Gangsters Inc.'s Blog Posts Tagged 'Family' (15)
Gambino Capo Bartolomeo Vernace Found Guilty
By David Amoruso
After more than thirty years, Gambino capo Bartolomeo “Pepe” Vernace finally faced the music this past week as he was found guilty of a 1981 murder and various racketeering charges. His victim was an innocent bar owner who had nothing to do with the mob. Vernace on the other hand began rising rapidly through the underworld as he managed to…
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The Definitive History of the Genovese Family
The Genovese Crime Family is seen as the most secretive and successful mob group in New York and maybe even the country. Also known as The Westside, today the Genoveses are the largest crime family in the Big Apple and have managed to keep the number of turncoats to a minimum.
The family has a long and bloody history. A history that Puparo has decided to…
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Santapaola clashes with Ferlito Family and Reito-Pillera Clan
Santapaola clashes with Ferlito Family and Reito-Pillera Clan
Santapaola’s underboss Franco Romeo murders Camilleri
In 1980 or 1981 was the criminal Camilleri killed by Franco Romeo at the orders of Benedetto Santapaola. Camilleri's partner Nino Bua then joined ranks with Santapaola.
Alfio Ferlito and Pillera soon went to war with… Continue
Added by Gangsters Inc. on November 28, 2010 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment
Mob Meeting at Apalachin: The Big Barbeque
November 1957
The question, to my mind, has to be why?
Why was this meeting held?
There are a number of other interesting questions as well of course, and none of them have ever been answered satisfactorily.
Who actually arranged it?
Who first thought of the idea?
Who in fact brought the whole thing together?
Long before the days of rapid technological communications, how did the… Continue
Added by Gangsters Inc. on November 24, 2010 at 4:30am — 3 Comments
Genovese Capo: Tino Fiumara
By David Amoruso
Last update in September 2010
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Tino Fiumara was born on August 11, 1941. Fiumara became head of the Genovese Crime Family’s New Jersey faction in 1994, when he replaced Bobby Manna. Fiumara had been released from prison on parole after serving 15 years of a 25 year sentence for racketeering. After his release from prison he went… Continue
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Genovese Associate: Peter "Petey Cap" Caporino
By David Amoruso
Posted on September 9, 2007
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Peter "Petey Cap" Caporino was, until his defection, an associate of the Genovese Crime Family. His career in crime started forty years ago when he worked at a freight company after serving three years in the Army. A co-worker asked if he wanted to help collect bets from workers. "He said, 'I'll work the… Continue
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The Bruno Crime Family - Overview
Estimate members: Around twenty active members.
First Boss: Salvatore Sabella started the family in 1911.
Primary activities: Extortion, bookmaking, gambling, drug trafficking and loan-sharking.
Boss:…
Added by Gangsters Inc. on November 19, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments
Cosa Nostra Boss: Gianni Nicchi
By David Amoruso
Posted on December 17, 2009
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Giovanni “Gianni” Nicchi is considered an example of the latest generation of Sicilian Mafiosi. Capable of violence, loyal, and very young. According to Italian authorities, Nicchi had become a leading Cosa Nostra member when he was only in his mid twenties.
It is a recurring theme: the son follows in… Continue
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Chicago's Family Secrets
By David Amoruso
Posted May 20, 2007
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This summer several of the most powerful mobsters in Chicago will stand trial for…
Added by Gangsters Inc. on November 10, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments
The Mafia of Montréal: A Short History
© 2005 by Pierre de Champlain - All rights reserved.
Introduction
Italian organized crime has been in activity for almost a century in Canada. Members of these crime groups immigrated in Canada after the Second World War and settled in major urban centres such as Montréal, Toronto,… Continue
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Gambino Crime Family - Overview
First Boss: Vincent Mangano
Primary rackets: Narcotics trafficking, loan sharking, gambling, extortion, car theft, union corruption, construction, internet fraud, waste hauling industry.
Boss: According to law enforcement…
Added by Gangsters Inc. on November 6, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments
Gambino Boss: John "Junior" Gotti
By David Amoruso
Posted: March 10, 2007
Updated on: August 12, 2008
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"I know my father loved me, but I got to question how much, to put me with all these wolves. This is the world you put your kid in? So much treachery. ... My father couldn't have loved me, to push me into this life." –… Continue
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Gambino Boss: John Gotti Sr.
By David Amoruso
Posted in 2001
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John Gotti was born October 27, 1940 in the Bronx, New York. When Gotti was twelve he and his family move to a rough neighborhood in Brooklyn. In Brooklyn, Gotti took to the streets more and more and he finally dropped out of school in the 8th grade. On the streets Gotti got involved with gangs and committed… Continue
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Gambino Boss: Carlo Gambino
By David Amoruso
Posted in 2002
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Carlo Gambino was born on August 24, 1902 in Palermo, Sicily. He arrived in the US in 1921 and settled in Brooklyn with help of relatives and friends who had already made it their home. He would later help his two brothers when they arrived in the US. In the United States Gambino got involved in crime and in 1930 he was… Continue
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The Colombo Crime Family - Overview
Estimate members: Between 75 and 85 (according to Jerry Capeci)
First Boss: Joseph Profaci
Primary activities: Narcotics, gambling, loan sharking, cigarette smuggling, pornography, counterfeiting, hijacking, fraud, stock fraud.
Boss: Carmine "The Snake" Persico,…
Added by Gangsters Inc. on November 3, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments
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- Gambino Capo Bartolomeo Vernace Found Guilty
- The Definitive History of the Genovese Family
- Santapaola clashes with Ferlito Family and Reito-Pillera Clan
- Mob Meeting at Apalachin: The Big Barbeque
- Genovese Capo: Tino Fiumara
- Genovese Associate: Peter "Petey Cap" Caporino
- The Bruno Crime Family - Overview
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