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     Giovanni Calleja was born. He married Maria Sant on 22 September 1832 at Mosta, Malta.¹ Giovanni Calleja died after November 1879.¹

     Maria Sant married Giovanni Calleja, son of Giuseppe Calleja and Maria Schembri, on 22 September 1832 at Mosta, Malta.¹
     Her married name was Calleja.¹

     Giuseppe Calleja was born. He married Maria Schembri on 6 October 1795 at Mosta, Malta.¹

     Maria Schembri married Giuseppe Calleja, son of Giovanni Calleja and Clemenza Grima, on 6 October 1795 at Mosta, Malta.¹
     Her married name was Calleja.¹

     Giovanni Calleja married Clemenza Grima on 26 July 1754 at Mosta, Malta.¹

     Clemenza Grima married Giovanni Calleja on 26 July 1754 at Mosta, Malta.¹
     As of 26 July 1754,her married name was Calleja.¹

     Antonio Grech was born in 1836 in Malta. He married Margharita Sammut.¹

     Margharita Sammut was born in Rabat, Gozo, Malta. She married Antonio Grech.¹ Margharita Sammut died in September 1876 at Mosta, Malta.¹
     Her married name was Grech.¹ Research: Jennie Mifsud: My Aunt Jenny is saying that her grandfather is related to Joe Calleja. She is saying that Joe Calleja was cousins with the founder of Artichoke Joes Casino. Dennis Summut (when alive) and his son Cody (a Supervisor at Artichoke Joes), is denying a relationship when I have spoken to them.
CJV: husband of his aunt.

     Carmela Fenech was born in August 1889 in Msida, Malta. She married Charles John Aquilina, son of Maria Calleja, on 16 July 1908 at Msida, Malta.¹ Carmela Fenech died on 3 April 1928 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 38; Apr 1, 1926 also given. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Aquilina.¹ She and Charles John Aquilina immigrated circa 1919 to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; He worked as a blacksmith for the Canadian National Railroad. Carmela Fenech and Charles John Aquilina appeared on the census of 1921 at Transcona, Manitoba, Canada; age 31, blacksmith. As of 1921, Carmela Fenech was also known as Annie. She emigrated from Malta in December 1927 to Blaine, WA, USA.

     Maria Calleja Family name = Ta Rosella in 2000.

     Mary Dolores Spiteri was born on 30 April 1931 in Hamrun, Malta. She married Emanuel Gayton Falzon, son of Fortonato Falzon and Carmen Xuereb, on 9 May 1953 at Malta. Mary Dolores Spiteri died on 22 May 2021 at Millbrae, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 90.
     Her married name was Falzon. She emigrated from Malta arrived in San Francisco on Aug 20, 1967 on 19 August 1967 to San Francisco, CA, USA. She was living in 2019 in San Bruno, CA, USA; for 29 years.
Obituary: on 25 May 2021: Mary Dolores Falzon, age 90, a San Bruno resident for 29 years, passed peacefully in Millbrae surrounded by her family on May 22, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Emanuel Gaetano Falzon. Loving mother of Carmen Pisani (her boyfriend Terry), the late baby George, Joseph (his wife Marthese) and Raymond (his wife Linda). Dear sister of Emily, and pre-deceased by Raphaela, Carmen, Manuel, Frank, Josephine and Antonia. Also survived by her grandchildren Stephen (his wife Shelli), David (his wife Maria), Gary (his wife Nicki), Nathan (his wife Sarah), Tanya (her husband Cristian), Brandon (his fiancée Kathleen), AnaMarie (her boyfriend Anthony), Robert and Michael, along with great grandchildren Sagen, Shia, William, Thomas, Rocco, Angel, Santino and Elena, also including her dear sister in law Tessy, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A native of Hamrun, Malta, who immigrated to San Francisco with her husband and children in 1967. She spent her life as a dedicated mother and housewife to her family. A member of St. Paul of the Shipwreck and St. Elizabeth's parish in San Francisco. Later in 1992 when her beloved husband Emanuel died she moved to San Bruno where she became actively involved in Saint Robert's parish as a member of the Legion of Mary and as a Eucharistic minister to the sick and homebound until the last 5 years. Later in her life she developed a love for the SF Giants and Golden State Warriors. Mary will be dearly missed. Published in The San Mateo Daily Journal on May 25, 2021. Research: John Falzon
Raymond Falzon
Carmen Pisani
Tony Falzon.

     Emanuel Gayton Falzon was born on 24 December 1925 in Marsa, Malta; SS applic; MACS gives 1928. He married Mary Dolores Spiteri, daughter of Gorgio Spiteri and Gajtana Spiteri, on 9 May 1953 at Malta. Emanuel Gayton Falzon died on 22 January 1992 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 66. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta arrived in San Francisco on Aug 20, 1967 on 19 August 1967 to San Francisco, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1967. He witnessed the Newspaper of Joseph Spiteri and Maltese In the News on 8 May 1985 at San Francisco Chronicle; Notice of Dissolution of Partnership: Notice is hereby given that JOSEPH SPITERI. EMANUEL FALZON. FRANK SPITERI (Frank Spiteri passed away in 1984. however prior to doing so he transferred his interest to the Frank Spiteri Living Trust wich continued as a partner) and EMANUEL SPITERI, heretofore doing business at 2490 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, Calfiomia as Partners under the firm name of SPITERI INVESTMENTS -at said address, have dissolved their Partnership as of April 8.1985, and by mutual consent JOSEPH SPITERI has the sole authority to pay and discharge all liabilities of the partnership, collect and receive all moneys payable to the partnership (if any), and to act In any manner which he deems nècessary to wind up the affairs of the partnership.
Per Josie Spiterie: This is my father’s business with my uncles. The 2 spiteri’s and the one falzon are my mother’s brothers and brother-in-law. Per son George: hat was the partnership dad was in for the building only.
The business was incorporated in 1974.
Obituary: on 24 January 1992: FALZON, Emmanual G. (Lell) In this city. January 22, 1992; dearly beloved husband for 36 years of Mary Falzon: cherished father of Carmen Pisanl of San Bruno, Joseph Falzon of So. S F. and Raymond Falzon of San Ramon; adored grandfather of Stephen and David Sarchett, Nathan and Tanya Pisanl and Gary and Brandon Falzon; devoted son of Carmela, and the late Carmelo Falzon; loving brother of Carmellna Busutlll, Doris Zammlt; sister Carmellna (Theresa) Falzon, Mary Schembrl, John, Paul, Peter, George, Gejtu, and the late Joseph Falzon; dear father-in-law of Tony Pisanl, Marthese and Linda Falzon; a native of Malta and resident of S F. for 25 years; he was a devout Catholic who was greatly devoted to the Virgin Mary and attended daily mass; a member of the Maltese American Social Club and Saint Elizabeth's Maltese Society. Emanuel Gayton Falzon was also known as Emanuel Gaetano Falzon. Emanuel Gayton Falzon was also known as Leli Falzon.

     Emily Spiteri was born in Hamrun, Malta. She married (?) DeGiorgio.
     Her married name was DeGiorgio. Emily Spiteri was living in 2011 in Malta. She was living in 2021.

     (?) DeGiorgio married Emily Spiteri, daughter of Gorgio Spiteri and Gajtana Spiteri.

     Maria Grazia Xuereb was born on 22 May 1942. She married Sam Sebastian Gatt, son of (?) Gatt, on 16 August 1981 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Maria Grazia Xuereb died on 10 August 2014 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 72. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Gatt. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1966.

     Sam Sebastian Gatt was born on 24 February 1939 in Qormi, Malta. He married Maria Grazia Xuereb on 16 August 1981 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Sam Sebastian Gatt died on 18 February 2020 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 80.
     He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1966. He was naturalized on 15 February 1972 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.

     Sallyann Maria Gatt was born on 26 April 1983 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Georgina Grace Chetcuti was born on 11 July 1925 in Mosta, Malta. She married Manuel G. Catania, son of Carmelo Catania and Elizabeth Sammut, in 1947 at Mosta, Malta. Georgina Grace Chetcuti died on 12 May 2010 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 84; age 84. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Catania. She emigrated from Malta in 1947. She was a Georgina loved real estate. She and Manuel bought many properties, fixed them up together, and sold them for a profit to pay the bills. As time went on, they managed to keep properties as rentals. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was recieved contribution recognition by Maltese Club between 1995 and 2009.
Obituary: on 16 May 2010: Georgina Grace Catania Of Burlingame passed away at home on May 12, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Manuel and was the loving mother of Charles Catania of Woodside and John Catania of Foster City. She is also survived by her siblings, Carmen of Mountain View and Catherine of Mosta, Malta. Georgina was a native of Mosta, Malta, age 84.Committal will follow the service at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be made to Hanna Boys Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476-3290 (707) 996-6767 or your favorite charity.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on May 16, 2010.

     John Edward Catania was born on 29 May 1953 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was living in 2012 in Foster City, CA, USA. He was living in 2023 in Los Angeles, CA, USA.

     Carmelo Catania married Elizabeth Sammut, daughter of (?) Sammut.
     Carmelo Catania Carmelo and son Manuel had worked on painting the dome ceiling of Mosta Church.

     Simon Catania was born on 3 October 1926 in Malta. He died in April 2015 at age 88. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 25 July 1947 going to New York, NY, USA; age 20, seaman, family Charles Catania, in Mosta . Destination San Francisco, to sister Phyllis. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club between 1999 and 2009. He was living in 2009 in 668 Masson Ave, #2, San Bruno, CA, USA.

     (?) Falzon married Ricarda Quattromani, daughter of (?) Quattromani.

     Sam A. Falzon was born on 11 August 1934 in Mosta, Malta. He married Diane U Peterson on 4 August 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Sam A. Falzon died in November 2016 at Rancho Cordova, CA, USA, at age 82.
     Sam A. Falzon was also known as Savior Arnesto Falzon. He emigrated from Malta on 30 April 1951 to New York, NY, USA. Sam A. Falzon was in the Legal System for speeding and drriving without a license in 1957.

Sam A. Falzon was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 13 September 1957: Sam A. Falzon, 23, of 101 Elmira street, five days in jail for doing 90 on the Great Highway, plus an additional 90-day sentence for driving with a revoked license. He was naturalized on 11 February 1958 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a steel worker. He was living in 2012 in Rancho Cordova, CA, USA; 2616 Ellenbrook Dr
Rancho Cordova, California, USA      95670.

     Ricarda Quattromani was born on 29 September 1902 in Malta; Jan 31, 1901 also given. She married (?) Falzon. Ricarda Quattromani married Manuel Tanti, son of Manuel Tanti, on 21 June 1952 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Ricarda Quattromani died on 8 July 1969 at Sacramento, CA, USA, at age 66. She was buried at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum, Sacramento, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Ida Falzon. She emigrated from Malta on 3 May 1952 to New York, NY, USA. As of June 1952,her married name was Tanti.
Obituary: on 10 July 1969: TANTl, Ricarda — In Sacramento, July 8, 1969, Ricarda Tanti, beloved wife of Manuel Tanti of Sacramento, loving mother of Sam Falzon of Millbrae and Mrs. Mary Falzon of Millbrae and Mrs. Mary Grech of Sacramento, loving sister of Sam Quattromani of San Mateo, Joseph and Manuel Quattromani of Malta, Mrs, Margaret Harms of Los Angeles and Mrs. Carmen Grech of Malta, loved grandmother of seven grandchildren: a native of Malta: aged 66 years; a member of the Senior Citizens.

     Paul Francis Falzon was born on 2 May 1925 in Malta. He married Blanca A. Perez on 27 May 1955 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Paul Francis Falzon died in March 2009 at age 83.
     Paul Francis Falzon was in the Legal System was arrested for bookmaking operation with James Attard in 1951.

Paul Francis Falzon was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 8 May 1951: Telephones to be checked in Bookie case
Telephone company lnvestlgators: The telephone company said two will go to Brisbane today to check of the phones found on the premises the four phonos in the bookie establishment raided by the San Mateo County Sherieff's office Tuesday night. The raid conducted on two apartment« over the Vis-Valley Club at 107 iVisitaclon avenue, Brisbane, netted a number of records but no arrests. The telephone company said two of the phones found on the premises were regularly assigned to subscribers at that address. The other two, however, were apparently moved from another location. This constitutes a felony under the State penal code. Sheriff Earl B. Whitmore yesterday began studying 24 ledger books seized in the raid to get a better idea of the bookie establishment’s operations. Some bets listed in the ledger were as high as $2500 and these were thought to be layoff bets from San Mateo county and San Francisco bookies.
Inspector Marlon Overstreet of the San Francisco Police Department Special Services Bureau, said he will go to Redwood City today to confer with Sheriff Whitmore. Inspectors Overstreet and Al Halonen arrested two men in San Francisco yesterday on suspicion of bookmaking, following a raid on a cottage In the rear of 2571 San Bruno avenue. They were James J. Attard, 38, and Paul F.Falzon, 25. Falzon lived in the cottage, which the officers described as headquarters for a $400-a-day bookie business. He and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business Paul Falzon had a Texaco gas station on lower 3rd St. in the late 1950s or early 1960s. Paul Francis Falzon was naturalized on 8 March 1955 at San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Patrick Grech Jr was born.

     John Publius Stellini was born on 29 January 1932 in Mellieha, Malta. He married Rita Borg, daughter of (?) Borg, circa 1952 at Malta; for 60 years. John Publius Stellini died on 20 January 2012 at Walnut Creek, CA, USA, at age 79. He was buried at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette, CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of John Debono and Jane Salvina Stellini in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 29, electrical mfg. laborer. John Publius Stellini emigrated from Malta in 1950 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was a wholesale furnace mfg co. laborer in 1950. He emigrated from in 1952.
Obituary: on 25 January 2012: John P. Stellini 1932-2012 Walnut Creek, CA
John is survived by his wife Rita; his 5 children, Charlie (Deborah), Lorraine (Dave), Arthur (Joann) and Albert (Monica) Stellini and Lillian (Tony) Finocchiaro; his six grandchildren, Christina, Nina, Domenic, John, Angela and Maya; his siblings, Carmen Busuttil, Louise Muscat and Charlie Stellini and a vast network of family and friends. He is preceded in death by his siblings Mary Camilleri, Jean Debono and Joseph and Anthony Stellini. John passed away unexpectedly, just one week shy of his 80th birthday.
John came to San Francisco in 1950 from his native home of Mellieha, Malta. He returned to Malta where he met his wife of 60 years and together, they returned to San Francisco to start their family in 1952. Always proud of his homeland, John was active in the Maltese American community, serving as President and member of the Maltese American Social Club for many years. Upon his retirement from BART after 19 years, John loved spending time with his grandchildren, visiting Malta and going to "the Club" on Sundays. Working in his garden, watching soccer and cooking meals for his family were other favorite pastimes. John instilled in his children and grandchildren a strong commitment to family, a sense of pride of his homeland and a hard-work ethic. His spirit will be with us always, but his presence irreplaceable. We will always love you, Dad!

     Rita Borg was born on 21 October 1933 in Malta. She married John Publius Stellini, son of Carmello Stellini and Antonia Zammit, circa 1952 at Malta; for 60 years. Rita Borg died on 15 April 2018 at Walnut Creek, CA, USA, at age 84; of Alzheimer's.
     As of circa 1952,her married name was Stellini. She emigrated from Malta in 1952 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2006. She was living in 2016 in 311 York Court, Walnut Creek, CA, USA; Alzheimer's.
Obituary: on 18 April 2018: Rita Stellini 1933 - 2018 Rita was born in Malta and moved to San Francisco at age 18. A devoted and loving mother and grandmother, Rita will be dearly missed by her children, Charlie (Debbie), Lorraine (Dave), Arthur (Joann), Lillian (Tony) and Albert; her grandchildren, Christina, Nina, Domenic, John, Angela and Maya; and her sister, Mariann. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, John, and her brother, Paul Borg (Dalor). When she wasn't fulfilling her role as Nana, Rita spent time cooking (her pastizzis were a holiday tradition), gardening, knitting, and attending social events at the Maltese American Club. Rita's caretaker, Cathy, provided amazing love and care until the end. We are grateful for her unwavering love and will miss her each and every day.

     Charles Lawrence Stellini was born on 7 July 1953 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He married Carla S Yongue on 9 February 1975 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Charles Lawrence Stellini married Deborah (?)
     Charles Lawrence Stellini was living in 2018.