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- Nino Rizzuto (b. 1902) had 3 or 4 brothers and two of them were Jack (b. 1900, oldest son) and Frank (b. ~1916, youngest), but their arrival manifest shows two more sons named Innocenzo (b. ~1906) and Desiderato (b. ~1908). 1920 census shows only one son in that age range, Louis (b. ~1906). The 1...

Mike's mother was an Accardi, born to a Rosario and Giuseppina Accardi. I haven't had much luck getting more info on them, but it's been awhile since I've looked into it

Figured out how Vincenzo Morsellino and Sam Accardi were related — Settimo Accardo was born to Salvatore Accardo and Francesca Avila — — Francesca Avila was born to Giuseppe Avila and Pietra Morsellino — — — Pietra Morsellino was born to Giuseppe Morsellino and Francesca Agueli — — — — Giuseppe Mor...

Here are some clippings of Dr. Mario Tagliagambe, a distinguished surgeon, highly respected citizen and an alleged member of the Bonanno Family. The last picture has an article about a robbery that took place at his home. I guess it's safe to say, he wasn't a street guy but fascinating nevertheless...

PolackTony wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2023 8:12 pmGreat pic.

Thanks, it's always good to put a face to name. I got it from some INS files the National Archives had, but unfortunately there wasn't much else of note in there.

Salvatore Accardi.

GASPARE PECORELLA (Gaspar, Gasper, Jasper) DOB: 23 Sep 1895 (or 23 Nov) POB: Castellamare Del Golfo, Trapani, Sicily F: Antonio Pecorella W: Angelina DiGiorgio Immigration: 11 Apr 1914 Occupation: Owner - J & B Coat Co. (158 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn, NY) Address: 82 S 1st, Brooklyn, NY Prior addres...

B. wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:14 pm Was he not the Sam Vassallo who was living on Bushwick Ave in 1930?

They're the same age but the SJ member still lived in Croton in 1930. I haven't tracked down that Vassallo yet, although there's almost no shortage of Salvatore Vassallo's to check.

Nick Guastella's wife Carmela Vassallo was born in 1899 Tommaso Natale to Giuseppe Vassallo and Anna Lauro. Guastella arrived in 1921, heading to his BIL Melchiorre Vassallo at 217 Ave A. The original address was 213-214 E 13-14th st was crossed out. When he arrived back in 1926, he listed 430 E. 14...

Not sure if this has been brought before, but Joe Accardi lived/worked with San Jose member Salvatore Vassalo in Pacific Grove, CA near Monterary California circa 1940:

Two of Sam Accardi's cousins, Leonardo and Pietro Morsellino, died around this time and neither of their funerals were held at Anello & Bonventre. Not to say that means it wasn't important, but the mother living in New Jersey and her funeral held in Bushwick is very interesting. Their house was...

Two of Sam Accardi's cousins, Leonardo and Pietro Morsellino, died around this time and neither of their funerals were held at Anello & Bonventre. Not to say that means it wasn't important, but the mother living in New Jersey and her funeral held in Bushwick is very interesting. Their house was ...

https://theblackhand.club/forum/ext/dmzx/imageupload/files/74c00ff22cbe46bda93b63cac06a0923.png Sam Accardi's mother Frances passed away in December of 1940, her funeral being held at Anello & Bonventre. The address listed as 283 First Ave, Newark NJ. Both Salvatore and Joseph Accardi also live...

B. wrote: ↑Wed Aug 02, 2023 3:17 pm The possible members list also has some interesting names I'm unfamiliar with. Two with known surnames are Vincent Restivo and Giuseppe Sabella.

Vincent Restivo is Benny’s brother. They both owned Restivo’s Bakery in Ridgewood.

They're a short distance from one another so maybe her family was in both comuni. There was an Alcamese population in San Diego, as evidenced by the LA and Detroit factions there. Wow, I didn’t think to check on a map thanks for the info. Willie Dara didn’t have a brother named Frank, but could be ...