Vale Steve Doszpot

We wish to extend it’s sincere condolences and best wishes to the Family & Friends of Steve Doszpot following his passing on Saturday, 25 November 2017.

Mr. Doszpot was a great Champion of football in the Canberra region, serving as president of both Capital Football and the ACT Olympic Council before his entry into Politics.

“Steve was deeply respected by the football community for his passion and commitment to the sport,” Capital Football Chairman Mark O’Neill said.

“Steve had been President of Capital Football and had a deep involvement with a variety of clubs as a coach and administrator. On behalf of the football community I extend our condolences to Steve’s family and friends.”

Capital Football CEO Phil Brown added; “Steve was a staunch advocate for Football in the ACT. We are all beneficiaries of his tireless efforts.”

Steve spoke to Canberra A-League bid leader, Jeff Williamson, a few months ago to state his support and desire to see an A-League team in Canberra.

In the 1970s Steve was one of the group who formed Canberra City to take part in the National Soccer League. He helped persuade Johnny Warren to come to the capital to coach the club with the aim of unifying the different elements of the game in the area.

Along with Johnny Warren and Charles Perkins, Steve Doszpot did as much as anyone to promote the club.

Steve arrived in Australia when his family fled Hungary in the 1950s. Like a fellow Hungarian, Les Murray, he joined Budapest St George playing for the reserves and following the first team. He carved out a career in business and later in politics where he became Shadow Minister for Sport in the ACT Parliament.

He is survived by his wife Maureen, his two children Adam and Amy and five grandchildren Issy, Noah, Kasia, Andrew and Harry.

A memorial service will be held at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Canberra Ave, Forrest, ACT on Friday 1 December 2017 commencing at 10am.