Beloved businessman and community leader Alnoor Sayani died suddenly Nov 6. He was 48.
“He was one of the most creative and business-minded people,” said Muhammad Saleem, who knew Sayani for 22 years and operated a grocery store across the street for 17 of them.
“He used to sell barbecued corn on the street. He used to sleep in his car. He didn’t have a house. He started the restaurant and started building slowly, slowly,” Saleem said. “He created a legacy for himself.”
A Ugandan immigrant of Pakistani descent, Sayani came to Canada by way of England when his parents fled Idi Amin’s brutal regime.
Sayani arrived in Canada at 15 with nothing in his pockets, said longtime friend and Ward 30 councillor Paula Fletcher, who was notified by restaurant staff that their “beloved boss” had died.
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Alnoor Sayani was an inspiration to us all. A remarkable entrepreneur, but also an equally remarkable person who gave back to the community and helped so many people. Condolences to his three sons, Ayaz, Adam and Ayaan Sayani and his wonderful wife. We will always cherish his legacy.
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