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HairyKnuckles wrote: ↑Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:38 pm

Lucchese81 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:16 pm Going back to the original question, I've always wanted various books on the early years of the Lucchese family. They are strangely absent from before the Casso/Amuso era. Particularly, Lucchese himself who remains one of the most secretive and less written about bosses from the 'golden era' and as someone who was present and involved in all the big happenings in the first half of the century. Arguably, under his rule, I think it's entirely possible that the family held the 1 or 2 spot for periods of time given the respect and power he had on the panel, and how clever he was in creating new sources of income.

Lucchese was a master manipulator and pulled strings behind the scenes. For example, there are indications that he was the one who put the idea for the Appalachin meeting of 1957 into motion.

I think there is a book on the Luccheses pre Casso written by Ernest Wolkman. I can´t remember the name of it but if you google Wolkman you may find it. Another tip would be that you read the "Researching the Mafia" thread in this section and start looking for info yourself. There is plenty of information on Lucchese on the Mary Ferrell site for example and articles on him can be found if you search online newspaper´s archives. Reports can be found at hathitrust.com. etc start digging! Researching is fun!

HairyKnuckles wrote: ↑Thu Oct 05, 2017 11:38 pm

Lucchese81 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:16 pm Going back to the original question, I've always wanted various books on the early years of the Lucchese family. They are strangely absent from before the Casso/Amuso era. Particularly, Lucchese himself who remains one of the most secretive and less written about bosses from the 'golden era' and as someone who was present and involved in all the big happenings in the first half of the century. Arguably, under his rule, I think it's entirely possible that the family held the 1 or 2 spot for periods of time given the respect and power he had on the panel, and how clever he was in creating new sources of income.

Lucchese was a master manipulator and pulled strings behind the scenes. For example, there are indications that he was the one who put the idea for the Appalachin meeting of 1957 into motion.

I think there is a book on the Luccheses pre Casso written by Ernest Wolkman. I can´t remember the name of it but if you google Wolkman you may find it. Another tip would be that you read the "Researching the Mafia" thread in this section and start looking for info yourself. There is plenty of information on Lucchese on the Mary Ferrell site for example and articles on him can be found if you search online newspaper´s archives. Reports can be found at hathitrust.com. etc start digging! Researching is fun!

Lucchese81 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 05, 2017 4:16 pm Going back to the original question, I've always wanted various books on the early years of the Lucchese family. They are strangely absent from before the Casso/Amuso era. Particularly, Lucchese himself who remains one of the most secretive and less written about bosses from the 'golden era' and as someone who was present and involved in all the big happenings in the first half of the century. Arguably, under his rule, I think it's entirely possible that the family held the 1 or 2 spot for periods of time given the respect and power he had on the panel, and how clever he was in creating new sources of income.

Pogo The Clown wrote: ↑Sun Aug 27, 2017 11:28 am

JeremyTheJew wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:41 pm I never understood why Viro wasn't charged with Murder?
What was be Rizzuto charge with that have him only 10 years?

He took a plea deal for his role in the 3 Capos murder.


Pogo

JeremyTheJew wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:41 pm I never understood why Viro wasn't charged with Murder?
What was be Rizzuto charge with that have him only 10 years?

Dwalin2014 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2017 4:42 pm I remember time ago people were talking about the Lucchese family being almost "re-born" and slowly re-gaining real power, when Crea was supposed to have been put in charge (somebody even said Vic Amuso gave up the official boss title to him, so promising he was; later they said though Amuso is still boss and Madonna is acting). But now Crea risks a life sentence with the whole hierarchy, for "just" 1 murder and 1 attempted murder....At the "golden age", 30 or 40 murders weren't enough to keep a mafioso in custody for a week even; now, even if they get off, they will have to "cool their heads" for 2 or 3 years in jail before and during the trial maybe (look at Ligambi in Philly, even though he was acquitted).

Shame on the Mafia in the US, all amateurs today! Should take example from Montreal at least!

gohnjotti wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 3:22 pm

Pogo The Clown wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:07 am These thing are always fluctuating on the forums. When I first started the Luccheses were considered #5. Then it was the Bonannos. Now it is the Colombos. If I had to predict I'd say the Bonannos are #3 now.


Pogo

Yeah, Bonannos are in rebuild mode.

Pogo The Clown wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:07 am If I had to predict I'd say the Bonannos are #3 now.