Local Bloke – Tony Lemarseny

By James Hutton on June 30, 2015 in People

Coogee resident Tony ‘Lemo’ Lemarseny is the owner of Nakula Organic Coconut Products, works on a rescue lifesaver helicopter and loves to fish, surf and paddle on his weekends. Tony shares his local favourites with The Beast…

How long have you lived here?
All my life, except five years in Jamberoo, ten years in Noosa and one year in Darwin.

What’s your favourite beach?
I have three: Coogee, Peregian Beach and Nihiwatu in Sumba, Indonesia.

What’s your favourite eatery?
Melonhead in Coogee is an awesome family business and also the Bakehouse at South Coogee; they have great cakes and coffee.

Where do you like to have a drink?
The Pavilion in Coogee. It has it all covered.

Do you have a favourite sporting team?
Coogee people are geographically torn, but I would have to say the Bunnies.

What music are you into at the moment?
I’ve been having surfing music flashbacks, and nothing beats the ‘Morning of the Earth’ soundtrack.

Who is your favourite person?
Without question, it is my darling girlfriend, wife and well-known artist, Victoria.

What do you get up to on the weekends?
In no particular order, I try to train, fish, surf, paddle, eat, siesta and walk… and of course fit in as much family time as I can!

What do you do for work?
I started off as a plumber then went back to school and became a builder. I have also worked on the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue helicopter since I was 17 and was a firefighter in the city for ten years. Currently I am the owner of Nakula Organic Coconut Products and still work as a casual on the Helicopter.

What’s your favourite thing about work?
I get to work with my two beautiful adult kids, Chloe and Lachy, who are the brains of Nakula. We ensure Nakula sells honest and healthy products. We are also very proud as we donate a percentage of our profits to go towards the installation of water towers. These water towers provide clean drinking water to impoverished Asian communities.

Do you have a favourite quote?
“You’re not Robinson Crusoe.”

Any other words of wisdom for readers of The Beast?
Support local, Australian-owned businesses, just like The Beast!