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     Gerald Fortes was born on 3 December 1945.^1,2 He married Josephine Francis Spiteri, daughter of Anthony Spiteri and Mary Baldwin, on 11 December 1965 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.^1,2
     Gerald Fortes Anthony Spiteri's great grandchildren:
Justine Fortes No 26, 1988
Regina Fortes Aug 1, 1992
Johnny Fortes Jan 18 1996
Justine Fortes May 18 1996
Anastasia Fortes Nov 16 1997
Caitlyn Fortes Aug 7, 2000
Mariah Fortes Mar 30, 2002
Tyler Fortes May 19 2004
All born in CA.¹

     Michael Fortes was born on 28 June 1966 in Redwood City, CA, USA.¹
     He was living in 2022 in Redwood City, CA, USA.

     Christine Fortes was born on 16 December 1967 in Redwood City, CA, USA.¹

     Daniel Fortes was born on 7 November 1979 in Redwood City, CA, USA.¹

     Anthony J Spiteri Jr was born on 21 May 1974 in San Mateo Co., CA, USA.¹

     Michael Richard Galea was born on 9 March 1984 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
     He was living in 2021 in Roseville, CA, USA.

     Danielle Michelle Galea was born on 22 February 1978 in San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ She married Christian A Diehl.
     Her married name was Diehl. Danielle Michelle Galea and Christian A Diehl were living in 2021 in Folsom, CA, USA.

     Frank Baldwin married Aristea Cassar.¹

     Aristea Cassar married Frank Baldwin.¹
     Her married name was Baldwin.¹

     Sharalyn Long was born on 10 February 1933 in Nelson, NE, USA.¹ She married Gajanto Spiteri, son of Francisco Spiteri and Giuseppa "Josephine" Gaetana Angiolina Bajada.¹
     Her married name was Spiteri.¹

     Adam Spiteri was born on 13 June 1961 in San Mateo, CA, USA.¹ He married Alana Johnson.¹

     Shawna Spiteri was born on 6 June 1964 in San Mateo, CA, USA.¹
     As of 25 April 2012, Shawna Spiteri lived at 843 Green Ave, San Mateo, CA, USA; shawnaharp@juno.com.¹ She contributed her family's genealogy to MHS on 25 April 2012.

     Alana Johnson was born on 19 March 1968 in USA.¹ She married Adam Spiteri, son of Gajanto Spiteri and Sharalyn Long.¹
     Her married name was Spiteri.¹

     Gajetan Matthew Spiteri was born on 19 April 2005 in San Mateo, CA, USA.¹

     Deborah J. Gatt was born on 22 December 1959 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² She married Paul A. Ghiglieri, son of Arthur James Ghiglieri and Norene Aquilina, on 22 April 1978 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     As of 22 April 1978,her married name was Ghiglieri. Deborah J. Gatt contributed her family's genealogy to MHS in 2014.² She was a member of the Maltese Heritage Association Board of Directors and Secretary; developed genealogy section of their website in 2021. She contributed her family's genealogy to MHS in December 2023. She was a correspondent with the author of the Maltese Immigration Project Debbie Ghiglieri on 5 December 2023.

     Paul Anthony Ghiglieri was born on 4 March 1981 in Daly City, CA, USA.¹ He married Tara Radcliffe.¹

     Kristina Antonia Ghiglieri was born on 2 April 1983 in Daly City, CA, USA.¹

     Daniel Joseph Ghiglieri was born on 7 July 1985 in Daly City, CA, USA.¹

     Spiro George Gatt was born on 12 July 1926 in Qormi, Malta.¹ He married Mary De Bono, daughter of Joseph De Bono and Maria Joseph Bonavia, on 27 October 1951 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Spiro George Gatt died on 28 December 1991 at Elk Grove, CA, USA, at age 65.¹ He was buried on 2 January 1992 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Spiro George Gatt was also known as Spirodione Gatt.
Spiro George Gatt In 1947 Spiro left Malta and began working as a Merchant Marine on the Bente Maersk. He later immigrated to San Ysidro, California on foot through Tijuana, Mexico and eventually made his way to San Francisco. He emigrated from Malta in 1950 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was naturalized in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a gas man. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Borg and John J. Attard in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; "Frank Borg, age 54, winery bottle fastener;John Attard, tannery helper; Spiro Gatt, wholesale steel co. mechanic" 3 listed as partners. Spiro George Gatt was a Spiro's daughter Deborah contests the 1950 census occupation listing; She states Spiro had his own plumbing and heating company. ABC Plumbing and Heating Co. Prior to that he worked as a plumber for Atlas Heating Co. He was a Upon arrival, Spiro worked for Southern Pacific in San Francisco as a carpenter’s helper. He then became a mechanic for Wholesale Steel Co. and moved on to International Sales Company manufacturing furnaces. At night he worked for Frazier & Johnson doing the same thing in the wiring department. In 1951 he began to work for Atlas Heating Company where he learned his trade. He founded A.B.C. Plumbing & Heating Company in 1954. He and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were a A.B.C. Plumbing & Heating Company in 1954. Spiro George Gatt was a member of the Maltese American Social Club.
Obituary: on 30 December 1991: GATT, Splro G. In Elk Grove. CA.. December 26, 1991; beloved husband of Mary Gatt; loving father of Marianne San Fllippo, Elaine Volpe, Debbie Ghiglierl and Sharon Narlock: dear father-in-law of John San Filippo, Bob Volpe, Paul Ghiglierl, and Dan Narlock; survived by 13 grandchildren; age 65 years.

     Mary De Bono was born on 17 August 1931 in Naxxar, Malta.¹ She married Spiro George Gatt, son of (?) Gatt, on 27 October 1951 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Mary De Bono died on 8 April 2000 at Millbrae, CA, USA, at age 68.¹ She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta on 25 July 1947 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was listed on a passenger list with Joseph De Bono and Maria Joseph Bonavia on 25 July 1947 at New York, NY, USA; age 39, laborer. Vincent Bonavia in Naxxar Destination San Francisco; sister in law Mula. Mary De Bono was a sewing machine operator, at Simmons Mattress Company in 1950. She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph De Bono and Maria Joseph Bonavia in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 46, punch press operator, lock manufacturer. Her married name was Gatt.¹
Mary De Bono Mary participated in plays at the Maltese American Social Club (MASC) put on by Vittoria, a dramatic company members of the MASC organized. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club.
Mary De Bono All 4 daughters and their husbands went to Balboa High School.
Obituary: on 10 April 2000: GATT, Mary M. In Mlllbrae. April 8. 2000. Beloved wife of the late Spiro: loving mother of Marianne San Filippo. Elaine Volpe. Debbie Ghiglieri and Sharon Narlock: dear mother-in-law of John San Filippo. Bob Volpe. Paul Ghiglieri and Dan Narlock; treasured Nanna of Keith (Jenee), Shawn (Me-lonie). Chris and Marc San Filippo. Michael, Tony. Michelle. Laura and Glna Volpe. Paul, Krlstlna and Danny Ghiglieri, Daniel Jr. and Julia Narlock; Great Grandmother of Dominic. Alexandra and Mason; also survived by many loving relatives. A native of Malta.

     Joseph De Bono was born on 3 May 1908 in Naxxar, Malta.¹ He married Maria Joseph Bonavia, daughter of (?) Bonavia.¹ Joseph De Bono died on 2 February 1959 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 50.¹
     He and Maria Joseph Bonavia were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 25 July 1947 going to New York, NY, USA; age 39, laborer. Vincent Bonavia in Naxxar Destination San Francisco; sister in law Mula. Joseph De Bono emigrated from Malta on the Marine Shark; sponsored by her sister Rosina; all family given as born in Naxxar and Floriana, Malta on 25 July 1947 to New York, NB, USA.¹ He was a Schlage Lock Company as a lock and key maker and repairman. He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club. He and Maria Joseph Bonavia were listed in the 1950 US Census age 46, punch press operator, lock manufacturer in San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph De Bono was naturalized on 11 November 1954 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 45, punch press operator.

     Maria Joseph Bonavia was born on 29 June 1909 in Naxxar, Malta.¹ She married Joseph De Bono.¹ Maria Joseph Bonavia married Paul Tony Camilleri on 2 April 1967 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA; age 64 and 58. Maria Joseph Bonavia and Paul Tony Camilleri were divorced in July 1969 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Maria Joseph Bonavia died on 4 June 1997 at Daly City, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 87. She was buried on 9 June 1997 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Her married name was De Bono.¹ She and Joseph De Bono were listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 25 July 1947 going to New York, NY, USA; age 39, laborer. Vincent Bonavia in Naxxar Destination San Francisco; sister in law Mula. Maria Joseph Bonavia emigrated from Malta on the Marine Shark; sponsored by her sister Rosina; all family given as born in Naxxar and Floriana, Malta on 25 July 1947 to New York, NB, USA.¹ She and Joseph De Bono were listed in the 1950 US Census age 46, punch press operator, lock manufacturer in San Francisco, CA, USA. Maria Joseph Bonavia and Josephine Margaret Therese De Bono were a sewing machine operator, at Simmons Mattress Comp. in 1950. Maria Joseph Bonavia was naturalized on 5 April 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Her married name was Camilleri.
Obituary: on 7 June 1997: CAMILLERL Mary J. — Late of San Bruno, entered into rest In Daly City on June 4. 1997 Beloved wife of the late Joseph De Bono and Paul Camllterl; moiher of Frank. Vincent ana Edward De Bono. Josephine Busullil and Mary Gatt; mother-in-law of Louise. Penny & Elaine De Bono; grandmother of Frank Busuitü. Rosemarie Garcia. Marianne San Fllllpo, Elaine Volpe, Debbie Ghlgiieri Sharon Narlock. Denise Townsend. Laurie Pellegrini, Kelly Saavedra. Vincent De Bona Jr, Audrey Ribera Shelley Jaleh and Edward De Bona Jr; great grandmother of Francis BusuttiL Keith. Shawn. Chris and Mark San Fllllpo. Michael. Tony. Michelle. Laura and Gina Volpe, Paul. Christina and Danny Ghlglierl. Daniel and Julia Narlock. Danielle and Tony Pellegrini. Monica Saavedra. Shawna De Bono. Ryan. Tyler and C.J. Forrlstel, Colton Townsend. Danielle and Tony Pellegrini. Tiffany. Steve and Roxanne Rlbero, Mark and Matthew Jaleh; great great grandmother of Dominic San Fllllpo. A native of Malta, age 87 years.

     Marianne R. Gatt was born on 9 January 1953 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married John San Filippo on 21 May 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Her married name was San Filippo.¹ Marianne R. Gatt was living in 1991.

     John San Filippo married Marianne R. Gatt, daughter of Spiro George Gatt and Mary De Bono, on 21 May 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹

     Sharon Marie Gatt was born on 26 May 1963 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married Daniel W Narlock Sr on 7 January 1984 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹
     As of 7 January 1984,her married name was Narlock. Sharon Marie Gatt was living in 2023 in Pleasanton, CA, USA.

     Daniel W Narlock Sr married Sharon Marie Gatt, daughter of Spiro George Gatt and Mary De Bono, on 7 January 1984 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Elaine M Gatt was born on 4 March 1955 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She married Robert A Volpe on 11 November 1972 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²
     As of 11 November 1972,her married name was Volpe.² Elaine M Gatt was living in 1991.

     Robert A Volpe was born circa 1952. He married Elaine M Gatt, daughter of Spiro George Gatt and Mary De Bono, on 11 November 1972 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Josephine Margaret Therese De Bono was born on 23 June 1930 in Naxxar, Malta.¹ She married Joseph Busuttil on 25 June 1949 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹
     Josephine Margaret Therese De Bono emigrated with Joseph De Bono and Maria Joseph Bonavia on 25 July 1947 at New York, NB, USA; on the Marine Shark; sponsored by her sister Rosina; all family given as born in Naxxar and Floriana, Malta.¹ Josephine Margaret Therese De Bono was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 25 July 1947 going to New York, NY, USA; age 17, Vincent Bonavia in Naxxar; Destination San Francisco, to Rose Mula. As of 1949,her married name was Busuttil.¹ She and Maria Joseph Bonavia were a sewing machine operator, at Simmons Mattress Comp. in 1950. Josephine Margaret Therese De Bono was a a cook with the San Francisco Unified School District. She was naturalized in 1964. She was living in 2024; 4127 Shelter Creek Ln, San Bruno, CA 94066.

     Joseph Busuttil was born on 15 November 1920 in HMS Julius, Constantinople, Turkey. He married Josephine Margaret Therese De Bono, daughter of Joseph De Bono and Maria Joseph Bonavia, on 25 June 1949 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Joseph Busuttil died on 8 April 1990 at San Bruno, CA, USA, at age 69. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Joseph Busuttil He grew up in Msida, Malta. He attended college in Floriana and after graduating, he worked at the Castilleja in Valletta for England’s Royal Army. He emigrated from Malta on 22 February 1949 to New York, NY, USA. He was a A supervisor and purchasing agent at Simmons Mattress Co. He was naturalized on 7 November 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 10 April 1990: BUSUTTIL. Joseph Of San Bruno, April 8, 1990; beloved husband of Josephine Busuttil; loving father of Frank Busuttll and Rose Marie Garcia; cherished grandfather of Jennifer Marie and Jonathan James; age 69 years.