Current Chicago Players 2020

[cavita]

I've seen the same, nothing verified though.

Is Bobby Salerno alive? I know he got released early, still not sure why...he wasn't supposed to be released until 2024. Think he was released in 2018.

I hadn't heard that he died but if he were alive he would have celebrated his 85th birthday last month.

[funkster]

I've seen the same, nothing verified though.

Is Bobby Salerno alive? I know he got released early, still not sure why...he wasn't supposed to be released until 2024. Think he was released in 2018.

I hadn't heard that he died but if he were alive he would have celebrated his 85th birthday last month.

Yeah, I'm fairly certain we would have heard he passed. But also strange that he was released early. Usually thats reserved for compassionate release.

[SolarSolano]

Bobby has been out since 2017. I heard Bobby's son Alex Salerno his son died recently - he was an attorney for the Outfit (and Jeffry Dahmer), but also got caught up being their front for investing in indian casinos in Wisconsin and Michigan. Bobby's grandson - also named Bobby - is doing 22 years for murder as well.

[PolackTony]

Bobby has been out since 2017. I heard Bobby's son Alex Salerno his son died recently - he was an attorney for the Outfit (and Jeffry Dahmer), but also got caught up being their front for investing in indian casinos in Wisconsin and Michigan. Bobby's grandson - also named Bobby - is doing 22 years for murder as well.

The younger Bobby Salerno was convicted of murder and robbing a suburban gun store in 2006. He got into a fight at a bowling alley in Crest Hill and opened fire with one of the stolen pistols, inadvertently killing his friend James Micucci. Is it a sure thing he was the grandson of Bobby the Boxer? The articles I've seen note him as Robert Salerno Jr, and from what it seems his father was a Robert Salerno Sr who was not Bobby the Boxer.

[PolackTony]

I'm continuing to look for a more solid connection to Chicago regarding narcotics and distribution but have yet to find any. The search goes on in future FBI files to be requested.

Are you talking past, present, or both?

Past. I'd like to start from the beginning of their cooperation if there ever was one.

FWIW another earlier Chicago Sicilian linked to narcotics was Nick DeJohn (per Alson Smith in "Syndicate City").

[SolarSolano]

Bobby has been out since 2017. I heard Bobby's son Alex Salerno his son died recently - he was an attorney for the Outfit (and Jeffry Dahmer), but also got caught up being their front for investing in indian casinos in Wisconsin and Michigan. Bobby's grandson - also named Bobby - is doing 22 years for murder as well.

The younger Bobby Salerno was convicted of murder and robbing a suburban gun store in 2006. He got into a fight at a bowling alley in Crest Hill and opened fire with one of the stolen pistols, inadvertently killing his friend James Micucci. Is it a sure thing he was the grandson of Bobby the Boxer? The articles I've seen note him as Robert Salerno Jr, and from what it seems his father was a Robert Salerno Sr who was not Bobby the Boxer.

I'm almost positive that's his grandson. He was represented by Patrick Tuite - who represented Aiuppa and Infelise - that guy doesn't work for anyone and would run circles around Joe Lopez.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct- ... story.html

On an unrelated note, Tuite took Michael Corbitt and Sam Giancana Jr. to court over libel for mentioning his name in his book - all the way to the Supreme Court - and won.

[PolackTony]

Bobby has been out since 2017. I heard Bobby's son Alex Salerno his son died recently - he was an attorney for the Outfit (and Jeffry Dahmer), but also got caught up being their front for investing in indian casinos in Wisconsin and Michigan. Bobby's grandson - also named Bobby - is doing 22 years for murder as well.

The younger Bobby Salerno was convicted of murder and robbing a suburban gun store in 2006. He got into a fight at a bowling alley in Crest Hill and opened fire with one of the stolen pistols, inadvertently killing his friend James Micucci. Is it a sure thing he was the grandson of Bobby the Boxer? The articles I've seen note him as Robert Salerno Jr, and from what it seems his father was a Robert Salerno Sr who was not Bobby the Boxer.

I'm almost positive that's his grandson. He was represented by Patrick Tuite - who represented Aiuppa and Infelise - that guy doesn't work for anyone and would run circles around Joe Lopez.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct- ... story.html

On an unrelated note, Tuite took Michael Corbitt and Sam Giancana Jr. to court over libel for mentioning his name in his book - all the way to the Supreme Court - and won.

Yes Tuite would be pretty indicative that the kid was connected. But then who was this Robert Salerno Sr who was his dad? Was he one of Bobby the Boxer's sons, and this kid is really Bobby III?

[Snakes]

I've seen the same, nothing verified though.

Is Bobby Salerno alive? I know he got released early, still not sure why...he wasn't supposed to be released until 2024. Think he was released in 2018.

Salerno was convicted of extortion prior to the big Ferriola Street Crew case in 1990 (I believe it was 1986). I believe that he may have already been imprisoned for this or had just gotten out when the indictments in the Ferriola case were handed down. It could be that Salerno's role in the conspiracy predated November 1, 1987 (or, the government had no recent evidence that he contributed to the operations of the street crew between his release on the extortion case and his indictment in the Ferriola case). Federal inmates convicted of crimes committed prior to November 1, 1987 are still considered for parole, so it could be that Salerno was released in that way. Infelise, DeLaurentis, Marino, etc. were all proven to have participated in Ferriola Street Crew activity after 11/1/1987 and were thus not eligible for parole. This is also how Carmine Persico still had parole hearings years after his conviction. For the most part, current federal inmates must complete their entire sentence, which can be slightly reduced by "good behavior." A judge can also grant release on medical issues but this typically hasn't worked for mafia guys.

I'm no attorney, so this is as good of a solution as I can provide.

[funkster]

Yeah, that makes sense. Wonder where he's living these days.

Was never sure if that Bobby Jr, was related. Looks like he was released by the feds, guessing he's finishing his time with the IL DOC. Inmate locator is down right now though. Had no idea that Alex defended Jeffery Dahmer, crazy.

[funkster]

Btw, was going through some things...Vince Forliano has connections with Rainone and Giannone as well. He was busted with both in separate schemes.

[Villain]

Btw, was going through some things...Vince Forliano has connections with Rainone and Giannone as well. He was busted with both in separate schemes.

I promised that i was going to make a new list or edit the last one and im sorry since im too busy lately and i simply cant find any free time...so maybe you can help me out bud?

[SolarSolano]

Yeah, that makes sense. Wonder where he's living these days.

Was never sure if that Bobby Jr, was related. Looks like he was released by the feds, guessing he's finishing his time with the IL DOC. Inmate locator is down right now though. Had no idea that Alex defended Jeffery Dahmer, crazy.

Does anyone know if Alex Salerno the attorney passed away or not?

[Snakes]

Yeah, that makes sense. Wonder where he's living these days.

Was never sure if that Bobby Jr, was related. Looks like he was released by the feds, guessing he's finishing his time with the IL DOC. Inmate locator is down right now though. Had no idea that Alex defended Jeffery Dahmer, crazy.

Does anyone know if Alex Salerno the attorney passed away or not?

He did a few years ago.

Jeffrey Dahmer was tried in Wisconsin and Gerald Boyle was his defense attorney so I don't know about Salerno defending him unless he worked on his defense team in some supporting role.

[funkster]

Yeah, that makes sense. Wonder where he's living these days.

Was never sure if that Bobby Jr, was related. Looks like he was released by the feds, guessing he's finishing his time with the IL DOC. Inmate locator is down right now though. Had no idea that Alex defended Jeffery Dahmer, crazy.

Does anyone know if Alex Salerno the attorney passed away or not?

He did a few years ago.

Jeffrey Dahmer was tried in Wisconsin and Gerald Boyle was his defense attorney so I don't know about Salerno defending him unless he worked on his defense team in some supporting role.

I was going to say, i ended up finding out that Salerno has been dead. I hadn't heard.

[Villain]

Ok, I somehow managed to create a new list since i removed or added more than few names and so i want to hear your final opinion guys...i also labeled both Inendino and Vena as bosses of their own groups, and i think that we also have many unlabeled names in the "Outfit-connected guys" section...thoughts?


Cicero/Chinatown/South Side

James Inendino Boss (owns a currency exchange and a trucking company)

Mike Spano Sr (semi-retired)

Mike Posner (runs Casino in Aruba)

Dino Marino

Nick Cataudella

Paul Carparelli

Fred Barbara (possibly semi-retired)

Andy Rovito (Inendino’s newphew)

Gigi Rovito (Inendino’s newphew)

Dom Montagna

Steve Porrino

Mark Montana

Steve Panzarella

Sam Marcello (possibly legit)

Rocco Marcello

Joe Bastone

Jamie Bastone

Bill Dastice (brother's in law with on the of the Spano's and his father in law was former Assistant State's Attorney William Pileggi)

Bill DelPercio (son of Elmer "Healthy" DelPercio, has something to do in construction and his family is related to the Daddono's and Willie Daddono would have been his uncle)

Anthony Giannone

Vincent Forliano (Forliano I think is harry Aleman stepson or there’s something relation there)

Mike Zitello (semi-retired in Florida)

Gill Valerio

Eddie Gobbo Sr. (related to Bill Hanhardt, by marriage and he’s a real estate developer and best friends with Alex Pissios from Cinespace)

Bill Pacella (Gobbo’s associate)

Dominick DiMaggio (Sam Carlisi’s nephew)

Nick DiMaggio (Sam Carlisi’s nephew)

Peter Frigo

Chris Martcotte

Frank Caruso Chinatown/South (semi-retired or completely retired)

Bruno Caruso (semi-retired or completely retired)

Frank Caruso Jr

Michael Talarico (semi-retired and possibly ousted as an alleged informant)

Nick Ferriola

Nick Ferro (his family allegedly owns a few restaurants around Chinatown)

Carmen Bertucci (related to old time member Charles Bertucci and also related to the Roti family)

Nick Spazio

Casey Szaflarski

Paul Dicaro (possibly retired)

Donald DiFazio

Vito Salamone

Joe Salamone

Bruno Mancari

Joseph Johnston

Sam Sarcinelli

Joseph Mangiamele



Grand Av/Elmwood Park/North Side

Albie Vena Boss (allegedly visits Richards Bar)

Tony Dote EP/Grand Av

Carl Dote EP

Bobby Abbinanti EP/Grand Av

Christy Spina Grand Av (owns a lot of property on Grand Ave and possibly owns the Aberdeen Tap on Hubbard and Aberdeen)

Bobby Dominic Grand Av (involvement with Richard's/La Scarola and he either legally or under the table owns or controls that building)

John Matassa Jr. EP/Grand Av (semi-retired)

Rudy Fratto EP (semi-retired)

Anthony Buttitta EP (alleged lieutenant of Fratto)

Dominick Butitta EP

Mike Swiatek Grand Av (semi-retired) (allegedly hangs around Vinnie's Subs or the hardware store next to it)

Tony Ingraffia EP (Tony's Finer Foods)

Dom Gambino EP (Tony's Finer Foods)

Paul Butera Sr EP (Board member of Casa Italia club in Stone Park) (semi-retired)

Mike Lupo Sr (Lupo’s son) EP (semi-retired)

Mike Lupo Jr EP (the Lupo’s own the MDM Equipment Services in EP)

Vince Gumma EP (connected to the Lupo’s and their company)

Pete Volpe EP (member of Casa Italia club in Stone Park)

Bill Tenuta Melrose Park (related to the Andriacchi's, Spina's and Nigro's and involved in prostitution)

Guy Urgo Melrose Park (son of Michael Urgo, who was killed in front of his home while protecting his father-in-law Guido DiChiaro, runs a book in Melrose Park)

Mike Grajewski (owns a restaurant called "Uncle Mike's Place", and he is a Grand Ave associate. His place was also featured in the movie "Last Rites of Joe May". Mike was buddies with Dennis Farina (who starred in the film), which is how that happened)

Nick Saraceno (selling owner signs down Grand Ave, and he was indicted in the early 2000's with William DeDomenico, involved in gambling a fixing games)

Sam Cozzo (Jimmy’s son and lieutenant in Chicago PD)

Rich Bravieri (brother of Joe Bravieri and should be in his 60s)

Mike Schivarelli

Pete Schivarelli

Tony Lumbrazo

Pete LaBalestra

Anthony Quaranta

Robert DiDiana

William Daddono Jr (possibly semi-retired)

Nick Boscarino

Demitri Stavropoulos

Anthony Quaranta

Joseph Giacchino


Other alleged Outfit-connected guys: Mike Raguso, Jimmy Diguilio, Tony Levato, Vincent Delgiudice (indicted on gambling charges), Dominick Poeta (indicted on gambling charges), Sam Cecola, Rick Rizzolo, Joe Divita, Perry Mandera, Dominic Cassano, Gino Cassano, Joe Mangiamele, Vincenzo Ercolino, Tom and Chris Giuliano, Gil Valerio, Frank Adamo, Santino Colella, Vito Pesoli, Ronald DeRosa, Mike Petruzzi, Robert Dinella

Imprisoned members and associates: James Marcello, Mike Sarno, Robert Panozzo, Paul Schiro, Paul Koroluk, Mario Rainone (released)

Alleged retired members and associates: Salvatore DeLaurentis, Salvatore Cataudella, Joseph Andriacchi, Pete DiFronzo, Robert Bellavia, Gary Gagliano, Nick Guzzino, Rocco Lombardo, Al Mitria, Larry Pettit, Joey Cusumano, Fred Portyla, Vito Iozzo (possibly ousted as informant) (the retired members and associates list might be bigger considering some of the alleged semi-retired guys in the previous lists)