Ebejer was born on 17 November 1942 in Qormi, Malta.¹ She married Charles Grech on 29 June 1963 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Victoria Maria Ebejer died on 12 April 1978 at age 35; also Feb 12, 1979.^1,2 She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Grech.¹

     Charles Grech was born on 13 March 1938 in Malta. He married Victoria Maria Ebejer, daughter of Emanuel Ebejer and Georgia Abela, on 29 June 1963 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Charles Grech was also known as Carmel C. Grech. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1995. He was living in 1995 in San Bruno, CA, USA.

     John Gerard Muscat was born on 2 June 1963 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Ramona Teeley on 7 September 1985 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.²
     John Gerard Muscat was living in 2023 in Pleasanton, CA, USA.

     David Joseph Muscat was born on 28 January 1966 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He died on 2 December 1989 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 23.^1,2 He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 3 December 1989: MUSCAT, David Jeeeph - in Daly City, December 2. I989, late of Millbrae, devoted son of Joseph and Doris Muscat; dear brother of John, Steven and Joey Muscat: a native of San Franc!sco, Ca. aged 23 years, a student at the College of San Mateo.

     Stephen Manuel Muscat was born on 18 October 1973 in Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.¹
     He was living in 2023 in San Bruno, CA, USA.

     Joseph Michael Muscat was born on 27 June 1978 in Redwood City, CA, USA.¹
     He was living in 2023 in Millbrae, CA, USA.

     Marlene Meyer was born on 20 February 1940 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She married Paul Ebejer, son of Emanuel Ebejer and Georgia Abela, on 1 September 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Ebejer. Marlene Meyer was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Club location, 1997-1998 in 1991. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was was on the entertainment committee, 2004.

     Theresa Vella was born on 1 August 1915 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; in house her father built.^1,2 She married Joseph Schembri, son of Andrew Schembri and Marianna (?), at Malta.¹ Theresa Vella died on 27 October 2013 at age 98; age 98.¹ She was buried on 4 November 2013 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She immigrated in 1925 to Malta. Her married name was Schembri.¹ She emigrated San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She emigrated from Malta in 1949 to San Francisco, CA, USA. She and Joseph Schembri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 43, repair shop mechanic in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 30 October 2013: Theresa (Tessy) Schembri passed away peacefully on Sunday October 27, 2013 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Schembri. Her parents, John and Marianne Vella as well as her brother Sam preceded her in death. She is survived by her devoted sisters Carmen Busuttil (Joe) of San Bruno and Mary Vella ( the late Saviour) of Mosta, Malta. She was born on August 1, 1915 in a house her father built in the Bay View district of San Francisco. At the age of ten her family migrated back to the island of Malta where she grew up and met her husband Joseph Schembri. After the war they returned to San Francisco where they raised their four children: MaryAnn Saisi (Bob), John Schembri (his late wife Judy), Victor Schembri and Charles Schembri (Lynda).
She was grandmother to Stephen, David (Connie) and Michael Saisi (Pam), Lisa Schembri (Joel) and Katie Ward (Steve) and great grandmother to Nicholas, Alexandra, Matteo and Olivia Saisi. She lived in San Francisco until 1964 when they moved to San Bruno. She retired from Schlage Lock Company after many years of service. She traveled extensively with her husband and she loved to dance. She was a regular at the San Bruno Senior Center. Always the "belle of the ball." She was a generous and loving mother and we will miss her. We wish to thank Ana Medorio and her staff at Easton Creek Villa in Burlingame for the love and devotion they extended to mom for the past four years.¹

     Joseph Schembri was born circa 1907 in Malta.¹ He married Theresa Vella, daughter of John Vella and Marianna G. Vallois, at Malta.¹ Joseph Schembri died on 20 February 1982 at Burlingame, CA, USA.¹ He was buried on 24 February 1982 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1949 to San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Theresa Vella were listed in the 1950 US Census age 43, repair shop mechanic in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 22 February 1982: SCHEMBRI, Joseph In Burlingame Feb. 20, 1982: late of San Bruno: dear husband of Theresa Schembri; beloved father of Victor, Charles and John Schembri and MaryAnn Saisi; also survived by brothers and sister in Malta and four grandchildren; a native of Malta; aged 75 years.

     John Vella was born on 14 February 1889 in Mosta, Malta. He married Marianna G. Vallois.¹ John Vella died on 27 May 1960 at Mosta, Malta, at age 71.
     John Vella was also known as Giovanni Vella.¹ He emigrated from Malta before 1915 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
John Vella Family returned to Malta. They bought a house in Mosta and a dry goods store before 1925 at Mosta, Malta.

     Marianna G. Vallois was born in 1892 in Mosta, Malta. She married John Vella, son of Serafino Vella and Teresa Vella.¹ Marianna G. Vallois died in 1950 at Mosta, Malta.
     Her married name was Vella.¹ Parents: Levi L Vallois 1864–
and Josephine M 1868–.

     Sam Joseph Vella was born on 17 November 1911 in Mosta, Malta; age 18 in 1930 census. He married Elizabeth Virginia Gould in 1943 at Bouvard Co., FL, USA. Sam Joseph Vella married Carol T. Aebly on 16 August 1969 at San Benito Co., CA, USA. Sam Joseph Vella died on 8 August 1990 at Clearlake, Lake Co., CA, USA, at age 78. He was buried on 24 August 1990 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Sam Joseph Vella was also known as Serafino Vella. He immigrated in 1929 to Mckay, Queensland, Australia. He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 22 November 1929 going to San Francisco, CA, USA; age 18, laborer; from Australia. He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He was a ranch laborer in 1930.² He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Emanuele Galea and James C. Vella in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, paper mill laborer.² As of 1938, Sam Joseph Vella was also known as Serafin Joseph Arthur Vella Naturalization applic and Passenger list. He was naturalized on 16 February 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 28, Meyer construction. He began military service between 1942 and 1945 US NAVY Enlistment Date:      24 Jun 1942 Discharge Date:      3 Sep 1945. He and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Owned Vella Service Station at Third & Jerrold. Sam Joseph Vella was listed in the 1950 US Census age 38, gas service station operator; and stepdaughters Barbara and Diane Mollerus in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Carmen Vella was born on 26 December 1926 in Mosta, Malta.¹ She married Joseph Fortunato Busuttil, son of Charles Busuttil and Mary Belia Tonna, in 1941; for 73 years.¹ Carmen Vella died on 11 March 2016 at San Bruno, CA, USA, at age 89; age 89.¹ She was buried on 18 March 2016 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Busuttil. She emigrated from Malta on 16 December 1947 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She was naturalized on 12 August 1958 at CA, USA. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1965.
Obituary: on 15 March 2016: Carmen (Vella) Busuttil -- December 26, 1926 – March 11, 2016 -- Carmen passed on to our Heavenly Father peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family and caregivers on, March 11, 2016. The 89-year-old, the third of four children, was born in Mosta, Malta in 1926. She married Joseph Busuttil, the love of her life, at age 15, and they remained true sweethearts for the entirety of their 73-year union. In 1943 they welcomed son Charles, their greatest pride. In 1947 Carmen bravely immigrated to America with her young family. She was actively involved in Maltese-American cultural affairs in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 50 years. She will always be remembered for her acts of love and kindness – a person with the rare ability to love with the whole of her being. Carmen loved many things: music, dance, travel, but the thing she loved most was her family. Carmen is survived by her beloved husband Joseph, son Charles and daughter-in-law Dolores Busuttil, Grandchildren Joni and Dave Sperow and Frances and Blair Simmons and great-grandchildren Victoria and Stephanie Sperow and Dylan and Sean Simmons along with her sister Mary Vella and her many nieces, nephews, and friends. She will rest in Heaven under the care of our lord with her parents Marianna and Giovanni Vella, older brother Serafino, her dear sister Theresa, beloved niece Marilyn and her angel Marianna (her infant daughter).¹ Carmen Vella was also known as Carmela (?)

     Joseph Fortunato Busuttil was born on 15 June 1921 in Mosta, Malta. He married Carmen Vella, daughter of John Vella and Marianna G. Vallois, in 1941; for 73 years.¹ Joseph Fortunato Busuttil died on 4 June 2018 at Millbrae, CA, USA, at age 96. He was buried at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 16 December 1947 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was a Real estate agent for 60 years. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1965. He was living in April 2018 in 1572 Jenevein Ave, San Bruno, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 10 June 2018: Joseph Fortunato Busuttil Late of San Bruno and San Mateo County resident for 43 years, entered into rest in Millbrae on June 4, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Carmen Busuttil. Loving father of Charles Busuttil (his wife Dolores). Dear brother of Maggi Caruana (her husband Joe); Nena Camilleri (her husband Charles); Doris Grima; the late Dominic (his wife Virginia) and the late Franz. Also survived by his grandchildren Joni Sperow (her husband Dave) and Frances Simmons (her husband Blair); in addition to great-grand children Victoria, Stephanie, Dylan and Sean.
A native of Mosta, Malta, age 96 years.
A longtime member of the Maltese American Social Club in South San Francisco and owner of Portola Realty in San Francisco.
Visitation on Monday, June 11, 2018 after 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in Millbrae, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM. The Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Saint Dunstan Catholic Church in Millbrae. Committal will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Colma.
His family appreciates donations to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org or the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. Published in San Francisco Chronicle on June 10, 2018.

     Mary Vella was born on 31 August 1931 in Mosta, Malta.¹ She married Saviour Vella on 15 March 1955 at Mosta, Malta.¹
     Mary Vella was living in 2016 in Mosta, Malta.¹

     Saviour Vella was born on 8 March 1920 in Malta. He married Mary Vella, daughter of John Vella and Marianna G. Vallois, on 15 March 1955 at Mosta, Malta.¹ Saviour Vella died on 19 August 1980 at Malta at age 60.
     Saviour Vella was also known as Salvu (Sam) Vella.

     MaryAnn V Schembri was born circa 1943 in Mosta, Malta.¹ She married Robert R Saisi on 20 April 1963 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     MaryAnn V Schembri emigrated with Joseph Schembri and Theresa Schembri in 1949 at San Francisco, CA, USA. MaryAnn V Schembri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Schembri and Theresa Vella in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 43, repair shop mechanic. Her married name was Saisi.¹ MaryAnn V Schembri was living in 2023. Research.

     Robert R Saisi was born circa 1943. He married MaryAnn V Schembri, daughter of Joseph Schembri and Theresa Vella, on 20 April 1963 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹

     John Schembri was born circa 1945 in Mosta., Malta.¹ He married Judy (?)¹
     John Schembri emigrated with Joseph Schembri and Theresa Schembri in 1949 at San Francisco, CA, USA. John Schembri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Schembri and Theresa Vella in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 43, repair shop mechanic. John Schembri began military service Vietnam War. He was living in 2013.
John Schembri Honored by MHS for his military service during the Vietnam War on 18 November 2018.

     Judy (?) married John Schembri, son of Joseph Schembri and Theresa Vella.¹ Judy (?) died before 2013.¹
     Her married name was Schembri.¹

     Victor Schembri was born circa 1947 in Mosta, Malta.¹ He married Lynda (?)¹
     Victor Schembri emigrated with Joseph Schembri and Theresa Schembri in 1949 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Victor Schembri was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Schembri and Theresa Vella in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 43, repair shop mechanic. Victor Schembri began military service Vietnam War. He was living in 2013.
Victor Schembri Honored by MHS for his military service during the Vietnam War on 18 November 2018.

     Charles J Schembri was born on 8 March 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Linda L Glesener on 31 March 1979 at Orange Co., CA, USA.
     Charles J Schembri was a member of the Maltese American Social Club between 2010 and 2012. He was living in 2020 in 14 Franciscan Court, Danville, CA, USA; charles.schembri@sbcglobal.net. Charles J Schembri was also known as Chuck.

     Lynda (?) married Victor Schembri, son of Joseph Schembri and Theresa Vella.¹
     Her married name was Schembri.¹

     Joseph Pisani was born on 12 October 1905 in Mosta, Malta.^2,1 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 18, laborer; per daughter Angie, father left Malta at age 14 and worked for 10 years in a quarry, living with an Irish family. on 12 February 1925. Declared destination was Adelaide, Australia.¹ He married Grace Zammit circa 1934 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph Pisani married Carmela Calleja, daughter of Joseph Calleja and Carmela Mifsud, on 5 January 1946 at San Francisco, CA, USA.³ Joseph Pisani died on 17 January 1977 at South San Francisco, South San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 71; of a stroke.² He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Joseph Pisani was also known as Giuseppe Pisani.^3,1 He was educated Only went to 4th grade. But gifted mathmatically. He emigrated from Malta age 24, from Melbourne, Australia; Carmen's Naturalization papers gives July 1928 on 25 July 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.^2,1
Joseph Pisani Joe stayed in San Francisco for 1 and 1/2 years then returned to Malta for 1 year. at Malta. He received military draft notice in 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, Employer George Galea in San Bruno, CA. He and Manuel G. Catania were listed in the 1940 US Census Joseph, age 33, widowed, tavern bartender; $1600 annual salary; Manuel, single, tavern dishwahser
on Kains St, next to George Galea and Filomena Catania in San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.⁴ Joseph Pisani began military service between 16 November 1942 and 1945 at San Francisco, CA, USA, US Army Air Force; current occupation bartender; went to Topeka, Ks; drove officers around. He was naturalized on 6 February 1943 at Tampa, FL, USA; Cert. 5 804 265; per Carmen's Naturalization papers. He and Joseph Sammut were a Worked for 2nd Artichoke Joe Sammut for many years; ran his kitchen. Joseph Pisani was a For 10 years, Joe brought fresh water on a barge from Covello Point and Fort Baker to Angel Iskand, where it was pumped into a water reserve. He later worked for the US Government at the Presidio where he was in charge of maintaining the swimming pool. Had his own mathmatical system for combining chlorine and other chemicals to keep the pool clean. Retired from that job at age 70.
Joseph Pisani Joe and Carmen were not members of Maltese Club; just occasionally attended events there. They were more involved with All Hallows Church Holy Name Society. They were members of the Franciscan Third Order.
Joseph Pisani Joe knew George very well. In 1946, lived next door and was his bartender. Joe took family to visit George's Santa Rosa horse ranch often.
Obituary: on 19 January 1977: PISANI, Joseph — In So. San Francisco, January 17. 1977, Joseph Pisani late of San Bruno: beloved husband of Carmen Pisani of San Bruno; devoted father of Mrs. Albert Gates of San Jose, Mrs. Michael Garris of San Bruno. Mrs. Jack Berube of Granada Hills, Ca. and Mrs. Gregory Isom of San Carlos; loving grandfather of Jennifer and Lori Garris and Denise Berube; a member of the Senior Citizen of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Sah Bruno and the Holy Name Society.
Angelo Vella Close friends in early 1950s.