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     Angelo Sammut married Joanna Sant.

     Joanna Sant married Angelo Sammut.
     Her married name was Sammut.

     Francisco Xuereb married Vincentia Mifsud.

     Vincentia Mifsud married Francisco Xuereb.
     Her married name was Xuereb.

     Sr Adaline Attard RCSJ was born on 5 December 1908 in Valletta, Malta. She died on 24 September 1994 at Kenwood, Albany, NY, USA, at age 85. Biography Adelina Attard was born in Valletta, Malta, on December 5, 1908 to Giuseppe and Marianna (Borg) Attard and was baptised at the Church of Santa Maria Porto Salvo in Valletta. She was the second child and first daughter in a family of eight children, six of whom died very young.
Her mother died at the age of 31 when Adelina was nine years old. Her father, who had been educated by the Christian Brothers and was a master tailor, later remarried. Adelina was sent to live with her grandparents who sent her, along with her sister Ines, to the Sisters of St. Joseph at the age of 10. There she learned English and Italian and developed the sewing skills in which she was later to excel.
Adelina joined the Society of the Sacred Heart, at St. Julian’s, on January 25, 1930, four days after Salvina The Maltese Presence in North America July 2021
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Sammut, and made her first vows there on November 21,1932. On arriving in Chicago in late August 1933, Sr. Adelina served in the vestry and the children’s refectory.
On being transferred to San Francisco College for Women in 1934, she served as vestry aide, infirmarian and refectorian and also made caps. Her next posting, in 1939, was to Menlo Park where, in addition to making caps, she served in the vestry and children’s dining room.
Next, Sr. Adelina was moved to Lake Forest where, until 1959, she served in the vestry and laundry and made habits. Between 1959 and 1960, she worked at making caps and serving as infirmarian at the Sacred Heart Academy and Convent in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The original part of this complex, at 525 Lafayette Avenue, was the residence of William C. Neff between 1868 and 1876. Prior to purchasing the property in 1876, the Academy was located on Grandin Road. The Academy closed entirely in 1970.
The Academy and Convent of the Sacred Heart, Clifton, Cincinnati, 1908
As for Sr. Adelina, she returned to Lake Forest in 1960, where she was sewing instructor in addition to her duties in the vestry and laundry until 1971.

Between 1971 and 1972, Sr. Adelina lived in Highland Park, a suburban city about 25 miles (40.3 km) north of downtown Chicago. There, she served as a dressmaker and did apostolic work in Immaculate Conception Parish, on Deerfield Road. Sr. Adelina, also known as Sr. Adeline, returned to Lake Forest once more in 1972 and worked in the vestry as well as sewing for the Community.
Sr. Adeline Attard, RSCJ
From 1978 till 1994 Sister Adeline lived at the Sacred Heart Convent in Kenwood, Albany, New York, dressmaking for the Community and doing Community Service.
Sacred Heart Convent,
Kenwood, Albany, New York
The Sisters of the Sacred Heart had first arrived in Albany in 1852 and opened a convent and school on The Maltese Presence in North America July 2021
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North Pearl Street. They soon outgrew this location and in 1859 purchased “Kenwood,” the estate of the late Jared Rathbone in the hamlet of Kenwood. In subsequent years, the mansion was pulled down and new buildings were constructed for both the convent and academy. In time, all of the hamlet of Kenwood was annexed by Albany.
As noted in the June issue of this newsletter, two of the four Maltese Sisters of the Sacred Heart who had arrived in New York Harbor in August 1932, namely Sisters Angela Attard and Antonia or Antoinette Camilleri were first posted to the Sacred Heart Convent in Kenwood.
It was at Kenwood that Sr. Adeline died on September 24, 1994.
     She was a (an unknown value) between 1934 and 1939 at Convent of the Sacred Heart, San Francisco, CA, USA. She was listed in the 1950 US Census age 40, sister, private school, sewing in Sacred Heart Convent, Atherton, CA, USA. Research: Nuns of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: served at Lone Mountain College, and Convent on 2222 Broadway.
Sr Adaline Attard RCSJ.

     Joseph Camilleri married Carmela Vella.

     Carmela Vella married Joseph Camilleri.
     Her married name was Camilleri.

     Ingrid J Hens was born circa 1933. She married Alphonso Carmel Paul Vassallo, son of Carmel Vassallo and Teresa Aleta Carmela Anna Micallef, circa 1956.
     As of circa 1956,her married name was Vassallo. Ingrid J Hens was living in 2023 in South San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Ricky Vassallo was born circa 1957. He married Margaret Mason. Ricky Vassallo and Margaret Mason were divorced. Ricky Vassallo married Amy Lynn Shrum.
     Ricky Vassallo was also known as Andre Alphonso Vassallo. He and Amy Lynn Shrum were living in 2021 in Clearwater, FL, USA.

     Cherise Vassallo was born on 20 July 1967 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married Billy Ralph Babb Jr on 18 June 1988 at Carson City, NV, USA. Cherise Vassallo and Billy Ralph Babb Jr were divorced. Cherise Vassallo died on 14 April 2023 at Escalon, CA, USA, at age 55.
     Her married name was Babbs. As of 18 June 1988,her married name was Babb.

Cherise Vassallo was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 18 April 2023: On Friday morning, April 14 at about 6 a.m., a 55-year-old Escalon woman was struck and suffered fatal injuries while she was walking eastbound on Kelly Road. She was identified by the San Joaquin County Coroner’s Office as Cherise Babb.

Authorities said a 35-year-old Escalon woman, who was wearing her seatbelt, was driving a 2018 Nissan eastbound on Kelly, west of Steinegul Road, in the eastbound lane, traveling at about 45 mph. The truck was approaching the pedestrian, Babb, who was walking eastbound on Kelly Road, in the far right-hand portion of the eastbound lane. The right front of the vehicle struck Babb. The driver stopped and called 9-1-1 and remained on scene.
Obituary: on 19 April 2023: Cherise Vassallo Babb
July 20, 1967 - April 14, 2023
With incredible sadness, we share that Cherise passed away on April 14, 2023. She was tragically taken in an accident while doing one of the things she was most passionate about, exercise. Taken from us too soon, with so much more life to live.
Cherise is preceded in death by her father Alphonse Vassallo and survived by her mother Ingrid, her daughters; Katie (Steven) Beard, Cassie Babb, her grandchildren; Kayden Beard, Kaylie Beard, and Karson Beard, her brother Ricky (Amy) Vasallo, nephews; Matt Vassallo and Andrew Vassallo, former husband Billy Babb.
Cherise was born and raised in San Francisco and deeply loved her city by the bay, forever proud to be a San Francisco girl. But she had country life dreams in her soul having grown up owning, riding, and showing horses. Cherise and her family moved to Escalon, CA in 1995, where she raised her 2 beautiful daughters and was a mom to many.
Most of her career was spent working for Stanislaus County in Social Services, for over 23 years. She was cherished by several lifelong friends and she made many friends easily throughout her life and career. Cherise was a vibrant, adventurous, and beautiful person who was kind to all she encountered. Always generous and always ready to lend a hand. All who met her could not help but be charmed by her.
Her interests were many, always ready for an adventure with many plans for her retirement years, including travel. She was a talented cook, witty humourist, and devoted daughter, mother, and loving "gram". She loved to make Sunday dinners for her family. Cherise's grandchildren were a great highlight of her life and a treasure to her. She took great pride in never missing their important events or milestones. She will be deeply missed.
Cherise loved God and her country.
Family services will be private but a celebration of life will be announced shortly.
Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Apr. 19, 2023. Cherise Vassallo was also known as Katherine Cherise Vassallo.

     Gordon Arthur Vassallo was born on 12 November 1983 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He was educated at SF State University BA, Psychology. He was a District Leader at Pet Food Express in 2023.

     Priscilla Marie Vassallo was born on 9 September 1978 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA. She married Henry Jeffrey Joo-Perez on 28 February 2004 at Reno, NV, USA. Priscilla Marie Vassallo died on 21 December 2014 at age 36.
     As of 28 February 2004,her married name was Joo-Perez.

     Henry Jeffrey Joo-Perez married Priscilla Marie Vassallo, daughter of Arthur C Vassallo and Doris Marie Pisani, on 28 February 2004 at Reno, NV, USA.

     Alfrieda Mangion was born. She married (?) Bellia.

     Tony Mangion was born. He married Penny (?)

     Joseph Mangion was born. He married Jan (?)

     Helen Lia married Joseph Cassar.
     Her married name was Cassar.

     Joseph Cassar married Helen Lia.

     Jan (?) married Joseph Mangion, son of (?) Mangion and Eva Mary Vassallo.
     Her married name was Mangion.

     Penny (?) married Tony Mangion, son of (?) Mangion and Eva Mary Vassallo.
     Her married name was Mangen.

     (?) Mangion married Eva Mary Vassallo, daughter of John Vassallo and Francesca Micallef.

     (?) Bellia married Alfrieda Mangion, daughter of (?) Mangion and Eva Mary Vassallo.

     Joseph Pisani was born circa 1890 in Malta. He married Francesca Brincat.

     Francesca Brincat was born circa 1886 in Malta. She married Joseph Pisani. Francesca Brincat died circa 1925.
     Her married name was Pisani.

     Stella Borg was born on 27 May 1917 in Qormi, Malta. She died on 10 August 2003 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 86.
     As of 1949, Stella Borg was also known as Maria Borg. She was listed on a passenger list with Georgia Camilleri and Georgia Borg in June 1949 at Southhampton, England; age 66, housewife; to USA.
Obituary: on 12 August 2003: BORG, Stella — At peace on August 10, 2003. At age 86. A native of Malta, born May 27, 1917. She immigrated to San Francisco in 1949. Loving daughter of the late Tony and Georgia Borg. She was one of 12 children and is survived by her dear sister Carmen Xuereb. Special aunt of Gaetano (Hz) Xuereb, Tony (Renata) Xuereb and Georgia (Rob CUma) Xuereb, also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Adored great aunt of Jason and Anthony Jr. Xuereb and Nlkole and Karlle CUma.

     Research: President of Maltese Historical Society, 2015- in 2012. Research: Origins of the Maltese Historical Society: It was Louis Vella's idea originally. We incorporated for legal purposes (fundraising, etc.) Mona files an IRS "postcard" online every year, even when we don't earn any money. It is necessary to keep our non-profit status.
(Mona Vella Nicholas email to Charles Vella): You joined in 2013, as your name is listed in the minutes for Oct. 20th of that year. It was also the same meeting where we decided that the name of the organization would be Maltese Historical Society and the meeting where we elected officers for the first time. I was elected president, Mike Dimech was vice president, Denise Williams was treasurer, you were secretary, and Barbara Fenech was assisant secretary. We have since eliminated the assistant secretary position and combined the vice president and treasurer positions. We had had a few meetings prior to October where we came up with our immigration family tree and our oral history questionnaire. I am not sure if our very first meeting was at the beginning of 2013 or sometime in 2012 because my minutes only go back to Oct. of 2013.
MHS has been incorporated as a non-profit. in 2013. Research: Secretary of Maltese Historical Society, 2013- in 2013. Research: Treasurer, 2015- in 2013. Research: in 2013. Research: in 2013. Research: in 2013. Research: in 2013. Research: in 2013. Research: Member of Maltese Historical Society in 2017. Research: in 2017. Research: MHS sponsored Vietnam Vets ceremony: Front row, left to right: Pauline Henderson (accepting for her brother Tony Scerri), Vincent Attard, Charles Camilleri, Richard Cairns, Mona Vella Nicholas (Maltese Historical Society President), Honorable Louis Vella (Honorary Consul General for Malta), Brian Ciappara (President of the Maltese-American Social Club)

Second Row, left to right: George Borg, Fred Aquilina, Ida Aquilina (accepting for her brother Raymond Muscat), Chris Borg, Charles Abela, Ron Borg, Peter Schembri, George Spiteri, Lewis Vella, Pacik Agius, Victor Debono. on 18 November 2018.
(?) Maltese Historical Society 75 MHS Family Genealogy Contributors- contributed 102 separate sheets; 762 individuals listed (mainly name, bd, doa, relationship in family) in 2022.
Carmen Rita Darmanin Member of Maltese Historical Society in 2022. Research:
1860 US Census has 3 Maltese living in San Francisco, CA;
1870 US census has 2 Maltese living in San Francisco, CA;
1880 US census has 16 (7 Maltese surname) Maltese living in San Francisco CA;
1900 US census has 11 Maltese living in San Francisco, CA;
1910 US census has 21 Maltese;
1920 census has 345 Maltese (story that Fr. Theopilus brought 200 Maltese to Bay Area);
1930 census has 590 Maltese;
1940 US census has 640 Maltese living in San Francisco, CA.


The first immigrants from #Malta to the #UnitedStates arrived in this country during the mid-eighteenth century to the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. Many Americans assumed Malta was part of Italy.

In some cases "Born Malta, Italy" was put on tombstones of Maltese because of the confusion. ( You will see this even reflected on immigration records that Italy is used as description of origin not Malta)

However, at this time and in the nineteenth century the Maltese who emigrated to the United States were still scarce. In fact, in the 1860s, only between five and ten Maltese emigrated to the United States every year. The majority of them were agricultural workers, and, in the case of #NewOrleans, market gardeners and vegetable dealers.

After World War I, in 1919, Maltese immigration to the US increased. Thus, just in the first quarter of 1920 more than 1,300 Maltese immigrated to the United States. Detroit, Michigan, with jobs in the expanding automobile industry, drew the largest share of immigrants.

It is believed that in the following years, more than 15,000 Maltese people emigrated to the United States, later getting U.S. citizenship.

A significant percentage of early Maltese immigrants intended to stay only temporarily for work, but many settled in the US permanently. In addition to Detroit, other industrial cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, California, attracted Maltese immigrants.

Later, after World War II, the Maltese Government committed to pay passage costs to Maltese people who wanted to emigrate and live at least two years abroad. This program led to increased emigration by the people of the island and made up approximately 8,000 #Maltese who arrived to the United States between the years 1947 and 1977.

Also during this century, the island's government also promoted the Maltese emigration because the island was overpopulated. A Maltese community thrives in #SanPedro and #LongBeach.

[2]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltese_American.
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     Joseph Maria Vella was born on 18 March 1917 in Malta. He married Kalina (?) Joseph Maria Vella died on 18 March 1987 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 70. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 20 March 1987: VELLA, Joseph — March 18, 1917; dearly beloved husband of Kalina Vella; loving father of Shirley Turner; devoted grandfather of Billy and Patricia Turner, Dana Sluder and Donna Gates; also survived by five great-grandchildren; a native of Malta; age 82 years; a member of Butchers Union Local 0203 and The Maltese Club.

     Shirley Vella was born circa 1937 in CA, USA; age 3 in 1940 census.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Vella and Jane Camerra in 1940 at 1551B Oakdale, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 31, tannery tanner; wife Jane, b. MI.²

     Mary Rose Vella was born circa 1937 in Malta. She married David J Durette on 18 March 1967 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Durette.