[NFBofSC] President Mark Riccobono's Father's Obituary

[Steve Cook]

Forwarded message from Larry Sebranek. 

> Born in Balestrate, Sicily, on November 9, 1950, Sebastian was the oldest
child of Antonino and Caterina Riccobono. When Sebastian was five, he and
his mother joined Antonino in the United States. He grew up in southern
Wisconsin with his four siblings Mary, Nicolo, Anthony, and Felix. Except
for his time in the military, he spent his life in Wisconsin.
> Sebastian graduated from South Division High School in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, in 1969. He entered the United States Navy on January 6, 1970,
where he served until December 12, 1973. He served as a firefighter on the
USS BORDELON in the Vietnam War. Like many heroes of his generation, he was
impacted by the extreme conditions of the war and exposure to Agent Orange
which led to health complications later in his life.
> On June 12, 1971, he married Karen Lee Meyer and their only child, Mark
Anthony Riccobono, was born on July 27, 1976. Sebastian was a proud father
and an even prouder grandfather of his three grandchildren Cynthia, Oriana,
and Elizabeth (children of Mark and Melissa Riccobono of Baltimore,
Maryland).
> Sebastian exemplified the ethic of hard-working Wisconsin residents,
taking on a number of jobs while giving back to his community and
participating actively in local politics. In the early 1990s, he entered
real estate and pursued a number of entrepreneurial ventures including
establishing Dynamic Real Estate Company. He always found time to contribute
to the community through associations like the Wauwatosa Lions Club and
various veterans-related causes.
> Sebastian joins his parents and his brother Felix among the angels. We
will always remember the love he left within us.