The Men in My Life !

My Dad, John Joseph FUSSEN was born in 1922 – that’s him with me in 1953 (top left) and just a couple of weeks before he died in 1989 (lower left). Dad was production manager of Peter’s Ice Cream and the creator of the Drumstick.   He was also the driver of the Peter’s vehicles (below) in various parades. Dad taught me to sail, build furniture and keep my old car finely tuned. My maternal grandfather, Harry NIALL (top right), and great uncle James NIALL (on the right), also played an important part in my education. Uncle Jim taught me to fish and to ask questions, and Grandpa taught me to love cricket. I can’t claim the great Don Bradman (lower right) as family but my grandfather would whisper in awe when he mentioned his name. You can imagine my great delight when I was given this advertisement he did for Peter’s Ice Cream! And I was so proud when my brother produced the video tribute to the great man. Grandpa would have been over the moon! My brother (above) taught me about the importance of older brothers. As kids, we were forever fighting but if I ever needed help he was always there. As we grew older, we stopped fighting, but he’s still there if I ever need him!