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So what if I were to do a commission map? Listing the commission at the top, the general assembly members around the map with lines linking/estimating who was their commission representative?

It seems outside of NY and Chicago no other families had any representatives unless you include Rochester's shortlived formation separate from Buffalo where they originated. Pittsburgh was influential in brokering that.

He would have to be a Soldier now.


Pogo

At John 'Sonny' Franzese is now what is the position in the Colombo family?

[quote="Bontade"]What is the current status of John 'Sonny' Franzese Colombo family?[/quote]


He has been in prison since 2007. He doesn't get out until next year when he will be 99.


Pogo

What is the current status of John 'Sonny' Franzese Colombo family?

[quote="JD"][quote="Pogo The Clown"]
Possibly Frank "Frankie Cap" Politi???


And speaking of Paul Bevacqua d you know who he was Acting Capo for? Thanks.
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Bevacqua was under Gioeli at one point, but I don't know if he was specifically acting for him. Could have been moved or given a new crew.

Carmine Sessa has Frank Politi as already being made by 1991. This is from those Sessa 302s that were posted awhile back.

Talking about Colombos unknowns, Sessa also mentions a Gary LNU as a Colombo member. I thought this might be a typo or a nickname for a more well known guy, but there is definitely a made guy named Gary who was still alive as of the 2000s. He's referred to as 'Gary from Staten Island', but still no last name. Anyone have an idea who this is?[/quote]

There was an Emil Gary Clemente from Staten Island who was indicted with Jackie DeRoss. I'm not sure if his middle name or nickname is "Gary", plus he was indicted as an associate, but that's one possibility.

edit: looks like his middle name is Gary, as his cement company is called E.G. Clemente Contracting. Indictments don't typically list someone's full middle name, and everyone else on the indictment only has their middle initial listed, so the fact that his is written out might mean he goes by Gary.

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[quote="JD"]Should also mention Frankie 'BF' might be identical to someone also referred to as 'Frankie Bep'. Anyone recognize that or something similar as referring to a known Colombo member?[/quote]


Possibly Frank "Frankie Cap" Politi???


And speaking of Paul Bevacqua d you know who he was Acting Capo for? Thanks.


Pogo

Thanks for the info JD. Do you happen to have adminitration make up between 2008-2010? This era is a little murky with Ralph Deleo, Benny Castellazzo, Tedd Persico, Ritchie Fusco and Andy Russo all having some role in things. Thanks.


Pogo

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[quote="phatmatress777"]Seems like a period of time they were inducting all younger guys in they're 30s then started inducting older guys any ryme or reason to that?


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Just a guess, but trying to extend the longevity of the Family. Plus, after the war, and the convictions that followed, they had to try and fill what voids they could with the "Best available".

Thanks JD. Any idea who else was on this ruling panel with Sal Fusco?


Pogo

Seems like a period of time they were inducting all younger guys in they're 30s then started inducting older guys any ryme or reason to that?


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Great stuff JD.


Curious about Salvatore Fusco being the Acting Boss/On a Committee in 2000. I though Joel Cacace was the acting Boss during this period?


Also curious about Ritchie Fusco being the Acting UnderBoss in 2008. How long did that last? Thanks.


Pogo