Maxie's Colombo Profiles

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Louis (Lou Curry) Arcuri - born 1910 was a veteran Colombo associate very active in the streets. Originally active in the Brooklyn/Queens area. He was a “dyed in the wool” thief-trickster who was into truck hijacking, armed robberies, burglary, cargo theft, etc. Arrested several times during the 1950’s for fur and meat hijackings, and being a principal in a stolen securities ring that cashed $500,000. in U.S bonds. Migrated to Mineola LI during the early 60’s during the LI building boom of that era. Before long he was directing the operations of two safecrackers later killed in a stakeout by police. Came under surveillance at that time by Nassau LE. Soon police found him in meetings with top shylocks such as Sebastiano (Buster) Aloi who Arcuri is believed to have reported to. He was also named as the source of stolen credit cards that were being “busted out” by a gang through restaurants and stores on LI. He has arrests for assault, robbery, grand larceny, forgery, possession of a gun and burglary, etc., and served two related jail terms (2-3 years) and (3 years)......by mid-late 1970’s he faded from the scene, and died not long after.

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Vincenzo (Jimmy) Giordano aka “Peg Leg” - was born in 1903 and was an original “Profaci” Family inducted member. Often misidentified as an associate, Giordano was an Italian born, South Brooklyn “soldier”, and close friend and associate of Salvatore (Sally the Sheik) Mussachio. Jimmy served in Sebastiano (Buster) Aloi’s regime. His criminal specialty was the shylock racket. Giordano was known as a merciless loan shark, who could turn viscous at a moments notice if a debtor came up short with his “vig” payment. Because of his strong-arm tactics and reputation, he infiltrated and became a hidden partner in several businesses over the years. Diners, meat stores, delicatessens, a dress factory and property holdings were among the businesses who fell victim to him and his associates. He was investigated for extortion and usury by authorities, and was charged in connection with extorting several small businessmen at the old Nassau Farmers Market, but it resulted in no jail time and a minor conviction. Active primarily in Brooklyn, Queens and Nassau-Suffolk on LI. Arrested over the years on assault and robbery (twice), extortion, forgery (twice), vagrancy, driving intoxicated, liquor law violations. Rarely convicted for only drunk driving and violating federal liquor laws. Never jailed!..... by the early-mid 1970’s he passed away. Having successfully evaded LE for over 50+ years!

[Super]

very good buddy never heard of him more stuff like this if you have please max.

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Salvatore (Sally the Sheik) Mussachio - born in 1907 in Italy was an early member of what became the Profaci Family. He was related by marriage to the Magliocco/Profaci families (his daughter marrying a Magliocco son). Close associate of John (Johnny Bath Beach) Oddo, Cassandro (Tony the Chief) Bonasera, Joseph (The Old Man) Profaci, Salvatore (Sal) Profaci, Joseph (Joe Malyak) Magliocco, Sebastiano (Buster) Aloi,
Antonio (Tony) Colombo, among many others. He lived and operated in his early years primarily in Brooklyn. A very active member of the Profaci Family. He was pulled in for questioning many times over the years in connection to gangland killings and mob activity. A suspect with several others in the 1938 gangland double murder of Antonio (Nino) Colombo (future boss Joe Colombo’s father) and a girlfriend. Active in gambling, shylock and extortion. He piled up over 22 arrests over the years for bookmaking (twice), vagrancy (7 times), conspiracy, possession of a gun, burglary, attempted extortion, unlawful entry, robbery (3 times), assault, disorderly conduct (3 times). Convicted only twice of unlawful entry and bookmaking. Never saw the inside of a prison! An inveterate gambler, although highly respected by the old timers, Mussachio was known as a “brokester” who was constantly broke and borrowing money from fellow members and anyone he could. (it was an embarrassment that eventually diminished him in the eyes of the hierarchy). Nevertheless he became partners over the years in a profitable fuel oil company and the famed Sapienza Bakery in Elmont LI. His name was publicized during the Gallo-Profaci conflict as one of five men kidnapped by the Gallo gang as a negotiating tool with Joe Profaci (others named were Joe Colombo, Joe
Magliocco and John “Johnny Green” Scimone). Of course Profaci gave the Gallo’s false hope and promises to win the hostages release, which triggered the all out gang warfare which ensued thereafter. During the Profaci regime and subsequently the Magliocco regime after Profaci’s death, Mussachio served in varying capacities of Caporegime, Underboss and Acting Consigliere. With Magliocco’s expulsion and Colombo’s ascension to Family Boss, Mussachio was demoted to family soldier as were several other old timers (Salvatore Badalamente, Simone Andolino, John Oddo, etc) making way for younger men to accede to positions of prominence in the family. With this restructuring of the family and Mussachio aging, he slowly faded into the background. Believed to have died by the early-mid 1970’s.

[Snakes]

These are great, I just wanted to condense some of the threads. I collapsed them into "parent" threads by family.

[Pogo The Clown]

Mussachio died in 1972.


Pogo

[moneyman]

Does Louis Arcuri have any relation to Gambino member Joseph Arcuri?

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No relation between the two Arcuri’s

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Vincenzo (Jimmy) Giordano aka “Peg Leg” - was born in 1903 and was an original “Profaci” Family inducted member.

Never seen him listed as a made man. He was mentioned and described as a soldier in 1960s news paper articles but those are often inaccurate. No informant has identifed Giordano as made to my knowledge. Where did you find the information on him being made?

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MF documents of Profaci/Colombo membership lists I believe from maybe Santantonio or another CI. It’s in there besides other periodicals over the years

[HairyKnuckles]

MF documents of Profaci/Colombo membership lists I believe from maybe Santantonio or another CI. It’s in there besides other periodicals over the years

Those lists were made very early on when FBI´s knowledge was limited. And besides, I still can´t find him on any of those lists. Please link to one. Newer lists has confirmed Giordano not being a made member. or a decesed member.

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ALBERT MAIONE - born 1922 in East New York, Brooklyn. Nephew of the infamous Murder Inc. executioner Harry (Happy) Maione. “Associate” in the Colombo Family, close to John (Sonny) Franzese and gambler Nicholas Botta. Albert was an active bookmaker (horses-sports), running several “wirerooms” over the years in Brooklyn, Queens and Nassau. Had a long arrest record, mostly for gambling offenses, and was a known gambler (KG) in the New York
area. He had arrests for bookmaking (9 times), vagrancy and disorderly conduct. Convicted 8 times but never jailed for gambling. Never known to run a legitimate business or to be lawfully employed. He was a die hard bookmaker and prolific bettor himself, often losing personal bets to other bookmaking “offices” that amounted to more than his betting operation earned for a given week. (a syndrome that afflicts many a bookmaker). A close friend and life long partner of Lawrence (Larry Baccola) Abbandando. They were tied to each other’s families since the 1930’s, with both Maione’s uncle Happy and Abbandando’s father Frank (The Dasher) going to the electric chair together after having been convicted of murder for Murder Inc. Associates included Abbandando, Botta, Lawrence Messina, Franzese, and in later years Gambino capo Anthony (Fat Andy) Ruggiano, whom he had grown close to after splitting from the Maione-Botta-Franzese gambling combine. Had health issues and died relatively early (believed from a heart attack).

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ALBERT MAIONE - born 1922 in East New York, Brooklyn. Nephew of the infamous Murder Inc. executioner Harry (Happy) Maione. “Associate” in the Colombo Family, close to John (Sonny) Franzese and gambler Nicholas Botta. Albert was an active bookmaker (horses-sports), running several “wirerooms” over the years in Brooklyn, Queens and Nassau. Had a long arrest record, mostly for gambling offenses, and was a known gambler (KG) in the New York
area. He had arrests for bookmaking (9 times), vagrancy and disorderly conduct. Convicted 8 times but never jailed for gambling. Never known to run a legitimate business or to be lawfully employed. He was a die hard bookmaker and prolific bettor himself, often losing personal bets to other bookmaking “offices” that amounted to more than his betting operation earned for a given week. (a syndrome that afflicts many a bookmaker). A close friend and life long partner of Lawrence (Larry Baccola) Abbandando. They were tied to each other’s families since the 1930’s, with both Maione’s uncle Happy and Abbandando’s father Frank (The Dasher) going to the electric chair together after having been convicted of murder for Murder Inc. Associates included Abbandando, Botta, Lawrence Messina, Franzese, and in later years Gambino capo Anthony (Fat Andy) Ruggiano, whom he had grown close to after splitting from the Maione-Botta-Franzese gambling combine. Had health issues and died relatively early (believed from a heart attack).

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JAMES V. MUCE - born 1921 in Brooklyn NY. Documented Profaci soldier. Son of an original founding member of the Profaci combine by the name of Vincenzo Muce. Lived and operated for many years in the south Brooklyn, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst areas. Had a limited arrest record for assault, hijacking, civil contempt. But had served a 2-1/2 year jail term on the truck hijack conviction. With the accession of Joe Colombo to Family Boss, Muce became closer to Colombo, owing to his father Vincenzo’s long ties to the family. He was installed as a manager of the Glen Oaks Nursing Home, as was one of Colombo’s sons. (nursing homes became a family focus for awhile because of the over-billing potential to the state for residing patients - a cash cow). Muce also went into the private sanitation industry, owning interests over the years in several carting firms; A & J Rubbish Removal Inc., Shore Sanitation Corp., Jim’s Sweeping Service, etc. primarily involved in garbage racketeering and gambling, Muce was successful in large part in keeping a low profile, only facing a contempt citation during various grand jury investigations into the family. Muce died young, believed to have passed by the late 1970’s-early 80’s. No record of exact death is recorded.

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JAMES V. MUCE - born 1921 in Brooklyn NY. Documented Profaci soldier. Son of an original founding member of the Profaci combine by the name of Vincenzo Muce. Lived and operated for many years in the south Brooklyn, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst areas. Had a limited arrest record for assault, hijacking, civil contempt. But had served a 2-1/2 year jail term on the truck hijack conviction. With the accession of Joe Colombo to Family Boss, Muce became closer to Colombo, owing to his father Vincenzo’s long ties to the family. He was installed as a manager of the Glen Oaks Nursing Home, as was one of Colombo’s sons. (nursing homes became a family focus for awhile because of the over-billing potential to the state for residing patients - a cash cow). Muce also went into the private sanitation industry, owning interests over the years in several carting firms; A & J Rubbish Removal Inc., Shore Sanitation Corp., Jim’s Sweeping Service, etc. primarily involved in garbage racketeering and gambling, Muce was successful in large part in keeping a low profile, only facing a contempt citation during various grand jury investigations into the family. Muce died young, believed to have passed by the late 1970’s-early 80’s. No record of exact death is recorded.