Ralph Albert Fulchino

FULCHINO, Ralph Albert 66, who resided in Naples, FL, formerly of Fairfax, VA, passed away December 1,2008. He was born October 23, 1942 in Lynn, MA to the late Maria and Albert Fulchino, Sr. After graduating from Boston College, he received a Master's Degree in Economics at Columbia University and a PhD in International Affairs at Georgetown University. He served in the Navy as a Telecommunications Officer. He was later assigned to the National Security Agency (NSA) as a special liaison to the White House. His business career spanned over 35 years of executive management for government, commercial and international businesses, including Senior Vice President positions with COMSAT, PRC and SAIC. He began his own global services consulting company, specializing in strategic alliances with international technology-based enterprises. Ralph also complemented his career by serving as a noted lecturer at several universities, including most recently at Hodges University and Florida Gulf Coast University. Ralph enjoyed most being with his friends and family, particularly his four grandchildren: Ryan, Stephen, Henry and Paolo. His warmth and engaging enthusiasm plus abundant energy will be greatly missed by all. Ralph is survived by his wife Katheryn "Ki"; his three children, Mark and John of Baltimore, MD, and Cara of New York City, NY by the late Joanne (Bernazani) Fulchino; his brothers Paul of Wellington, FL and Thomas of Weston, MA; his sisters Ann Marie of Bellingham, MA and Christine of Nahant, MA. His family includes numerous nieces and nephews, many of whom he saw recently in Mobile, AL and the greater Boston area. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 6, at 11 at Catholic Community of St. Francis Xavier, 13717 Cuba Road, Hunt Valley, MD. Condolences may be sent to the family at 6511 Highcroft Dr., Naples, FL 34119. Naples Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery 239-597-3101