Ian Brusasco
Ian Brusasco AO, AM(4 October 1928 – 13 May 2021) was an Australian businessman who served as chairman and director for WorkCover Queensland, Queensland Investment Corporation, Gladstone Ports Corporation, Foodbank Qld, Port of Brisbane Corporation, Australian Soccer Federation (now Football Federation Australia), Queensland Soccer Federation, Oceania Football Confederation, Brisbane Strikers, Radio Station 4TAB, Radio Station 4KQ, and Labor Holdings. Brusasco also served as an alderman in the Brisbane City Council for 14 years.
Ian Brusasco | |
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| Born | Italo Prospero Brusasco 4 October 1928 Lannercost, North Queensland |
| Died | 13 May 2021 (aged 92) |
| Other names | Jim Brusasco |
| Education | St Joseph's Nudgee College |
| Alma mater | University of Queensland |
| Occupation | Pharmacist |
| Spouse | Patricia Brusasco |
| Children | 3 including Mark Brusasco |
He was married to Patricia Anne Brusasco (born 11 May 1933) who received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 1992 and a Centenary Medal in 2001, both in recognition of service to the community. He was the father of Mark Brusasco (born 24 August 1960) who played international soccer for Australia in 1980.