A successful entrepreneur and businessman, Michael Ricatto 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 was born in Harlem, grew up in Queens and, during his teen years, on his family’s farm in Nassau County.  While working on the family farm, Mike was able to use the money he made to start a successful automobile business.  Even then, Mike developed a reputation as a fair and honest businessman.

After graduation, Mike went to work in his family’s business, including Fratelli Ricatto Import Export Company, Red Fleet Haulage, Tally-Ho Nursery School and the Forest Hills Country Club.  In just three years, Mike was able to quadruple revenues in these family enterprises.

At the same time, Mike began investing in his own business.  Today, Mike is President of Ricatto Enterprises.  Ricatto Enterprises includes Advanced Fleet Maintenance – an authorized Allison Transmission dealer and the largest engine and transmission remanufacturing plant in the five boroughs – as well as Allboro Engine, Ricatto Marine, the St. James Restaurant, Barry Street Development, Country Club Development, East Village Development, Ricatto Racing Stables, International Horse Country Club, Real Deals, Inc., and East Village Management.

As Mike’s business has grown, so has his involvement in the community.  Mike serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Italian-American Museum and Italian Charities of America.  He is also a past President of Queens College A.C.E. Program Student Body.  Mike is a member of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, Italian Charities of America, Tiro A Segno, the Queens Chamber of Commerce, and the Republican Presidential Roundtable.

In recognition of his contributions to the community, Mike has been honored with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, with the Queens County Republican Committee Ronald Reagan Gold Medal and he has been named 2008 Humanitarian of the Year by the Italian Charities of America.  In an effort to actively improve living conditions for all New Yorkers, Mike ran a valiant campaign in 2009 for New York City’s 32nd City Council District seat on a platform to attract businesses to the city, create jobs and support community initiatives to improve our quality of life.

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