In Memoriam

My late father and former law partner, Attorney Peter N. Flessas, graduated from Marquette Law School in 1954 and actively practiced law in Milwaukee for over 50 years, commencing with the firm of Valenti, Flessas & Foley and later, Valenti, Flessas & Koconis. My father served as a Milwaukee County Circuit Court Commissioner and had his law office at 1027 N. 8th Street for many years. 

I joined my father in his law practice in 1992 and we worked together until his retirement in 2009.

One of my father's claims to fame was when he coined the phrase "Bushville Wins". After the Milwaukee Braves victory over the New York Yankees in the 1957 World Series he inscribed that memorable moniker on a banner that he paraded down Wisconsin Avenue with his two law partners at the time, the late John Valenti and John Foley. A nationally recognized photo was snapped of that event and it was featured in news reports, magazines, books and preserved at the Milwaukee County Historical Society. 

My father developed a smoking prevention program for the Milwaukee Public School System for 5th graders to persuade them not to become cigarette smokers. For those efforts, he received the Wisconsin Law Foundation Award for civic achievement in 2005 and was honored by MPS in 2003. 

When security scanners were installed at the Milwaukee County Courthouse my father helped to institute a procedure to allow lawyers to by-pass the scanners reserved for all people entering the courthouse. This permitted easy access for lawyers to expedite their attendance in various courtrooms. 

My father also performed over 4000 wedding ceremonies as an officiant.

My mother joined my father in heaven six months after his passing.

My father was a good lawyer who helped countless people in our community. He will be greatly missed by his six sons, grandchildren, friends, clients and colleagues.