5 Family Crew Succession

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Re: 5 Family Crew Succession

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HairyKnuckles wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:15 am
bn wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:37 pm In early 1974 Tommy Greco was demoted/stepped down as official captain and Antonio 'Hickey' DiLorenzo became official captain with Rosario 'Sally Young' Palmieri as acting captain. In Fall 1977 Palmieri took over the crew.
That is not very likely, bn. Hickey DiLorenzo was under Frasca and his acting captain while Frasca had legal worries in the late 1960s. DiLorenzo stepped down in 1969 when he got arrested. He was in jail in the early 1970s.

Greco had used Joe "Lefty" Loiacono and Joe Lapadura (at various times) as acting captains until he stepped down. But it looks like Palmieri took over this crew at some point. In the early 1980s, Joe "Lefty" Loiacono is an official captain but I don´t know if Loiacono (formerly under Greco) was a direct successor of Palmieri or was simply given another crew.
In April 1974 a member source advised that the crew 'formerly run' by Thomas Greco was 'given to' Hickey Di Lorenzo and 'is now run' by Rosario Palmieri. This seems to indicate that DiLorenzo was official captain with Palmieri as acting. Another report seems to indicate this as well.

Yes, DiLorenzo was originally under Frasca, but a chunk of his crew was put with Greco in the early 1970s, including Anthony DiLorenzo, Matteo DeLorenzo, and George Rizzo.

In Fall 1977 an informant reported that Palmieri was promoted to Captain.
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Re: 5 Family Crew Succession

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bn wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 4:40 am
HairyKnuckles wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:15 am
bn wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:37 pm In early 1974 Tommy Greco was demoted/stepped down as official captain and Antonio 'Hickey' DiLorenzo became official captain with Rosario 'Sally Young' Palmieri as acting captain. In Fall 1977 Palmieri took over the crew.
That is not very likely, bn. Hickey DiLorenzo was under Frasca and his acting captain while Frasca had legal worries in the late 1960s. DiLorenzo stepped down in 1969 when he got arrested. He was in jail in the early 1970s.

Greco had used Joe "Lefty" Loiacono and Joe Lapadura (at various times) as acting captains until he stepped down. But it looks like Palmieri took over this crew at some point. In the early 1980s, Joe "Lefty" Loiacono is an official captain but I don´t know if Loiacono (formerly under Greco) was a direct successor of Palmieri or was simply given another crew.
In April 1974 a member source advised that the crew 'formerly run' by Thomas Greco was 'given to' Hickey Di Lorenzo and 'is now run' by Rosario Palmieri.
Do you have access to this information and can you post it? This is news to me.
There you have it, never printed before.
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Hairy - I have sent you a PM.

Based on information in the same report it appears that Nicholas 'Nick O'Brien' Galante was a Captain at the time of his death. The report identifies Joseph Famularo, Danny Noto, and Louis LaRocca as formerly being in his crew. These guys were all formerly under Frank Celano.

JD listed Frank Celano as a ("Capodecina?"') at the time of his death in 1973 so it seems that Galante took over for Celano sometime before 1973.
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Re: 5 Family Crew Succession

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Pogo The Clown wrote: Mon May 25, 2015 6:23 pm Gambino Family


Rava-Dellacroce Crew:
Armand "Tommy" Rava (1950s-Late 1958) Killed.
-In 1958, this crew was split between Aniello “Neil” Dellacroce and Anthony Rizzo.
Aniello "Neil" Dellacroce (1958/60-1965) Became UnderBoss.
Michael “Mike Tally/The Baker” Caiazza (1968-1985) Demoted.
-Joseph “Buddy” LaForte Jr. (1985) Demoted.
-Joseph “Joe the Cat” LaForte Sr. (Early 1980s-1985) Became Official Capo.
Joseph “Joe the Cat” LaForte Sr. (1985-Late 1980s)
-This crew was disbanded in the late 1980s.


Fatico-Gotti Crew: Broke off from the Rava-Dellacroce Crew in the mid-late 1960s
Carmine "Charlie Wagons" Fattico (Mid-Late 1960s-1985) Stepped Down.
-Michael Catalano (1973-1977)
-Daniel “Danny Wagons” Fattico (1973-1977) Stepped Down.
-John “Johnny Boy” Gotti (1977-1985) Became Boss.
Angelo Ruggiero (1985-1988) Demoted.
Eugene "Gene" Gotti (1988-1989) Imprisoned.
Peter Gotti (1989-1999) Became Acting Boss.
-In 1990 some members of the Zappi Florida Crew were placed with this Crew.
-Salvatore "Fat Sally" Scala (1990s-1999) Became Official Capo. Likely of another Crew.
-In 1999 this crew was split between Scala and Dominick Pizzonia.
Dominick "Skinny Dom" Pizzonia (1999-2001/2) Imprisoned in 2001.
-David “Little Davie” Rava (2001-200?)
Ronald "Ronnie One-Arm" Trucchio (2001/2-2009) Imprisoned.
-During the 2000s members of the Scala Crew were placed back into this Crew.
-Alphonse Trucchio (2003-2009) Became Official Capo.
Alphonse Trucchio (2009-2014) Imprisoned/Demoted.
Thomas “Monk” Sassano (2014-Present)


Scala Crew: Broke off from the Gotti Crew.
Salvatore "Fat Sally" Scala (1999-2008) Imprisoned in 2007/Died.


Corrao Crew:
Vincenzo Lo Cicero (19??-1923) Died.
Giuseppe "Don Pidduzzu" Parlapiano (19??-1947) Died
Antonio Indelicato (1947-Early/Mid 1950s)
Joseph Franco (Early/Mid 1950s-1957) Died.
Carmine “The Doctor” Lombardozzi (1957-1963) Demoted.
-Anthony “Tony the Geep” Sedotto took over part of this Crew in 1960.
Joseph Gennaro (1963-1968) Died.
-In 1967 James "Jimmy Brown" Failla was promoted to Capo over half of this Crew.
-Vincent "Jimmy the Blond" Corrao (1967-1968) Became Official Capo.
Vincent "Jimmy the Blond" Corrao (1968-1970) Demoted.
-In 1970 half of this Crew was placed with the Paul Castellano Crew.
-In 1976 some members of this Crew were placed with the Failla Crew.
Joseph "Joe Butch" Corrao (1976-2001) Died.
-In the mid-1980s some members of this Crew were placed with the Marino Crew.
-Augustus "Gus Boy" Sclafani (1993-Late 1990s) - ?
-Vincent "Vinnie Butch" Corrao (Late 1990s-1999) Imprisoned.
?John “Jackie” Cavallo (Mid 2001-200?)
-Augustus "Gus Boy" Sclafani (1999-2008?) Imprisoned.
Pasquale Marsala (2008?-Present)


Failla Crew: Broke off from the Squillante-Gennaro Crew.
James "Jimmy Brown" Failla (1967-August 1999) Died.
-Failla also served as Acting UnderBoss from 1974-1976.
-In 1976 a portion of Corrao Crew was placed with this crew.
-In the late 1980s Daniel Marino was promoted to Capo over a portion of this crew.
-Louis "Louie Fats" Astuto (1990/1-1999) Died.
-After Failla died some members of his crew were put with the Ciccone Crew.
-Don’t know who over this Crew.


Marino-Lombardozzi Crew: Broke off from the Failla Crew in the late 1980s.
Daniel Marino (Late 1980s-201?) Stepped Down/Demoted.
George Lombardozzi (201?-Present)


Scalise-Ricco Crew:
Francesco "Frank/Don Cheech" Scalise (1920s-1931) Became Boss.
Francesco "Frank/Don Cheech" Scalise (1931-1957) Killed.
-In 1957 this crew was split between Arthur “Chink” Leo and David “Papa Dave” Amodeo.
Arthur “Chink” Leo (1957-1965) Died.
-Vincent "Jimmy" Squilante broke off from this Crew in the 1950s.
Anthony "Tony Baker" Napolitano (1965-1987) Died.
-Nicola “Nicholas” Patti promoted to Capo of part of the Crew in the late 1960s.
Louis "Louie Bracciole" Ricco (1987-Present?)
-Greg DePalma promoted to Acting Capo over part of this Crew in the 1990s.


Amodeo Crew: Broke off from the Scalise Crew in 1957.
David “Papa Dave” Amodeo (1957-1970s) Stepped Down.


Gambino-Sciandra Crew: Split off from the Amodeo Crew in 1967
Joseph “Joe from the Bronx" Gambino (1967-Early 1980s) Imprisoned.
Thomas "Tommy" Gambino (Early 1980s-2000s) Imprisoned in 1991.
-In 1986 the Patti-Piccolo Crew (Connecticut) was placed with this crew.
-George "Fat George" Remini (1991-1990s) Stepped Down.
-Carmine "Top Tomato" Sciandra (1990s-2000s) Became Official Capo.
Carmine "Top Tomato" Sciandra (2000s-Present?)


Patti-Piccolo Crew: Split off from the Scalise Crew in the late 1960s.
Nicola “Nicholas’ Patti (Late 1960s-1974) Stepped Down.
Frank “Cigars” Piccolo (1974-1983) Killed.
-Thomas "Tommy Breeze" DeBrizzi (1983-1986) Demoted.
-In 1986 this Crew was merged with the Gambino Crew.


Squilante Crew: Split off from the Scalise Crew.
Vincent "Jimmy" Squillante (1950s-1960) Killed.
-In 1960 this Crew was split between Rocco “Rogie” Mazzie and Anthony “Tony the Geep” Sedotto.


LoCascio Crew: Broke off from the Squillante Crew.
Anthony “Tony the Geep” Sedotto (1960-1970s)
Angelo "Cockeyed Angie" Mascia (1970s-1988) Died.
Francis "Frankie Loc" LoCascio (1988-1992?) Imprisoned.
-Also served as Acting Underboss and Acting Consiglieri.
-Salvatore "Tori" LoCascio (1987-199?) Imprisoned in 1999.
Aniello “Neil/Wahoo” Mancuso (????-Early 2000s?)
Salvatore "Tori" LoCascio (20??-20??) Stepped Down.
-Andrew "Andy Campo/Sonny" Campos (2004-2008) Imprisoned.
-Andrew "Andy Campo/Sonny" Campos (20??-Present)


Gravano-Vario Crew: Split off from the Rava Crew.
Anthony Rizzo (1957-1962) Died.
Peter “Petey Pumps” Ferrara (1962-1969) Died.
-James "Jimmy Brown" Failla (1960s-1967). Became Official Capo.
-James "Jimmy Brown" Failla transferred to another Crew to become Capo in 1967.
Salvatore "Toddo" Aurello (1969-1986) Stepped Down.
-In 1970 this Crew inherited part of the Gennaro-Carrao Crew.
-Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (Early 1980s-1986) Became Official Capo.
Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (1986-1987) Became Consigliere.
Louis "Big Lou" Vallario (1987-2000s?) Imprisoned.
-Not sure who took over this Crew.


Robilotto Crew:
John "Johnny Roberts" Robilotto (Mid 1950s-1958) Killed.
Alfred Eppolito (1958-1963)
James “Jimmy the Clam” Eppolito (1963-19??)
-This Crew was later disbanded and merged with the Castellano Crew.


Castellano-Gaggi Crew:
Francisco "Frank" Castellano (1920s-1956) Died.
Paul "Big Paul" Castellano (1956-19??) Became Boss.
-This Crew absorbed the Riboloto Crew.
-Paul Castellana (Early 1960s)
-Castellano was Acting Boss beginning in 1967.
-In 1970 this Crew inherited part of the Gennaro-Carrao Crew.
Frank "Butch" Guglielmini (19??-19??)
Thomas Masotto (19??-19??)
Anthony "Nino" Gaggi (197?-1986) Imprisoned.
-Roy Demeo (1980) Stepped Down.
-Not sure who what became of this Crew. Some of it may have ended with the Marino Crew.


Gambino Crew: Likely broke off from the Frank Castellano Crew.
Joseph Castellano (19??-1946) Died.
Carlo “Carl” Gambino (1946-1953) Consiglieri.
Paolo "Don Paolo/Paul" Gambino (1953-1974) Died.
Joseph “Joe Z” Zingaro (1974-1987) Imprisoned.
-Joseph Gambino may have taken over part of Paolo's Crew as well.
-Not sure what became of this Crew. Some of it may have ended up with the Ricco Crew.


Armone-Giordano Crew:
?-Umberto Valenti (????-1922) Killed.
?-Accursio Domino
Joseph "Staten Island Joe" Riccobono (19??-1957) Became Consiglieri.
Steven Armone (1957-1960) Died.
Charles “Rosario” Dongarro (1960-1970s)
-Joseph N. Gallo (1960s)
-Frank “Frankie Wops" Gagliadri (1970s) Became Official Capo.
Frank “Frankie Wops" Gagliadri (1970s-1982) Died.
-Joseph "Joe Piney" Armone (1970s-1982) Became Official Capo
Joseph "Joe Piney" Armone (1982-1986) Became UnderBoss.
John "Handsome Jack" Giordano (1986-2009) Died.
-Frank “Frankie the Hat” DiStefano (1990s-2000s)
-Joseph “Joe the Blonde" Giordano (2000s-2009) Became Official Capo.
Joseph “Joe the Blonde" Giordano (2009-2013) Died.
-Not sure who took over this Crew?

Bilotti Crew:
John "Johnny Dee" D'Alessio (Mid to Late 1960s-1980) Stepped Down
Tommy Bilotti (1980-1985) Promoted to Underboss/Killed
-After Bilotti was elevated to Underboss, this crew was merged into the Decicco Crew

Paterno-Sisca Crew:
Antonio "Bada Noste" Paterno (19??-1956) Died.
-In the 1950s the Frank Perrone was promoted to Capo over a portion of this Crew.
Joseph Paterno (1956-1979) Stepped Down.
-Anthony "Tony C" Carminati (1974-1979) Became Official Capo.
Anthony "Tony C" Carminati (1979-1998) Died.
?Alphonse "Funzie" Sisca (1998-Present) Imprisoned.


Bisascia-Mitarotona Crew: (Crew split off from the Paterno Crew)
Frank Perrone (1950s-Mid 1980s) Died.
Michael Mandaglia (Mid 1980s-Late 1980s)
Robert "Bobby Cabert" Bisacia (Late 1980s-199?) Imprisoned in 1993.
-Vincent "Juicy" DiModica (1993?-1998) Imprisoned.
Anthony “Tony Pro” Proto (????-????)
Nicholas “Nicky Mita” Mitarotonda (Early/Mid 2000s-Present)


Garafalo-D'Amico Crew:
Vincenzo "Jimmy" DiLeonardo (1920s-19??)
Jerome “Jerry Mummy” D'Aquila (19??-19??) Demoted.
Olympio “Lilo” Garafalo (1960s-1986) Died.
Paul “Paulie Zac” Zaccaria (1986-1989) Stepped Down.
John "Jackie Nose" D'Amico (1989-Present?) Imprisoned.
-John Rizzo (1990s-Early 2000s) Demoted.
-Also oversaw the John Gambino Crew from 1993-2005.
-Frank “Frankie Boy” Cali (Early 2000s/2005-2008) Imprisoned.
-Ernest “Ernie Boy” Grillo (2008-?) Imprisoned.
John Rizzo (20??-Present)


Conti-Cefalu Crew:
Pasquale “Patsy” Conti (1960-1990s) Imprisoned/Stepped Down.
-Francesco Paul Graziano (Late 1980s-Early 1990s) Stepped Down.
Domenico "Italian Dom" Cefalu (1990s-Present)
-Also served as Acting UnderBoss and Acting Boss.
-Dominick “Big D” Cefalu (2005-Present)


Junior Gotti Crew: Crew Created in the Summer of 1990.
John "Junior" Gotti (Summer 1990-Early 2000s) Stepped Down.
-Bartholomew "Bobby" Boriello (1990-1991) Killed.
-Thomas "Tommy Twitch/Sneakers" Cacciopoli (1991?-Early 2000s) Became Official Capo.
Thomas "Tommy Twitch/Sneakers" Cacciopoli (2000s-Present)


Anastasia-Ciccone Crew:
Albert Anastasia (1920s-1931) Became UnderBoss.
Anthony "Tough Tony" Anastasia (1931-1964) Died.
Anthony Scotto (1964-1986) Demoted.
Anthony "Sonny" Ciccone (1986-Early 2000s) Imprisoned.
-Peter “Petey 17” Piacenti (1999-2002) Imprisoned.
-In the early 2000s this Crew was disbanded. Some members wound up with the Marino Crew and the Corozzo Crew.


Waterfront Crew:
Joseph “Gus” Colozzo (1960s?-1971) Died.
Dominick Lagana (1971-1977) Died.
-Not sure what became of this Crew.


Zappi-D’Apolito Crew:
Carmelo LiConti (????-1931) Killed.
Ettore "Terry" Zappi (1950s-1986) Died.
-In 1985 the Florida portion of the Crew split off..
Frank "Franky Dap" D'Apolito (1986-1997) Died.
-Not sure what became of this Crew?


Richichi-Lino Crew: (Broke off from the Zappi Crew in 1985.
Joseph Paterno (1985-1988) Died.
Natale "Big Chris" Richichi (1988-1990) Stepped Down.
Edward "Eddie" Lino (1990) Killed.
-Crew Disbanded by John Gotti after Lino was killed. Parts of it were placed with the Fattico-Gotti Crew.


Arcuri Crew:
Joseph Franco (19??-1957) Died.
Domenico Arcuri (1960s-1970) Died.
-Part of this crew broke off in the 1960s.
Joseph "Joe" Arcuri (1970-2007) Died.
-Salvatore "Sal" Franco (1990s-2007) Became Official Capo.
Salvatore "Sal" Franco (2007-Present)


Traina Crew:
?-Joseph Trovato (????-1917) Killed.
Giuseppe Traina (1920-1974) Died.
-Mario “Red” Triana (1960s-1974) Became Official Capo.
Mario “Red” Triana (1974-1994) Died.
Joseph “Joe Ox” Marino (1994-Present?)


DeCicco Crew:
Saverio Virzi (Early 1900s)
?-Simone Riccobono (19??-1951) Died.
-Charlie Brush (Early 1950s) Stepped Down.
John Riccobono (1957-1982/3)
Frank "Frankie D" DeCicco (1982/3-1985) Became UnderBoss.
George DeCicco (1985-2006) Stepped Down.
-Joseph “Sonny” Juliano (Late 1990s-2003) Imprisoned.
Joseph “Sonny” Juliano (2006-Present)


Florida Crew: Crew formed in the 1990s.
Anthony "Tony Red" Morelli (1990s-????) Imprisoned in 1998.
Ignazio “Iggy” Alogna (????-200?) Imprisoned in 2004.
Vincent "Vinnie" Artuso (200?-Present?)


Baltimore-Corbi Crew: They were an independent group until they were brought into the family during the reign of Vincent Mangano.
Vincenzo "Jim" Urso (19??-1923) Fled to Canada.
Vito Corbi (1923-1929) Died.
Pasquale "Patsy" Corbi (1929-1955) Died.
Luigi Morici (1955-1966) Retired.
Frank Corbi (1966-1990) Died.
-Crew disbanded in 1990.


Mosca Crew:
Pietro “Peter” Stincone (1960s-1977) Died.
Francesco Rizzo (1977-1980s)
Ralph “Ralphie Bones” Mosca (1980s-1999) Died.
-Don’t know what became of this Crew.


Florida Crew:
?-Agostino Amato (1950s-1960s)
Joseph "Joe Rivers" Silesi (1960s-19??)
-Thomas Altamura (1960s-1967) Died.
-Not sure what became of this Crew.


Bensonhurst Crew:
Gaetano “Tommy” Russo (1950s-1970) Died.
-This crew was disbanded in 1970.


Angelone Crew:
John “Johnny” Angelone (19??-1979) Died.
-Rudolph “Rudy” Pipolo (1970s-1979) Became Official Capo.
Rudolph “Rudy” Pipolo (1979-1983) Died.
-Not sure what became of this Crew.
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Re: 5 Family Crew Succession

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Pogo The Clown wrote: Mon May 25, 2015 6:22 pm Here is the succession for the Crews of the 5 families from the old forum. I've made a few updates and corrections. Special thanks to JD for uncovering most of this info. B., HairyKnucles and Wiseguy contributed as well. As always any additions or corrections are welcome.

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Colombo Family


Mussachio Crew:
Salvatore “Sally the Sheik” Musacchio (1930s-1970s)
-In 1962 this Crew was split between Musacchio, John “Sonny” Franzese and Joseph Colombo.
-Vincent “Vinny” Aloi (1962-1964) Promoted to Official Capo.
-Joseph Greca (1964-Mid 1960s)


Franzese Crew:
John “Sonny” Franzese (1962-1970) Imprisoned.
-Dominick "Mimi" Scialo (1967-Late 1960s)
-Joseph “Little Joey” Brancato (Late 1960s-1973) Became Acting Boss.
-At some point, a chunk of this crew was merged into the Persico Crew
John “Sonny” Franzese (1978-2003) Became Underboss.
-Michael Franzese (1980-1980s) Imprisoned.
Vincent "Vinny Unions/Buffalo/Three Fingers" Ricciardo (2003-20??) Imprisoned.
Michael Uvino (August 2006-20??) Imprisoned.
-Michael Catapano (July 2005-2010) Imprisoned.
Dennis "Fat/Little/The Beard" DeLucia (2010/1-Present)


Persico Crew: Persico was given his own Crew in 1964. Prior to that his Crew reported to Underboss Salvatore “Charlie Lemons” Mineo.
Carmine “Junior/The Snake” Persico (1964-1973) Imprisoned/Became Boss
-Anthony "Abbie Shots/Shatz”" Abbatemarco (1971-1972) Stepped Down.
-Alphonse “Allie Boy” Persico (1972) Stepped Down.
-Thomas "Tommy" DiBella (1972-1973) Became Acting Boss.
Anthony "Abbie Shots/Shatz”" Abbatemarco (1973) Became Underboss.
Alphonse “Allie Boy” Persico (1973-1977) Became Consigliere.
Aniello "Allie LaMont" Giannattasio (1977-1979) Stepped Down.
Gennaro "Gerry Lang" Langella (1979-1981) Became Underboss.
-Benedetto "Benny" Aloi (19??-1981) Became Official Capo.
Benedetto "Benny" Aloi (1981-1988) Became Consiglieri.
Vincent “Vinny” Aloi (1988-1996) Became Consiglieri.
-Benjamin “Benny Sidge” LoCicero (1995)


Russo Crew: Like broke off or succeeded the Persico Crew.
Andrew “Andy/Mush” Russo (1977-1988) Imprisoned.
-Joseph “JoJo” Russo (198-1988) Became Official Capo.
Joseph “JoJo” Russo (1988-1994) Imprisoned in 1993.
-In 1991 Vic Orena promoted Miciotta Acting Capo over a part of the Russo Crew that was loyal to him. It was disbanded when Miciotta and his crew were imprisoned.
-Salvatore "Big Sal" Miciotta (1991-1993) Imprisoned.
Thomas "Tommy Shots/Bop" Gioeli (1994-20??) Promoted to Acting Boss/Imprisoned in 2008. Promoted to Acting UnderBoss in 1999, Acting boss in 2003.
-Paul "Paulie Guns" Bevacqua (1999-2011) Exposed as informer.
-Andrew Russo was promoted to Capo over part of this crew following his 2008 release from prison.


Russo Crew:
Andrew 'Andy Mush' Russo(?) (2008-2009) Promoted to Acting Boss.
Joseph "Junior Lollipops" Carna (2010-November 2011) Imprisoned/Demoted.
-In November 2011 this crew was disbanded.


Allie Boy Persico Crew: (Crew created in May 1981)
Alphonse “Little Allie Boy” Persico (May 1981-1988) Imprisoned.
-Joseph “Joe Lane” Gentile (1983) Stepped Down.
-Victor “Little Vic” Orena (1986-1987) Became Official Capo.
Victor “Little Vic” Orena (1987-1993) Promoted to Acting Boss/Demoted.
Theodore "Teddy" Persico Sr. (1988-19??) Split off to form his own Crew.
-A portion of this Crew was split up and given to Theodore "Teddy" Persico Sr.
-Thomas Petrizzo (1988-1991) Promoted to Official Capo by Vic Orena.
Thomas Petrizzo (1991-1993/4) Imprisoned and Demoted.
-Anyone know who took over this Crew?


Teddy Persico Sr. Crew: Split off from the Little Allie Boy Persico Crew.
Theodore "Teddy" Persico Sr. (1988-?) Imprisoned in 1993.
-Carmine Sessa (1988) Split off and given his own Crew.
-In the 1990s Ralph Lombardo and Joseph Baudanza were promoted to Capos over parts of this Crew.


Sessa Crew: Broke off from Teddy Persico Crew.
Carmine Sessa (1988-1990) Became Consiglieri.
Robert "Bobby Zam" Zambardi (1990-1990s) Imprisoned.
-Michael Sessa (1991-1993) Imprisoned.


Lombardo Crew:
Nicholas 'Nicky Black' Grancio (1991-1992) Killed.
Ralph Lombardo (1992-Present) Imprisoned.
-Ralph Piccirillo (1999-2001) Died.
-Luca DiMatteo (2001-2003) Imprisoned.
-Luca DiMatteo (2008-2015) Imprisoned.
-In 2011 a portion of the Gioeli-Carna Crew were placed with this crew.


Aloi Crew: Possibly broke off or succeeded the Mussachio Crew.
Sebastian “Buster” Aloi (19??-1960s) - May not have been a Capo.
Vincent “Vinny” Aloi (1963/4-1970s/80s)
-Some of the members of the disbanded Magliocco Crew were placed in this Crew.
-Does anyone know who took over this Crew?


Forlano Crew: This Crew likely broke off from the Harry Fonatana Crew.
Nicholas “Jiggs” Forlano (1964-1977) Died.
-Aniello "Allie LaMont" Giannattasio (Early 1970s-Mid 1970s)
Aniello "Allie LaMont" Giannattasio (1977) Demoted.
-In 1976 this Crew was disbanded and split between Charlie "Moose" Panarella, Joseph “Little Joey” Brancato and possibly others.


Sorrentino-Fusco Crew:
Nicoline Sorrentino (1950s-1967) Stepped Down.
-Frank “Dick” Fusco (Mid 1960s-1967) Became Official Capo.
Frank “Dick” Fusco (Early 1970s) Stepped Down.
-Most of this Crew wound up with the Panarella Crew.


Oddo-Pannarella Crew:
John “Johnny Bath Beach” Oddo (1930s-Early 1970s)
-Charles “Charlie Moose” Panarella (Late 1960s-Early 1970s) Became Official Capo.
Charles “Charlie Moose” Panarella (Early 1970s-Late Summer 1980) Demoted.
-Rocco “Rocky” Miraglia (1973-1974) Stepped Down.
-In late Summer 1980 this crew was split up between various Capos.


Tomasiello-Fusco Crew: (Crew formed in August 1980)
Joseph “Joe T” Tomasiello (August 1980-Summer 1988) Demoted.
Richard “Ritchie Nerves” Fusco (Summer 1988-1993?) Imprisoned.
-Joseph “Joe Lefty" Sangiorgio (Early 1990s-June 1992) Imprisoned.


Cacace Crew:
Joel “Joe Waverly” Cacace (1980s-1988) Demoted.
Joseph Scopo (1989-1991) Promoted to Acting Underboss.
Joel “Joe Waverly” Cacace (1991-1994) Promoted to UnderBoss.
Pasquale “Fat Patty” Catalano (1994-1999) Imprisoned/Died.
Benjamin “The Little Guy/Claw/Benji” Castellazzo (1999-2012) Became UnderBoss.
-Salvatore “Sally Boy” Castagno (2009-2012?)


Cutolo Crew:
William “Wild Bill” Cutolo (1980s-1994) Demoted.
-Joseph “Joe Campy” Campanella (1993-1994) Stepped Down.
William “Wild Bill” Cutolo (Mid 1990s-1998) Became UnderBoss.
-Anyone know who took over when Cutolo was promoted?
-After Cutolo was killed in 1999 the Crew reported to UnderBoss “John “Jackie” DeRoss from 1999 until DeRoss was imprisoned in 2001.
-Joseph Baudanza (2001-2002?)
-In the early 2000s this crew was disbanded and merged with the Baudanza Crew.


Montemerano-Amato Crew:
Joseph “Little Joey” Brancato (19??-1970s) Became Acting Boss/Imprisoned.
-Brancato was originally from the Franzese Crew.
-Rosario “Black Sam” Natassi (1974-19??)
Dominic "Donny Shacks" Montemarano (1980/81-Mid 1980s) Imprisoned.
-John “Jackie” DeRoss (Mid 1980s-1986) Imprisoned.
Vincent “Jimmy” Angelina (Mid 1980s-1988) Became Consiglieri.
-Pasquale “Patty” Amato (1987-1988) Became Official Capo.
Pasquale “Patty” Amato (1988-1992) Imprisoned.
Joseph Joey” Amato (1992-1994) Demoted.
Joseph “Joey” Amato (????-Present)


Gugliaro Crew:
Vincent “Vinny the Sicilian” Gugliaro (1960s-1977) Demoted.
-Salvatore Scarpa (1970s)


Scarpati Crew: (Crew formed in the late 1970s)
Anthony “Scappy” Scarpati (1977-1990?) Imprisoned.
-Gregory Scarp Jr. (1984-1987) Fled from an indictment.
-Anthony "Chucky" Russo (1988-1990?) Became Official Capo
Anthony “Chucky” Russo (1990?-1990s) Imprisoned.
-Not sure what became of this Crew.


New Jersey Crew:
Salvatore Lombardino Sr. (19??-1963)
John “Big John” Misuraca (1963-1965)
Joseph "Joe Yack" Yacovelli (1965-1969) Became Consiglieri.
Salvatore “Tutti” Lombardino Jr. (1969-1977) Demoted.
Salvatore “Sally Pro” Profaci Jr. (1977-1989) Demoted.
-Anthony “Tony Ski” Scianna (Mid/Late 1980s)
-Salvatore “Tutti” Lombardino (1980s-1989) Stepped Down.
John Pate (1989-1993) Imprisoned/Flipped.
-James “Jimmy” Randazzo (1992-1993) Killed.
-It appears that this crew was disbanded after Randazzo was killed.


Florida Crew: (Crew formed in the early 1970s)
James “Jimmy Brown” Clemenza (Early 1970s-January 1977) Demoted.
-Vacant (January 1977-Summer 1978)
John “Johnny Irish” Materam (Summer 1978-May 1981) Killed.
Anthony “Tony Black” Induisi (1981-1989?) Imprisoned.


Florida Crew: (Crew formed 2008-2010)
Reynold "Ren" Maragni (20??-November 2011) Demoted.
-Thomas “Tom Mix/Mr. T” Farese (February 2011-Late 2011) Became Acting Consigliere.
-In November 2011 the Florida Crew was disbanded.


Andolino Crew:
Simone Andolino (1950s-1969) Died.
-Not sure what became of this Crew.
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Pogo The Clown wrote: Mon May 25, 2015 6:23 pm Gambino Family


Rava-Dellacroce Crew:
Armand "Tommy" Rava (1950s-Late 1958) Killed.
-In 1958 this Crew was split between Aniello “Neil” Dellacroce and Anthony Rizzo
Aniello "Neil" Dellacroce (1958-1965) Became Underboss.
Michael “Mike Tally/The Baker” Caiazza (1968-1985) Demoted.
-Joseph “Joe the Cat” LaForte Sr. (Early 1980s-1985) Became Official Capo.
-Joseph “Buddy” LaForte Jr. (1985) Demoted.
Joseph “Joe the Cat” LaForte Sr. (1985-Late 1980s)
-This crew was disbanded in the late 1980s.


Fatico-Gotti Crew: Broke off from the Rava-Dellacroce Crew sometime in the mid-late 1960s?
Carmine "Charlie Wagons" Fatico (Mid to Late 1960s-1985) Stepped Down.
-Michael Catalano (1973-1977)
-Daniel “Danny Wagons” Fatico (1973-1977) Stepped Down.
-John “Johnny Boy” Gotti (1977-1985) Became Boss.
Angelo Ruggiero (1985-1988) Demoted.
Eugene "Gene" Gotti (1988-1989) Imprisoned.
Peter Gotti (1989-1999) Became Acting Boss.
-In 1990 some members of the Zappi Florida Crew were placed with this Crew.
-Salvatore "Fat Sally" Scala (1990s-1999) Became Official Capo. Likely of another Crew.
-In 1999 this crew was split between Scala and Dominick Pizzonia.
Dominick "Skinny Dom" Pizzonia (1999-2001/2) Imprisoned in 2001.
-David “Little Davie” Rava (2001-200?)
Ronald "Ronnie One-Arm" Trucchio (2001/2-2009) Imprisoned.
-During the 2000s members of the Scala Crew were placed back into this Crew.
-Alphonse Trucchio (2003-2009) Became Official Capo.
Alphonse Trucchio (2009-2014) Imprisoned/Demoted.
Thomas “Monk” Sassano (2014-Present)


Scala Crew: Split off from the Gotti Crew.
Salvatore "Fat Sally" Scala (1999-2008) Imprisoned in 2007/Died.


Corrao Crew:
Vincenzo Lo Cicero (19??-1923) Died.
Giuseppe "Don Pidduzzu" Parlapiano (19??-1947) Died
Antonio Indelicato (1947-Early/Mid 1950s)
Joseph Franco (Early/Mid 1950s-1957) Died.
Carmine “The Doctor” Lombardozzi (1957-1963) Demoted.
-Anthony “Tony the Geep” Sedotto took over part of this Crew in 1960.
Joseph Gennaro (1963-1968) Died.
-In 1967 James "Jimmy Brown" Failla was promoted to Capo over half of this Crew.
-Vincent "Jimmy the Blond" Corrao (1967-1968) Became Official Capo.
Vincent "Jimmy the Blond" Corrao (1968-1970) Demoted.
-In 1970 half of this Crew was placed with the Paul Castellano Crew.
-In 1976 some members of this Crew were placed with the Failla Crew.
Joseph "Joe Butch" Corrao (1976-2001) Died.
-In the mid-1980s some members of this Crew were placed with the Marino Crew.
-Augustus "Gus Boy" Sclafani (1993-Late 1990s) - ?
-Vincent "Vinnie Butch" Corrao (Late 1990s-1999) Imprisoned.
?John “Jackie” Cavallo (Mid 2001-200?)
-Augustus "Gus Boy" Sclafani (1999-2008?) Imprisoned.
Pasquale Marsala (2008?-Present)


Failla Crew: Broke off from the Squillante-Gennaro Crew.
James "Jimmy Brown" Failla (1967-August 1999) Died.
-Failla also served as Acting UnderBoss from 1974-1976.
-In 1976 a portion of Corrao Crew was placed with this crew.
-In the late 1980s Daniel Marino was promoted to Capo over a portion of this crew.
-Louis "Louie Fats" Astuto (1990/1-1999) Died.
-After Failla died some members of his crew were put with the Ciccone Crew.
-Don’t know who over this Crew.


Marino-Lombardozzi Crew: Broke off from the Failla Crew in the late 1980s.
Daniel Marino (Late 1980s-201?) Stepped Down/Demoted.
George Lombardozzi (201?-Present)


Scalise-Ricco Crew:
Francesco "Frank/Don Cheech" Scalise (1920s-1931) Became Boss.
Francesco "Frank/Don Cheech" Scalise (1931-1957) Killed.
-In 1957 this crew was split between Arthur “Chink” Leo and David “Papa Dave” Amodeo.
Arthur “Chink” Leo (1957-1965) Died.
-Vincent "Jimmy" Squilante broke off from this Crew in the 1950s.
Anthony "Tony Baker" Napolitano (1965-1987) Died.
-Nicola “Nicholas” Patti promoted to Capo of part of the Crew in the late 1960s.
Louis "Louie Bracciole" Ricco (1987-Present?)
-Greg DePalma promoted to Acting Capo over part of this Crew in the 1990s.


Amodeo Crew: Broke off from the Scalise Crew in 1957.
David “Papa Dave” Amodeo (1957-1970s) Stepped Down.


Gambino-Sciandra Crew: Split off from the Amodeo Crew in 1967
Joseph “Joe from the Bronx" Gambino (1967-Early 1980s) Imprisoned.
Thomas "Tommy" Gambino (Early 1980s-2000s) Imprisoned in 1991.
-In 1986 the Patti-Piccolo Crew (Connecticut) was placed with this crew.
-George "Fat George" Remini (1991-1990s) Stepped Down.
-Carmine "Top Tomato" Sciandra (1990s-2000s) Became Official Capo.
Carmine "Top Tomato" Sciandra (2000s-Present?)


Patti-Piccolo Crew: Split off from the Scalise Crew in the late 1960s.
Nicola “Nicholas’ Patti (Late 1960s-1974) Stepped Down.
Frank “Cigars” Piccolo (1974-1983) Killed.
-Thomas "Tommy Breeze" DeBrizzi (1983-1986) Demoted.
-In 1986 this Crew was merged with the Gambino Crew.


Squillante Crew: Split off from the Scalise Crew.
Vincent "Jimmy" Squilante (1950s-1960) Killed.
-In 1960 this Crew was split between Rocco “Rogie” Mazzie and Anthony “Tony the Geep” Sedotto.


LoCascio Crew: Split off from the Squillante Crew.
Anthony “Tony the Geep” Sedotto (1960-1970s)
Angelo "Cockeyed Angie" Mascia (1970s-1988) Died.
Francis "Frankie Loc" LoCascio (1988-1992?) Imprisoned.
-Also served as Acting UnderBoss and Acting Consiglieri.
-Salvatore "Tori" LoCascio (1987-199?) Imprisoned in 1999.
Aniello “Neil/Wahoo” Mancuso (????-Early 2000s?)
Salvatore "Tori" LoCascio (20??-20??) Stepped Down.
-Andrew "Andy Campo/Sonny" Campos (2004-2008) Imprisoned.
-Andrew "Andy Campo/Sonny" Campos (20??-Present)


Gravano-Vallario Crew: Split off from the Rava Crew.
Anthony Rizzo (1958-1962) Died.
Peter “Petey Pumps” Ferrara (1962-1969) Died.
-James "Jimmy Brown" Failla (1960s-1967). Became Official Capo.
-James "Jimmy Brown" Failla transferred to another Crew to become Capo in 1967.
Salvatore "Toddo" Aurello (1969-1986) Stepped Down.
-In 1970 this Crew inherited part of the Gennaro-Carrao Crew.
-Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (Early 1980s-1986) Became Official Capo.
Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (1986-1987) Became Consigliere.
Louis "Big Lou" Vallario (1987-2000s?) Imprisoned.
-Not sure who took over this Crew.


Robilotto Crew:
John "Johnny Roberts" Robilotto (Mid 1950s-1958) Killed.
Alfred Eppolito (1958-1963)
James “Jimmy the Clam” Eppolito (1963-19??)
-This Crew was later disbanded and placed with the Castellano Crew.


Castellano-Gaggi Crew:
Francisco "Frank" Castellano (1920s-1956) Died.
Paul "Big Paul" Castellano (1956-19??) Became Boss.
-This crew was merged with the Eppolito Crew.
-Paul Castellana (Early 1960s)
-Castellano was Acting Boss beginning in 1967.
-In 1970 this Crew inherited part of the Gennaro-Carrao Crew.
Frank "Butch" Guglielmini (19??-19??)
Thomas Masotto (19??-19??)
Anthony "Nino" Gaggi (1976-1986) Imprisoned.
-Roy Demeo (1980) Stepped Down.
-Not sure who what became of this Crew. Some of it may have ended up with the Marino Crew.


Gambino Crew: Likely broke off from the Frank Castellano Crew.
Joseph Castellano (19??-1946) Died.
Carlo “Carl” Gambino (1946-1953) Became Consiglieri.
Paolo "Don Paolo/Paul" Gambino (1953-1974) Died.
Joseph “Joe Z” Zingaro (1974-1987) Imprisoned.
-Joseph Gambino may have taken over part of Paolo's Crew as well.
-Not sure what became of this Crew. Some of it may have ended up with the Ricco Crew.


Armone-Giordano Crew:
?-Umberto Valenti (????-1922) Killed.
?-Accursio Domino
Joseph "Staten Island Joe" Riccobono (19??-1957) Became Consiglieri.
Steven Armone (1957-1960) Died.
Charles “Rosario” Dongarro (1960-1970s)
-Joseph N. Gallo (1960s)
-Frank “Frankie Wops" Gagliadri (1970s) Became Official Capo.
Frank “Frankie Wops" Gagliadri (1970s-1982) Died.
-Joseph "Joe Piney" Armone (1970s-1982) Became Official Capo
Joseph "Joe Piney" Armone (1982-1986) Became UnderBoss.
John "Handsome Jack" Giordano (1986-2009) Died.
-Frank “Frankie the Hat” DiStefano (1990s-2000s)
-Joseph “Joe the Blonde" Giordano (2000s-2009) Became Official Capo.
Joseph “Joe the Blonde" Giordano (2009-2013) Died.
-Not sure who took over this Crew?

Bilotti Crew: Possibly broke off from the Riccobono crew
John "Johnny Dee" D'Alessio (Mid to Late 1960s-1980) Stepped Down
Tommy Bilotti (1980-1985) Promoted to Underboss/Killed
-After Bilotti was elevated to Underboss, this crew was merged into the Decicco Crew



Paterno-Sisca Crew:
Antonio "Bada Noste" Paterno (19??-1956) Died.
-In the 1950s the Frank Perrone was promoted to Capo over a portion of this Crew.
Joseph Paterno (1956-1979) Stepped Down.
-Anthony "Tony C" Carminati (1974-1979) Became Official Capo.
Anthony "Tony C" Carminati (1979-1998) Died.
?Alphonse "Funzie" Sisca (1998-Present) Imprisoned.


Bisascia-Mitarotona Crew: (Crew split off from the Paterno Crew)
Frank Perrone (1950s-Mid 1980s) Died.
Michael Mandaglia (Mid 1980s-Late 1980s)
Robert "Bobby Cabert" Bisacia (Late 1980s-199?) Imprisoned in 1993.
-Vincent "Juicy" DiModica (1993?-1998) Imprisoned.
Anthony “Tony Pro” Proto (????-????)
Nicholas “Nicky Mita” Mitarotonda (Early/Mid 2000s-Present)


Garafalo-D'Amico Crew:
Vincenzo "Jimmy" DiLeonardo (1920s-19??)
Jerome “Jerry Mummy” D'Aquila (19??-19??) Demoted.
Olympio “Lilo” Garafalo (1960s-1986) Died.
Paul “Paulie Zac” Zaccaria (1986-1989) Stepped Down.
John "Jackie Nose" D'Amico (1989-Present?) Imprisoned.
-John Rizzo (1990s-Early 2000s) Demoted.
-Also oversaw the John Gambino Crew from 1993-2005.
-Frank “Frankie Boy” Cali (Early 2000s/2005-2008) Imprisoned.
-Ernest “Ernie Boy” Grillo (2008-?) Imprisoned.
John Rizzo (20??-Present)


Conti-Cefalu Crew:
Pasquale “Patsy” Conti (1960-1990s) Imprisoned/Stepped Down.
-Francesco Paul Graziano (Late 1980s-Early 1990s) Stepped Down.
Domenico "Italian Dom" Cefalu (1990s-Present)
-Also served as Acting UnderBoss and Acting Boss.
-Dominick “Big D” Cefalu (2005-Present)


Junior Gotti Crew: Crew Created in the Summer of 1990.
John "Junior" Gotti (Summer 1990-Early 2000s) Stepped Down.
-Bartholomew "Bobby" Boriello (1990-1991) Killed.
-Thomas "Tommy Twitch/Sneakers" Cacciopoli (1991?-Early 2000s) Became Official Capo.
Thomas "Tommy Twitch/Sneakers" Cacciopoli (2000s-Present)


Anastasia-Ciccone Crew:
Albert Anastasia (1920s-1931) Became UnderBoss.
Anthony "Tough Tony" Anastasia (1931-1964) Died.
Anthony Scotto (1964-1986) Demoted.
Anthony "Sonny" Ciccone (1986-Early 2000s) Imprisoned.
-Peter “Petey 17” Piacenti (1999-2002) Imprisoned.
-In the early 2000s this Crew was disbanded. Some members wound up with the Marino Crew and the Corozzo Crew.


Waterfront Crew:
Joseph “Gus” Colozzo (1960s?-1971) Died.
Dominick Lagana (1971-1977) Died.
-Not sure what became of this Crew.


Zappi-D’Apolito Crew:
Carmelo LiConti (????-1931) Killed.
Ettore "Terry" Zappi (1950s-1986) Died.
-In 1985 the Florida portion of the Crew split off..
Frank "Franky Dap" D'Apolito (1986-1997) Died.
-Not sure what became of this Crew?


Richichi-Lino Crew: (Broke off from the Zappi Crew in 1985.
Joseph Paterno (1985-1988) Died.
Natale "Big Chris" Richichi (1988-1990) Stepped Down.
Edward "Eddie" Lino (1990) Killed.
-Crew Disbanded by John Gotti after Lino was killed. Parts of it were placed with the Fattico-Gotti Crew.


Arcuri Crew:
Joseph Franco (19??-1957) Died.
Domenico Arcuri (1960s-1970) Died.
-Part of this crew broke off in the 1960s.
Joseph "Joe" Arcuri (1970-2007) Died.
-Salvatore "Sal" Franco (1990s-2007) Became Official Capo.
Salvatore "Sal" Franco (2007-Present)


Traina Crew:
?-Joseph Trovato (????-1917) Killed.
Giuseppe Traina (1920-1974) Died.
-Mario “Red” Triana (1960s-1974) Became Official Capo.
Mario “Red” Triana (1974-1994) Died.
Joseph “Joe Ox” Marino (1994-Present?)


DeCicco Crew:
Saverio Virzi (Early 1900s)
?-Simone Riccobono (19??-1951) Died.
-Charlie Brush (Early 1950s) Stepped Down.
John Riccobono (1957-1982/3)
-
Frank "Frankie D" DeCicco (1982/3-1985) Became UnderBoss.
George DeCicco (1985-2006) Stepped Down.
-Joseph “Sonny” Juliano (Late 1990s-2003) Imprisoned.
Joseph “Sonny” Juliano (2006-Present)


Florida Crew: Crew formed in the 1990s.
Anthony "Tony Red" Morelli (1990s-????) Imprisoned in 1998.
Ignazio “Iggy” Alogna (????-200?) Imprisoned in 2004.
Vincent "Vinnie" Artuso (200?-Present?)


Baltimore-Corbi Crew: They were an independent group until they were brought into the family during the reign of Vincent Mangano.
Vincenzo "Jim" Urso (19??-1923) Fled to Canada.
Vito Corbi (1923-1929) Died.
Pasquale "Patsy" Corbi (1929-1955) Died.
Luigi Morici (1955-1966) Retired.
Frank Corbi (1966-1990) Died.
-Crew disbanded in 1990.


Mosca Crew:
Pietro “Peter” Stincone (1960s-1977) Died.
Francesco Rizzo (1977-1980s)
Ralph “Ralphie Bones” Mosca (1980s-1999) Died.
-Don’t know what became of this Crew.


Florida Crew:
?-Agostino Amato (1950s-1960s)
Joseph "Joe Rivers" Silesi (1960s-19??)
-Thomas Altamura (1960s-1967) Died.
-Not sure what became of this Crew.


Bensonhurst Crew:
Gaetano “Tommy” Russo (1950s-1970) Died.
-This crew was disbanded in 1970.


Angelone Crew:
John “Johnny” Angelone (19??-1979) Died.
-Rudolph “Rudy” Pipolo (1970s-1979) Became Official Capo.
Rudolph “Rudy” Pipolo (1979-1983) Died.
-Not sure what became of this Crew.
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