Jack Gervasoni

Who was Jack Gervasoni?

John Hogan 'Jack' Gervasoni was born in Daylesford, Victoria, Australia in 1929 and was educated at St Michael's Primary School and Presentation Convent Daylesford before attending Ballarat Teachers' College.

Originally playing for Daylesford Football Club, Gervasoni was recruited from Ballarat and played as a rover for Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League from 1951-1956. He then captain coached Northcote in the Victorian Football Association.

Gervasoni was also known for his community work. He was elected to the Kew City Council in 1971 and served as Mayor in 1978. He was a Trustee of the Yarra Bend Park and President of many local organisations. He was honoured by having the changerooms at Kew's Willsmere Park named after him.

Gervasoni taught and coached sports at Burke Hall where an oval was named in his honour following his death in 1992.

Two of Gervasoni's children followed him into education, Dr Ann Gervasoni and Clare Gervasoni.