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Dominic Frinzi was a leading light in Milwaukee's Italian American community. |
| By Bobby Tanzilo Managing Editor Photography by The Italian Times E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Bobby Tanzilo |
| Published Jan. 29, 2008 at 10:16 a.m. |
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I'm saddened to report the passing of attorney Dominic Frinzi, a major figure in the Italian community in Milwaukee for decades.
Dominic died at about 11 p.m. last night. He had been ill recently, but I don't know the cause yet.
Frinzi, 86, was born and raised in Milwaukee's Third Ward, where his parents ran a butcher shop. He graduated with a law degree from Marquette University in 1951. At the time of his passing, Frinzi was serving his second straight (and record seventh overall) term as president of the Italian Community Center. He was unopposed in the fall election. He also served as a Milwaukee County circuit court commissioner and was a past president of the National Italian American Bar Association.
Frinzi -- who was also inducted into the Wisconsin Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 1998 and was president of Harness Horse International -- has a resume much too long to recount here, but he worked for many years in conjunction with the Italian consulate in Chicago, assisting Italian-Americans with issues related to citizenship and other matters.
In 2002, he was awarded Cavaliere All'Ordine al Merito della Republica Italiana -- Knight of the Order of Merit -- by the Republic of Italy
Frinzi was a take charge kind of a guy and rarely took no for an answer and one only has to remember his fiery speech at a Milwaukee Public Schools committee meeting last year -- arguing for funding for the Italian Immersion Program at Victory School -- to understand the depths his passion. He also served on the board of directors of the Florentine Opera Company.
But he was also a charming man, who loved opera and made friends easily. When I escorted an Italian group around Festa in 2005 and 2006, they immediately adored Dominic. The group continues to ask after "L'avvocato" who they also lovingly call "Dominique."
Frinzi was passionate about opera and he communicated that passion through articles in The Italian Times, in lectures and in the amazing and lovingly curated opera tent at Festa.
He will be missed by many who knew and loved him and even those who didn't will be affected by the loss of his goodwill and his good works.
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Posted by themil on Jan. 29, 2008 at 4:11 p.m. (report)
When I first started practicing law, Dominic was always available to answer questions. He had the ability to walk into a courtroom and make everyone smile. He will be sorely missed. He made the world a better place. Rest in Peace
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