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     Marion Ramedeo Castillo was born on 31 March 1913 in Santa Clara, CA, USA; age 27 in 1940 census.¹ She married John Michael Vella, son of Charles Vella and Teresa Bonnici, on 16 September 1933 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Marion Ramedeo Castillo died on 20 August 1980 at Redwood City, CA, USA, at age 67. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Vella.¹ She and John Michael Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census age 31, dept. store clerk in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Marion Ramedeo Castillo and John Michael Vella were listed in the 1950 US Census age 40, both were private upholsterers in San Francisco, CA, USA. Parents: parents from Spain.

     Kitchemer J Levy was born on 15 November 1925 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He married Joan Felicia Vella, daughter of John Michael Vella and Marion Ramedeo Castillo, on 13 January 1979 at Monterey Co., CA, USA.¹ Kitchemer J Levy died on 25 July 2006 at age 80.

     Charles Bajada was born on 28 August 1896 in Hamrun, Malta; age 22 in 1920 census; age 33 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census; GS =28 Aug 1896; also 07 Aug 1895.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport Passport (#1165), age 16; declared destination was Baltimore, MDl lost his prior passport on 5 June 1913.² He married Theresa Fenech, daughter of Francesco Fenech and Giuseppa Cassia, on 2 March 1919 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 21 and 20.¹ Charles Bajada married Ann Benzo.³ Charles Bajada died on 1 September 1978 at Menlo Park, CA, USA, at age 82. He was buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
     Charles Bajada was also known as Carmelo Bajada. He emigrated from Malta Carmelo Bajada disembarked from the Chicago at New York en route to join his friend “Mr. [Joseph] De Brincat” at 269 Front Street, in Baltimore, Ohio. on 20 September 1913 to New York, NY, USA. He and Theresa Fenech were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 22, sugar refinery laborer; next door to Charles Fenech, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Research: A Charlie Bajada was one of the founding members of the MASC. in 1930. Charles Bajada and Theresa Fenech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 33, wool pullery puller in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Charles Bajada and Theresa Fenech were listed in the 1940 US Census age 43, wool foreman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁵ Charles Bajada began military service in 1942 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, WWII draft; age 46, works at Northern Wool; relative: Theresa Bajada.
Obituary: on 21 September 1978: Bajada, Charles — In Menlo Park. September 18, 1978: beloved husband of Ann A. Bajada of Menlo Park; father of Mary Curley of Fremont, Alma Del Chiro of San Francisco, and Frances Judson of Los Angeles; brother of Anthony and Spiro Bajada both of Menlo Park and Grace Fenech of San Carlos: also survived by six grandchildren; a native of Malta.- aged 82.
Obituary: : The Rosary will be recited tonight for Charles Bajada of Menlo Park. who spent 36 years as a foreman in a San Francisco wool factory.
Mr. Bajada died Monday in a Menlo Park convalescent hospital. He was 82. He had lived in Menlo Park at 734 Middle Ave. since 1963. He wasa native of Malta and had lived in San Francisco before moving to the Peninsula.
He had been employed by the Norton and Legallet wool factory in San Francisco for 36 years.
He was a member of the Maltese church in San Francisco and of St. Raymond’s Catholic Church in Menlo Park.
Surviving are his wife. Ann A. Bajada of Menlo Park; three children. Mary Curley of Fremont. Alma Del Chiro of San Francisco and Frances Judson of Los Angeles.
Also surviving are two brothers. Anthony and Spiro Bajada, both of Menlo Park; a sister. Grace Fenech of San Carlos; and six grandchildren.
The rosary will be said at 8 p.m. at the Johnston Colonial Mortuary. 650 Live Oak Ave., Menlo Park.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Raymond's Church. 1100 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park.

Charles Bajada Tal-Hanut. Research: .³

     Theresa Fenech was born on 25 August 1895 in Mosta, Malta; age 22 in 1920 census; age 25 in 1930 census; age 43 in 1940 census.^1,2 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 20; sent for by her brothers who have been there for the last 4 years on 20 May 1916. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² She married Charles Bajada, son of Saverio Nicola Antonio Bajada and Carmela Margherita Grazia Giorgia Genovese, on 2 March 1919 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 21 and 20.¹ Theresa Fenech died on 4 December 1981 at Fremont, CA, USA, at age 86. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta 1925 in 1930 census on 20 September 1916 to Boston, MA, USA.¹ Her married name was Bajada.¹ She and Charles Bajada were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 22, sugar refinery laborer; next door to Charles Fenech, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Theresa Fenech and Charles Bajada were listed in the 1930 US Census age 33, wool pullery puller in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Theresa Fenech was naturalized in 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 42, housewife. She and Charles Bajada were listed in the 1940 US Census age 43, wool foreman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Theresa Fenech attended St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church and was listed as a parishoner in 1962.
Obituary: on 6 December 1981: BAJADA, Theresa F. In Fremont Dec. 4, 1981; beloved mother of Mary Curley of Fremont; loving sister of Esparinsa Grech of S.F. and two brothers; dearest grandmother of five; a native of Malta; aged 86.

     Charles J. Fenech was born on 10 November 1891 in Mosta, Malta; age 28 in 1920 census; age 37 in 1930 census; age 49 in 1940 census; also Oct 19, 1891.¹ He married Josephine Buttigieg, daughter of Michael Angelo Buttigieg, on 31 August 1929 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 37 and 24.² Charles J. Fenech died on 19 September 1986 at Lakeport, CA, USA, at age 94. He was buried on 23 September 1986 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Charles J. Fenech was also known as Carmelo Fenech. He emigrated from Malta 1912 in 1930 census on 27 April 1911 to New Orleans, LA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 28, machine shop helper; next door to sister Theresa Bajada, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Ladies Auxiliary under the guidance of Mrs. Charles Fenech, who also directed the choir. Research: A Charles Fenech was one of the founding members of the MASC. First Vice President. in 1930. He and Josephine Buttigieg were listed in the 1930 US Census age 37, refinery oiler; and father in law Michael A. Buttigieg, 60, widowed, Malta, 1913 emigration in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Charles J. Fenech was naturalized on 28 May 1935 at San Francisco, NY, USA; a machinist. Research: Charles Fenech founded the Maltese Jazz Band. This band played at the first Club's picnic at Gilmore Park, Woodside an area of the San Francisco peninsula; as well as at other club dances. Together with the newly organized “Victoria Dramatic Company" under the direction of John Bonnici, regular performances were given almost monthly to the enjoyment of the members and their families.
Another band under the direction of the same Charles Fenech was given the name of "The San Francisco Maltese Band". It consisted of thirty-one bandsmen fully equipped and uniformed, This band was destined to play at many social and religious occasions. It was much in demand at sporting events, held at Kezar Stadium, Columbus Day Parade, marching through Market Street; it also participated at festivities of the Italian Catholic Federation Branch No.29 in South Sacramento.
In 1932 on Independence Day, 4^th of July festivities in Santa Cruz, the Club's band was one of the main features of the occasion. in 1940. He and Josephine Buttigieg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 49, sugar refinery beltman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Charles J. Fenech and Josephine Buttigieg were listed in the 1950 US Census age 58, repairs, beltman in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 21 September 1986: FENECH. Charles J. In Lakeport, CA , Sept. 19, 1986: dearly beloved husband of Josephine Fenech; beloved father of Francis and Charles Fenech and Violet Dougherty; lovingi grandfather of eight grandchildren and four great-grandchiidren; a member of the Senior Citliens in Lucerne, Ca; a native of Malta.

     Francesco Fenech was born on 15 December 1865 in Mosta, Malta.¹ He married Giuseppa Cassia circa 1888; age 23. Francesco Fenech was issued a Maltese Passport age 20 on 22 April 1898. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport age 42, chicken merchant on 10 April 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ He died before 1925.

     Giovanna Fenech was born on 19 July 1893 in Mosta, Malta; age 25 in 1920 census; age 36 in 1930 census; age 46 in 1940 census.^3,1 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 23; going to her brothers on 10 October 1916. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ She married Frank P. Grech, son of Carmelo Grech and (?) Bajada, on 4 September 1920 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 24 and 24.³ Giovanna Fenech died on 5 August 1978 at San Mateo, CA, USA, at age 85. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta on 3 November 1916 to San Francisco, CA, USA.² As of circa 1918,her married name was Grech.³ She was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles J. Fenech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, machine shop helper; next door to sister Theresa Bajada.² As of 1920, Giovanna Fenech was also known as Jennie Fenech.² She and Frank P. Grech were listed in the 1930 US Census age 34, refinery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Giovanna Fenech and Frank P. Grech were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, sugar refinery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴
Obituary: on 6 August 1978: GRECH, Jennie August 5. 1978; beloved wife of the late Frank P. Grech; devoted mother of Charles Grech, Mrs. Anita Azza-pardi and the late Frank Grech; beloved sister of three brothers and three sisters; loving grandmother of John F. Azzapardl and Mrs. Judy Eriksen; loving great-grandmother of Jennifer Eriksen; a native of Malta. Giovanna Fenech was also known as Jennie Grech.

     Joseph Fenech was born on 21 November 1897 in Mosta, Malta; age 21 in 1920 census; age 30 in 1930 census; age 31 in 1930 census; age 42 in 1940 census.^2,3 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 16 on 24 February 1913.³ He married Grace Bajada, daughter of Saverio Nicola Antonio Bajada and Carmela Margherita Grazia Giorgia Genovese, on 30 October 1929 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 31 and 22; also Nov 2, 1929.² Joseph Fenech died on 26 November 1969 at Lakeport, CA, USA, at age 72.
     Joseph Fenech was also known as Giuseppe Fenech.³ He emigrated from Malta on 19 March 1913 to New York, NY, USA.¹
Joseph Fenech Name of the ship on which you traveled to the United States?      S.S. America     
Any memories of your voyage? If so, what are they? The first ship from Malta to South Hampton had separate quarters for men and women so we couldn‘t stay together at night. Then we stayed with my wife‘s uncle in South Hampton. We had to wait for the S.S. America to leave South Hampton. While traveling across the Atlantic, we encountered a storm so it took longer to get to New York than scheduled. My wife, Carmen was very sea sick. We had to sleep outside on the deck chairs so that she wouldn‘t be sick. We then had to take a train. When the train stopped in Reno, we were allowed to get off to buy something to eat but all we had was 25 cents left and we bought an apple to share. A soldier felt sorry for us and gave us a chocolate bar. Then we found out that the train stopped in Oakland and not San Francisco. We were afraid that my aimt would not be a the station and we wouldn‘t know how to get to San Francisco or have money for a taxi. But they were there waiting for us.      He was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles J. Fenech in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 28, machine shop helper; next door to sister Theresa Bajada.¹ Joseph Fenech was naturalized on 7 November 1927 at 1581 Oakdale, San Francisco, CA, USA; age 25, coach painter; witnessed by Fr. Theophilus Cachia. He was a sugar mill packer in 1930. He and Grace Bajada were listed in the 1930 US Census age 31, house laundry laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Joseph Fenech was listed in the 1930 US Census of Patrick Spiteri and Joseph Spiteri in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, sugar mill foreman.² Joseph Fenech and Grace Bajada were listed in the 1940 US Census age 42, railroad pullman painter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Joseph Fenech received military draft notice circa 1941 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 44, Pullman Co. He and Grace Bajada were listed in the 1950 US Census age 52, railroad painter in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 30 November 1969: FENECH, Joseph In Lakeport, Nov. 26, 1969. Joseph Fenech, husband of Grace Fenech. father of Joseph Charles Fenech, grand-father of William Joseph Fenech, brother of Charles Fenech, Ray Fenech, Jennie Grech. Thressa Bajada, Rose Vassallo and Spira Grech: an employee of the Pullman Co. for 45 years.

     Charles Sant was born circa 1876 in Malta; age 44 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1912 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Peter Schembri were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 44, married, hotel laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Peter Schembri was born on 10 November 1897 in Qormi, Malta; age 25 in 1920 census.¹ He was issued a Maltese Passport age 22, laborer on 26 March 1920. Declared destination was Detroit, MI, USA.²
     Peter Schembri was also known as Pietro Schembri.² He emigrated from Malta in 1917.¹ He and Charles Sant were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 44, married, hotel laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Peter Schembri was a hydrolic press worker in 1920.

     Alfred Baldacchino was born circa 1894 in Tarxien, Malta; age 26 in 1920 census.^1,2
     He emigrated from Malta Assuero Baldachino, age 22, on the Canopic on 13 February 1917 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles Sant and Peter Schembri in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 44, married, hotel laborer.¹

     G. Borg was born circa 1873 in Malta; age 47 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1891 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was naturalized in 1912. He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 47, retired soldier, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     John Bellie was born circa 1887 in Malta; age 33 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1909 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was naturalized in 1919. He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 33, ship yard helper, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ John Bellie was also known as John Bellia. Research.

     Thomas Galea was born circa 1877 in Malta; age 43 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Joseph Magro were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 43, ranch laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Research: next door in 1920.

     Joseph Magro was born circa 1892 in Malta; age 28 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta Giuseppi, age 21, on the La Touraine; 1920 census gives 1912 on 2 April 1913 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and Thomas Galea were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 43, ranch laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1920, Joseph Magro was also known as Giuseppi Magro.¹ He and Joe Magro were possibly the same person.

     John Schembri was born on 6 July 1870 in Malta; age 49 in 1920 census. He died on 8 May 1944 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 73. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 49, laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Research: next door in 1920. He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 69, single, inmate in Laguna Honda Hospital, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²

     Lawrence Xuereb was born circa 1895 in Malta; age 25 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1915 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and John Xuereb were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 25, married, ranch chauffeur; brothers, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     John Xuereb was born circa 1892 in Malta; age 28 in 1920 census.¹
     He and Lawrence Xuereb were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 25, married, ranch chauffeur; brothers, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ John Xuereb was a slaughter laborer in 1920.

     Andrew Borg was born on 5 May 1894 in Zebbug, Malta; age 25 in 1920 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 24 on 5 December 1918. Declared destination was Canada.² He died on 26 January 1992 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 97.
     Andrew Borg was also known as Andrea Borg.² He emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1920, Andrew Borg was also known as Adrew Borg.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 25, single, packing co. machinist, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 35, furniture in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 50, single, hotel cook in Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA, USA. He received military draft notice in 1942 at Monterey, CA, USA, age 48, Ruscorsi Cafe, Santa Maria, CA. He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 53, wholesale food mfg. laborer in San Francisco, CA, USA. He was naturalized on 10 January 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Andrew Borg were possibly the same person.

     Richard Farirgaiar was born circa 1875 in Malta; age 45 in 1920 census.¹
     He emigrated from Malta in 1911 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 45, rope factory laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Charles Galea was born on 3 June 1890 in Zebbug, Malta; age 29 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1930 census; age 48 in 1940 census.¹ He married Victoria Xerri on 1 November 1922; ages 31 and 22; also 31 Oct 1922.² Charles Galea died on 15 April 1970 at San Rafael, CA, USA, at age 79. He was buried on 17 April 1970 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Charles Galea was also known as Carmelo Galea.¹ He emigrated from Malta in June 1910 to New York, NY, USA.¹ He and Marianna Galea were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 29, slaugther house meat cutter, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ As of 1930, Charles Galea was also known as Charlie Galea.² He and Victoria Xerri were listed in the 1930 US Census age 39, furniture factory wood worker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Charles Galea was naturalized on 11 July 1938 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Victoria Xerri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 48, furniture cabinet maker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Charles Galea and Victoria Xerri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 59, apartment house proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 16 April 1970: GALEA, Charles — In San Rafael, April 15,     1970, Charles Galea, dearly beloved husband of the late Vittoria Galea, devoted mother of Mrs. Nancy Porteous, Mrs. Rita Blackerby and Joseph Galea, beloved grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of two; also survived by several brothers and sisters; a native of Malta.

     Marianna Galea was born on 8 March 1892 in Zebbug, Malta; age 27 in 1920 census; age 38 in 1930 census; age 48 in 1940 census; Valletta also given.³ She was issued a Maltese Passport #2365b, age 27 on 17 September 1919. Declared destination was USA. She married John Abela, son of Carmelo Abela and Vincenza Deguara, on 1 August 1920 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 32 & 28.¹ Marianna Galea died on 8 August 1964 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 72. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She and Charles Galea were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 29, slaugther house meat cutter, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ As of 1920, Marianna Galea was also known as Marie Galea.⁴ She was a factory spinner in 1920. As of 1 August 1920,her married name was Abela.¹ She and John Abela were listed in the 1930 US Census age 42, hotel porter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Marianna Galea and John Abela were listed in the 1940 US Census age 53, house destruction laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁵ Marianna Galea was naturalized on 22 May 1944 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a housewife. She and John Abela were listed in the 1950 US Census age 62, house wrecker in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 11 August 1964: ABELA August 8. 1964, Marianna. be loved wife of John Abeiai devoted mother of Anthony end Charles Abela, Mrs. Nancv Schembri, Mrs. Louisa Camilleri and the late Charles Abela; endeared sister of Charles, Larry. Phillip and Anthony Galea. Mrs. Josephine Briffa. Mrs. Andreanna Borg, and Mrs Gaudenzia Borg: loving grandmother of six grandchildren. A native of Malta, a member of the Third Order of St. Francis of St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church.

     Mattia Galea married Caterina (?)
     Mattia Galea was also known as Matteo Galea.

     Loreto Galea was born on 27 February 1894 in Zebbug, Malta; age 26 in 1920 census.¹ He married Rita Cassar.² Loreto Galea died on 12 February 1965 at Montery, CA, USA, at age 70. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta in 1911. He was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles Galea and Marianna Galea in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, slaugther house meat cutter.¹ Loreto Galea was a rope factory laborer in 1920. He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 28 November 1922 going to New York, NY, USA; age 28, a plumber; father Matteo Galea in Malta . Destination San Francisco, to sister Mariana Abela. He was naturalized on 30 December 1922; a plumber. He and Rita Cassar were listed in the 1940 US Census age 46, plumbing laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Loreto Galea received military draft notice in 1942 age 48, a plumber. He and Rita Cassar were listed in the 1950 US Census age 56, wholesale plumbing house floor man in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 21 February 1965: GALEA In Monterey, Feb. 12. 196S, Lorato, dearly beloved husband of Mrs. Rita Galea, devoted father of Charlie, William and Johnny Galea and Mrs. Lillian Fenech of Mlllbrae, endeared brother of Charlie Galea and Mrs. Gaudenza Borne of San Francisco, Mrs. Andrea na Borg of Pacific Grove, Mrs. Josephine Brina of New York, Phillip and Toney Galea of Malta. Also survived by five grandchildren. A native of Malta. Aged 70 years. Loreto Galea was also known as Larry Galea.

     Gaudenzia Galea was born on 17 December 1900 in Valletta, Malta; age 19 in 1920 census; age 29 in 1930 census; age 39 in 1940 census.^2,3 She was issued a Maltese Passport age 19 on 17 September 1919. Declared destination was USA.³ She married Emmanuel Borg, son of Gaudenzio Borg, on 8 January 1921; age 24 and 21.² Gaudenzia Galea died in June 1978 at Monterey, CA, USA, at age 77.
     She was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles Galea and Marianna Galea in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, slaugther house meat cutter.¹ Gaudenzia Galea emigrated from Malta per 1920 census; 1921 per 1930 census in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ She was a factory spinner in 1920. As of circa 1922,her married name was Borg.² As of 1930, Gaudenzia Galea was also known as Gaudenzetia Galea.² She and Emmanuel Borg were listed in the 1930 US Census age 32, clock co. clerk in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² As of 1940, Gaudenzia Galea was also known as Nancy Borg.⁴ She and Emmanuel Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 42, cigar retail store salesman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴

     Philip Galea was born on 29 March 1903 in Zebbug, Malta; age 16 in 1920 census; age 35 in 1940 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 17, ink-stained on 15 April 1919. Declared destination was USA.²
     Philip Galea was also known as Filippo Galea.² He emigrated from Malta in 1919 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was listed in the 1920 US census of Charles Galea and Marianna Galea in 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 29, slaugther house meat cutter.¹ Philip Galea was a apprentice Lester can factory in 1920.

Philip Galea was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 22 June 1925: S. F. Youth Killed In Auto Accident -- Fred Brady. 15 years old, 1433 Clay St. was fatally injured late yesterday afternoon when the automobile in which he was riding threw a tire and overturned on the old Pedro road from the Skyline boulevard near Colma. Phllip Galea. 22 years old, S7 Waterville street, driver of the automobile, was severely cut and bruised. The child was taken to St Luke's Hospital, where be died from a fractured skull. Galea was placed in custody at the Ingleside police station and is being held for Constable S. A. Landini of Colma.

He emigrated from Malta in 1929 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 27, seaman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 29 June 1932 going to New York, NY, USA; age 29, machinist. He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, tannery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Research: apartment next door in 1940. He received military draft notice on 14 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 38, Bethlehem Steel Co. He was living in 1965 in Malta. He and Phillip Galea were possibly the same person.

     Michael Borg was born circa 1867 in Malta; age 53 in 1920 census; age 63 in 1930 census.¹ He married Catarina Deguara circa 1896 at Birkirkara, Malta; ages 29 and 19.²
     Michael Borg was also known as Michele Borg.³ He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 10 June 1914 going to New York, NY, USA; age 45, laborer. He emigrated from Malta in 1914 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² He and Emmanuel Borg were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 53, can factory laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Michael Borg and Catarina Deguara were listed in the 1930 US Census age 63, none; and nephew Joseph Aquilina in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Research: 1929 Passenger list: Joseph Aquilina had uncle Michael Borg.

     Emmanuel Borg was born on 24 January 1901 in Birkerkara, Malta; age 19 in 1920 census; age 39 in 1940 census.¹ He married Carmela Mifsud, daughter of Joseph Mifsud and Christina Scicluna, on 8 February 1925 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 22 and 19.² Emmanuel Borg died on 25 January 1988 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 87. He was buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta 1918 in 1930 census on 15 July 1919 to New York, NY, USA.¹ He and Michael Borg were listed in the 1920 US Census, age 53, can factory laborer, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Emmanuel Borg was a can factory laborer in 1920. He and Carmela Mifsud were listed in the 1930 US Census age 27, can factory can maker in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Emmanuel Borg was naturalized in 1932; age 31, a machine settler. He and Carmela Mifsud were listed in the 1940 US Census age 39, fruit peddlar in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³ Emmanuel Borg received military draft notice on 14 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 42, self employed, fruits and vegetables. He and Carmela Mifsud were listed in the 1950 US Census age 49, retail produce sales clerk in San Francisco, CA, USA. Emmanuel Borg was living in 1955 in Redwood City, CA, USA; a carpenter. He was living in 1975 in Atherton, CA, USA. Emmanuel Borg was also known as Manuel Borg.

     Lawrence Borg was born on 10 February 1890 in Sliema, Malta; age 31 in 1920 census; age 50 in 1940 census.¹ He married Pearl Edith (?) Lawrence Borg married Marjorie Ella Fraser on 24 May 1943 at Los Angeles Co., CA, USA. Lawrence Borg died on 30 October 1954 at Mills Memorial Hospital, San Mateo, San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 64. He was buried on 3 November 1954 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta from Sydney, Australia on 27 March 1916 to San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He was naturalized on 24 May 1916 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 26, cabinet maker; emigrated from Australia;
and 12 Aug 1921; moving picture house. He was a Lawrence Borg, owned this theatre “The Courtland” from 1919 until 1927. He sold this theatre to purchase the Parkway in Oakland/Berkeley between 1919 and 1927. He was listed in the 1920 US Census, age 31, moving picture exhibitor, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business A famous movie theater owner in the Bay Area and Salinas. He owned the Cortland Theater in San Francisco, Parkland in Berkley, and El Rey in Salinas, among many others. in 1920.
Lawrence Borg Borg Building: Berkeley Historical Landmark, Schirmer, Bugbee & Co. (1923), 2136–2154 San Pablo Avenue, Designated: 1 October 2020

Designed by William E. Schirmer and Arthur S. Bugbee for businessman and cinema exhibitor Lawrence Borg, this one-story reinforced concrete commercial building is a significant example of the architects’ early work. Beyond his collaborations with Bugbee, Schirmer went on to become famous for his residential work in Oakland, Piedmont, and Berkeley. One of a few intact examples of its period left on an ever-changing San Pablo Avenue, the Borg Building retains many character-defining features, including a symmetrical façade with three-part decorative entablature; pilasters with Corinthian capitals; clerestory windows; mosaic tile entryway floors; and most of the original storefronts. At the time that this building was constructed, Lawrence Borg was managing the well-established Varsity Theatre one block away. While he intended to locate a new theatre in this structure, he ended up selling it within two years and turned his attention to further development of West Berkeley with the Rivoli Theatre, which he owned in partnership with the Golden State chain.

The Varsity theater in Berkeley changed hands again before being purchased by Lawrence Borg in the fall of 1920. In late September 1924, he sold a half interest to the newly formed Golden State Theatre and Realty Corporation. Borg kept his position as manager and it was announced plans were in the works to remodel and enlarge the venue. Borg had previously purchased land a block south at San Pablo Avenue and Allston Way with plans to build a larger theatre, he sold that land shortly after the sale

Fox West Coast temporarily leased the Richmond Theater to independent operators Lawrence Borg and William Pappas who also operated the Macdonald Theatre at that time.

Nephew Andrew Borg:

Lawrence Borg, purchased Ritz Theatre (1348 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga, CA) in 1940, and in 1941, he sold half interest to his business manager Mr. Tom C. Malloy.

Lawrence Borg, had founded L.B. Industries, INC., a California Corporation, and was sole owner and president of this company , which acquired in 1940 the Ritz Theatre in Calistoga, California. One half of this interest was sold in the following year to his business manager Thomas C. Malloy, Jr., with whom he was associated after 1930. in 1950 Borg built and became operator of the Studio Theatre, San Jose, California, of which he was sole owner until the time of his death. (Sold by Borg Family Trust in 1990 Appx).
He also founded in 1943 as was the sole owner and president until his death of Hollywood Property, Inc., for the purchase of real estate in Hollywood and ohter California ciies. Through the years he acquired centrally located, downtown business property in such California cities as Salinas, Santa Clara, Palo Alto, Burlingame, San Francisco, Napa, Calistoga, Hollywood, and Balboa Island.

In 1933 Lawrence Borg became half owner of the Fox and State Theatres leases and business in Napa, Calfornia, and in 1935 Sole owner. In 1936 he built and began operation of the Uptown Theatre in Napa and in 1938 converted the State Theatre into the Napa Bowl, a bowling alley, which he operated for a year. He sold the Uptown, Fox and State leases to the Blumfield Theatres, San Francisco. He also built the Santa Rosa, California Bowling Alley in 1938 and operated it until 1940 when it was sold.

Lawrence Borg Built the El Ray in Salinas. in 1928 he became half owner of the Crystal Theatre Lease and Business in Salinas, California.
Under the Name of Crystal Theatre Company, Inc., and was president of the corporation which in 1935 built the El Rey Theatre in Salinas.
This corporation was dissolved in 1941, after which he was owner of half of the Crystal Theatre lease and business and El Ray Theatre property and business. In 1953 the Crystal Theatre property was sold, although he maintained a one-half interest in the El Rey Theatre until the close of his life. Lawrence also built the Alisal Theatre in Salinas in 1947 and was part owner of that property with John Peters and Fox West Coast Theatres until he sold his interest in 1949.

Lawrence Borg, was one of the owners of Parkland theatre in Oakland, purchasing it in 1926, and selling it in 1931.
He built the Rivioli in 1925. and in 1926 he bacame owner of the Parkway Theatre,Berkeley. The Rivoli and Parkway were thus sold in 1931 to the Golden State Theatre & Realty Corp., San Francisco.

He built the Studio theatre around 1950. The theatre was run by The Borg Family Trust until approximatly 1990, when the family decided to sell it, for fear of Earthquake damage/retrofit/lawsuit. in 1923.
Lawrence Borg Lawrence Borg Built the El Ray in Salinas, CA. in 1928 he became half owner of the Crystal Theatre Lease and Business in Salinas, California. Under the Name of Crystal Theatre Company, Inc., and was president of the corporation which in 1935 built the El Rey Theatre in Salinas. This corporation was dissolved in 1941, after which he was owner of half of the Crystal Theatre lease and business and El Ray Theatre property and business. In 1953 the Crystal Theatre property was sold, although he maintained a one-half interest in the El Rey Theatre until the close of his life. Lawrence also built the Alisal Theatre in Salinas in 1947 and was part owner of that property with John Peters and Fox West Coast Theatres until he sold his interest in 1949. between 1928 and 1949. He was listed in the 1930 US Census age 40, divorced, moving picture theater owner in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA. He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 16 July 1933 going to San Pedro, CA, USA; age 43. He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 50, divorced, theater manager and owner in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.²
Lawrence Borg Had an ad. in 1942. He and Marjorie Ella Fraser were listed in the 1950 US Census age 60, moving picture theater proprietor in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 1 November 1954: Borg — San Mateo, Oct. 30, 1954, Lawrence Borg, beloved husband of Marjorie K Borg, loving brother of John and Josephine Borg and Julietta Agius of San Francisco and Felix Borg of Australia.