For his friends he was a tenacious fighter known for his fairness, and remembered for his love of the games. Former A-1 Comics Store Manager, Joe Guardalibene passed away but his strong example of the importance of knowing right from wrong lives on. Many of the kids who played in his game tournaments, including the popular Magic games, discovered a role model who inspired them beyond the game board.

Joe was an important part of the Sacramento gaming community for over 8 years. He made many friends managing a local comic book and gaming store where he took great pride in keeping up to date on the latest popular games, comics, anime and was an expert on the market for older comic collectibles. Participants say he was one of the best around at running Magic and other types of tournaments. Joe was tenacious, with a strong sense of right from wrong. If Joe said he was going to do something, he made sure the job got done. He will be greatly missed.

Avrom Oliver owner of Adventure in Comics and Games and Mary Beth Avila choose to honor Joes’ life with a Memorial Magic Charity Tournament with proceeds benefiting The Wall Youth Center in Carmichael.

On Saturday April 18th fifty players showed up to honor Joe’s legacy and enjoy the game of Magic. Jason Smyth and Chia Lee battled round after round with Smyth taking home first prize in the tourney.

The Memorial Tournament raised $455.00 for the youth center where Joe is still remembered by the kids who played the games.

Learn more about The Wall Youth Center by visiting, www.thewallcarmichael.com