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     Josephine Mula was born on 4 September 1930 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 9 in 1940 census.¹ She married Charles C. Chetcuti, son of Carmel Chetcuti, on 3 February 1952 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Josephine Mula died on 27 June 2019 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 88. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Mula and Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, products corp. truck driver.¹ Josephine Mula was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Mula and Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 48, produce truck driver. As of 1952,her married name was Chetcuti.
Obituary: on 2 July 2019: Josephine Chetcuti September 4, 1930 - June 27, 2019
Josephine Chetcuti passed away peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness, at the age of 88, in her home of 40 years. She touched many lives with her gentle spirit and religious faith. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and loyal friend. Josephine was born in San Francisco, CA the oldest child of Joseph & Maryann Mula of Naxxar, Malta. Josephine graduated from Commerce High School in San Francisco. She married Charles C. Chetcuti in 1952 and was widowed in 1994. Josephine is survived by her sons: Gary, David, Charles, and Joseph; her sister Jeanne V. Baker of Tulsa, OK; and her daughter-in-law LaReine E. Chetcuti of Concord, CA. She is the sister of the late Carmela V. Zammit of Millbrae, CA; the sister-in-law of the late Sam Zammit of Millbrae and Jerry E. Baker of Las Vegas, NV. Josephine's generous loving spirit will be missed by all who knew her.

     Carmela Vicky Mula was born on 11 May 1932 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 7 in 1940 census. She married Sam Zammit on 22 August 1964 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Carmela Vicky Mula died on 1 August 2010 at Millbrae, CA, USA, at age 78. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Mula and Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 39, products corp. truck driver.¹ Carmela Vicky Mula was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Mula and Marianna Rosa Theresa Falzon in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 48, produce truck driver. Her married name was Zammit. Carmela Vicky Mula was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Counsellor, 67, 73 in 1965 at South San Francisco, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Vincent Joseph Azzopardi was born on 7 September 1931 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 9 in 1940 census.¹ He died on 26 April 1950 at age 18.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Vincent Azzopardi and Speranza Deguara in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, factory watchman.² Vincent Joseph Azzopardi was listed in the 1940 US Census of Vincent Azzopardi and Speranza Deguara in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 57, city and county housing authority laborer.

     Anna Azzopardi was born on 12 March 1933 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 7 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Herbert D. Peterson on 1 August 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Anna Azzopardi was listed in the 1940 US Census of Vincent Azzopardi and Speranza Deguara in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, factory watchman.¹ Anna Azzopardi was listed in the 1940 US Census of Vincent Azzopardi and Speranza Deguara in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 57, city and county housing authority laborer. Her married name was Peterson. Anna Azzopardi was living in 2024.

     Joseph Nazeren Paul. Azzopardi was born on 26 June 1904 in Naxxar, Malta; age 36 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Grace Agius, daughter of Gio Maria Agius and Giovanna Sant, on 5 August 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA.^1,3 Joseph Nazeren Paul. Azzopardi died on 5 August 1993 at Valletta, Malta, at age 89.
     Joseph Nazeren Paul. Azzopardi was also known as Giuseppi Azzopardi. He emigrated from Malta from Sydney, Australia on 9 February 1923 to San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Grace Agius were listed in the 1940 US Census age 36, sugar refinery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Joseph Nazeren Paul. Azzopardi was naturalized in May 1941 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Grace Agius were listed in the 1950 US Census age 46, machinist, electric mfg. co. in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Jeannette Victoria Azzopardi was born on 24 March 1937 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Anthony E. Xuereb on 2 March 1957 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Jeannette Victoria Azzopardi died on 7 June 2011 at Burlingame, CA, USA, at age 74.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Nazeren Paul. Azzopardi and Grace Agius in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 36, sugar refinery laborer.¹ Jeannette Victoria Azzopardi was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Nazeren Paul. Azzopardi and Grace Agius in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 46, machinist, electric mfg. co. As of 2 March 1957,her married name was Xuereb.
Obituary: on 15 July 2011: Jeannette Victoria Xuereb, resident of Burlingame, passed away on June 7, 2011. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Anthony Xuereb, Jeannette will be greatly missed by her children Joseph Xuereb (Karen), Angelo Xuereb (Christine), Frank Xuereb (Vi) and Grace Wilson (Bruce), her grandchildren Anthony, Shannon, Kelley and Daniel Xuereb, Cole, Casey, Corinne and Caitlin Wilson, her loving sister Dolores Nelson (Robert) and nephews David and Richard Nelson. Private family services have been held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA. Arrangements by Crosby-N. Gray & Co., Burlingame, CA 650-342-6617. Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on July 15, 2011.

     Mary Camilleri was born on 14 August 1901 in Mosta, Malta; age 38 in 1940 census. She married Joseph Frendo on 11 February 1922 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary Camilleri married Ray Miller on 1 October 1966 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Mary Camilleri died on 30 January 1969 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 67.
     She was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 10 September 1920 going to New York, NY, USA; age 20, mother Mrs. L. Camilleri; Destination San Francisco, to brother John Camilleri. She emigrated from Malta on 10 September 1920 to New York, NY, USA. Her married name was Frendo. She and Joseph Frendo were listed in the 1940 US Census age 48, none in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Mary Camilleri was naturalized on 17 February 1943 at San Francisco, CA, USA; a factory worker. She was listed in the 1950 US Census age 45, widow, wholesale lock co., assembles locks in San Francisco, CA, USA. Her married name was Miller.
Obituary: on 1 February 1969: MILLER. Mary (Frendo), — In this city, Jan. 30, 1969, Mary (Frendo) Miller, loving wife of Ray Miller, devoted mother of Mrs. Mary Polk and Mrs. Rita Falasco, endeared sister of Joseph, Charles, Tony, Angelo and Mike Camilleri; mother of eight grandchildren; a native of Malta.

     Mary Frendo was born on 16 February 1924 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² She married (?) Polk.
     Mary Frendo was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Frendo and Mary Camilleri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, none.¹ Her married name was Polk. Mary Frendo was living in 1969.

     Rita Frendo was born on 9 August 1925 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 14 in 1940 census.¹ She married (?) Falasco.
     Rita Frendo was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Frendo and Mary Camilleri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 48, none.¹ Her married name was Falasco. Rita Frendo was living in 1969.

     Joseph Tonna was born on 20 November 1894 in Mosta, Malta; age 45 in 1940 census; also 25 Nov 1895.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 18 on 4 December 1912. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He married Carmela Camilleri, daughter of Pasquale Camilleri, on 9 October 1926 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Joseph Tonna died on 6 February 1970 at Redwood City, CA, USA, at age 75. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Joseph Tonna was also known as Giuseppe Tonna.² Research: He said he had lived in the US between 1913 and 1920 before going to Australia. He returned in August 1920 by way of Sydney, Aust., Victoria and Vancouver, BC on board the Tahiti and then cross over into the US at Blair, WA via the Great Northern Railway. Paul Tonna was living at 1996 Newcomb Ave., San Francisco in 1920. in 1920. Joseph Tonna was in the Legal System for for selling alcohol during Prohibition; later owned liquor store. in 1925.

Joseph Tonna was mentioned in the San Francisco Chronicle on 22 January 1925: Sale to Dry Agent
Joseph Tonna of 2032 Palou avenue was arrested In a Turk, street apartment house last night after
he is alleged to have sold a gallon of moonshine whisky to Miss Daisy Simpson, prohibition agent. A search of Tonna’s automobile, parked In front of the apartment house, produced fifteen gallons of moonshine whisky, according to Miss Simpson. Tonna was booked at the City Prison on charges of illegal sale and transportation of intoxicating liquor. His bail was fixed at $1000. He and (?) Maltese Owned Businesses were Maltese Business A liquor store on 3rd St. in 1939 at 4716 3rd St., San Francisco, CA, USA. Joseph Tonna was naturalized on 3 February 1939 at 1263 Palou, San Francisco, CA, USA; Declaration of Intention: occupation, Liquor Dealer. He and Carmela Camilleri were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, liquor store proprietor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Joseph Tonna witnessed the beginning of military service of Angelo Paul Camilleri on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 28, works for Joseph Tonna (Liquor store) at 4716 3rd St. Joseph Tonna received military draft notice in 1942 at 4716 3rd St., San Francisco, CA, USA, age 47, liquor store. Research: US Draft: Liquor Store in 1942 at 1263 Palou, San Francisco, CA, USA. He and Carmela Camilleri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 55, tavern owner in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 7 February 1970: T0NNA, Joseph In Redwood City, Feb. 6, 1970, Joseph Tonna, beloved husband of Carmela Tonna of San Carlos, father of Mrs. Mary James of San Carlos and Mrs. Josephine Quinn of San Mateo, brother of Mrs. Agatha Muscat, Carlo Tonna, James Tonna and John Tonna, all of San Francisco and the late Mrs. Jenny. Abela; a native of Malta; aged 75 years.

     Carmela Camilleri was born on 16 July 1904 in Mosta, Malta; age 35 in 1940 census.¹ She married Joseph Tonna, son of Paul Tonna and Elizabeth Azzopardi, on 9 October 1926 at San Francisco, CA, USA.¹ Carmela Camilleri died on 12 June 1974 at Redwood City, CA, USA, at age 69. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She emigrated from Malta on 2 October 1919 to New York, NY, USA. As of 1926,her married name was Tonna. She and Joseph Tonna were listed in the 1940 US Census age 45, liquor store proprietor in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Carmela Camilleri and Joseph Tonna were listed in the 1950 US Census age 55, tavern owner in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 13 June 1974: TONNA, Carmela In Redwood City. June 12. 1974, Carmela Tonna, wife of the late Joseph Tonna, mother of Mrs. Josephine Quinn of San Mateo, and Mrs. Mary James of San Carlos: sister of Charles Camlllerl of Millbrae, and Anthony Camilleri of S.F; also survived by eight grandchildren; a native of Malta, aged 69 years.

     Mary Tonna was born on 31 March 1928 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 12 in 1940 census.¹ She married Edgar A. James on 26 November 1949 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Mary Tonna was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Tonna and Carmela Camilleri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, liquor store proprietor.¹ As of 26 November 1949,her married name was James. Mary Tonna was living in 1974 in San Carlos, CA, USA.

     Josephine Mary Tonna was born on 24 July 1933 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 6 in 1940 census.¹ She married Gus L Moran on 5 September 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Josephine Mary Tonna married William P. Quinn. Josephine Mary Tonna and William P. Quinn were divorced in April 1970 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Josephine Mary Tonna died on 20 April 1993 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA, at age 59.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Tonna and Carmela Camilleri in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 45, liquor store proprietor.¹ Josephine Mary Tonna was listed in the 1940 US Census of Joseph Tonna and Carmela Camilleri in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 55, tavern owner. As of 5 September 1953,her married name was Moran. Her married name was Quinn.

     Charles Bugeja was born circa 1905 in Malta; age 35 in 1940 census. He married Anita Sherry.¹ Charles Bugeja died on 21 December 1984. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     As of 1940, Charles Bugeja was also known as Charles Bogea.¹ He and Anita Sherry were listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, wholesale butcher laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.

     Anita Sherry was born circa 1910 in Malta; age 30 in 1940 census.¹ She married Charles Bugeja.¹ Anita Sherry died on 5 April 1944. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Bugeja. She and Charles Bugeja were listed in the 1940 US Census age 35, wholesale butcher laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.

     Peter Paul Bugeja was born on 20 October 1933 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 6 in 1940 census.¹ He married Bruna L Subtropico on 25 September 1955. Peter Paul Bugeja died on 19 November 2024 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 91. He was buried on 2 December 2024 at Italian Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Bugeja and Anita Sherry in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, wholesale butcher laborer. Peter Paul Bugeja began military service US Army, Korea. He and Bruna L Subtropico were living in 2023 in 363 Harvard St., San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 1 December 2024: Peter Paul Bugeja
10/20/1933 - 11/19/2024
Peter Paul (Paulie) Bugeja, a San Francisco native, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024 at the age of 91.
Peter is survived by his wife of 69 years, Bruna Bugeja, his son Robert Bugeja, granddaughter Ashley Reed, grandson Brandon Bugeja, his great-grandchildren, and brother and sister-in-law Joseph & Lynn Bugeja.
Peter was born October 20 1933 in San Francisco California, and was proud of his Maltese heritage. He worked in Butcher Town for many years until he served in the United States Army during the Korean war. Upon returning from his service with the Army, he married the love of his life on September 25, 1955.
Peter loved spending time with family and adored his great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. We are sure that everyone that knew and loved him has a memorable Peter story.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am at St. Elizabeth Church, 459 Somerset St, San Francisco. Burial to follow at Italian Cemetery, Colma. Peter Paul Bugeja was also known as Paulie.

     Marian Anna Bugeja was born on 18 June 1936 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 4 in 1940 census.¹ She married Albert J Tafoya on 2 June 1956 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Marian Anna Bugeja was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Bugeja and Anita Sherry in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, wholesale butcher laborer. As of 1940, Marian Anna Bugeja was also known as Ann Bugeja. As of 2 June 1956,her married name was Tafoya.

     Joseph Bugeja was born on 20 April 1938 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 2 in 1940 census.¹ He married Rosalind C Jimminez on 1 July 1961 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Joseph Bugeja married Lynn (?) in 2000.
     Joseph Bugeja was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles Bugeja and Anita Sherry in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 35, wholesale butcher laborer. Joseph Bugeja was living in 2024.

     Frank Mifsud was born on 6 April 1918 in Gozo, Malta; age 22 in 1940 census.¹ He married Mary Camilleri, daughter of Joseph J. Camilleri and Rosalia Camenzuli. Frank Mifsud died on 5 November 1990 at age 72. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He and Louie Borg were listed in the 1940 US Census age 22, tannery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Frank Mifsud received military draft notice on 16 October 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 22, Northern Hide assitant. He was a Vassalo's Lumber in 1942. He and Mary Camilleri were listed in the 1950 US Census age 32, lumber foreman in San Francisco, CA, USA. Frank Mifsud and Francis Mifsud were possibly the same person.

     Louie Borg was born circa 1908 in Malta; age 32 in 1940 census.¹
     He and Frank Mifsud were listed in the 1940 US Census age 22, tannery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Louie Borg was a railroad laborer in 1940.

     Spiro Camilleri was born on 9 April 1907 in Garbo, Gozo, Malta; age 33 in 1940 census. He married Josephine Cauchi on 17 January 1948 at St. Lawrence, Gozo, Malta. Spiro Camilleri died on 10 January 1990 at Millbrae, CA, USA, at age 82. He was buried on 15 January 1990 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     He emigrated in 1924 Australia. He emigrated from Malta in 1927 to San Francisco, CA, USA. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Mifsud and Louie Borg in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 22, tannery laborer.¹ Spiro Camilleri was a wholesale meat teamster in 1940. He was naturalized on 29 April 1940 at San Francisco, CA, USA. He began military service US Army, WWII.
Spiro Camilleri Returned to Malta and married Josephine in 1947. He and Josephine Cauchi were listed in the 1950 US Census age 42, shipyard pipefitter in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Joseph Borg was born circa 1914 in Malta; age 26 in 1940 census.¹
     He was a furniture factory laborer in 1940.

     Louis Litrizza was born on 19 March 1898 in Zabbar, Malta; age 42 in 1940 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport age 23, riveter on 24 January 1920. Declared destination was USA.²
     Louis Litrizza was also known as Luigi Litrizza.² He was a lock factory laborer in 1940.¹ He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Lawrence J Borg and Joseph Borg in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 50, boat transportation stewart.¹

     Manuel Borg was born circa 1890 in Malta; age 50 in 1940 census.¹
     He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 50, sugar refinery leadman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Paul Setina was born circa 1890 in Malta; age 50 in 1940 census.
     He and Mariana Setina were listed in the 1940 US Census age 50, widowed, apartment owner; and grandchildren Marwana Setina, 15, CA; Floremana Setina, 13, CA; Peter Setina, 10, CA in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Mariana Setina was born circa 1885 in USA; age 55 in 1940 census.¹
     She and Paul Setina were listed in the 1940 US Census age 50, widowed, apartment owner; and grandchildren Marwana Setina, 15, CA; Floremana Setina, 13, CA; Peter Setina, 10, CA in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Charles Schembri was born circa 1906 in Malta; age 34 in 1940 census.
     He was listed in the 1930 US Census of Salvatore Schembri and Carmella Debrincat in 1930 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; Sam Schembri, age 29, hog ranch proprietor; and brother in law Angelo Calleja and sister in law Mary Debrincat.¹ Charles Schembri was a sugar mill laborer in 1930. He and Salvatore Stivala were listed in the 1940 US Census age 40, street car painter in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.² Charles Schembri was a railway boiler maker in 1940.

     George Scerri was born circa 1904 in Malta; age 36 in 1940 census.¹
     He and Mike Bonnici were listed in the 1940 US Census age 36, restaurant dishwasher in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ George Scerri was a automobile driller in 1940.

     Charles Galea was born on 27 September 1876 in Mosta, Malta; age 65 in 1940 census.^1,2 He was issued a Maltese Passport ae 28, field laborer on 22 July 1905. Declared destination was Tunis, Tunisia.² He was issued a Maltese Passport age 44, field laborer on 4 October 1920. Declared destination was USA.²
     Charles Galea was also known as Carmelo Galea.² He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 65, tannery laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Research: apartment next door in 1940.