Membership Counts, 1993

Discuss all mafia families in the U.S., Canada, Italy, and everywhere else in the world.

Moderator: Capos

Post Reply
newera_212
Full Patched
Posts: 1832
Joined: Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:35 pm

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by newera_212 »

Awesome stuff. Looking through the Genovese list now - who is Acting Capo Jerry Spinelli?

What's with the redacted names, as well?
User avatar
cavita
Full Patched
Posts: 1964
Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2014 10:04 am

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by cavita »

Salvatore Galluzzo was identified as a Rockford member in the 1980s by the FBI but they questioned whether he was a Rockford member or a Sicilian Mafia member in Rockford. Odd since he had immigrated to Rockford in 1962. Gumba Saladino was never made a member in Chicago but was made in Rockford though I'm unsure of the exact year. Joe Saladino, I'm unsure when he was made but definitely by 2005. There were other Sicilians I'm sure were but don't have the files to back it up.
User avatar
Snakes
Full Patched
Posts: 4399
Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2014 7:00 am
Location: Elvis Country

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by Snakes »

newera_212 wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:04 am Awesome stuff. Looking through the Genovese list now - who is Acting Capo Jerry Spinelli?

What's with the redacted names, as well?
Redacted names are either guys who are still alive or guys who are dead that the FBI record processing clerks have not seen proofs of death for. You would think they could just access the member lists themselves but the agents who work in the records room probably have different access permissions than agents who update the LCN indices. Therefore, they rely almost solely on names they have received proofs of death for (and even then, they aren't consistent). Considering what they have to slog through as far as requests are concerned (e.g.: GIVE ME ALL OF HILLARY'S EMAILS), it is a thankless job.
User avatar
Pogo The Clown
Men Of Mayhem
Posts: 14141
Joined: Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:02 am

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by Pogo The Clown »

newera_212 wrote: Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:04 am Awesome stuff. Looking through the Genovese list now - who is Acting Capo Jerry Spinelli?

I think it was a reference to Guiseppe Spinelli. He was running the crew of Vincent Alo.


Pogo
It's a new morning in America... fresh, vital. The old cynicism is gone. We have faith in our leaders. We're optimistic as to what becomes of it all. It really boils down to our ability to accept. We don't need pessimism. There are no limits.
newera_212
Full Patched
Posts: 1832
Joined: Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:35 pm

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by newera_212 »

^ thanks to both
User avatar
Antiliar
Full Patched
Posts: 4366
Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2014 12:08 pm
Contact:

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by Antiliar »

Thanks for sharing, Snakes
Southshore88
Straightened out
Posts: 388
Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2019 3:08 pm

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by Southshore88 »

Thanks for sharing Snakes!

For the Genovese list, there’s a redacted in between Mario and Vincent Gigante - is it possible that this is referencing Salvatore Gigante (Mario’s son)? We’ve seen Capeci reference Mario’s son Salvation as a capo multiple times (whether that is his current status remains to be confirmed by an indictment) over the last few years and his approximate age is early-mid 70’s.

Given his infamous uncle and his father being a capo/acting boss/acting admin, it wouldn’t be that far fetched to think he got his button by his mid 40’s? But there’s so little known about his criminal activity so who really knows.

Anyways, just a thought for the potential Gigante between Mario and Vincent.
User avatar
eboli
Full Patched
Posts: 1183
Joined: Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:05 pm

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by eboli »

Southshore88 wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:11 am Thanks for sharing Snakes!

For the Genovese list, there’s a redacted in between Mario and Vincent Gigante - is it possible that this is referencing Salvatore Gigante (Mario’s son)? We’ve seen Capeci reference Mario’s son Salvation as a capo multiple times (whether that is his current status remains to be confirmed by an indictment) over the last few years and his approximate age is early-mid 70’s.

Given his infamous uncle and his father being a capo/acting boss/acting admin, it wouldn’t be that far fetched to think he got his button by his mid 40’s? But there’s so little known about his criminal activity so who really knows.

Anyways, just a thought for the potential Gigante between Mario and Vincent.
The redacted name between Mario and Vincent is likely their brother Ralph who died of AIDS on April 28, 1994.
User avatar
Snakes
Full Patched
Posts: 4399
Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2014 7:00 am
Location: Elvis Country

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by Snakes »

Colombos:

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image
Southshore88
Straightened out
Posts: 388
Joined: Fri Aug 09, 2019 3:08 pm

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by Southshore88 »

eboli wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 3:17 am
Southshore88 wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:11 am Thanks for sharing Snakes!

For the Genovese list, there’s a redacted in between Mario and Vincent Gigante - is it possible that this is referencing Salvatore Gigante (Mario’s son)? We’ve seen Capeci reference Mario’s son Salvation as a capo multiple times (whether that is his current status remains to be confirmed by an indictment) over the last few years and his approximate age is early-mid 70’s.

Given his infamous uncle and his father being a capo/acting boss/acting admin, it wouldn’t be that far fetched to think he got his button by his mid 40’s? But there’s so little known about his criminal activity so who really knows.

Anyways, just a thought for the potential Gigante between Mario and Vincent.
The redacted name between Mario and Vincent is likely their brother Ralph who died of AIDS on April 28, 1994.
Thanks Eboli! I thought he passed away in the 80’s, but wasn’t sure.

Do you know when Mario’s son Salvatore was made? Now that you’ve clarified the redacted Gigante was Ralph, I think I remember reading info (from yourself or maybe Pogo?) that Salvatore was made in the early 2000’s, is now allegedly a capo and predominantly Westchester based?

Also, do you know what rackets/criminal activity Salvatore is allegedly involved with and whether or not he’s taken over any of his father’s rackets? Correct me if I’m wrong, but was Mario’s crew based in Westchester and focused on garbage, gambling and loan-sharking?
User avatar
Wiseguy
Filthy Few
Posts: 9572
Joined: Tue Sep 16, 2014 11:12 am

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by Wiseguy »

Snakes wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:10 am Colombos:
Am I reading that Colombo list wrong or is it showing 136 members?
Southshore88 wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:11 amWe’ve seen Capeci reference Mario’s son Salvatore as a capo multiple times
We have?
All roads lead to New York.
User avatar
Snakes
Full Patched
Posts: 4399
Joined: Sat Oct 25, 2014 7:00 am
Location: Elvis Country

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by Snakes »

Wiseguy wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:52 am
Snakes wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:10 am Colombos:
Am I reading that Colombo list wrong or is it showing 136 members?
Southshore88 wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:11 amWe’ve seen Capeci reference Mario’s son Salvatore as a capo multiple times
We have?
It is lol. I also found a November list but accidentally posted it instead of June. Not many changes overall but the feds apparently added 18 names in the 5 months between the two listings.
User avatar
Pogo The Clown
Men Of Mayhem
Posts: 14141
Joined: Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:02 am

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by Pogo The Clown »

Great stuff. Does anyone know the status of these Colombos?


Charles A. LoCicero - Is this the one whacked in 1968 or another relative?

Frank Musacchio

Frank Tranquelino

Ralph Piccirillo - There are 2 of them on the list. I'm assuming father and son. Ralphie Patches Piccirillo died in 2001.


Pogo
It's a new morning in America... fresh, vital. The old cynicism is gone. We have faith in our leaders. We're optimistic as to what becomes of it all. It really boils down to our ability to accept. We don't need pessimism. There are no limits.
User avatar
Stroccos
Full Patched
Posts: 3547
Joined: Sat Jul 11, 2015 3:23 am

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by Stroccos »

Great Stuff Snakes , Can you post Cleveland please
"if he's such A sports wizard , whys he tending bar ?" Nicky Scarfo
User avatar
eboli
Full Patched
Posts: 1183
Joined: Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:05 pm

Re: Membership Counts, 1993

Post by eboli »

Southshore88 wrote: Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:17 am ....
Do you know when Mario’s son Salvatore was made? Now that you’ve clarified the redacted Gigante was Ralph, I think I remember reading info (from yourself or maybe Pogo?) that Salvatore was made in the early 2000’s, is now allegedly a capo and predominantly Westchester based?
Most likely made in the late 90s - early 00s either after his release from prison or after his father's release. Allegedly running his father's crew. The info is very speculative in nature. We need to wait if he gets picked up or if his name pops up in an upcoming indictment.

Also, do you know what rackets/criminal activity Salvatore is allegedly involved with and whether or not he’s taken over any of his father’s rackets? Correct me if I’m wrong, but was Mario’s crew based in Westchester and focused on garbage, gambling and loan-sharking?
Mario Gigante's crew operated primarily in Yonkers and all over Westchester County. They were also active in the Bronx, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, Rockland counties, and New Jersey. They specialized in garbage industry racketeering, loan sharking, and gambling. Mario filled in the debt collector role for the family for decades. Back in the day, his favorite pastime was stomping unlucky debtors in the dick until they bled.
Post Reply