https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/01/18/owners-of-willow-glens-goosetown-lounge-overwhelmed-by-support/

Gary Rovai was very much Willow Glen’s version of George Bailey. That is, of course, if the hero of “It’s a Wonderful Life” — Rovai’s favorite movie — owned a beloved bar instead of running the building and loan.

Rovai, who died in August 2019 at age 75, grew up in Willow Glen and was a guy who almost always said yes to someone in need. Willow Glen schools, St. Christopher Church, youth sports teams — you name it and Goosetown Lounge was happy to help. When kids would cut through Goosetown’s parking lot to get to the elementary school behind the bar, Rovai served as an impromptu crossing guard to make sure they arrived safely.