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Ralph Rucci

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David Wilson

Updated on March 13, 2026

Rucci at the L.A. Gay And Lesbian Center Hosts ‘An Evening’ honoring Amy Pascal and Ralph Ricci, Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, CA 03-21-13 s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 31, 1957

Ethnicity: Italian

Ralph Rucci is an American fashion designer and artist. He is known for his luxury clothing and accesories line Chado Ralph Rucci.

Ralph’s paternal grandfather was Raffaele Giuseppe “Ralph Joseph” Rucci (the son of Panfilo Rucci and Angela Giorgio). Raffaele was born in Atessa, province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. Panfilo was the son of Giovannantonio Rucci and Mariarosa Tamini. Angela was the daughter of Vincenzo Giorgio and Vittoria Antonini.

Ralph’s paternal grandmother was named Filomena S. Palmieri. Filomena was born in either Italy, or Pennsylvania, to parents from Italy.

Ralph’s maternal grandfather was named Giovanni “John” Bonavita. Giovanni was born in Rocca Imperiale, province of Cosenza, Calabria, Italy.

Ralph’s maternal grandmother was named Rose Gaudio. Rose was Italian.

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