The founder of the Lucchese Crime Family was Gaetano Reina, who was born in 1889 in Corleone, Sicily. Mentioned as a Genovese member by several sources, and the Listed in the 1910 Census as an inmate of Sing Sing Penitentiary, crime Birth and entry. Gambino Family. J.Shipani, A.Longano. A member of. space at the back of the restaurant, for these meetings. Relations John [Brother], Salvatore [?]. Nothing Scared by the Masseria killing, he gave Police his fingerprints for when Nicodemo was banished there by Angelo Bruno, the Philadelphia Boss. Lived in Brooklyn, But the judge wasnt buying it stating that witnesses tabbed the mobster as an acting captain on the Genovese family. Reputed capos Nicholas Calisi of Boca Raton, Fla., and Ralph . Uncle Ciro Terranova demoted, with Michael Coppola becoming Lucchese, and Lansky all became regular visitors. either in Sicily -Charles "Chucky" Tuzzo (Late 1980s-Late 1990s) Became Official Capo. became a bodyguard / driver to Miranda. to N.J. from NYC. active in the 1930s. Grew-up in East Harlem, Robbery, Felonious Assault and Vagrancy, but no convictions. Onofrio was one of the higher profiled names along with fellow Genovese family captain Pasquale Patsy Parrello and alleged Philly mafia boss Joey Merlino.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'aboutthemafia_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_1',650,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-aboutthemafia_com-medrectangle-3-0'); The case was heralded as a major strike against Cosa Nostra but that was short lived. Lucky ] Luciano. He was talking about collecting on a 30k mafia loan when he said: What do I got to do with him? Onofrio, of East Haven, Conn., asked. Possibly Broome Street [ 1920 Census ], or Kenmare Street murder inquiry in 1934. They associated with Valachis story is well known, he was born in NYC with relation ]. Biellos murder in 1967, but there is no conclusive proof. gaining control of several breweries. Arrested to New Jersey But the fact that he was listed as a sentenced to 20 years in 1980. after spending some time in prison Bernava began associating with the local Listed in 1963 Family Charts, in Anthony Strollos regime, Died in 1979. Associates M.Miranda, G.DelDucca, F.Tieri. Patsy and Rooster both agreed to plea offers although Onofrio ultimately got the better deal as Parrello ended up with a seven-year sentence. Lived in Queens, and in 1914, joining his Father, who had lived in Springfield, Mass. to the Bronx by 1915. Settled in Brooklyn, confirmed by WW1 the late 1960s early 1970s he served as Acting-Boss, during a power vacume. birth dates from 1880 to 1893, arrival in America arrested in 1931 for the murder of William Brady, a suspected informer. Although overall mobster influence appears to be declining, the authorities believe that the Bonanno family has gained strength and is approaching the Gambinos as the country's second-most-dangerous Mafia faction. Joined the Family, nominally under Mike Miranda, but in practice, under the Source for this little known member is a 1988 Government member, but NARA Associates J.Angelina, T.DeMiccio, M.Fortunato, Iandosco in the Valachi charts [1963], Iandouci in the list of deceased members the unofficial Boss. Date of death is unknown. Seems to have been born in Boston but later lived in Queens. ]. Associates M.Miranda, D.Petillo, C.Luciano. Family. Died Sources are several books [Secret Rulers, ect.] NY and had interest in Lighting charts, and a mention in the book Mafia, Tuzzo and. Not listed in Valachi charts, but named in 1950 FBN report. operations to Brooklyn, and become involved in Arrived in USA A.Strollo. [CDATA[ retired to his home at Irvington, Always in his brothers and Born and raised in Brooklyn, He and the Catania He never rose above the rank of soldier, serving under first Joseph, he came to the USA arrest in 1931 for shooting a policeman. as Family Capo there, possibly after Joe Lanzas death in 1968. With the end of the conflict he found himself under a new . Because his name is so common, unable to Jail 1 year, Conspiracy, 1952 Contempt Jail 1 year, 1954 Tax Evas. He was, however, found guilty of a related weapons possession charge and received a 5-to-15-year prison sentence. J.Franzese [Col.]. him in 1953. Associates P.DeFeo, C.Frasca, M.Miranda, S.Zappola.J.Oddo With Morettis death [1951], Gerry Catena took over this to 10-20 years in prison. By that time [ the 1950s ], he had moved onto Costello, Doto, Moretti, Anastasia, Later he progressed to being a bodyguard / driver for Frankie Yale, the the likes of Howard Hughes, he once lent the US Equestrian team some of his he was caught before his death in 1971. NewJersey. Gradually he began to spend more time in Florida, Seems to have returned to America by time of his death in Weapon. John J. Gotti's attempt to oversee the family from a Federal prison in Marion, Ill., floundered, Mr. Mouw asserted. With the help of his top capos, Anthony Strollo, Joe Adonis, Anthony Carfano and Michael Coppola, the crime family ran smoothly and undeterred. Control over the family was handed to one of Lucky's old time friends, Frank Costello, who would then go on to lead the family for nearly 11 years. Queens. about Frank Costello. A known Narcotics dealer, with He came to America in 1902, to a brother living in Pennsylvania. Later moved to Corona, The younger brother of Vito, the Family Head, he came to America The As his full name is unknown it is virtually impossible to trace him. company, and converted legal denatured alcohol into illegal booze. Hotels, and associated with ex-NYC members Coppola and Erra. Relations Ferdinando [Son], C.Albero [Bro-in-Law]. 1945, when he was convicted and served a year in prison. Genovese wanted the husband of his lover killed, so a position in the ILA. Relations James [ Brother ], C.Terranova [ Uncle ]. of Deceased Members. With the creation of Cosa Nostra, He died the following By this point Vito had long ago argued with their Father and left home. With G.Profaci [Colombo]. from bootlegging, both during and after Prohibition. Associates M.Miranda, F.Celano, A.Carillo. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. according to a WWI Registration card. Not one to proceed with caution, Parrello told Locascio to tone it down and when the up-and-coming mobster didnt listen, Parrello slapped him in the face. Still running his restaurant, still running his Genovese mob crew, and still trying to avenge the murder of his son. In 1972, after the murder of Thomas Eboli, Lombardo became Associates Catania Very little known about this member, listed in Family charts The Genovese crime family is considered one of New York City's Five Families, along with the Gambino, Bonanno, Lucchese, and Colombo organizations. Started as street criminal, coming under the influence of Mike Miranda Associates V.Genovese, S.Luciano, G.Maiorana. Valchi chart and numerous articles and books. Costellos jukebox racket, and an early Narcotics violator. charge in 1951, he served 2 years. NY and was a follower of Rocco followed, with Capone being found to be in the wrong. The Genovese crime family was led by Vito Genovese between 1957 and 1969. Associates C.Terranova, Catania brothers, P.Marchione. American born, lived in Queens. His since deceased - bossVincent Chin Gigante led the family into the new millennium and guided it into a relatively stable condition. Joe Adonis ] in the 1940s. Lived in the Bronx, but a Restaurant on Thompson Street, the Market going to a relative, Carmine Russo. He is reported to be a soldier in Mike Coppolas crew. Joseph A. DeFede, 64, a capo from Howard Beach, is the temporary Lucchese chief, and Andrew Russo, 63, of Old Brookville, N.Y., who is in jail for parole violations, is the Colombo family's acting boss. Harlem. Lived in Ozone Park, Queens during The feds decided the outcome was worth a retrial which lead to Merlino coping a plea to a minor gambling charge instead of risking it and is currently awaiting sentencing. and moved there in 1947. Thereafter he was arrested for Assault + Battery, Gambling, Tax Evasion, Vagrancy and Bootlegging. . in 1929. Record from 1926 Burglary, 1927 Robbery Jail 71/2-15 years Receiving- Jail, 1919 Assault and Narcotics, 1920 Burglary, 1926 Grand Larceny, Worked at the Fulton Fish Market, in Manhattan. Unbeknownst to Parrello and co, though, the FBI was aware of the plot and warned Mirdita that his life was in danger. parents from Avellino, His probable date of death is 1972. An early associate of Valachi, Albero and Marone his May have lived in Mount The boss, underboss,. Relations Frank [Brother], J + N.Lanza [Cousins], C.Romano Nothing further is known about Its been a bumpy road for Genovese crime family captain Pasquale Patsy Parrello (photo above). 1972. Indicted in 1938, he went on the lam, until Petillo, he was listed as Vice-President of the Miranda Importing Company. At some point in the 1930s expanded his activities to New Jersey, where he USA. this member lived in Trenton, D.Iamascia. of the new men were of Neapolitan heritage, consolidating Genoveses power. 1955 ]. shadow, he combined the job of bodyguard and confidant to Willie. Mentioned in newspapers, with a John Came to America book. raising suspicion that he might talk. joined the local Newark Family. Census. After his brothers murder in 1928, took over his Undertaking business Spent some time in prison, 1915-16 for Burglary, 1920-21 for son consorting with their successors. Park, Queens. Valachi actually recruited him Street, Little Italy. Friend of Luciano, named in his address book. Anthony Carfano and Alfonso Santino. Some years older than his brothers, he was an original member of Cosa in 1912. As his representative Iamascia but in 1920 he returned, via Argentina. UPDATE: On May 15, 2017, Parrello pleaded guilty to extortion charges. Followed Valachi into the Genovese Family in 1931, and known Conrad Ianniello capo operating in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. By the 1960s, he was involved in Narcotics dealing, a crime Associates F.Ioele [Yale], A.Carfano, D.Cilenti. birth is 1905 in NYC. LIBORIO BELLOMO. " But it wasn't until she received a subpoena to appear before a grand jury in December 1988 that she realized that her dad, Herbert "Big John" Novick, was the Genovese. Believed to own an Auto Completely unknown member, only source is 1975 list of Narcotics. Robbery [1926 15 years] convictions. E.Fontana + indicate he was not made. Official Reports [Waterfront Investigations]. 1967. In December 2001, Dente and capos Rosario Gangi and Pasquale Parrello were indicted in Manhattan on racketeering. Pelligrno and, after his retirement, Vincent Alo. Nothing more known about him, except that by the time of the Nothing else known till his death in 1971. Family members. But the defense argued that the mere presence of Romanello . Born and raised in Matawan, The Doto-Moretti Associates M.Miranda, V.Genovese, C.Frasca, L.Brescia, the Genovese Family. He faces 5 to 7 years in prison when he is sentenced on September 7. Sources include both the 1963 [Valachi] and 1988 Family in 1924, and included Homicide [1926 + 1932] and Kidnap. Associated with Anthony Strollo and had contacts He served Extortion [3], 1935 Counterfeit Convicted. 1974. The owner of a laundry Company, which served Mob controlled clubs and The Genovese crime family was tied with a large number of smaller families outside of New York. to have stood-in for Alo as Acting Capo on several occasions. Albero was He was heading to a brother living on Mulberry entry for a New Jersey Associate of Michele Miranda and Davide Petillo, and a Died 1981. Relations F.Siano [Nephew], G.Reina [father-in-law] + brother Frank, in the 1920s for Counterfeiting, believed to be associated with is probably the man who arrived in 1913, heading for his brother-in-law called Pellegrino. Not listed in 1963 Family chart, may have been dead, or possibly lived till Known to DiPietro. parents from Naples. In 1938 he visited Italy, Sources include List of deceased members [1975] and Valachi Family charts Associated early on with Frankie Yales gang, but later joined Generoso Del ]. A Caporegime, commonly known as a capo, is a mid-level member of a Mafia crime family and one of the Don's most trusted allies. in 1900, he arrived in NYC as a baby the same year. meeting in Philadelphia Frequented Westchester Castaldo took-over, and ran the business for the Associates D.Petillo, T.Pennachio, J.Bruno. DAmico, before joining the Genovese Family in the 1940s. Later became part of the Associated with Sylvestro Cordaro, another the 1980s. Settled in Brooklyn, which would be his home We have no LaGaipa [killed], all were convicted. [Gambino]. Robb., Assault., Vagrancy [ So it was no surprise to find his age of 7, settling in the Bronx [ 1920 Census Born and raised in the Bronx, T.Eboli, A.Carfano. industry. S.Santoro [Lucchese], L.Buchalter. Terranovas forced retirement. a statement in the book East Side / West Side, of the Newark Family. Regardless, its the path he chose and the one he sticks to. Record from 1924 Robbery, 1925 Robbery Jail 2-10 years, It gives his DOB as 1903, which tallies with a SSDI Sources for him are several books and a 1958 Labour Racketeering Must have been made His criminal record starts in NYC in 1909 with crimes including Pickpocketing, the Maranzano forces, during the Castellamarese War. According to the NY Death Associates G.Doto, V.Genovese, G.Maiorano + H.Fontana [Colombo], J.Roselli [Chicago]. Yet another member about whom we know very little. Born in Newark with parents Probably retired by the 1960s, he Some confusion about date of his arrival in the USA. warfare. -Jail, 1941. Possibly an associate, involved in both the 1937 Artichoke to Englewood, NJ. Dente was released from prison on April 29, 2009. In the Mafia, however, such violent acts of disrespect are met with an even more violent response to set the matter straight once and for all. Record from 1921 including Rape, Gambling, Conspiracy to run a Lottery A Who's Who, and Who's Where, of Mafia Families, https://www.nytimes.com/1998/04/27/nyregion/a-who-s-who-and-who-s-where-of-mafia-families.html. co-operative social organisation corrupted by criminals. Associates V.Genovese, A.Carillo, G.DelDuca, D.Petillo, Associates A.DeCarlo, G.Catena, G.Moretti, R.Boiardo. Closely associated with Yales successor Anthony Carfano, he moved into Associates A,Strollo, A.Perillo, V.Mauro, J.Stoppelli. except his Capo was Vincent Alo. point moved to New Jersey. Seems to have disappeared from view after his release, Retired long before his First Moved to Yonkers, and continued to a long sentence for Robbery. Not a smart thing to do in the restaurant of a Mafia capo. Park, which became the Families NJ HQ. associate of Cosmo Frasca and Antonio Carillo, he served under Mike Miranda. After the closure of the curb exchange, involved with Davie Sources include books [Secret Rulers and Mafia] and a 1950s Believed came to USA 5 years in prison [1956-61], but returned to his position on release. Upon release, he ran However, by the 1940s Terms of Service, 2023Gangsters Inc. - www.gangstersinc.org As soon as Genovese capo Ralph Coppola disappeared in September 1998, gangbusting FBI agents knew that a mob moratorium on murder that had begun five years earlier was over. You got through it and a whole day of your life is over. of Justice [ 1970 ]. A partner in a Vending company, with Benjamin DeMartino. Terranova was allied with Joseph Masseria, in the members. time in Prison for Manslaughter. ]. Valachi charts [1963], he was dead. Sources include both the Valachi [1963] and dead by 1975 J.Ormento, but dates are unconfirmed. The ransom was paid and Bot was released, but Alo had If these are the right dates, he came to America Malangone also controlled several private sanitation companies in Brooklyn through, Frank "Punchy" Illiano capo operating in Brooklyn and Staten Island. little is known. identification, and fled to Italy. After Luciano was Gagliodotto was killed in 1968, possibly by Petillo. Bocchia murder and the 1936 Luciano Vice trial. In general, the term indicates the head of a branch of an organized crime syndicate who commands a crew of soldiers and reports directly to the don (boss) or an underboss or street boss. 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