The Italian American Museum, Its Board Members and President Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa congratulate Comm. Michael P. Ricatto on receiving the 2014 Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association in America - Jack and Helen Como Entrepreneurial Award

On Thursday, August 14th, the Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association in America honored Museum Board Member, Michael P. Ricatto with the Jack and Helen Como Entrepreneurial Award during their annual Gala which was held at Russo's on the Bay. The event was attended by prominent business leaders and elected officials from New York City, New York State, Washington, D.C. and California.

Each year, the Petrosino Association in America honors exemplary leaders in the fields of law enforcement, business, the arts and diplomacy who have also made significant contributions to the community.

Michael Ricatto is a successful entrepreneur and businessman who is devoted to his family and dedicated to serving his community.

"Mike" is known for his work ethic and for his big heart and he has been recognized and honored for his generous contributions of both time and money to charitable organizations, political causes and to people in need.

Mike is President of Ricatto Enterprises, which also includes Ricatto Marine. As Mike's businesses have grown, so has his involvement in the community. Mike serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Italian American Museum and is a past member of the Queens College A.C.E. Board of Directors. He is a member of the Columbus Citizen's Foundation, Italian Charities of America, Tiro A Segno, the Republican Presidential Roundtable and the Queens Village Republican Club. Mike is a Commander Knight in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher and Knight in the Order of Malta. He has been honored as Business Man of the Year by Italian Charities of America, is the recipient of the Queens County Republican Committee Ronald Reagan Award and in 2008 received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

Mike is the proud father of four sons, Michael, John, Vincenzo and Santino.

Source: Italian American Museum