Dave Militello Benefit Pool Tournament
Schedule
Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
Pocketeer Billiards and Sports Bar | Cheektowaga, NY
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Dave Militello Benefit Pool TournamentIn 2020, Dave and his family faced an unexpected loss with the passing of his beloved wife and mother Joyce. He is a dedicated father to Juli Lyn Gray and David Vincent Militello. Dave is a lifetime member of the Williamsville Fire Company, Since 1980. After starting a family in 1988, Dave has spent 36 years behind the wheel as a truck driver, earning his prestigious Million-Mile Driving award in 2023 - a remarkable achievement in today’s world.
Pool has been Dave’s passion since his twenties, when he first picked up a cue stick with the Skulski’s Team. Over the years, his love for the game led him through Buffalo’s vibrant pool community, from South Buffalo to the Northtowns, being the Captain of teams in leagues such as Skulski’s, Cagney’s, Porky’s, LASB, TNT on both Sunday and Monday nights, as well as the APA of WNY.
His heart for the community, extends beyond the pool table - in 2018, Dave became a lifetime member of The Imperial Court of Buffalo, supporting LGBTQ+ charities throughout the Buffalo area, inspired by his love and support for his son.
Life took an unexpected turn after Dave’s retirement when he was diagnosed with stage 1 kidney cancer, leading to the removal of his kidney in August 2023. Then, in October 2024, his family’s world was shaken again when the cancer suddenly spread to his brain, requiring emergency surgery. Through these challenging times, medical bills have continued to mount, adding financial strain to an already difficult journey.
In support of Dave and his family, we’re coming together for a special benefit pool tournament at Pocketeer’s Billiards Hall (2444 Clinton st. Buffalo, NY 14224) on Saturday April 26th, 2025 from 11am-5pm. Doors will open at 11am, with the tournament starting promptly at 12pm. Due to time restraints, we’ll run a single elimination format, race to 3, with entry fees going directly to Dave’s family and to cover table time. The event will feature a Calcutta for the player’s pot, along with a 50/50 raffle, basket raffle, and a special cue stick raffle. We invite all who know Dave - or simply want to help a member of our community - to join us in showing our support for this remarkable man who has touched so many lives through his kindness and passion for the game.
Tournament Players: $25
Pre-sale Tickets: $20
Tickets at the door: $30
Call Or Text Juli for tickets 716-394-7541
TOURNAMENT MONEY MUST BE CASH
***CASH, CASH APP, PAYPAL, VENMO ACCEPTED***
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Where is it happening?
Pocketeer Billiards and Sports Bar, 2444 Clinton St (Corner of Clinton & Harlem),Cheektowaga, New York, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
