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Peter Fizelle
1840-1901 |
From it's earliest beginnings the Mulqueen Family Funeral Business has pioneered service for the Bendigo Community.
Commenced in 1853 by Mr Thomas Abell, and advertised in the Bendigo Advertiser as being located in both Bridge and High Streets Bendigo, Abell sold the business in 1854 to Mr Thomas Joseph Oakley, who operated it until his death in 1885.
His son William Henry Oakley and Mr Peter Fizelle took over the business in partnership from 1886 to 1895. On the 1st of March 1895 Peter Fizelle became the sole proprietor running the business under his own name. This was the start of continuous ownership by the Fizelle - Mulqueen family. On February 5th 1900 the firm became 'FIZELLE & MULQUEEN':, following the marriage of Fizelle's daughter, Elizabeth, to Michael Mulqueen, an Irish immigrant who arrived in 1891.
In 1934, the company became 'MULQUEEN & SONS, and was managed by Michael's son John, until his death in 1950.
By the late 60's a major trend toward Funeral Chapels had developed and so in 1969 Peter and John Mulqueen (4th Generation) decided to construct Bendigo's first purpose built Funeral Home. The additional name 'Bendigo & District Funeral Services', was introduced at this time.
Although we are now regarded as one of the largest Funeral Companies in Regional Victoria we jealously guard our reputation for personal care and attention.
Today, we offer Bendigo's best Funeral Home with Bendigo's largest Funeral Chapel, considerable off street parking, newly refurbished facilities, caring and competent staff, and a tradition of family service unattainable by other local funeral organisations. |
Peter Mulqueen
1930-1999 |
