Ignazio (Sonny) Cannone - Profile

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IGNAZIO (SONNY) CANNONE - born 1925 in New York City. Nephew of Bonanno powerhouse Natale (Joe Diamond) Evola. Related to Giuseppe (Joe) Barbara, Apalachin host and Family Boss. Evola seems to have migrated to upstate Endicott-Binghamton NY early on. He was a well liked young associate with good family connections who was formally inducted by the age of 30. Mob standing was clearly evidenced by his attendance of the infamous bbq in 1957 at Barbara’s Apalachin home. Suspected of being active in local gambling operations and illegal liquor traffic. Operated several local bars and restaurants;
Nat’s Place and The Plaza Lounge. After the debacle at Apalachin, with the extensive exposure received, Cannone chose to relocate back to the NYC area. Suspected of possibly having transferred his membership back under his uncle Natale Evola, who subsequently rose to Family Boss. His brother Frank, maintained a gambling operation in the Binghamton area, under the auspices of Anthony (Gov) Guarnieri and the Bufalino family. The familial ties going back to common Castellammrese heritage bound both Bonanno, Buffalo and Binghamton members regardless of formal family affiliations, allowing for cooperation and mutual endeavors. Associates of Cannone were listed as; Pasquale Turrigiano, Angelo Sciandra, N.Evola among many others. Minor arrest record for disorderly conduct and assault, resisting arrest, conspiracy to obstruct justice (for the Apalachin meeting for which he received 3 years incarceration - but was overturned on appeal). Unfortunately, the federal authorities if unable to jail him made sure to ruin him financially, revoking his liquor licenses for both bars). A move that was a factor in his relocation back to Brooklyn..... seems to have successfully kept a low profile, avoiding any additional trouble with the law in following years. He also resided in Florida at some point, commuting back and forth to NYS as needed. Suspected as a partner of brother Frank in gambling operations. He also was referred to as “Nat” in addition to “Sonny”. Side note: his father Diego was a suspected early member of the upstate family. So his connections ran pretty deep indeed, several family leaders and old family friends were members.

[BarrettM]

Interesting, I thought he remained a Bufalino guy. What do you make of the Northeast guys who were always said to be part of the Bonanno family as well? Like the Valenti brothers.

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I think they were Pittsburgh that got authorization to relocate and start Rochester. (With an agreement with Magaddino). Who later on in conflict with Buffalo and their own guys within, utilized Bonanno as mediator and/or an option for transfers. Or some combo thereof