Frank Jacob D’Amico Sr, Esq.

Frank Jacob D’Amico, Sr., ESQ, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 7:55 pm, in the arms of Nancy, his wife of over 37 years, surrounded by his family, friends and staff. Frank was born in New Orleans on March 14, 1929 to Frank Joseph D’Amico and Jacomina Almerico D’Amico, and was the younger brother of Lewis D’Amico. Lewis and Frank were the sons and grandsons of successful fruit and produce wholesalers in New Orleans; they were residents of the seventh ward which was comprised of both the working and upper middle classes. Early in life, Frank’s family frequently traveled to New York City to visit relatives, which exposed him to cultural influences in food, music and architecture. He developed a great appreciation for cultural diversity which never left him and he felt deeply for the underprivileged and working poor.

Frank was predeceased by his parents, Frank and “Mimi”, his loving daughter Darian and brother Lewis. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Susan Talley D'Amico; his son, Frank J. D’Amico, Jr. and his wife Biljana M. D’Amico; and his daughter Darla D’Amico. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Frank Douglas D’Amico, Alexandra Blaze D’Amico, Frank Jacob D’Amico, III, and David A. D’Amico; and great grandson Douglas D’Amico.

Frank graduated from St. Aloysius High School prior to entering Loyola University. After earning his law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 1951, he enlisted in the United States Army, completed basic training in California and Virginia, and served as Judge-Advocate General Officer while in Korea during the Korean War. Afterward, he returned to New Orleans and began building his personal injury law practice. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1959.

Almost immediately, Frank earned a reputation as an extremely dedicated, competent and trustworthy attorney. He became a real-life hero to his clients and to all who sought justice for the disadvantaged. He was considered one of the finest jury lawyers of his time, amassing an impressive track record representing the innocent injured. For more than fifty years he was a fixture in the Central Business District of New Orleans, walking from his home in the French Quarter to his office in the First National Bank of Commerce Building on Barone Street. He would often be found at the Supreme Court Law Library researching case law and keeping up with recent rulings. His dedication to the law and to his clients was always unwavering, almost to his last breath.

Frank was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. His devotion to his clients was only matched by his devotion to his family. In his later years, Frank loved nothing more than being on his beautiful property in Amite with Nancy running their dogs Sam, Louise, Caesar and Buddy. Frank has been referred to as a legend, an icon and a trailblazer in the world of trial law. He saw the best in others and reveled in the successes of his peers and fellow lawyers. Frank was elegant, a gentleman, a great friend and extremely generous. He had a self-deprecating nature and was never boastful, saying,” When I win, I’m great and when I lose, I’m not so great. The best jockeys ride the fastest horses.”

The family would like to thank Visiting Angels Doris Cashio and Jyra Julian; St. Tammany Parish Hospice, Susan Orser RN, and Reggie Harris CNA; Caretakers Jeri Miller CNA and Sheryl Cefalu RN; Office staff Paralegal Shelly Alexander and Ashley Springmann Davis. We would also like to thank Miriam Childs, Frank’s long- time friend who always assisted him in the Louisiana Supreme Court Law Library.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Loyola Law School c/o Dean Madeleine Landrieu.

A Mass will be celebrated for Frank at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans, on Saturday morning, August 17, 2024 at 11:00. Visitation will begin at 9:00. An online guestbook is available at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.