LCN Bios: Colombo Family Ceremonies (1970s)

[NothingNew44]

I’ve read that some people believe Gerry Lang was secretly made many years before this. Any thoughts on this one

Where was it you read this, I'd be interested to see it. In Donnie Brasco, Pistone identifies Langella and Little Allie Boy Persico as both being recently made around the time he was hanging out with Jilly Greco so that backs it up that they were made post-opening the books.

https://www.revolvy.com/page/Gennaro-Langella

[NothingNew44]

Probably not reliable but I was curious

[gohnjotti]

Probably not reliable but I was curious

I'm not quite sure what Revolvy is, but that's a copy and paste straight from wikipedia, complete with the footnotes.

[NothingNew44]

So not credible. Got it. I was hoping that with Langella being so close to Persico during his ascension it was possible. I find the difference in ages of proposed guys to become made men interesting. It seems like such a situation dictated by timing and circumstances.

[gohnjotti]

So not credible. Got it. I was hoping that with Langella being so close to Persico during his ascension it was possible. I find the difference in ages of proposed guys to become made men interesting. It seems like such a situation dictated by timing and circumstances.

Definitely. How well-respected your sponsor is, whether or not the books are open, prison sentences, your enemies, whose the boss - all of these things play a part in whether or not a guy gets inducted.

Also, the Revolvy article mentions Vincent Langella being a soldier. Not only is Vincent Langella dead, but he was never made.

[NothingNew44]

Yea after the Wikipedia connection I not only regretted posting but was also a bit embarrassed. I appreciate your points on proposed guys. I find this aspect of the life fascinating. In the franzese interviews I’ve watched he speaks on those exact topics. Especially your view point of whose the boss. Basically how it was better to be cordial and kind to other members because things change quickly, and a guy who is in the outhouse one day might be in the penthouse the next. But the age gaps, I feel that could cause negative connotations with others. I read somewhere Barney B was made at 20 or 21. Incredible. If you don’t mind I’m curious to know your view on things today?

[maxiestern11]

So not credible. Got it. I was hoping that with Langella being so close to Persico during his ascension it was possible. I find the difference in ages of proposed guys to become made men interesting. It seems like such a situation dictated by timing and circumstances.

Definitely. How well-respected your sponsor is, whether or not the books are open, prison sentences, your enemies, whose the boss - all of these things play a part in whether or not a guy gets inducted.

Also, the Revolvy article mentions Vincent Langella being a soldier. Not only is Vincent Langella dead, but he was never made.

Who was Vincent Langella?... his son you mean? He’s dead?? When and how Gohn? First I’ve heard that

[gohnjotti]

So not credible. Got it. I was hoping that with Langella being so close to Persico during his ascension it was possible. I find the difference in ages of proposed guys to become made men interesting. It seems like such a situation dictated by timing and circumstances.

Definitely. How well-respected your sponsor is, whether or not the books are open, prison sentences, your enemies, whose the boss - all of these things play a part in whether or not a guy gets inducted.

Also, the Revolvy article mentions Vincent Langella being a soldier. Not only is Vincent Langella dead, but he was never made.

Who was Vincent Langella?... his son you mean? He’s dead?? When and how Gohn? First I’ve heard that

Vincent ‘Fat Vinny’ Langella was a Colombo associate briefly involved in stock fraud and described by Larry Mazza as a fat slob who was not respected by his peers. He died in 2016; http://colonialfuneralhomes.frontrunner ... ituary.php

[maxiestern11]

So not credible. Got it. I was hoping that with Langella being so close to Persico during his ascension it was possible. I find the difference in ages of proposed guys to become made men interesting. It seems like such a situation dictated by timing and circumstances.

Definitely. How well-respected your sponsor is, whether or not the books are open, prison sentences, your enemies, whose the boss - all of these things play a part in whether or not a guy gets inducted.

Also, the Revolvy article mentions Vincent Langella being a soldier. Not only is Vincent Langella dead, but he was never made.

Who was Vincent Langella?... his son you mean? He’s dead?? When and how Gohn? First I’ve heard that

Vincent ‘Fat Vinny’ Langella was a Colombo associate briefly involved in stock fraud and described by Larry Mazza as a fat slob who was not respected by his peers. He died in 2016; http://colonialfuneralhomes.frontrunner ... ituary.php

He was Jerry’s kid..... thanks for the info and confirmation