While working there Ralph was awarded patents for inventing a miniature linear motor used to aid in night vision by jet pilots. Ralph completed mechanical engineering courses at both RPI and Union College and was employed in the engineering department at Mechanical Technology Incorporated (now Plug Power) in Albany, NY. Ralph also made many original custom designed jewelry pieces for his customers. In 1972 Ralph earned the distinction of being one of 455 certified master watchmakers in the world. At Bowman, Ralph earned Diplomas in Jewelry Repairing and Stone Setting and Watchmaking and Repairing.
He then studied jewelry design and repair and watchmaking at the Bowman Technical School in Lancaster Pennsylvania and joined the family business “Matty the Jeweler and Son”. Ralph graduated in 1968 from Mayfield High School and played high school soccer. Ralph was born in Gloversville on March 4, 1950, the son of the late Mario “Matty” Castiglione and Rilla Jane Castiglione.
Ralph Millier Castiglione, age 69, of Gloversville, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Fulton Center Rehabilitation Center where he had resided for several months.
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