"Ralph Vincent DeSerio III was born from humble beginnings in Rahway, New Jersey, on Sept. 11, 1946. A date that went down in infamy for other reasons, he lived an extraordinary life. Known as simply Vinnie by many for almost 80 years of life, he spent it steeped in adventure, literature, family, fine food, and rigorous spiritual practice. There will never be another Ralph Vincent DeSerio III."
"Vinnie believed that there are no bad teachers, only bad students. By second grade, he overcame dyslexia and learned to read. Into his final days he continued to be an avid reader and writer. As a 13-year-old, Vinnie met his lifelong best friend and collaborator, Barry Gifford, and they hit it off. They wrote their own scripts and essays, inspired one another, and shared their favorite works of literature until Vinnie's passing."
Ralph Vincent DeSerio III was born Sept. 11, 1946, in Rahway, New Jersey, and moved to Tampa, Florida, with his family. His parents worked as a machinist and restaurant worker, saved carefully, and provided a home purchased in cash. He overcame dyslexia by second grade and remained an avid reader and writer throughout life. He formed a lifelong creative partnership with Barry Gifford at age 13. He studied multiple subjects at the University of Tampa and later pursued martial arts in California while teaching karate and attending Cal State East Bay. He remained a lifelong learner despite not formally graduating.
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