68-year-old man who solely wanted just a few extra faculty credit graduates from Montclair State 50 years later
MONTCLAIR, New Jersey (WABC) — Ralph Castellano began at Montclair State when he was in his 20s, however he by no means graduated.
Now at 68-years-old, he’s graduating 50 years after he began at Montclair State College.
“It feels unbelievable. It actually does. It feels wonderful, I’m actually blessed, I by no means anticipated to be right here. It has been a protracted journey,” Castellano stated.
When Ralph was in his 20s he was a firefighter in Belleville after which he went on to working his personal small enterprise in masonry.
“My first spouse handed away 15 years in the past, ovarian most cancers so that you by no means know what life brings you,” Castellano stated.
Life additionally introduced him two children, Christopher and Kimberly and a second probability at love together with his spouse Joan.
He says his children and his daughter-in-law inspired him to complete faculty 50 years after he began in 1975.
He stated his classmates have been nice.
“Hear it wasn’t straightforward, however the college students have been fabulous,” Castellano stated.
On the identical time he is wistful, respectful and grateful.
“You already know what I needed to perform one thing so I am pleased that I did it,” Castellano stated.
Castellano stays younger at 68-years-old working steps with different firefighters within the American Lung Affiliation climb.
He plans to go on Safari subsequent 12 months after which return to highschool for his MBA.
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