Dominic Trianfo Obituary

Trianfo (Trionfo) Dominic Aloysius Trianfo, age 97, a tireless servant to God, country and family, passed away on September 21, 2015 at Willow Brook Christian Home. Born to Antonio and Venera Trionfo in Columbus, Ohio on May 23, 1918. A retired attorney at law and a retired Army "full bird" Colonel. He received an Associate Degree from the Army command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He was a graduate of St. Charles Preparatory School, The Ohio State University and Franklin University and he later received a J.D. degree from Capital University Law School. He practiced law in Columbus for over 30 years. Dominic was a veteran of World War II who served his country faithfully. As a young Captain he organized, activated and commanded the 813th Amphibious Truck Company at Fort Ord, California, overseeing a group of 250 African-American soldiers in a time of segregation. Overseas, he led the company through the New Guinea Island Campaign and invasion of the Leyte, Philippine Islands campaign under General Douglass MacArthur where he and his troops endured great hardships "in the jungle". He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service while in the South West Pacific Theatre. At home in Columbus, he was past president of the Northland Kiwanis Club and the Piave Club; and also a member of the Aquinas Club. He was a lifelong member of The Ohio State University Alumni Association and gave freely of his time and talent to many other civic/religious organizations including the St. Vincent de Paul Society. His faith in God and service was exemplified by his high moral character, daily attendance at Mass and as a founding member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Preceded in death by wife Patricia (Pat) Moriarty, brother Victor and Phyllis Trianfo, sisters Ann (Fields) and Mary and Nick (Albanese). Survived by nephew, Victor (Susan) Trianfo Jr. and their children, Alison, Alex and Olivia Trianfo; nieces, Rita Trianfo, Gina Trianfo and Joann (Barry) Lincoln and their children, Phillip and Jeremy Lincoln; nephews, William (Billie) Fields and John (Diane) Fields and their children, David and Alex Fields; brother-in-law, Marvin Fields; nephew, Tom (Diane) Albanese and their children, Antonio and Marco Albanese; and special friend, Sylvia Tomei. The family wishes to thank Willow Brook Christian Home and its staff for their loving care. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43229. Fr. Charles E. Cotton, Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lockbourne, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dominic's memory may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to the SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL. 614-436-9220. Please visit www.Schoedinger.com to share a memory of Dominic.