Dominic

You were just a boy back in Italy

When you pulled your mother close so she could see

You pointed at Franca, the love of your life

And said, "She’s beautiful, one day she’ll be my wife"

Somehow you knew it right from the start

You gave your Fra the center of your heart

You kept that promise, you built a life

Through sixty-seven years right by her side

Dominic, a lifetime together wasn't long enough

You were our protector, the anchor of our love

Five children and a legacy that time cannot erase

You put your family first in every time and place

This isn't goodbye, your story didn't end

It simply changed its shape, until you dance again

You worked your whole life just to provide

With a quiet strength and a father's pride

At every family party, you and Fra were on the floor

Sixty-seven years, and you only loved her more

Never a harsh word, you never had a fight

Just laughter in the kitchen, holding each other tight

She’d sit through all your Westerns, though she hated every scene

Just to sit beside you, the only place she'd want to be

Dominic, a lifetime together wasn't long enough

You were our protector, the anchor of our love

Five children and a legacy that time cannot erase

You put your family first in every time and place

This isn't goodbye, your story didn't end

It simply changed its shape, until you dance again

We miss the ordinary days that never seemed so grand

Just knowing you were in the house, a steady, guiding hand

Please stay close to Fra in the quiet of the room

Let her feel you in the memories and in the music's tune

We promise we will hold her, we'll carry what you taught

We'll keep her safe and sheltered with the strength that you brought

Dominic, a lifetime together wasn't long enough

You were our protector, the anchor of our love

Your legacy is living in the family you raised

We will carry your devotion through the rest of our days

This isn't goodbye, your story didn't end

It simply changed its shape, until you dance again

We will hold you in our hearts until the very end

When you and your Fra can dance together again