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     Burto Vassallo was born. He died before 2019.
     Burto Vassallo was also known as Albert Vassallo.

     Rita Francis Vassallo was born on 8 November 1928 in Mosta, Malta. She married Vincent Xuereb, son of (?) Xuereb, on 11 November 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Rita Francis Vassallo died on 13 May 2019 at Daly City, CA, USA, at age 90. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta circa 1948. As of 1963,her married name was Xuereb. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was recieved contribution recognition by Maltese Club between 1995 and 2009 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She was living in 2018 in 251 Harvard St., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
Obituary: on 16 May 2019: Rita Frances Xuereb November 8, 1928 ~ May 13, 2019 -- A resident of San Francisco for 71 years, entered into rest in Daly City on May 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Xuereb. Loving mother of Judy DeLuca (her husband the late Frank DeLuca); Lisa Bartolo (her husband Raymond). Dear sister of her late siblings Tony, Albert, Joe, Charlie, Marianna, Pauline, Eva, and Tessie. Also survived by her cherished grandchildren Daniella, Jennifer and Michael, along with her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A native of Mosta, Malta, age 90 years. Famous for her incredible baking and will be missed deeply.

     Eva Mary Vassallo was born on 20 June 1924 in Mosta, Malta. She married (?) Mangion. Eva Mary Vassallo married Joseph Cassar, son of Joseph Cassar and Helen Lia, on 30 November 1973. Eva Mary Vassallo died on 24 September 2010 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 86; age 86. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Eva Mangion. She emigrated from Malta in 1973 to San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 1973,her married name was Cassar. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1998.
Obituary: on 29 September 2010: Eva Mary Cassar Of San Francisco passed away peacefully on September 26, 2010. She was 86. Eva was the loving wife of the late Joseph Cassar and is survived by her four children, Alfrieda Bellia, Joseph Mangion (his wife, Jan), Tony Mangen (his wife, Penny), Arthur Vassallo (his wife, Doris); eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren great-great grandchildren; her sister, Rita Xuereb and brother, Albert Vassallo, She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances and John Vassallo, her brothers, Tony, Joe and Charlie Vassallo and sisters, Paula Zarb and Marianna Camilleri. She was a native of Mosta, Malta and moved to this Country in 1973.

     John Gauci was born on 6 April 1924. He married Doris Sammut, daughter of John Sammut and Francesca Gauci. John Gauci died on 28 August 2004 at age 80.
     He emigrated from Malta from Canada.
Obituary: on 31 August 2004: Gauci John "Jim" - Entered into rest on August 28, 2004 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of 49 years to Doris Gauci. Loving father of Coretta Gauci. Suzanne Gauct-Casperson and Lydia Gaucl-Cardona. Adored grandfather of Andrew. Alexandra and Kurtls. A native of the island of Malta, where he left a piece of his heart and where he was the brother of 13. Worked as a foreman at Bethlehem Steel for 14 years, then went to work for the So. SF unified School District as their beloved custodian, working in just about every school including most recently. Los Cerritos Elementary. Loved photography and gardening in his yard, but was mostly known for the Gaud’s Garden at Los Cerritos School His love and enjoyment was to go to work to be with all the children, teachers and principals. "We love you and will miss you.”. John Gauci was also known as Jim Gauci.

     Carmelo M. Mallia was born on 29 March 1927 in Balzan, Malta. He married Rita Grech, daughter of Emmanuel Grech and Rosa Agius, on 24 September 1950 at Mosta, Malta. Carmelo M. Mallia died on 15 July 1981 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 54. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta on 14 February 1954 to New York, NY, USA. He was naturalized on 8 March 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 17 July 1981: MALLIA, Carmelo At rest July 15, 1981; dearly beloved husband of Rita Mallia; loving father of Paula and the late Paul Mallia; brother of Gaetano Mallia, Antonia Cutajar, Mary Falzon, Virginia Fenech and Nancy Vella; a native of Malta; 54 years; a member of I.L.W.U. Local #10.

     Sam J. Schembri was born on 26 November 1928 in Malta. He married Mary Ann Cuschieri, daughter of Joseph John Cuschieri and Antoniette Scerri, on 22 April 1950 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Sam J. Schembri died on 17 January 1991 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 62. He was buried on 21 January 1991 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     As of 1928, Sam J. Schembri was also known as Saviour Joseph Schembri.
Obituary: on 19 January 1991: SCHEMBRI, Saviour "Sam". In San Mateo, January 17, 1991; beloved husband of Mary Ann of San Mateol loving father of Linda Buschman of San Mateo, Larry of San Jose, Steve of Redwood Shores, Joseph of Redwood City, Dan of San Mateo and Bob of Burlingame; devoted grandfather of seven; and adored father in law of Jim Stacey, Sue and Maryann; also survived by one brother and seven sisters in Malta and Australia; we love you and miss you Sav; a native of Malta; age 62 years; he coached Mlllbrae Little League for 35 years. A member of San Mateo Elks Club.

     Minnie Debono was born on 24 June 1929. She died on 13 March 2009 at age 79.

     Savior Joseph Camilleri was born on 5 August 1930 in Rabat, Malta. He married Gladys C. Dagastino. Savior Joseph Camilleri died on 1 May 2014 at age 83. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Counselor, 72; Sgt at arms, 73-75 in 1962. Savior Joseph Camilleri was also known as Sam Camilleri.

     Mary A. Barbara was born on 11 April 1937 in Tarxien, Malta. She married Edgar Anthony Spiteri, son of Charles J. Spiteri and Phyllis M. Bonnici, on 18 August 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary A. Barbara died on 18 June 2021 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 84. She was buried on 24 June 2021 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     As of 1956,her married name was Spiteri. She was living in 2018 in 3653 San Benito St, San Bruno, CA, USA; Maltese elder.
Obituary: in June 2021: Our beloved Mary Spiteri joined her late husband, Edgar, in heaven on Friday, June 18, surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was an amazing and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her three children, Rose Papadopoulos (Steve), Chuck Spiteri (Kathy), and Sam Spiteri (Gina), 7 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Mary was born in Malta and came to the United States with her family after World War II to join her father, who wanted to provide his family with more opportunities. She was proud of her Maltese heritage and shared stories of her childhood living in shelters & rationing food during the World War II bombings. She enjoyed talking about how her first communion dress was made by her mother from the silk of a German Army Parachute that landed in her neighborhood. Mary was a great cook; still making her kids' dinner once a week and her famous pastizzi - a special Maltese treat for special occasions.
She worked at a candle factory, a meatpacking company, and as a retail clerk at Pisano Bakery and Wonder Bread Bakery. Her family was accustomed to her bringing fresh, hot bread home daily. She enjoyed talking to loyal customers and made many friends. Her most important role was when she married the love of her life, Edgar Spiteri. After that, her priority became taking care of her husband and three children. She did this with love from the bottom of her generous heart. Later in life, her husband was bedridden with Parkinson's; Mary had the strength and determination to care for him in their own home. She was the definition of a true Matriarch and a role model with her strong will, loving personality, and selflessness to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Always working on keeping the family together, she exuded strength every single day. She was our trusted family dog sitter (the dogs became her closestcompanions to help her survive the loneliness of COVID), walked in the pool daily at the YMCA before Covid, where she made many friends, crocheted blankets for each new baby in the family, and loved hosting holidays. Mary loved cooking and being with her family, and above all, she had enormous faith in God. She found peace in prayer, and her surviving family members find peace in knowing that she will be an Angel in heaven with her husband. Her family will lovingly remember Mary as a strong-willed, selfless, caring, and loving woman. We will be forever grateful for the times we all shared with her and the invaluable gift of unconditional love she gave to all of us. We will honor her by continuing to love our families and our neighbors as she did. We know she is watching over us and praying for us every day in heaven.
Obituary: on 8 July 2021: Our beloved sister Mary Spiteri of San Mateo, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2021 after a brief illness. Born in Malta on April 11, 1937, to Olympia & Sam Barbara - Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Edgar Spiteri, and her brother Charlie Barbara (Gina). She is survived by her brothers, Joseph (Grazyna), Emmanuel (Mechelle), and Alpio Barbara (Mary), her sister Theresa Stellini (Tony, d.), and her children Rosemarie Papadopoulos (Steve), Chuck Spiteri (Kathy), and Sam Spiteri (Gina). She leaves behind beloved grandchildren, great-children, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mary loved taking trips to play the slot machines, and enjoyed games of Bingo over the years at various local parishes. Her home, kitchen, and arms were always open, and she could frequently be found crocheting an afghan blanket or enjoying a Hallmark movie. Mary was a devout Catholic, and embodied the spirit and values of the faith. Special thanks would like to be given to her caregivers, especially Lola Haupeakui.

Mary requested that donations be made to her favorite organization - the Maltese Cross Foundation: www.maltesecrossfoundation.com.
Published by The San Mateo Daily Journal on Jul. 8, 2021.

     Charles E. Spiteri was born on 16 January 1959 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He married Katherin L Schwede on 21 May 1983 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.¹
     Charles E. Spiteri was also known as Chuck Spiteri. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2022.

     Katherin L Schwede married Charles E. Spiteri, son of Edgar Anthony Spiteri and Mary A. Barbara, on 21 May 1983 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.¹
     As of 21 May 1983,her married name was Spiteri.¹ Katherin L Schwede was also known as Kathy.

     Rosemarie O. Spiteri was born on 7 June 1957 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married Steve Papadopoulos on 19 June 1977 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Rose Papadopoulos. Rosemarie O. Spiteri was living in 2021.

     Steve Papadopoulos married Rosemarie O. Spiteri, daughter of Edgar Anthony Spiteri and Mary A. Barbara, on 19 June 1977 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Samuel Joseph Spiteri was born on 9 October 1962 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He died on 11 October 1962 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.

     Maria C. Grech was born on 2 August 1935. She died on 8 November 2012 at age 77.
     She and Maria Catherina Kamstra were possibly the same person.

     Carmel Matthew Agius was born on 12 September 1938 in Ghaxaq, Malta. He was the partner of Shirley Brunner. Carmel Matthew Agius died on 27 October 2009 at San Rafael, CA, USA, at age 71. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was naturalized on 3 December 1980 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Carmel Matthew Agius was also known as Matthew Agius.
Obituary: on 1 November 2009: Carmel Matthew Agius Died peacefully on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 after a seven-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Carmel or Matthew as he was known to many family and friends, was born on September 12, 1938 on the island of Malta. He was 71 years old, and a resident of Marin County. He is survived by his loving partner and companion of 30 years, Shirley Brunner. Step-father to Elizabeth Erickson, Christina Courmont, Heidi Hurlimann. Grandfather to Yvette Mau, Calista Courmont, Nicolas and Lara Hurlimann. Loving brother to Moses, Joseph, Anthony, Stella, Doris, Mary, and many other family members in Malta. Carmel retired as an Administrative Assistant for Bechtel Corporation after 27 years. Carmel's passion was to sing. He knew by heart every song lyrics and artist from the 40s, 50s, and 60s. He loved his native home of Malta, and loved the United States because of the opportunities it provided him. Friends may visit from Monday November 2nd from 4-9pm with a Vigil Service at 7pm, and the Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday November 3rd at 11am ALL at DUGGAN'S SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma.
Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Nov. 1, 2009.¹

     Shirley Brunner was the partner of Carmel Matthew Agius, son of (?) Agius.
     Her married name was Agius.

     Moses Agius was born.

     Joseph Agius was born.

     Anthony Agius was born on 28 November 1915 in Balzan, Malta; also Mosta.¹ He married Valentina Micallef in 1942. Anthony Agius died on 20 March 2005 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 89.
     He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 29 March 1948 going to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 33, carpenter, on ship Sobieski.¹ He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Treasurer, 54, 59-60, 66, 71-78, 83, 89; Sec 79; Vice Pres 61; Pres 67 in 1949. He emigrated from Malta in 1950 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 6 March 1953 going to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 26, on the ship Nea Hellas.¹ He was naturalized on 11 November 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962.

Anthony Agius was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was President of Maltese American Social Club in 1967.

Obituary: on 21 March 2005: Agius, Anthony - Passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 20, 2005. Loving husband of the late Valentina Agius for 63 years. Beloved father of Charles E. (Marian) Agius and Miriam (Joseph) Muscat. Cherished grandfather of Ginamarie (Sean) Buckley, Marissa, Matthew and Andrew. Great-grandfather of Jon Anthony. Uncle of Joseph Fenech and Antoinette Schaffer. Member, past president and treasurer of the Maltese American Social Club and treasurer of the St. Elizabeth Maltese Society. Proud member of the Maltese Regiment under the British Army and recipient of the King George Cross for service during WWII. He and Antonio Agius were possibly the same person.

     Stella Agius was born.

     Doris Agius was born.

     Mary Agius was born.

     Roger Augustine Chetcuti was born in Rabat, Malta. He married Pauline Camilleri, daughter of (?) Camilleri, at Rabat, Malta. Roger Augustine Chetcuti died on 4 October 2015 at San Bruno, CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1959.
Obituary: on 18 October 2015: Roger Chetcuti Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 14, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Pauline Chetcuti, Loving father of Rita (Tullius and Tom), and Evelyn (Chetcuti-Graves and Joseph), Loving Grandfather of two, Collin Tullius and Nathaniel Graves. Brother-in-law of Josephine Vella, much-loved uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Roger was born in Rabat, Malta, where he met his future wife Pauline. He was an accomplished barber in Malta for many years. When work became scarce he went off to Australia to look for a job. After cutting sugar cane in the fields he found a more enjoyable job working at the Savoy Plaza in Melbourne. Here he met one of his favorite singers, Nat King Cole, in person. After almost two years in Australia he won the Queensland lottery with his good friend Charlie. Then he returned to Malta to marry his fiancée Pauline. He became a proud member of the Harbor Patrol in Valletta, Malta. In 1959 he immigrated to America with his family and eventually found his career at MetLife, retiring after 25 years of service on May 2, 1992.

Published in San Francisco Chronicle on Oct. 18, 2015 -.¹

     Pauline Camilleri was born circa 1932 in Rabat, Malta. She married Roger Augustine Chetcuti, son of (?) Chetcuti, at Rabat, Malta. Pauline Camilleri died on 26 February 2015.
     Her married name was Chetcuti. She emigrated from Malta in 1959.
Obituary: on 5 March 2015: Pauline Chetcuti -- Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 26, 2015. Beloved wife of Roger Chetcuti, Loving mother of Rita (Tullius and Tom), and Evelyn (Chetcuti-Graves and Joseph), Loving Grandmother of two, Collin Tullius and Nathaniel Graves. Pauline's beloved sister Josephine Vella, nieces and nephews. Pauline was born in Rabat, Malta, where she met her husband Roger. Pauline enjoyed many happy years working for the American Red Cross. Mom was a very hard worker. Her family was the most important part of her life, and she placed us before herself constantly. There was nothing she wouldn't do for us and her beloved grandchildren. Mom was an excellent cook and loved her garden. She loved sitting in the sun under her arbor bench. Mom is and always will be the love of our lives. We will miss her every so dearly.¹

     Rita Chetcuti was born in October 1955 in Malta. She married Thomas L. Tullius.
     Her married name was Tullius. Rita Chetcuti was living in 2020 in San Bruno, CA, USA.

     Thomas L. Tullius was born circa 1956. He married Rita Chetcuti, daughter of Roger Augustine Chetcuti and Pauline Camilleri.

     Colin Tullius was born.

     Evelyn Mary Chetcuti was born on 15 January 1960 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married Joseph Graves.
     Her married name was Chetcuti-Graves. Evelyn Mary Chetcuti was living in 2015.