article_snippet.sent: The decision strands Rebels bikie gang boss Alex Vella in Malta, leaving behind in Australia 24 close family members including a wife, sons and an elderly mother, all of whom are Australian citizens.
article_snippet.sent: Alex Vellahas a wife, two sons and two stepsons, nine grandchildren, nine siblings and an elderly mother, all of whom are Australian citizens.
article_snippet.sent: The Let Alex Vella Return to Australia Facebook page has received more than 26,000 likes.
article_snippet.sent: Alex Vellahas regularly returned to Malta since Alex Vella moved to Australia and was crowned light heavyweight boxing champion of Alex Vella homeland in 1978.
article_snippet.sent: so Alex Vella could rejoin Alex Vella family, run Alex Vella motorcycle club and continue Alex Vella charitable good works .
article_snippet.sent: Sometimes referred to as 'the Maltese Falcon', Alex Vella has four sons, says Alex Vella donates generously to charities and is a regular churchgoer.
article_snippet.sent: I have always worked hard and given back to community,' Alex Vella states on Alex Vella website. '