Vella, Dr. Giuseppe 18.jul.1827-1912 Malta, ? - ?, ?
organist, choirmaster, graduated in law, studied music in Livorno, appointed organist of San Giovanni in Malta, 1860-1902 choirmaster of the cathedral of Malta ; father of the composers Alberto Vella (Malta, Valletta 14.jul.1866-1931), Luigi Vella (Malta, Floriana 10.oct.1868-15.mar.1950 Sliema) and Paolo Vella (Malta, Floriana 9.feb.1873-5.jan.1948 Sliema)