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     Lawrence Buhagiar was born circa 1884 in Mosta, Malta; Age 36 in 1921. He married Teresa Callus.¹ Lawrence Buhagiar died in 1938 at Mosta, Malta.
     He was a a merchant. As of 1921, Lawrence Buhagiar was also known as Lawrence Buhagiar Fountain. He was naturalized on 27 January 1921 at San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Teresa Callus was born in Mosta, Malta. She married Lawrence Buhagiar.¹ Teresa Callus died in 1943 at Mosta, Malta.
     Her married name was Buhagiar.¹ She was a a housewife.

     Carmen Rita Darmanin was born on 2 March 1938 in Zabbar, Malta; age 75 in 2014. She married Emmanuel Micallef, son of Saviour Micallef and Mary Carmen Buhagiar, on 7 June 1958 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     Carmen Rita Darmanin emigrated from Malta on 27 June 1948 to New York, NY, USA. As of 7 June 1958,her married name was Micallef. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was recieved contribution recognition by Maltese Club; house committee, 2004; Ass. Secretary and Entertainment Committee member, 2022 between 1995 and 2009 at San Francisco, CA, USA. She was living in 2020 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Carmen Rita Darmanin Member of Maltese Historical Society in 2022.

     Michael Charles Andrews was born on 27 July 1953 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He married Dorothy Massaia.
     Michael Charles Andrews was living in 2020 in San Mateo, CA, USA.

     James A. Andrews was born on 30 September 1957 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He married Myrna Laura (?)
     James A. Andrews was living in 2020 in Napa, CA, USA.

     Martin F. Andrews was born on 2 April 1959 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He married Judy Regan.
     Martin F. Andrews was living in 2020 in Napa, CA, USA.

     Diane Dorothy Tonna was born on 17 November 1937 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 2 in 1940 census.¹ She married Dave Andrews on 8 October 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Diane Dorothy Tonna died on 19 July 1982 at Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, USA, at age 44.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Michael Angelo Tonna and Margarita Rose Zammit in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 37, no occupation.¹ Diane Dorothy Tonna was listed in the 1940 US Census of Margarita Rose Zammit and Joseph Tonna in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 42, divorced, Shlage Lock co. assembler. Her married name was Andrews.
Obituary: on 21 July 1982: ANDREWS, Diana D. (Tonna). In ,Oakland, July 19, 1982; survived by husband, David i. Andrews, Pleasanton; parents, Margaret .and Curley Gardiner, San Lean-dro; three children, Michael, Mark and Elizabeth Andrews, ail of Pleasanton; brother, Joseph Tonna of S.F; stepbrother, George Gardiner of Pleasanton; one nephew and three nieces; a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church of Pleasanton; active in the Cursillo Movement; also the Reunion Committee of Balboa High School, S F ; Extraordinary Minister at St. Augustine's Church.

     Jane Frances Barulich was born circa 1935. She married Joseph Tonna, son of Michael Angelo Tonna and Margarita Rose Zammit, on 25 September 1953 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Jane Frances Barulich died before 2016.
     Her married name was Tonna. She was a member of the Maltese American Social Club and was Helped with remodel of new Maltese Club location in 1991 at South San Francisco, San Mateo Co., CA, USA. Jane Frances Barulich was also known as Frances.

     David Stephen Tonna was born on 15 December 1954 in San Francisco, CA, USA. He married Marilyn J Brown on 12 February 1977 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.

     Marilyn J Brown was born circa 1956. She married David Stephen Tonna, son of Joseph Tonna and Jane Frances Barulich, on 12 February 1977 at San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Tonna.

     Nancy Jane Tonna was born on 24 November 1957 in San Francisco, CA, USA.
     As of 2020, Nancy Jane Tonna lived at Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

     Diane Margaret Tonna was born on 28 May 1961 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married Richard A. Pieretti on 11 December 1983 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Pieretti.

     Richard A. Pieretti was born circa 1959. He married Diane Margaret Tonna, daughter of Joseph Tonna and Jane Frances Barulich, on 11 December 1983 at San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Debra Tonna was born on 28 May 1961 in San Francisco, CA, USA. She married Gary Prince.
     Her married name was Prince.

     Gary Prince married Debra Tonna, daughter of Joseph Tonna and Jane Frances Barulich.

     Dave Andrews was born circa 1935. He married Diane Dorothy Tonna, daughter of Michael Angelo Tonna and Margarita Rose Zammit, on 8 October 1960 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Dave Andrews died before 1995.

     George "Curly" Gardiner was born circa 1904. He married Margarita Rose Zammit, daughter of Spiro Zammit and Josephine Calleja, on 26 August 1973 at San Francisco, CA, USA. George "Curly" Gardiner died on 9 July 1989 at San Leandro, CA, USA.
      Obituary: on 12 July 1989: GARDINER, George M. (Curly) — In San Leandro. July 9th. 1989 dearly beloved husband of Margaret Tonna Gardiner; loving father of George M. Gardiner Jr and his wife Thelma of Pleasanton; dear grandfather of three grandchildren, devoted stepfather of Joseph and his wife Jane Tonna of Millbrac; dear stepgrandfather of eight and three great-stepgrandchiidren; a 1926 graduate of St Mary’s College; a retired Alameda County Deputy Sheriff; member of S I.R S. #6. Y M I #6 and Eiks Lodge #1015; a native of California: age 85 years.

     Dave Drago was born on 14 October 1899 in Vittoriosa, Malta; age 37 in 1940 census.¹ He married Teresa (?) in 1925 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Dave Drago was also known as Domenick Drago. He emigrated from Malta on 10 July 1917 to San Francisco, CA, USA. He was naturalized on 24 June 1937 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 35, laundry man. He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 37, divorced, laundry wash man in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Alfred Falzon was born on 19 May 1898 in Malta; age 42 in 1940 census.¹ He married Anna Sprinich on 6 April 1953 at San Francisco, CA, USA. Alfred Falzon died on 25 May 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 63.
     He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 26 May 1920 going to San Pedro, CA, USA; age 21, seaman, from Singapore. He emigrated from Malta on 6 November 1930 to San Pedro, CA, USA. He was naturalized on 11 October 1933 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 35. He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 42, hotel cook in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ He received military draft notice on 14 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 44, catering comp; next door to Anna Radich. He was listed in the 1950 US Census age 52, no occupation in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 28 May 1961: FALZON In this city. May 25. 1961. Alfred, loving brother of Paul Falzon, and Mrs. Malta Borg of Toronto. Canada, and Mrs. Grace Eneriques of Malta; a native of Malta, aged 62 years. A life member of George Washington Lodge No. 525, F. & A. M.: California Bodies Scottish Rite, Islam Temple, Cooks Union No. 44 and Cooks Association of the Pacific Coast.

     Frank Tabone Falzon was born on 31 July 1905 in Cospicua, Malta; age 32 in 1940 census; also given July 29, 1905.^1,2 He married Katherine Bridget Fox.¹ Frank Tabone Falzon died on 4 April 1951 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 45; of melanoma. Biography From son Frank's book 5-Henry-7:
He learned carpentry early and was good at soccer. After arriving in San Francisco he went to work for Bethlehem Steel. He settled in the BayView district, near the Hunter's Point shipyard. He met Katherine at St. Paul of the Shipwreck Church. After marriage they moved into a rental home on Oakdale Ave, just off of Silver Ave. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Frank Tabone Falzon was also known as Francisco Tabone Falzon.
Frank Tabone Falzon While we know Frank was in Detroit by 1925, he doesn’t appear on any passenger list. Nor does the National Archives of Malta have a passport issued to him. Unlike his brothers, he doesn’t apply to become a naturalized citizen of the United State.
Apparently came thru Canada escorted by brothers Charlie and Lawrence. He witnessed the marriage of Lawrence Falzon on 24 October 1925 at Detroit, MI, USA; One of the witnesses was his brother, Frank Falzon (Francisco Tabone Falzon). Frank Tabone Falzon and Katherine Bridget Fox were listed in the 1940 US Census age 32, ship yard carpenter helper in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Frank Tabone Falzon and Katherine Bridget Fox were listed in the 1950 US Census age 42, contractor, carpenter in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 6 April 1951: FALZON— In this city, April 4, 1951, Frank, beloved husband of Katherine Falzonon, loving father of Patricia, Jean, Frank Jr. and Richard Falzon. loving son of Constance Falzon, loving brother of Vincent. Charles, Lawrence, Anthony, Emmanuel. Theresa, Frank and Katherine Falzon, Mrs, Antonia Ear, Mrs. Rosina Shields and the late Joseph Falzon, a native of Malta. A member of the Carpenters Union, Local 1149.

     Katherine Bridget Fox was born on 2 March 1914 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 26 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Frank Tabone Falzon, son of Salvatore Falzon and Constance Tabone.¹ Katherine Bridget Fox died on 9 November 1975 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 61. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Her married name was Falzon.¹ She and Frank Tabone Falzon were listed in the 1940 US Census age 32, ship yard carpenter helper in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Katherine Bridget Fox and Frank Tabone Falzon were listed in the 1950 US Census age 42, contractor, carpenter in San Francisco, CA, USA. Katherine Bridget Fox was a wholesale lock inspector at Schlage Lock Co. in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 10 November 1975: Katherine B. Falzon Services will be held Wednesday for Katherine B. Falzon, mother of San Francisco Homicide Inspector Frank Falzon. Besides the police inspector, she is survived by two daughters, Patricia Friley and Jean Burnett, and another son, Richard; three sisters, Margaret Conroy, Rose Doyle, and Anna Battaion; three brothers, Bernard, Joseph, and Edward Fox; and nine grandchildren.
Obituary: on 11 November 1975: FALZON, Katherine B. — In this city. November 9, 1975, beloved wife of the late Frank Falzon, devoted mother of Patricia Friley, Jean Burnett, Frank and Richard Falzon; endeared, sister of Bernard, Joseph, and Edward Fox, Margaret Conroy, Rose Doyle, and Anna Battaion; loving mother-in-law of Arthur Burnett and Donna Falzon; loving grandmother of nine grandchildren,- a native of S.F; employee of Schlage Lock Co.
Katherine Bridget Fox John Francis Fox 1873–1931 & Margaret Lambe
1879–1928.

     Patricia Ann Falzon was born on 15 May 1936 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 3 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married James E Friley on 22 January 1955 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Patricia Ann Falzon and James E Friley were divorced in February 1966 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. Patricia Ann Falzon died on 17 February 1995 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA, at age 58. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Tabone Falzon and Katherine Bridget Fox in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, ship yard carpenter helper.¹ Patricia Ann Falzon was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Tabone Falzon and Katherine Bridget Fox in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 42, contractor, carpenter. As of 1955,her married name was Friley.
Obituary: on 21 February 1995: FALZON-FRILEY, Patricia Ann — Of S.F., February 17,1995. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Katherine Falzon, loving mother of Steven and Gregory Friley; grandmother of Adara and Patricia (Katie); loving sister of Frank and Richard Faizon and Jean Burnett. Graduate of All Hallow's Grammar School and St. Vincent's H.S. Age 58.

     Jean Mary Falzon was born on 8 April 1938 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 2 in 1940 census.¹ She married Arthur E. Burnett on 12 April 1958 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.
     Jean Mary Falzon was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Tabone Falzon and Katherine Bridget Fox in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; age 32, ship yard carpenter helper.¹ Jean Mary Falzon was listed in the 1940 US Census of Frank Tabone Falzon and Katherine Bridget Fox in 1950 at San Francisco, CA, USA; age 42, contractor, carpenter. As of 12 April 1958,her married name was Burnett. Jean Mary Falzon was living in 1975.

     Paul Tonna was born on 7 February 1867 in Mosta, Malta; age 67 in 1940 census.^3,2 He married Elizabeth Azzopardi, daughter of (?) Azzopardi. Paul Tonna was issued a Maltese Passport age 46, laborer; Sent for by his son. Was under treatment for eye disease on 8 October 1913. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He was issued a Maltese Passport age 52, laborer on 17 November 1919. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He died in 1943 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, USA.
     Paul Tonna was also known as Paolo Tonna.² He and Elizabeth Azzopardi immigrated on 17 November 1919; also 28 Nov 1925. As of 1940, Paul Tonna was also known as Paul Tonna.³ He was listed in the 1940 US Census age 67, factory laborer in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.³

     Charles C. Testa was born on 10 January 1903 in Hamrun, Malta; age 37 in 1940 census.^1,2 He married Marianna Psaila, daughter of Anthony Psaila and Carmel Cassar, on 28 January 1926 at Hamrun, Malta; from Naturalization; Also 7 Nov 1928.^1,2 Charles C. Testa was issued a Maltese Passport age 27, carpenter on 3 July 1930. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² He died on 22 August 1972 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 69. He was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Charles C. Testa was also known as Carlo Testa Kohen. He emigrated from Malta on 29 August 1930 to New York, NY, USA. He was listed on a passenger list at Ellis Island, NY on 29 August 1930 going to New York, NY, USA; Carlo Testa Cohen, 32, carpenter; wife Marianna in Hamrun; sister in law Carmela Psaila in San Francisco. He and Charles Gambin were related to Charles Gambin was godfather of Charles Testa. Lived with them after 1930. owned a hog ranch in Colma with another Maltese, Angelo Mifsud.
Charles C. Testa played the flute in the Maltese band and played at other venues, such as the San Francisco Symphony and 49ers band, per son Charles. He and Marianna Psaila were listed in the 1940 US Census surname given as Teta; age 37, wool handy man in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Charles C. Testa was a member of the Maltese American Social Club. He was naturalized on 20 January 1941 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Charles Testa Kohen, age 32, carpenter apprentice; witness Alfred Psaila. As of 1942, Charles C. Testa was also known as Charles Testa Kohen. He received military draft notice on 14 February 1942 at 1909 Oakdale St, San Francisco, CA, USA, Charles Testa-Kohen, age 39, contact Mariann Kohen; work Northern Wool Co. He and Marianna Psaila were listed in the 1950 US Census age 48, laborer, furnace factory in San Francisco, CA, USA.

     Marianna Psaila was born on 30 June 1900 in Birkinkara, Malta; age 40 in 1940 census.^1,2 She married Charles C. Testa, son of Charles Testa and Carmela Sammut, on 28 January 1926 at Hamrun, Malta; from Naturalization; Also 7 Nov 1928.^1,2 Marianna Psaila was issued a Maltese Passport age 30 on 26 September 1930. Declared destination was San Francisco, CA, USA.² She died on 24 January 1961 at San Francisco, CA, USA, at age 60. She was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, CA, USA.
     Her married name was Testa.¹ She and Charles C. Testa were listed in the 1940 US Census surname given as Teta; age 37, wool handy man in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Marianna Psaila and Charles C. Testa were listed in the 1950 US Census age 48, laborer, furnace factory in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Obituary: on 27 January 1961: TESTA—In this city. January 21 1961. Maryann, beloved wife of Charles Testa. devoted mother of Joseph Testa and Mrs Maude Barrier; endeared sister of Joseph Fred and George Psaila; aunt of Mrs. Helen Borg: a native of Malta.

     Maud Testa was born on 7 September 1928 in Malta; age 11 in 1940 census.¹ She married (?) Barrier.
     Maud Testa was also known as Modesta Testa Kohen. She was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles C. Testa and Marianna Psaila in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; surname given as Teta; age 37, wool handy man.¹ Her married name was Barrier. Maud Testa was living in 1961.

     Joseph P Testa was born on 27 February 1931 in San Francisco, CA, USA; age 9 in 1940 census.¹ He married Margaret Burke on 15 November 1952 at San Francisco, CA, USA.
     Joseph P Testa was also known as Joseph Testa Kohen. He was listed in the 1940 US Census of Charles C. Testa and Marianna Psaila in 1940 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA; surname given as Teta; age 37, wool handy man.¹
Rose Marie Tanti Joined and resigned from Maltese club together in 2009. Joseph P Testa was a member of the Maltese American Social Club between 2009 and 2010. He contributed a story to the "In Our Own Words" Oral History Project in 2024. He lived in 2024 at 2800 Ridgeway Ave, San Bruno, CA, USA. He and (?) Maltese Elders were living in 2024.

     Josephine Fenech was born circa 1880 in Malta; age 60 in 1940 census.¹
     She was listed in the 1940 US Census age 60, widowed in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹

     Angelo Fenech was born on 12 May 1899 in Mgarr, Malta; "Mazara" in naturalization doc; age 42 in 1940 census.^1,2,3 He married Grace Agius, daughter of Gio Maria Agius and Giovanna Sant, on 23 December 1926 at San Francisco, CA, USA; ages 28 and 22.⁴ Angelo Fenech and Grace Agius were divorced. Angelo Fenech married Mary Ann Vella, daughter of Carmelo Vella and Paula Camilleri, on 17 August 1935 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Mariana in Naturalization doc.^1,2 Angelo Fenech married Mary R Sordini on 15 June 1974 at Santa Clara Co., CA, USA. Angelo Fenech died on 27 August 1977 at Santa Clara, CA, USA, at age 78.⁵ He was buried at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, Santa Clara, CA, USA.
     He emigrated from Malta 1919 in 1930 census on 6 August 1920 to New York, NY, USA.⁴ He and Grace Agius were listed in the 1930 US Census age 31, electrician in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.⁴ Angelo Fenech was naturalized in 1932; age 33, machinist helper. He was naturalized on 1 February 1937 at San Francisco, CA, USA; Declaration in Apr 24, 1933; witnesses worked at Sugar refinery.² He and Mary Ann Vella were listed in the 1940 US Census age 42, electrical appliance mfg co. assemblyman in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, USA.¹ Angelo Fenech received military draft notice on 15 February 1942 at San Francisco, CA, USA, age 42, Pacific Electric Co.