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Ralph Evaristo Rubio, Jr.
Ralph (Raphael) Evaristo Rubio, Jr., was born in Tampa, Florida on July 8, 1931 and died on March 27, 2008. He was mentioned by T. J. English in the historical novel, ''Havana Nocturne''. English described Rubio as a card dealer and "glorified errand runner" for mobster Meyer Lansky during the glory days of Batista's Cuba. Rubio's role was somewhat more complicated as a "fixer" and strongman. Ralph Evaristo Rubio was the nephew of Evaristo “Tito” Rubio—Charlie Wall associate and Bolita King, who died in a Mafia dispute in 1938.
Ralph loved women and was married 14 times. It seemed that he enjoyed getting married but had no gift for staying in that state. He had five legitimate children by four different women.
Before his days in Cuba, Rubio was an athlete at Jefferson High School in Tampa, Florida. He then served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war. He was an infantryman and was promoted to artillery sergeant in a very short time—much to the resentment of many of his fellow NCOs who had enlisted during peace time and moved up more slowly through the ranks. Ralph was anything but a model soldier. Although he served with distinction he also ran card games and various scams for personal profit. His answer to any allegations of wrongdoing was, "fine court marshal me, then I will go to Tokyo instead of back to the combat zone."
After the war, he found himself in Nevada where he began his casino career. He traveled extensively in South and Central America for both legitimate and shady enterprises. He was only convicted of one cocaine charge late in his life. After his brief incarceration, he worked behind the counter at La Tropicana Restaurant in Ybor City, Florida. He was known for his jokes and anecdotes. He was very well liked by the regulars and was involved in local politics until his health failed. Rubio is featured in the center of a painting by fight doctor, Ferdie Pachecho that hangs in La Tropicana Restaurant today.
http://www.sptimes.com/2002/02/08/Citytimes/Social_club_celebrate.shtml
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