Widgee father killed in tragic Glastonbury crash farewelled by 250 friends and family

A family has been struck by unspeakable tragedy for the second time in less than eight years, as hundreds of loved ones turned out to say goodbye to the 51-year-old former dad and talented footballer who died at the scene of a Glastonbury accident.

The Widgee father killed in tragic Glastonbury crash has been farewelled by over 250 friends and family.

A 51-year-old man who was killed in a crash at Glastonbury has been remembered by more than 250 of his loved ones in a funeral at his home at Widgee on Monday, June 14.

Domenico “Mick” Dipasquasio tragically died at the scene after his car collided head-on with another vehicle on Glastonbury Road just before 6.30pm on June 3.

Mr Dipasquasio has been described by his nephew Billy Wilson as a “beautiful, perfect” uncle, brother and son.

“(He was a father) but he tragically lost his son Jacob Shearer in the 2013 floods in Widgee,” Mr Wilson said.

“He was the most devoted father to Jake and immensely missed him every day.

“A beautiful soul gone too early.”

The Widgee father killed in tragic Glastonbury crash has been farewelled by more than 250 friends and family.

Mr Wilson said his uncle was a very “selfless, kind” man who did absolutely anything to help those he loved and even strangers in the street.

“We are all absolutely devastated,” he said.

“He was taken from us way too early and we will struggle and miss him every single day for the rest of our time.”

Mr Dipasquasio’s day job was as a concreter, but his friends and family say his passion was playing rugby league.

Throughout his life, he played for the Redcliffe Dolphins and also made Mark Murray’s Colts, winning premiership teams in 1988 and 1989, along with the Queensland under 19s in 1989.

Domenico Dipasquasio was a former Redcliffe Dolphins player.

Ed Maslen was one of Mr Dipasquasio’s close friends who knew him from a very young age and said he was close with his entire family.

“There are no words to explain the loyalty he showed everyone,” Mr Maslen said.

“The world needs people like him, we can't lose blokes like Domenico.

“Hang on to and always treasure the life and family you have because tomorrow you can never count on.”

One of Mr Dipasquasio’s high school friends and fellow rugby league players, Danny Johnston, said he was in disbelief when he heard the news.

He was the nicest guy you could meet and would do anything for you,” Mr Johnston said.

“He will be sadly missed.”