Tributes have flowed for Altona City Soccer Club stalwart, Tony Cassar (12.6.45-28.8.20).
Mr Cassar migrated to Australia from Malta with his family in 1956 and they settled in Altona.
He was the first born son of Antonio and Guiseppia and one of eight children in the family.
In 1965, the Altona City Soccer Club was established and it became a huge part of Mr Cassar’s life and a place where many friendships were made.
He involved himself in the club committee, both seniors and juniors, coaching many teams over the years and performing general work around the club including cleaning, grounds work, line-marking and putting up the nets.
He was a long-time manager of the club’s senior team, and his loved ones say there was nothing he wouldn’t do for the club, its players and families.
The club bestowed him life membership in the 1980s, and in 2000 he received an Australian Sports Medal from the Queen recognising his commitment to the community and sports.
While being a very private and humble person, these awards were achievements he was quietly proud of.
Mr Cassar’s family said they would like to thank everyone for the messages, love and prayers.
They also thanked the doctors, nurses and specialists who treated Mr Cassar over the years.
Mr Cassar is survived by Kathleen, his wife of 48 years, sons Anthony and Steven, daughters-in-law Caroline and Belynda, and grandchildren Isabella, Sarah, Michael and Mason.
