Nonno Sisto’s Dad was Domenico Ripamonti and so Domenico Ripamonti was my Dad’s grandfather. I do not believe my father ever met him though because Domenico died somewhat unexpectedly early on in life.
My paternal great-grandfather was the designated Royal Printer for Italy and anything King Victor Emanuel III had printed went through his print shop in Rome. All official documents in Italy that relating to the government were produced under his direction and on his printing press.
He was close to the King of Italy, wealthy and respected.
After Domenico’s death his older sons were unable to carry on successfully the printing business and the family fortune was lost in some bad investments.