MANY feel for Adriano of Adriano’s Pizza and Pasta, who is known for his generosity in helping others.
Many Long Branch residents are stunned to learn that their favourite pizzeria has been destroyed by fire.
A fundraiser has been launched on Go Fund Me to help rebuild Adriano’s Pizza and Pasta, at 3329 Lake Shore Blvd. W. at Twenty-Seventh Street.
So far almost $3,000 has been raised by pizza lovers of a $7,500 goal that has been set.
ADRIZANO’s Pizza and Pasta has been a fixture in the Long Branch community for many years. Courtesy photos.
Members of the community are saddened by the loss and are rallying online to help Adriano Stolay, the well-loved and respected owner of the parlour, get back on his feet.
Adriano, dubbed a “pizza maker with a heart of dough,” is very generous and is known to gladly feed with a slice those homeless, hungry or donate his tasty pies to area charities.
Organizers of the fundraiser, Jackie Goodman and Lisa Davis, said Adrian is “ensuring no one goes hungry because they can’t afford a slice, and offering lollipops to every child who enters his pizzeria, there isn’t a single person who walks out of Adriano’s without a smile on their face.”
“Adriano and his family need our help to get back to business,” they wrote. “Let’s show Adriano what he means to this community and show our appreciation for all that he has given to us.”
CHARITIES could always count on Adriano’s generosity with his pies.
The family-owned and operated pizza parlour suffered major damage in what seems to have been a roof fire about 2 a.m. on December 2.
The business was closed and no one was there at that time. There were no reported injuries.
Toronto Fire arrived at the scene at 2:21 a.m. to put out the fire, which was upgraded to a two-alarmer after firefighters arrived.
“It was a bit of a stubborn fire. It took a little while to knock down,” a Platoon Chief said.
He said the fire was contained to the roof, but neighbouring buildings may have some smoke damage.
You can make a donation to help with the return of the parlour on Go Fund Me.
Pizza lovers took to social media to vent their frustration and loss of a good pizza place.
“Yes that is true Adriano has a heart of gold. This is heartbreaking, I’m hoping he can rebuild it fast,” wrote Monika Tabak.
“We just ordered from him last night,” Sue Clevely said. ‘Our go to pizza place. So sorry to hear.”
“We finally had Adriano’s amazing food just last week, and declared it our new go-to pizza,” noted Carolyn Buchanan. “I hope the damage is not extensive and that he can reopen his wonderful business soon.”