Friday, February 26, 2010

Persico History

This section was compiled by Maryellen Persico Gabriele and was shared with the Persico family in the form of a bound book on Christmas 2009.











Ralph W. Persico receives Highest Civilian Award 1968

" Mr. Ralph Persico qualifies as one of the outstanding younger men’s clothing designers in

America and his achievements as designer for the Army establish his position as probably the

most outstanding designer ever employed by the Army for its uniforms and clothing."
-Dr. Steven Kennedy







Bill Persico & Mayor Frank Rizzo

"Rizzo, stayed with darker tones, black shoes and whte monogrammed shirts, offset by cuff links and a ring or two and a wrist watch."  -The Philadelphia Inquirer January 19, 1988