The Kortright Kares Foundation is a Section 501(c)charitable organization that supports youth in discovering their unique strengths and passions to create a positive springboard for exploration and growth.Ī scholarship program was established for candidates desiring to participate in travel and after-school athletic programs. “We are hoping to do this fundraiser annually to honor Billy and to bring all of his friends and family together,” said Comunale. In addition, donations can be made directly to and with a note that the donation is for the “Billy Schulz memorial.” Those who cannot attend the fundraiser and want to donate are encouraged to come to either location and leave the donation for Beccaris or Comunale. The day will feature Chinese auctions, a 50/50 raffle, and T-shirts for purchase.
Others describe Schulz as incredibly good-humored and caring of all, noting that the fundraiser in his honor would have made him proud. He loved sports, and he loved kids-I’m pretty sure his favorite job ever was Saf-T-Swim.” He would do anything to make you smile if you were having a bad day, and he would have given the shirt off his back to help whoever, whenever. “He was a firecracker of a human he was loud, and he always had the room laughing. Rich Comunale, owner of Momo’s and Momo’s Too, along with his team, decided to host the fundraiser at the pub because it was Schulz’s favorite place and he had “become family” as part of the crew.īeccaris said, “Billy was a great friend.” She had met him at the age of 13 and remained friends until his death two months before turning 27. We are all very close and he fit in instantly.” He enjoyed sports and it was the local bar, so he always loved hanging out with friends at the Holbrook location,” said Sam Beccaris, a veteran bartender at both Momo’s locations, adding, “Fast-forward a few years and he started bartending at Momo’s and quickly became part of the Momo’s family.
“Billy started going to Momo’s when he turned 21 and loved the atmosphere. 6, Momo’s Too, in Bayport, will be hosting a fundraiser in honor of one of the pub’s most beloved bartenders, Billy Schulz, who died.įunds collected will go to benefit the Kortright Cares Foundation.
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