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Ryan98366 wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 7:10 pm I disagree. It was The DeCavalvante Family 100%. Chase took nothing from Philly. If anything, Chase took stuff from the NY Families. Philly? No. Interesting thought though...

I read somewhere the NJ Lukes but don’t quote me on that

I disagree. It was The DeCavalvante Family 100%. Chase took nothing from Philly. If anything, Chase took stuff from the NY Families. Philly? No. Interesting thought though...

furiofromnaples wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 1:53 pm Jackie Aprile jr the son of the boss that was whacked like Salvie Testa.

That is the one and only comparison

Jackie Aprile jr the son of the boss that was whacked like Salvie Testa.

Tony and his nephew Christopher like Scarfo sr and Leonetti.

uncle june/tony
uncle pete/gotti jr
iirc, they had beefs over $$

The basic idea of a small indigenous family in New Jersey certainly came from the DeCavalvantes. But one can see influences in characters and storylines from the whole Northeast region.

Everyone believes the Decavalcantes are the inspiration for the Sopranos, but I think David Chase received alot of inspiration from Philly . Joey and Tony ,both had fathers and uncles in the mob.Young bosses bridging the old and new factions. Natale as his front boss / Uncle Jr. Joey being a Jockey ,Tony owning horses. Feech Lamanna story about the mobster stabbing someone to death over a corner table / Scarfo diner story. I remember reading Nicky Jr. Being the inspiration for Chrissy. Scarfo mom or Rita Merlino and Liva Soprano similarities.