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     Josephine Vella was born circa 1890 in Malta; age 21 in 1911 passenger list; age 40, Malta, in 1940 census.¹ She married John Attard, son of Pietro Attard, on 25 December 1923 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Josephine Vella was also known as Guisappina Vella. 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. Her married name was Attard. Josephine Vella and John Attard were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, candy factory janitor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Josephine Vella was naturalized on 29 June 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She was living in 1959. She and Josephine Vella were possibly the same person.

     Robert Vella was born circa 1907 in Msida, Malta; age 23 in 1930 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He 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. Robert Vella was listed in the 1930 US Census of Sam Vella and Annetta (Netta) Cauchi in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 30, laborer; and cousin Bob Vella.¹ As of 1930, Robert Vella was also known as Bob Vella.¹ He was a auto mechanic in 1930. He was living in 1979.

     Maria Vella was born in Msida, Malta. She died; died as an infant.

     Michael Vella was born in Msida, Malta.

     George R. Gotelli married Nanette Carmel Bonnici, daughter of John C. Bonnici and Conchetta Vassallo, on 27 August 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA.

     (?) Gheno married Rose Catherine Sammut, daughter of Joseph J Sammut and Carmela Gatt.

     (?) Azzopardi married (?) Sammut.
     Her married name was (?) Sammut.

     (?) Steep married Michilena Sammut, daughter of Joseph J Sammut and Carmela Gatt.

     (?) Leary married Georgina Sammut, daughter of Joseph J Sammut and Carmela Gatt.

     Carmela (?) married Joseph Sammut.
     Her married name was Sammut.

     Dianne C. Chetcuti was born in April 1956. She married Michael D Cuniffe on 17 September 1977 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Cuniffe. Dianne C. Chetcuti was living in 2020 in Elk Grove, CA, USA.

     Michael D Cuniffe was born circa 1953. He married Dianne C. Chetcuti, daughter of Benjamin J. Chetcuti Sr and Rose G. Sammut, on 17 September 1977 at San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Rosemarie Chetcuti was born. She married (?) Butler.
     Her married name was Butler.

     (?) Butler married Rosemarie Chetcuti, daughter of Benjamin J. Chetcuti Sr and Rose G. Sammut.

     Helen Sammut was born.

     Mary Sammut was born.

     James Muscat was born in Xaghra, Gozo, Malta. He married Theresa (?)
     James Muscat emigrated from Malta circa 1958 to San Francisco, CA, USA. He had the following children: two in 1978.

     Theresa (?) was born in Xaghra, Gozo, Malta. She married James Muscat.
     Her married name was Muscat. Theresa (?) emigrated from Malta circa 1958 to San Francisco, CA, USA. She was associated with Edwin Bonavia Imperial Savings Bank manager in 1978. Research: All worked at Imperial Savings Bank in 1978: Mrs. Vickie Azzopardi and Mrs. Doris Borg of Qormi; Anne Grima of St. Paul’s Bay; Frances Grech of Mosta and Carmen Stellini of Mellieha. in 1978 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Theresa (?) was a Imperial Savings Bank assistant manager; former school teacher in 1978 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She had the following children: two in 1978.

     Angelo Reno Portelli was born on 22 January 1960 in Qala, Malta. He married Janice Geraldette Muscat, daughter of John Muscat and Theresa Victoria Grech, on 12 May 1984 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Angelo Reno Portelli was a car mechanic in 1978. He emigrated from Malta in 1978 to San Francisco, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 1978. He was naturalized on 29 August 1984 at Millbrae, CA, USA. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club in 2023.

     Joseph Cassar immigrated to England. He and Joseph Cassar were possibly the same person.

     Sandra K Blessum was born circa 1948. She married Anthony Spiteri on 25 July 1966 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Sandra K Blessum and Anthony Spiteri were divorced in August 1973.
     Her married name was Spiteri.

     Simon Chetcuti was born on 29 April 1917 in Mosta, Malta. He died on 18 April 1995 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 77. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA; Plot ROS 13 g96.
      Obituary: on 22 April 1995: Chetcuti, Simon—Age 78 died after a Iong illness In his home, he was born in Malta & lived in S.F. most of his life, he died on April 19th and is burled at the Holy Cross Cemetery In Colma. He Is survived by sisters & brothers, Mary Chetcutl of Malta, Georgina Catania of Burlingame, Katie Galea of Malta, Violet Aguis of Nevada, Carmen Zuteste of Mt. View: deceased, Josephine Borg, Paul Chetcuti, & Sam Chetcuti. Also survived by many nieces & nephews.