Thursday, 5 February 2026

 Danny PEARSON (Essendon – Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, Minister for Finance, Minister for Government Services) (09:55): I also rise to acknowledge the sad passing of Pasquale Petrollini. Pasquale was the president of the Essendon pensionati club for many years. He was just such a wonderful person. He had great values, and he was always warm and welcoming. I remember going to various functions with kids in tow, and he was always so patient. He and his wife Josie were an absolute dynamo. They did so much to support the senior citizens of the Essendon pensionati club. To Josie; Bruno, their son; Silvana, their daughter-in-law; Liliana, their daughter; Luigi, their son-in-law; their grandchildren Jacqueline, Vivian, Stephanie, Alexandra and Ryan; and their great-grandchildren Ethan, Alastair and Tilley, I offer my heartfelt and sincere condolences. Pasquale was just truly a wonderful person. His wine was amazing. His salami that he would make was always an absolute hit. He is sadly missed, but he made such a wonderful contribution to our community. Vale, Pasquale Petrollini.