Donate in memory of Ron Barassi
Legacy is honoured by the Barassi family’s request, in lieu of flowers, to make a donation in memory of the late Ronald Dale Barassi to assist families of veterans in need, a cause very dear to his heart.
Ron came into Legacy’s care as a child when his father Ronald James Barassi was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941. Ron’s father was the first VFL footballer killed in World War II. Only 5 years old at the time, Ron later rose to be a star footballer for the Melbourne Football club like his father.
Legacy assisted with his education and health expenses and supported him in attending youth camps and other recreational activities.
Ron was forever grateful for Legacy’s support to him and his mother Elza. He generously used his well-respected status and network to promote the important work of Legacy as an ambassador throughout his life.
Vale Ronald Dale Barassi
