Domenic Anthony Gizzi

Domenic Anthony Gizzi, resident of Petaluma, was involved in a bike accident and passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. He was 69 years old.

Dom was born on August 22, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Carmella “Millie” (Grande) and Antonio “Tony” Gizzi and was the eldest of 5 children. Raised in Revere, Massachusetts, he spent his youth driving to the hoop on basketball courts, blasting loud music, and eating Kelly’s Roast Beef at Revere Beach.

Dom graduated from Boston State College, where he earned a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. It was there that he met a beautiful foreigner who was sharpening her "pen" in the pencil sharpener. Her name was Micky, and they fell in love quickly— after just 3 months of dating, he proposed over the phone so they could spend their lives together.

He joined the Army National Guard where his leadership qualities earned him role as Platoon leader. He eventually found his way into the FBI, where he served for 33 years, starting in Boston and eventually serving as Administrative Officer for the San Francisco field office. He was a critical thinker, meticulous note taker and an expert problem solver.  There’s not much he could reveal about his job, but he notably helped construct a national command center immediately after 9/11, assisted during the Polly Klass investigations, and worked behind the scenes to aid in countless investigations.

Dom loved to exercise and was a lifelong athlete. He started as a devoted basketball player in his youth and took up running and completed 5 marathons — including the granddaddy of them all, the Boston Marathon— twice! He coached his kids youth soccer teams in Petaluma and mentored many aspiring marathoners and athletes.  In retirement, he took up biking and eventually rowing.

He was known for his generosity with his time, his listening ear, and a memory like no other. If he met you once, he would remember your name and would always say hello.  He was magnetic and drew people in with his Bostonian accent and larger than life personality. When he spoke, people listened.

He loved his family deeply and had a profound faith in God which he practiced weekly attending church with Micky.  He would spend time watching his grandkids sporting events any chance he could. He visited wineries around Sonoma and Napa Counties and loved to play tour guide for visitors. He loved music and movies. He spent his days drinking coffee with friends and family, exercising at the gym and going on frequent bike rides.

Domenic was the beloved husband of Micky Gizzi to whom he was married for 46 years. He was the devoted father to Domenic Gizzi Jr and wife Theresa; Jihan Cerda and husband Joe, and Joelle Whalen and husband Drew. He was cherished by his 6 grandchildren—Joey, Jaden, Joya, Kellan, Farris, and Roma. He was the loving brother to Anthony Gizzi, the late Maria Charles and her husband Danny, Mark Gizzi and wife Mina, and Chris Gizzi and wife Linda.

Friends and family are invited to gather in honor of Dom during visiting hours are being held at Parent-Sorenson Mortuary on Wednesday June 4th from 4-7 pm, with a rosary prayer beginning at 6 pm.

A funeral mass will be held in his honor at 1:30 pm on June 5th at St James Church at 125 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, with a reception at Petaluma Elks Lodge 901 at 2105 S. McDowell Blvd.

Gifts in memory of Domenic can be made to Make A Wish Foundation.