Was born on July 24th, 1942 and passed away on December 2nd, 2019 at her apartment in Milwaukee,WI at the age of 77. Our mother was a fighter; always a fighter. She fought against racism, in a time where it was prevalent in Milwaukee. She was a Women's Rights activist, having precedented a law in the State of Wisconsin, Chomicki vs. Wittekind, that it is illegal to sexually harass or intimidate anyone for rent money. This is her legacy. For that, she became somewhat of a celebrity, having gone on the Oprah Winfrey Show to tell her story. Our beautiful mother was a fighter; and she fought against all odds to raise 7 beautiful children, as well as help raise various grandchildren in varying capacities. And she could sing! She sang in various Catholic churches growing up, was on channel 4 singing as a child, and almost made it onto Star Search for her incredible voice; a voice she sadly lost when her own mother passed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Esther John and Leonardo DiGiovanni (John)
She is survived by the father of her children, Billie J. Wright; her brother, Leonardo DiGiovanni Jr.; her aunt, Beatrice Dzikiewicz Her children; Crystal Chomicki; Angela Chomicki; Patrick Patterson; Billie Chomicki, Darron Chomicki, Tanya Marie Chomicki, and Ernest Dominic Chomicki; As well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and loving friends.
Services will be held on Monday, December 9th, 2019 at the Funeral Home from 11-12 Noon. Funeral Services at 12 Noon. Interment to follow St. Adalbert Cemetery. We love you Mom, for ever and always.
Please continue to watch over us in Heaven, as you watched over us here on earth.
"Did you ever know that you're my hero. You are the wind beneath my wings" - Beaches, the Movie