Frank W. Tomasello
American judge
Frank W. Tomasello (March 7, 1900 – March 12, 1986) was an American judge.
Personal life
Tomasello was born to Italian immigrants Antonio Tomasello and Rosaria (born: Bonnano). His father started a successful contracting firm and Tomasello was the only son not to follow his father into the construction business, which was taken over by his brother Joseph A. Tomasello. He graduated from The English High School in 1917 and then studied Latin at Boston College. He earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from Boston University in 1921. Tomasello served in the United States Army during World War I.
A veteran, he spoke out against the abuse of servicemen, and was a supporter of the Legion of Decency.
Career
Tomasello was admitted to the bar in 1921 and began his career in the office of Francis J. W. Ford. In 1923 he was admitted to the federal bar. In 1925 he opened his own office on Tremont Street. He served as defense counsel during the 1934 Berrett-Molway murder trial and was an attorney for the Home Owners' Loan Corporation.
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