MARICIC, Joso

Born 9 January 1932

Origin Kukljica, Yugoslavia
First settled in Perth, Western Australia
Original Occupation Fisherman
Occupation in Australia Plasterer

NEPTUNIA

Departure Port Napoli, Italy
Arrival Year 1954

Fremantle

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Lived in Yugoslavia until the age of 19. Lived in Italy as a refugee for three years. Immigrated to Perth as a refugee. Worked in the wheatbelt as a farmhand, crayfisherman & plasterer. Married in Yugoslavia to Jovanka on 14/10/1967. Three children - Denis, Anita & Allan. Currently five grandchildren - Julian, Jayden, Ali-Rose, Alicia & Brooke.

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  • hello im alicia

    Wed 5 Sep 2012

  • I love your grand children Brooke,Alicia, Julian, Jayden and ali-rose what an amazing story!!!!!
    You should be proud of the fact that your grandfather is on the welcome walls. P.s a little birdy told me julian won the grand final of soccer and so did alicia and brooke congratulations from BOB!!

    Mon 8 Oct 2012

  • Wow what an amazing story :D

    Thu 22 Nov 2012

  • <3 joso maricic

    Thu 13 Dec 2012

  • amazing love fred

    Sun 9 Jun 2013

  • I love you julian Jayden Ali-Rose Alicia and Brooke. you are famous and should be on TV and youtube. HAHA LOL OR CIQ

    Sun 9 Jun 2013

  • Hi its dani !!!!!
    My grand father is on the welcome walls too and was on the same ship as Joso Maricic. Maybe they new each other (probs not) Anyway you should be proud of the fact that a relative is on the welcome walls. It is something to remember and appreciate. Enjoy your easter and Remember Julian,Jayden, Alicia, Brooke and Ali-Rose be proud of your grandfather. HE is extraordinary. From Danielle xxxx

    Tue 22 Apr 2014

  • IS he still alive? if so he would be...... like 81. How old are grandkids and kids now?

    Tue 22 Apr 2014

  • yes he is still alive! julian is 18, jayden is 14, alicia is 13, brooke is also 13 and ali-rose is 11

    Mon 1 Sep 2014

  • AMAZING STORY!!! australias history is really interesting!

    Tue 9 Sep 2014

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