Frank Rizzo
Frank Rizzo Born (1920-10-23)October 23, 1920 Died July 16, 1991(1991-07-16) (aged 70) Police career Department Philadelphia Police Department Allegiance United States Years of service 1943-1971 Rank Police Commissioner Appointed 1967 Other work Mayor of Philadelphia Statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo that stands in front of the Municipal Services Building in Center City Philadelphia Francis Lazarro "Frank" Rizzo, Sr. (October 23, 1920 – July 16, 1991) was an American police officer and politician. He served as Philadelphia police commissioner from 1968 to 1971 and mayor of Philadelphia from 1972 to 1980.