He left his post to join the United States Coast Guard in World War II.
He was first elected to the State Senate in 1953, defeating Assistant Mercer County Prosecutor Arthur Stephen Lane.
Ridolfi was accused of assisting in the purchase of a house for John Simone (aka "Johnny Keys"), a Philadelphia capo and cousin of mob boss Angelo Bruno.
[6] He was also accused of land dealings with Edmund Bralynski (aka "Big Brownie"), identified by state law enforcement officials as "a top rackets figure in Trenton.
"[8] Ridolfi retired from the Senate to continue his private legal practice, and after redistricting the 6th district was split into two separate seats.