FORMER MIMICO and Long Branch Beer Store worker Joseph Attard (left) was loved by many. Here he is with a co-worker. Courtesy photo.
A Mimico man who was well-known as a manager of the former Mimico and Long Branch Beer Stores for more than two decades is being remembered by his friends.
This is the fifth year they have raised funds in memory of Joseph Attard, 61, a long-time area resident who was known by many for his love for people and the community. He passed away in 2018.
FRIENDS AND former co-workers taking part in the fifth annual Joseph Attard Memorial Tee Off for Mental Health Golf Tournament. Courtesy photo.
Staff and patrons of the Maple Leaf House Grill & Lounge, at 2749 Lake Shore Blvd. W., have raised more than $2,000 from the fifth annual Joseph Attard Memorial Tee Off for Mental Health Golf Tournament. The funds will be donated to LAMP Community Health Centre’s Among Friends Community Mental Health Program.
“Without the amazing incredible generosity of our golfers, sponsors, donors, and supporters, this wouldn’t have been possible,” Maple Leaf owner Dave Cole said. “A special thanks is due to the wonderful ladies from the Pay It Forward Committee who helped organize, set up, reach out to our community for donations, and make this a wonderful day to remember.”
Our community needs our support and we are proud to support LAMP, one of the ladies said.
MORE THAN $2,000 was raised at the fifth Joseph Attard Memorial Tee Off for Mental Health Golf Tournament. The funds will be donated to LAMP Community Health Centre.
They said Attard was well-loved and had many friends from years of working at The Beer Store.
Catherine Turgiiya said Attard was a “remarkable man and a wonderful employee.”
“Joe was a wonderful employee who understood and demonstrated the meaning of team, dedication, loyalty and selflessness,” she said. “He was highly respected by all who knew him.”
“Joe was one of those very rare people that no one ever said a bad word about him and he never said a bad word about anybody else,” wrote friend Jim Culleton.
Asiley Cormer said Attard touched the hearts of many people in his lifetime – including his.
“I am so thankful and I feel so fortunate to have called him my co-worker, my friend and ultimately my family,” Cormier said. “He was greatly loved and he will be truly missed by many, as Joey would say “That’s five sure!”
Email organizers at teeoff4mentalhealth@gmail.com if you are interested in donating or taking part next year.
Organizers would like to thank: No Frills at 220 Royal York Road, Re Max Realty, The Keitner Group, Ridley Funeral Home, Campus Dental, O’Shea’s Irish Snug, Tee Off Mental Health, Poster One and Maple Leaf House Grill and Lounge.