Background
Abate, Ralph Francis was born on May 29, 1945 in Buffalo. Son of Morris Anthony A. and Lorraine (Wiese) Hunt.
Abate, Ralph Francis was born on May 29, 1945 in Buffalo. Son of Morris Anthony A. and Lorraine (Wiese) Hunt.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1968. Master of Civil Engineering, State University of New York, 1969.
Structural engineer, Grumman Aerospace Corporation, Bethpaige, New York, 1969-1974; chief structural engineer, Krehbiel Association, Inc., Tonawanda, New York, 1974-1979; vice president, DeSerio Engineers, Buffalo, 1980-1989; president, DeSerio-Abate Engineers, Buffalo, 1990-1993; president, Abate Engineering Associations, Buffalo, since 1993. Vice chairman advisory board civil technical curriculum Erie Community College, Buffalo, since 1987.
Member American Concrete Institute (chapter president 1980-1981, McKaig Memorial award 1985), New York State Consultant Engineers Council (chapter president 1983-1984), Association for Bridge Construction and Design (chapter president 1983-1984), American Society of Civil Engineers (chapter president 1995-1996).
Married Barbara Ann Schwelle, June 24, 1967. Children: Annette, Michelle.