Dominic H. Frinzi

Emmett Jordan performs the GLORIA at Milwaukee Summerfest Nokia Stage 2008, not one of his operas though!

I could say I did not know Mr. Frinzi very well, but that is impossible: you met him, you knew him, because he knew you and never forgot you. My first encounters with Mr. Frinzi were in the 1980's at the Milwaukee County Safety Building where I worked for many years, in particular for another grand Italian gentleman, Dr. George Palermo. Mr. Frinzi was always so kind, very gracious, and I loved his direct manner! Yet what I treasure most were the Friday evening opera lectures at the ICC which...

thanks uncle Dominic for sharing your rich operatic knowledge, interesting stories, and sound advice about common sense... I will miss you Rita

This was a great man, the answer to many who asked for his help. I was fortunate to share an office with him when I first started to practice law. He always had a quick fix to a problem that may have seemed more complicated at first. I always admired him for his direct and straight forward approach. He left a legacy for which his children can be proud. We all wish him the best for being good to all of us during his long and fortuitous career. Goodbye and love to our advocate and friend.

Dominic Frinzi's zest for life was an inspiration for me. He always greeted me with a loud "Hi, Steve!" and we spoke about classical music and opera. His presiding over the Festa Italiana opera events at the opera tent was a highlight for me every year. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered. My condolences to the Frinzi family.

Stories! Do I have stories! I worked as Dominic's secretary in the late 60s when I was a very young woman and I adopted him as my mentor - because for one, he recognized I needed raising, but secondly, his advice and mentoring was always without guile or hidden agenda, offered freely as he saw the need, with never any forethought for his own ultimate reward. And similar to the song lyrics of the times, "I knew but I could not say" - Dominic had no problem saying(!) - but somehow he was...

Dominic was a dear friend and mentor. Never in my life has any one man made me more proud to be Italian. I will never forget the times we shared and the wise words he loaned to me as a great gift. He was a man of great accomplishments and yet never forgot anyone along his journey. He will always be in our hearts.
Giovanni Romanelli (Past President of Club Italo-Americano of Green Bay WI)

I will never forget Uncle Dom - for his energy, his spirit, his smile, his passions – opera for one. Michael and I sat with him at an ICC Opera Performance last September. We listened to the incredible performances and then to Uncle Dom’s lively and heart-felt talk about some of the composers and about the importance of supporting the Opera. This was just one evening I will never forget -- and the many other all-family-special moments too. I will miss you. Love Karen

Uncle Dom – You were always happy and excited to see us when we made it out from LA and I always enjoyed hearing your stories. But I think the most significant thing is how much you impacted my dad. I got to know you better through him because he loved you so much. We’ll miss you. Love Cameron