George Spiteri1

M, #2731, b. 24 May 1889
FatherGiorgo Spiteri b. 1863
MotherMaria Camilleri b. 1865

Family

Pat (?)
     George Spiteri was born on 24 May 1889 in Malta; age 51 in 1940 census.1 He married Pat (?)
     George Spiteri was listed in the 1940 US Census age 51, lock factory machinist in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Research: apartment next door in 1940. Research: apartment next door in 1940. He registered for the draft in 1942 WWII draft; age 52, worked for Schlage Locks. As of 1942, George Spiteri was also known as Giorgi Carl Spiteri. He and Gorgio Spiteri were possibly the same person.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

George DeBattista1

M, #2732, b. circa 1891

Family

Wilda (?) b. c 1897
     George DeBattista was born circa 1891 in Malta; age 49 in 1940 census.1 He married Wilda (?)1
     George DeBattista and Wilda (?) were listed in the 1940 US Census age 49, janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Wilda (?)

F, #2733, b. circa 1897

Family

George DeBattista b. c 1891
     Wilda (?) was born circa 1897 in WI, USA; age 43 in 1940 census.1 She married George DeBattista.1
     Her married name was DeBattista.1 Wilda (?) and George DeBattista were listed in the 1940 US Census age 49, janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Antonia Bellia1

F, #2734, b. 21 November 1897
FatherCarmelo Bellia

Family

Joseph Catania b. 28 May 1901, d. 19 Feb 1931
Child
     Antonia Bellia was born on 21 November 1897 in Mosta, Malta; age 40 in 1940 census.1 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 22, housekeeper; he, age 19, laborer; destination San Francisco CA on 11 June 1920.2 She married Joseph Catania, son of Carmelo Catania and Elizabeth Sammut, on 21 September 1920 at Mosta, Malta.2 Antonia Bellia was issued a Maltese Passport age 35; touring. Nee Bellia. Carmelo 28/6/1928. Two months visa on 14 December 1932. Declared destination was Egypt.2
     She and Joseph Catania were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 23 February 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 19 and 23, father Carmelo Catania in Malta. Destination San Francisco, to uncle Joseph Sammut. As of 21 September 1920,her married name was Catania.1 Antonia Bellia emigrated from Malta on 8 May 1936 to New York, NY, USA. She and Charles Joseph Catania were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 23 February 1939 going to New York, NY, USA; age 41, sister F. Vella in Mosta. Destination San Francisco, to brother J. Bellia. Antonia Bellia and Charles Joseph Catania were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, widowed, casing co. selecter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Antonia Bellia was listed in the 1950 US Census age 52, widowed, wholesale case factory, case inspector in San Francisco, CA, USA. She was naturalized on 5 March 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Research.

Citations

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

Charles Joseph Catania

M, #2735, b. 28 June 1928, d. 24 June 2012
FatherJoseph Catania2 b. 28 May 1901, d. 19 Feb 1931
MotherAntonia Bellia1 b. 21 Nov 1897

Family

Lolita Patricia Miller b. 18 Mar 1926, d. 14 Jul 2011
Child
     Charles Joseph Catania was born on 28 June 1928 in Mosta, Malta; age 11 in 1940 census.1,2 He married Lolita Patricia Miller circa 1950. Charles Joseph Catania died on 24 June 2012 at CA, USA, at age 83. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Charles Joseph Catania was also known as Carmelo Catania.2 He and Antonia Bellia were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 23 February 1939 going to New York, NY, USA; age 41, sister F. Vella in Mosta. Destination San Francisco, to brother J. Bellia. Charles Joseph Catania and Antonia Bellia were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, widowed, casing co. selecter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Charles Joseph Catania received military draft notice in 1946 age 18, National Fire Insurance. He was living in 2012 in Woodside, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 29 June 2012: Charles Joseph Catania Charlie passed away Sunday, June 24 2012, after an ongoing battle with cancer. Charlie was an avid gardener with an impressive bonsai collection who loved Japanese samurai movies, nearly never missed a Wednesday afternoon poker game at the Mill Valley Community Center, and he loved pastizzi. Charlie was the devoted husband of 62 years of Lolita ("Lolly") Catania who passed away last July. He is survived by his son, David, and daughter-in-law, Diana, eight nieces and nephews by marriage, and also a close cousin, Palma Agius, along with many other relatives in his native Malta.

Citations

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

John Bellia1

F, #2736, b. circa 1903
FatherCarmelo Bellia
     John Bellia was born circa 1903 in Mosta, Malta; age 37 in 1940 census.2 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 17, laborer on 11 June 1920.
     John Bellia was also known as Giovani Bellia.2 She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Antonia Bellia and Charles Joseph Catania in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 40, widowed, casing co. selecter.1 John Bellia was a waterfront stevedor between 1940 and 1950. She and Joseph Paul Grech Jr were listed in the 1950 US Census age 25, merchant marine, marine fireman; Joseph and John Bellia, lodgers in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

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

Carmelo Bellia1

M, #2737

Family

Children
     Research.

Citations

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

Joseph George Bellia1

M, #2738, b. 5 May 1905, d. 9 March 1982
FatherCarmelo Bellia2

Family

Lorenza Marie Calleja b. 1 Apr 1902, d. 29 Jul 1980
Child
     Joseph George Bellia was born on 5 May 1905 in Mosta, Malta; age 34 in 1940 census.1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport ae 28, upholsterer on 3 July 1933. Declared destination was USA.2 He married Lorenza Marie Calleja, daughter of (?) Calleja, on 11 June 1936.1 Joseph George Bellia died on 9 March 1982 at Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA, USA, at age 76. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Joseph George Bellia was also known as Giuseppe Bellia. He emigrated from Malta on 23 August 1933 to New York, NY, USA. He received military draft notice in 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 35, Schlage Lock Co. He and Lorenza Marie Calleja were listed in the 1940 US Census age 34, lock factory punch press operator in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Joseph George Bellia was naturalized on 22 May 1941 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a punch press operator. He and Lorenza Marie Calleja were listed in the 1950 US Census age 44, longshore stevedore in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

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

Lorenza Marie Calleja1

F, #2739, b. 1 April 1902, d. 29 July 1980
Father(?) Calleja

Family

Joseph George Bellia b. 5 May 1905, d. 9 Mar 1982
Child
     Lorenza Marie Calleja was born on 1 April 1902 in Mosta, Malta; also Floriana; age 37 in 1940 census.1 She married Joseph George Bellia, son of Carmelo Bellia, on 11 June 1936.1 Lorenza Marie Calleja died on 29 July 1980 at Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA, USA, at age 78. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta on 10 March 1936 to New York, NY, USA. Her married name was Bellia.1 She and Joseph George Bellia were listed in the 1940 US Census age 34, lock factory punch press operator in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Lorenza Marie Calleja and Joseph George Bellia were listed in the 1950 US Census age 44, longshore stevedore in San Francisco, CA, USA. Lorenza Marie Calleja was naturalized at San Francisco, CA, USA; a finisher.
Obituary: on 30 July 1980: BELLIA, Lorenza Marie —- In Concord, Tuesday, July 29, 1980. beloved wife of Joseph Bellia of Concord; beloved mother of Chuck Bellia of Concord, loving mother-in-law of Mary Ann Bel- ha of Concord; loving grandmother of Janine. Christie. Michelle. Stefanie. Shawn and Lorri-Jo; loving sister of Joseph, Publius, and Dolores Calleja, Rita Mizzi all of Malta; loving sister to the late Father Benvenute, Carmela. Anthony. Maria and Jane Calleja; also survived by several nieces and nephews; a member of St. Paul of the Shipwreck Catholic.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Charles Bellia1

M, #2740, b. 3 August 1937
FatherJoseph George Bellia1 b. 5 May 1905, d. 9 Mar 1982
MotherLorenza Marie Calleja b. 1 Apr 1902, d. 29 Jul 1980

Family

Mary Ann (?)
     Charles Bellia was born on 3 August 1937 in CA, USA; age 2 in 1940 census.1 He married Mary Ann (?)
     Charles Bellia was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph George Bellia and Lorenza Marie Calleja in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 34, lock factory punch press operator.1 Charles Bellia was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph George Bellia and Lorenza Marie Calleja in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 44, longshore stevedore. Charles Bellia was had the following children: Janine. Christie. Michelle. Stefanie. Shawn and Lorri-Jo. He was living in 1980. Charles Bellia was also known as Chuck Bellia.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

John Patrick Barry

M, #2741, b. circa 1901, d. 12 September 1973

Family

Carmela Testa b. 20 Dec 1903, d. 19 Jul 2002
Child
     John Patrick Barry was born circa 1901 in CA, USA; age 39 in 1940 census. He married Carmela Testa.1 John Patrick Barry died on 12 September 1973 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     He and Carmela Testa were listed in the 1930 US Census age 29, city employee, asphalt worker in San Francisco, CA, USA. John Patrick Barry and Carmela Testa were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, public utility asphalt worker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. John Patrick Barry and Carmela Testa were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, public works foreman in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 13 September 1973: BARRY, John Patrick— in this city, September 12, 1973, John Patrick Barry, dearly beloved husband of Carrie Barry, devoted father of Emy Lou Michelin), and loving brother of May McGarry and Thomas Barry and the late Anna Honing, and Richard E. and Joseph T. .Barry; grandfather of Elizabeth, Lynda, John and Jeff Michelini, and Laura Creely, a native of San Francisco: aged 72 ars; a member of Lodge No. .Woodmen of the World, and a retired general Foreman, Stree Repair, S.F. Dept, of Public Works.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Carmela Testa

F, #2742, b. 20 December 1903, d. 19 July 2002

Family

John Patrick Barry b. c 1901, d. 12 Sep 1973
Child
     Carmela Testa was born on 20 December 1903 in Floriana, Malta; age 36 in 1940 census.1 She married John Patrick Barry.1 Carmela Testa died on 19 July 2002 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 98. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Barry. She and John Patrick Barry were listed in the 1930 US Census age 29, city employee, asphalt worker in San Francisco, CA, USA. Carmela Testa and John Patrick Barry were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, public utility asphalt worker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. As of 1940, Carmela Testa was also known as Carrie.1 She and John Patrick Barry were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, public works foreman in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Emily Louise Barry1

F, #2743, b. 24 December 1926, d. 3 June 2001
FatherJohn Patrick Barry1 b. c 1901, d. 12 Sep 1973
MotherCarmela Testa b. 20 Dec 1903, d. 19 Jul 2002
     Emily Louise Barry was born on 24 December 1926 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 13 in 1940 census.1 She died on 3 June 2001 at age 74.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of John Patrick Barry and Carmela Testa in 1930 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 29, city employee, asphalt worker. Emily Louise Barry was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Patrick Barry and Carmela Testa in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, public utility asphalt worker.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Rose M Anello

F, #2744, b. 12 June 1916, d. 18 June 1967

Family

Emanuel Daniel Bonnici b. 12 Jan 1909, d. 27 Aug 2007
Children
     Rose M Anello was born on 12 June 1916 in Monterey Co., CA, USA; age 23 in 1940 census.1 She married Emanuel Daniel Bonnici, son of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech, on 21 September 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1 Rose M Anello died on 18 June 1967 at age 51. She was buried on 21 June 1967 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Bonnici. She and Emanuel Daniel Bonnici were listed in the 1940 US Census age 31, iron works punch press in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1
Obituary: on 19 June 1967: Bonnici, Rosa M. — In this city, June 18, 1967, Rose M. Bonnici, dearly beloved wife of Emanuel D. Bonnici; loving mother of Frances Fitz Gerald, Emanuel A., Gary, Timothy ana Rosemary Bonnici; loving daughter of Francesca and the late Giuseppe Anello: idolized grandmother of eight grandchildren: loving mother-in-law of June and Cynthia Bonnici and Donald Fitz Gerald; beloved sister of Eva Corso. Elizabeth Stryker. Mary La Rossa, Josephine Fericano. Anthony. Joseph and John Anello.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Frances Rose Bonnici1

F, #2745, b. 1 March 1937
FatherEmanuel Daniel Bonnici1 b. 12 Jan 1909, d. 27 Aug 2007
MotherRose M Anello b. 12 Jun 1916, d. 18 Jun 1967

Family

Donald E Fitzgerald b. 1935
     Frances Rose Bonnici was born on 1 March 1937 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 3 in 1940 census.1 She married Donald E Fitzgerald on 21 June 1958 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Frances Rose Bonnici was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emanuel Daniel Bonnici and Rose M Anello in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, iron works punch press.1 As of 21 June 1958,her married name was Fitzgerald. Frances Rose Bonnici was had the following children: Donald. Anthony. Rosemary. Susan. Angela. Timothy.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Emanuel Anthony Bonnici

M, #2746, b. 3 September 1938, d. 29 July 2005
FatherEmanuel Daniel Bonnici b. 12 Jan 1909, d. 27 Aug 2007
MotherRose M Anello b. 12 Jun 1916, d. 18 Jun 1967
     Emanuel Anthony Bonnici was born on 3 September 1938 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 1 in 1940 census. He married Kathyrn J. Linehan on 6 August 1972 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Emanuel Anthony Bonnici and Kathyrn J. Linehan were divorced on 17 October 1978 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Emanuel Anthony Bonnici died on 29 July 2005 at age 66. He was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Emanuel Daniel Bonnici and Rose M Anello in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, iron works punch press.1

Emanuel Anthony Bonnici was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 23 March 1962: Car hits houses---Two Injured -- Two persons were seriously hurt early yesterday when they were thrown from a sports car which spun out of control along Army street and slammed into two houses. Emmanuel A. Bonnici, 24, of 933 Sunnydale avenue, suffered internal and head injuries. His passenger, Lois Temple, 21, of 780 Post street, suffered a fractured right arm and back injuries. He began military service A2 C, US Air Force.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Carmel Rose Vassallo

F, #2747, b. 17 January 1933
FatherBartolomeo Vassallo1 b. 22 Dec 1885, d. 26 Nov 1967
MotherRose Marie Fenech b. 16 Apr 1900, d. 22 Jun 1981

Family

Vincent Salvador Cilia b. 20 Jan 1928
Children
     Carmel Rose Vassallo was born on 17 January 1933 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 7 in 1940 census.1 She married Vincent Salvador Cilia, son of John Baptist Cilia and Mary Cuschieri, on 23 February 1952 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     As of 1940, Carmel Rose Vassallo was also known as Carmelia Vassallo.1 She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Bartolomeo Vassallo and Rose Marie Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 54, lumbar yard lumber man.1 Carmel Rose Vassallo was listed in the 1940 US Census of Bartolomeo Vassallo and Rose Marie Fenech in 1950 at 1762 Newcomb Ave, San Francisco, CA, USA; age 65, lumber inspector. As of 23 February 1952,her married name was Cilia. Carmel Rose Vassallo and Vincent Salvador Cilia were living in 2019. Carmel Rose Vassallo lived in 2024; ciliav001@hawaii.rr.com. She and Vincent Salvador Cilia were living in 2024 in Kailua Kona, HI, USA.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Mary Lou Vassallo1

F, #2748, b. 13 April 1934, d. 27 April 1977
FatherBartolomeo Vassallo1 b. 22 Dec 1885, d. 26 Nov 1967
MotherRose Marie Fenech b. 16 Apr 1900, d. 22 Jun 1981

Family

Ronald Aquilina b. 12 Dec 1936
Children
     Mary Lou Vassallo was born on 13 April 1934 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 6 in 1940 census.1 She married Ronald Aquilina, son of Michael Aquilina and Philippa Maria Fenech, on 20 August 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary Lou Vassallo died on 27 April 1977 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 43. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Bartolomeo Vassallo and Rose Marie Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 54, lumbar yard lumber man.1 Mary Lou Vassallo was listed in the 1940 US Census of Bartolomeo Vassallo and Rose Marie Fenech in 1950 at 1762 Newcomb Ave, San Francisco, CA, USA; age 65, lumber inspector. As of 20 August 1960,her married name was Aquilina.
Obituary: on 28 April 1977: AQUILiNA, Mary Lou ~ in San Francisco, April 27,1977, late of Millbrae. Calif., beloved wife of Ronald Aquilina of Millbrae; loving mother of Ronald, Janine, Dennis and Kevin Aquilina. all of Milbrae; devoted daughter of Mrs. Rose Vassallo of San Mateo; dear sister of Frank Vassallo of San Francisco, Antoinette Zahn of Concord. Carmel Cilia of San Bruno and Joseph Vassalo of San Mateo; a native of San Francisco; aged 42 years.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Joseph Robert Vassallo Sr1

M, #2749, b. 15 March 1940, d. 20 April 2010
FatherBartolomeo Vassallo1 b. 22 Dec 1885, d. 26 Nov 1967
MotherRose Marie Fenech1 b. 16 Apr 1900, d. 22 Jun 1981

Family

Donna J. Tiedeman b. c 1944
Children
     Joseph Robert Vassallo Sr was born on 15 March 1940 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 8/12 in 1940 census.1 He married Donna J. Tiedeman on 24 October 1964 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Joseph Robert Vassallo Sr and Donna J. Tiedeman were divorced in May 1971 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Joseph Robert Vassallo Sr died on 20 April 2010 at San Carlos, CA, USA, at age 70. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Bartolomeo Vassallo and Rose Marie Fenech in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 54, lumbar yard lumber man.1 Joseph Robert Vassallo Sr was listed in the 1940 US Census of Bartolomeo Vassallo and Rose Marie Fenech in 1950 at 1762 Newcomb Ave, San Francisco, CA, USA; age 65, lumber inspector. Joseph Robert Vassallo Sr was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2009. He lived in 2009 at 640 Chandon Court, Oakley, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 23 April 2010: Joseph Robert Vassallo, Sr., resident of San Carlos, age 70, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2010 surrounded by his sons and dear friend. He was born in San Francisco, was a graduate of Balboa High School and was a life long Bay Area resident. Joseph was an avid bowler and owned many businesses including gas stations and a janitorial company. He was also a bartender at several night spots on the peninsula. He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Tina. Joseph is survived by his devoted sons Joseph R. Vassallo, Jr. and Greg J. Vassallo and daughter-in-law Lea; beloved grandsons Anthony and Daniel Vassallo; loving siblings Frank Vassallo, Antoinette Zahn and Carmel Cilia; many nieces and nephews and his life long friend Joseph Barbara.
Obituary: on 26 April 2010: Joseph Robert Vassallo Sr. of San Carlos, a bartender who owned many businesses, has died at age 70. He was born in San Francisco and was a graduate of Balboa High School. He was an avid bowler and owned many businesses including gas stations and a janitorial company. He was also a bartender at several night spots on the Peninsula.He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Tina. He is survived by his sons Joseph R. Vassallo Jr. and Greg J. Vassallo and daughter-in-law Lea; grandsons Anthony and Daniel Vassallo; siblings Frank Vassallo, Antoinette Zahn and Carmel Cilia; many nieces and nephews and his life long friend, Joseph Barbara. Research: Vince Vassallo
Anthony Vassallo.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

John C. Bonnici

M, #2750, b. 28 January 1901, d. 1 March 1973
FatherCarmelo Bonnici1

Family

Conchetta Vassallo b. 4 Jan 1911, d. 19 Sep 2001
Children
     John C. Bonnici was born on 28 January 1901 in Naxxar, Malta; age 28 in 1930 census; age 35 in 1940 census.1 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 19, laborer on 21 August 1920. Declared destination was USA.1 He married Conchetta Vassallo, daughter of Eugene Vassallo and Antoniette Vella, on 4 June 1932 at San Francisco, CA, USA. John C. Bonnici died on 1 March 1973 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 72. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     John C. Bonnici was also known as Giovanni Bonnici.1 He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 15 October 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 20, a laborer; to Uncle Schembri in San Francisco. He emigrated from Malta Entered at New York, NY on 17 October 1920 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.2 He was naturalized on 30 April 1928 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a plater. 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.2 John C. Bonnici was a plasterer in 1930. He and Conchetta Vassallo were listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, hospital porter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.3 John C. Bonnici and Conchetta Vassallo were listed in the 1950 US Census age 48, city of SF janitor in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 4 March 1973: BONNICI. John C.—In this city, March 1, 1973, John C. Bonnici. dearly beloved husband of Conchetta Bonnici: devoted father of Nanette C. Gotelli and Theresa Muscat; loving grandfather of three grandchildren.

Citations

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

Theresa Anne Bonnici1

F, #2751, b. 29 January 1935
FatherJohn C. Bonnici1 b. 28 Jan 1901, d. 1 Mar 1973
MotherConchetta Vassallo b. 4 Jan 1911, d. 19 Sep 2001

Family

Dr. Joseph Louis Muscat MD b. 19 Oct 1933, d. 1 May 1996
Children
     Theresa Anne Bonnici was born on 29 January 1935 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 5 in 1940 census.1 She married Dr. Joseph Louis Muscat MD, son of Angelo Antonio Guiseppe Muscat and Dorothy Karkeet Toupin, on 25 June 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Theresa Anne Bonnici was listed in the 1940 US Census of John C. Bonnici and Conchetta Vassallo in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, hospital porter.1 Theresa Anne Bonnici was listed in the 1940 US Census of John C. Bonnici and Conchetta Vassallo in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 48, city of SF janitor. Her married name was Muscat.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Nanette Carmel Bonnici1

F, #2752, b. 10 April 1937, d. 29 June 2011
FatherJohn C. Bonnici1 b. 28 Jan 1901, d. 1 Mar 1973
MotherConchetta Vassallo b. 4 Jan 1911, d. 19 Sep 2001
     Nanette Carmel Bonnici was born on 10 April 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1940 census.1 She married George R. Gotelli on 27 August 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Nanette Carmel Bonnici died on 29 June 2011 at age 74.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of John C. Bonnici and Conchetta Vassallo in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, hospital porter.1 Nanette Carmel Bonnici was listed in the 1940 US Census of John C. Bonnici and Conchetta Vassallo in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 48, city of SF janitor. Her married name was Gotelli.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Ernestine Montani1

F, #2753, b. 22 July 1911, d. 8 November 2020

Family

Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici b. 4 Mar 1910, d. 8 Mar 1999
Children
     Ernestine Montani was born on 22 July 1911 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 28 in 1940 census.1 She married Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici, son of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech, on 6 June 1931 at St. Paul of The Shipwreck Church, San Francisco, CA, USA. Ernestine Montani and Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici were divorced. Ernestine Montani died on 8 November 2020 at CA, USA, at age 109.
     As of 6 June 1931,her married name was Bonnici. She and Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici were listed in the 1940 US Census age 30, wholesale florist, living with parents in law Louis and Antoniette Montani in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Ernestine Montani and Robert Lewis Bonnici MA were listed in the 1950 US Census age 38, divorced, office nurse, living with father Louis Montani, age 66, Italy in San Francisco, CA, USA. Parents: Louis and Antoniette Montani.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Robert Lewis Bonnici MA1

M, #2754, b. 13 March 1932, d. 19 August 2020
FatherRuggerio Carmel Bonnici1 b. 4 Mar 1910, d. 8 Mar 1999
MotherErnestine Montani b. 22 Jul 1911, d. 8 Nov 2020

Family 1

Betty C Parmentier
Children

Family 2

June C Barron
     Robert Lewis Bonnici MA was born on 13 March 1932 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 8 in 1940 census.1 He married Betty C Parmentier on 17 September 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Robert Lewis Bonnici MA and Betty C Parmentier were divorced in October 1971 at Fresno Co., CA, USA. Robert Lewis Bonnici MA married June C Barron on 23 September 1972 at Reno, NV, USA. Robert Lewis Bonnici MA died on 19 August 2020 at Roseville, CA, USA, at age 88.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici and Ernestine Montani in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, wholesale florist, living with parents in law Louis and Antoniette Montani.1 Robert Lewis Bonnici MA and Ernestine Montani were listed in the 1950 US Census age 38, divorced, office nurse, living with father Louis Montani, age 66, Italy in San Francisco, CA, USA. Robert Lewis Bonnici MA was a retail grocery clerk in 1950. He began military service between 1954 and 1956 at Korea US Army.
Obituary: on 30 August 2020: Robert L. Bonnici passed away August 19, 2020 in Roseville, CA at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, June, his children Amy, Robert, Sue, Kathi, Bob, and Mary, grandchildren Jamie. Andrew, Zack. Emily. Kayla, Katie, Joe, Jared, and Jackie, his great grandchildren Jensen and Asher, and his sister Angela.
Bob was bom on March 13. 1932 in San Francisco, CA to Ruggiero and Ernestine (Montani) Bonnici. He has always had a strong work ethic from his Nonno (grandfather) Luigi Montani. He worked from the age of 12 at Ramos Market until he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of
•San Francisco in 1954. After graduation, he served in the US Army from 1954-1956, including being stationed abroad in Korea. He started as a tax auditor with the Franchise Tax Board in 1958. While working, he received his Masters in Public Administration from Golden Gate University in 1969. and soon after started his first management position for FTB in Fresno, CA. In 1972, he moved his family to Roseville,CA. He retired from the Franchise Tax Board as Chief of
the Compliance Division in 1992, after 33 years of state service. Bob enjoyed golfing, bowling, photography, and traveling, all with his sweetheart June. He also enjoyed telling stories of his youth to his grandchildren. He would reflect on roaming the streets of San Francisco before there was any traffic. He developed a love for baseball early, taking multiple buses to see the San Francisco Seals play, and often spoke of the great Joe DiMaggio. Bob was a devout Catholic and will be laid to rest in a private sen/ice on Septembe' 5, 2020 at Calvary Cemetery n Citrus Heights, CA.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Angela Louise Bonnici1

F, #2755, b. 29 June 1936
FatherRuggerio Carmel Bonnici1 b. 4 Mar 1910, d. 8 Mar 1999
MotherErnestine Montani b. 22 Jul 1911, d. 8 Nov 2020

Family 1

Earl C Waddell b. 1832

Family 3

(?) Montani
     Angela Louise Bonnici was born on 29 June 1936 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 3 in 1940 census.1 She married Earl C Waddell on 3 September 1955 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Angela Louise Bonnici married Donald Eugene Cox on 21 October 1978 at Gardnerville, CA, USA. Angela Louise Bonnici married (?) Montani.
     Angela Louise Bonnici was listed in the 1940 US Census of Ruggerio Carmel Bonnici and Ernestine Montani in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, wholesale florist, living with parents in law Louis and Antoniette Montani.1 Angela Louise Bonnici was listed in the 1940 US Census of Ernestine Montani and Robert Lewis Bonnici MA in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 38, divorced, office nurse, living with father Louis Montani, age 66, Italy. As of 3 September 1955,her married name was Waddell. As of 21 October 1978,her married name was Cox. Her married name was Montani. Angela Louise Bonnici was living in 1999.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Ethel Jean Anderson1

F, #2756, b. 30 September 1910

Family

Benjamin Joseph Bonnici b. 22 Jul 1911, d. 28 Mar 1997
Children
     Ethel Jean Anderson was born on 30 September 1910 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA; age 8 in 1920 census; age 18 in 1930 census; age 29 in 1940 census.1 She married Benjamin Joseph Bonnici, son of John Bonnici and Rosa Grech, on 5 November 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA.1
     Her married name was Bonnici. Ethel Jean Anderson and Benjamin Joseph Bonnici were listed in the 1940 US Census age 29, machine shop machinist in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 Ethel Jean Anderson and Benjamin Joseph Bonnici were listed in the 1950 US Census age 36, Atlas Iron Works, mechanic in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Mary Attard1

F, #2757, b. circa 1883

Family

(?) Bonnici d. b 1930
Children
     Mary Attard was born circa 1883 in Malta; age 47 in 1930 census.1 She married (?) Bonnici.
     Her married name was Bonnici. Mary Attard was listed in the 1930 US Census age 47 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She was listed in the 1940 US Census age 18?, head, married, no occupation; with 4 children in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.1 She was listed in the 1950 US Census age 67, widowed in San Francisco, CA, USA.

Citations

  1. [S42] 1940 US Federal Census.

Ruth S. Bonnici

F, #2758, b. 24 April 1921
Father(?) Bonnici d. b 1930
MotherMary Attard b. c 1883
     Ruth S. Bonnici was born on 24 April 1921 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 19 in 1940 census.1
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Mary Attard in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 47. Ruth S. Bonnici was listed in the 1940 US Census of Mary Attard in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 18?, head, married, no occupation; with 4 children.2 As of 1940, Ruth S. Bonnici was also known as Ruth A. Bonnici.1 She was a seamstress, N.Y.A. project in 1940.

Citations

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

Iris E. Bonnici1

F, #2759, b. 24 April 1921, d. 16 February 1973
Father(?) Bonnici d. b 1930
MotherMary Attard1 b. c 1883
     Iris E. Bonnici was born on 24 April 1921 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 19 in 1940 census.1,2 She married Ted K Schreckengos. Iris E. Bonnici died on 16 February 1973 at Sacramento, CA, USA, at age 51. She was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, Fair Oaks, CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Mary Attard in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 47. Iris E. Bonnici was listed in the 1940 US Census of Mary Attard in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 18?, head, married, no occupation; with 4 children.1 Her married name was Schreckengos.

Citations

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

Violet M. Bonnici1

F, #2760, b. 25 June 1922, d. 3 June 1990
Father(?) Bonnici d. b 1930
MotherMary Attard1 b. c 1883
     Violet M. Bonnici was born on 25 June 1922 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 18 in 1940 census.1,2 She died on 3 June 1990 at age 67.
     She was listed in the 1930 US Census of Mary Attard in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 47. Violet M. Bonnici was listed in the 1940 US Census of Mary Attard in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 18?, head, married, no occupation; with 4 children.1

Citations

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