1980 Pittsburgh Chart

[JCB1977]

Need photos for the following:

Robert, John and/or Gerald Sabatini. Manuel Xenakis, Steve Hatzimbes, Mauro Matone, Peter Mercurio Sr., Frank Unis Sr, Lawrence Amodie (New Castle, PA), Mike Martorella Sr, Fred Burdell Jr (Braddock Police chief, Sonny Amato brother in law), Ronald “Fat Sam” Plisco, August Campana, Augustine “Augie” Ferrone, Paul Flati, Joseph Roma, and Jeffrey Nordi, Samuel Lanzino, John Leone, John “Johnny A” Adams, Louis Masco, Anthony Murgie, Joseph & Paul Scolieri, Meyer Sigal (owner of Daily Juice Co.), Paul Folcarelli aka Paul Farrell, Frederick Piera (Johnstown), Albert Diulus & Frank Romano (Bobby I’s chief operatives), Paul Flati, Joseph Roma & Jeff Nordi (all 3 key operatives of Frank Unis operation in Beaver County) and Paul "Pinto" Holawatick.

[SILENT PARTNERZ]

Did plans for this die on the vine?

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Not at all...It'll take a bit of time. The Governor is busy with NY project and I can't commit to getting it done ASAP. I work in clumps

It does takes quite Of bit of time to get it completed. When U get a chance Can update the picture needed list ?

Thank you, we have this photo. If you go back in earlier threads, I listed a bunch of pictures we need.

Ok thanks, I'll look for pictures and be sure they have not been already posted.

[FriendofHenry]

Need photos for the following:

Robert, John and/or Gerald Sabatini. Manuel Xenakis, Steve Hatzimbes, Mauro Matone, Peter Mercurio Sr., Frank Unis Sr, Lawrence Amodie (New Castle, PA), Mike Martorella Sr, Fred Burdell Jr (Braddock Police chief, Sonny Amato brother in law), Ronald “Fat Sam” Plisco, August Campana, Augustine “Augie” Ferrone, Paul Flati, Joseph Roma, and Jeffrey Nordi, Samuel Lanzino, John Leone, John “Johnny A” Adams, Louis Masco, Anthony Murgie, Joseph & Paul Scolieri, Meyer Sigal (owner of Daily Juice Co.), Paul Folcarelli aka Paul Farrell, Frederick Piera (Johnstown), Albert Diulus & Frank Romano (Bobby I’s chief operatives), Paul Flati, Joseph Roma & Jeff Nordi (all 3 key operatives of Frank Unis operation in Beaver County) and Paul "Pinto" Holawatick.

Are you sure that's not a picture of Anthony Murgie with Charlie in one of my pictures?
I always thought it was as I met one of his brothers at camp or was it his cousin?

[FriendofFamily]

Need photos for the following:

Robert, John and/or Gerald Sabatini. Manuel Xenakis, Steve Hatzimbes, Mauro Matone, Peter Mercurio Sr., Frank Unis Sr, Lawrence Amodie (New Castle, PA), Mike Martorella Sr, Fred Burdell Jr (Braddock Police chief, Sonny Amato brother in law), Ronald “Fat Sam” Plisco, August Campana, Augustine “Augie” Ferrone, Paul Flati, Joseph Roma, and Jeffrey Nordi, Samuel Lanzino, John Leone, John “Johnny A” Adams, Louis Masco, Anthony Murgie, Joseph & Paul Scolieri, Meyer Sigal (owner of Daily Juice Co.), Paul Folcarelli aka Paul Farrell, Frederick Piera (Johnstown), Albert Diulus & Frank Romano (Bobby I’s chief operatives), Paul Flati, Joseph Roma & Jeff Nordi (all 3 key operatives of Frank Unis operation in Beaver County) and Paul "Pinto" Holawatick.

I do not have any pictures on the List.

[JCB1977]

Wheeling, WV Faction

Paul "No Legs" Hankish- High ranking associate
James "Jimmy" Griffen- Paul's right hand man/chief enforcer

Hankish Associates

Christopher Hankish- Paul's son (Joey Naples Godson)
Theodore "Teddy' Tsoras
Donald "Moose" Musilli
Charles "Buddy" Jacovetty
Samuel Jacovetty
Charles Jacovetty Jr.
James Kupla
Eugene Peters
John Perrone-Florida contact for narcotics
Joseph Wojcik Jr
Jeffrey Wojcik
Robert Yanen
Charles Joseph
Joseph Mucheck
David Talbert
Robert "Codfish" Bricker- Notorious hitman for hire

[JCB1977]

Hey fellas, let's stay on track for strictly 1980 Pittsburgh. Thanks.

[thejaredjoseph]

Incredible thread, to say the least. Ive learned more in 1 hour than I have in years of searching the net. Amazing stuff, gentlemen. Thanks for sharing.

[Ruggiero]

New Kensington/Altoona/Johnstown 1980: (Joseph Regino was semi retired, living primarily in Florida) When Regino was semi retired, the Altoona/Johnstown operation was absorbed by Mannarino/Ciancutti

After the death of Kelly Mannarino on July 11, 1980, his protege Thomas "Sonny" Ciancutti took over the area:

Boss-Sonny Ciancutti

His associates were the following:

1. Jimmy Prato-Youngstown Capo (Prato answered directly to Kelly Mannarino)
2. Joey Naples-Youngstown (Naples answered directly to Ciancutti)
3. James "Jimmy the Greek" Ameris- New Ken major bookmaker (Westmoreland County)
4. Daniel "Speedo" Hanna- Arnold, PA (Westmoreland County)
5. Steven Hatzimbes- Lower Burrell, PA (Westmoreland County)
6. Robert "Bobby I" Iannelli- Pittsburgh (had his own massive network by 1985 after imprisonment of Tony Grosso)
7. Samuel "Sam" Lanzino- Lower Burrell, PA (Westmoreland County)
8. Peter Mercurio Sr.- Natrone Heights, PA (Allegheny County)
9. John Sabatini- Corapolis, PA (Allegheny County)
10. Robert "Bobby" Sabatini- Corapolis, PA (Allegheny County)
11. Gerald Sabatini- Corapolis, PA (Allegheny County)
12. Manuel "Manny" Xenakis- Corapolis, PA (Allegheny County)
13. Ralph "Big Head" Masselli- Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County)
14. John "Jack" Verilla-Made Member (Paid tribute to Kelly Mannarino and then Sonny Ciancutti)
15. John Caramadre- Verilla Associate, Altoona, PA
16. Vincent Caracciolo- Verilla Associate, Altoona, PA
17. Samuel "Sam Fashion" Fashionatta- Altoona, PA (Blair County)
18. Paul Folcarelli aka Paul Farrell- Altoona, PA
19. Joseph "The Weep" Ruggiero- Altoona, PA
20. Alfred "Freddie" Corbo- Largest bookmaker in Altoona, answered to Mannarino then Ciancutti
21. Frederick Piera- Johnstown, PA (Assumed control in 1981 of Dick Williams bookmaking operation-Cambria County)
22. Richard "Dick" Williams- Johnstown, PA (Cambria County)
23. Michael Gulino- Johnstown, PA (Cambria County)

**Jeffrey Risha (who would have been 27 years old in 1980 and Joseph Tobasco are candidates but I do not believe they were with Sonny in 1980, nor could I find any info that they were there in 1980.

Risha was most likely with his fathers bookmaking operation Tom risha his brother pat was also a bookie , I belive they operated in Washington and Fayette counties and allegany country but we can double check

The largest bookmaker in Fayette County was Melvin Pike. Hankish had him whacked in 1978 by Robert "Codfish" Bricker, a notorious hitman for hire, and LaRocca and Mannarino went ballistic. If they had known it was Paul, he'd have been dead. It didn't come out until his 1990 trial. Pike and Kelly were not just business associates, they were very close friends.

Who is Joseph Tobasco? My first thought was Joseph Pecora when I initially found the first mention i saw of him, but then again this has never been mentioned as JO-JO's nickname in any FBI report ive seen. I did see another mention in the J in J&Z vending which is what sparked my interest.

Thanks... Ruggiero

[FriendofHenry]

I wonder who the Z is in J&Z vending

[FriendofHenry]

Just in case you're headed to Jo Jo Pecora - Not!
Henry partnered with Jo Jo Tabasco in J&Z Vending out of McKees Rocks.

[Stroccos]

New Kensington/Altoona/Johnstown 1980: (Joseph Regino was semi retired, living primarily in Florida) When Regino was semi retired, the Altoona/Johnstown operation was absorbed by Mannarino/Ciancutti

After the death of Kelly Mannarino on July 11, 1980, his protege Thomas "Sonny" Ciancutti took over the area:

Boss-Sonny Ciancutti

His associates were the following:

1. Jimmy Prato-Youngstown Capo (Prato answered directly to Kelly Mannarino)
2. Joey Naples-Youngstown (Naples answered directly to Ciancutti)
3. James "Jimmy the Greek" Ameris- New Ken major bookmaker (Westmoreland County)
4. Daniel "Speedo" Hanna- Arnold, PA (Westmoreland County)
5. Steven Hatzimbes- Lower Burrell, PA (Westmoreland County)
6. Robert "Bobby I" Iannelli- Pittsburgh (had his own massive network by 1985 after imprisonment of Tony Grosso)
7. Samuel "Sam" Lanzino- Lower Burrell, PA (Westmoreland County)
8. Peter Mercurio Sr.- Natrone Heights, PA (Allegheny County)
9. John Sabatini- Corapolis, PA (Allegheny County)
10. Robert "Bobby" Sabatini- Corapolis, PA (Allegheny County)
11. Gerald Sabatini- Corapolis, PA (Allegheny County)
12. Manuel "Manny" Xenakis- Corapolis, PA (Allegheny County)
13. Ralph "Big Head" Masselli- Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County)
14. John "Jack" Verilla-Made Member (Paid tribute to Kelly Mannarino and then Sonny Ciancutti)
15. John Caramadre- Verilla Associate, Altoona, PA
16. Vincent Caracciolo- Verilla Associate, Altoona, PA
17. Samuel "Sam Fashion" Fashionatta- Altoona, PA (Blair County)
18. Paul Folcarelli aka Paul Farrell- Altoona, PA
19. Joseph "The Weep" Ruggiero- Altoona, PA
20. Alfred "Freddie" Corbo- Largest bookmaker in Altoona, answered to Mannarino then Ciancutti
21. Frederick Piera- Johnstown, PA (Assumed control in 1981 of Dick Williams bookmaking operation-Cambria County)
22. Richard "Dick" Williams- Johnstown, PA (Cambria County)
23. Michael Gulino- Johnstown, PA (Cambria County)

**Jeffrey Risha (who would have been 27 years old in 1980 and Joseph Tobasco are candidates but I do not believe they were with Sonny in 1980, nor could I find any info that they were there in 1980.

Risha was most likely with his fathers bookmaking operation Tom risha his brother pat was also a bookie , I belive they operated in Washington and Fayette counties and allegany country but we can double check

The largest bookmaker in Fayette County was Melvin Pike. Hankish had him whacked in 1978 by Robert "Codfish" Bricker, a notorious hitman for hire, and LaRocca and Mannarino went ballistic. If they had known it was Paul, he'd have been dead. It didn't come out until his 1990 trial. Pike and Kelly were not just business associates, they were very close friends.

Who is Joseph Tobasco? My first thought was Joseph Pecora when I initially found the first mention i saw of him, but then again this has never been mentioned as JO-JO's nickname in any FBI report ive seen. I did see another mention in the J in J&Z vending which is what sparked my interest.

Thanks... Ruggiero

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.legacy ... &fhid=4266

[FriendofHenry]

Good get Stroccos

[JCB1977]

@Stroccos and FOH

Don’t indulge jaredjoseph or Ruggiero. Wild Indians who rob old ladies with gooks are low life pieces of shit. The red dot is back

[FriendofHenry]

@Stroccos and FOH

Don’t indulge jaredjoseph or Ruggiero. Wild Indians who rob old ladies with gooks are low life pieces of shit. The red dot is back

I think someone sent you a PM about Ruggiero and Antonino1939 Never knew about jaredjoseph but I'll take your word for "IT"

[Ruggiero]

New Kensington/Altoona/Johnstown 1980: (Joseph Regino was semi retired, living primarily in Florida) When Regino was semi retired, the Altoona/Johnstown operation was absorbed by Mannarino/Ciancutti

After the death of Kelly Mannarino on July 11, 1980, his protege Thomas "Sonny" Ciancutti took over the area:

Boss-Sonny Ciancutti

His associates were the following:

1. Jimmy Prato-Youngstown Capo (Prato answered directly to Kelly Mannarino)
2. Joey Naples-Youngstown (Naples answered directly to Ciancutti)
3. James "Jimmy the Greek" Ameris- New Ken major bookmaker (Westmoreland County)
4. Daniel "Speedo" Hanna- Arnold, PA (Westmoreland County)
5. Steven Hatzimbes- Lower Burrell, PA (Westmoreland County)
6. Robert "Bobby I" Iannelli- Pittsburgh (had his own massive network by 1985 after imprisonment of Tony Grosso)
7. Samuel "Sam" Lanzino- Lower Burrell, PA (Westmoreland County)
8. Peter Mercurio Sr.- Natrone Heights, PA (Allegheny County)
9. John Sabatini- Corapolis, PA (Allegheny County)
10. Robert "Bobby" Sabatini- Corapolis, PA (Allegheny County)
11. Gerald Sabatini- Corapolis, PA (Allegheny County)
12. Manuel "Manny" Xenakis- Corapolis, PA (Allegheny County)
13. Ralph "Big Head" Masselli- Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County)
14. John "Jack" Verilla-Made Member (Paid tribute to Kelly Mannarino and then Sonny Ciancutti)
15. John Caramadre- Verilla Associate, Altoona, PA
16. Vincent Caracciolo- Verilla Associate, Altoona, PA
17. Samuel "Sam Fashion" Fashionatta- Altoona, PA (Blair County)
18. Paul Folcarelli aka Paul Farrell- Altoona, PA
19. Joseph "The Weep" Ruggiero- Altoona, PA
20. Alfred "Freddie" Corbo- Largest bookmaker in Altoona, answered to Mannarino then Ciancutti
21. Frederick Piera- Johnstown, PA (Assumed control in 1981 of Dick Williams bookmaking operation-Cambria County)
22. Richard "Dick" Williams- Johnstown, PA (Cambria County)
23. Michael Gulino- Johnstown, PA (Cambria County)

**Jeffrey Risha (who would have been 27 years old in 1980 and Joseph Tobasco are candidates but I do not believe they were with Sonny in 1980, nor could I find any info that they were there in 1980.

Risha was most likely with his fathers bookmaking operation Tom risha his brother pat was also a bookie , I belive they operated in Washington and Fayette counties and allegany country but we can double check

The largest bookmaker in Fayette County was Melvin Pike. Hankish had him whacked in 1978 by Robert "Codfish" Bricker, a notorious hitman for hire, and LaRocca and Mannarino went ballistic. If they had known it was Paul, he'd have been dead. It didn't come out until his 1990 trial. Pike and Kelly were not just business associates, they were very close friends.

Who is Joseph Tobasco? My first thought was Joseph Pecora when I initially found the first mention i saw of him, but then again this has never been mentioned as JO-JO's nickname in any FBI report ive seen. I did see another mention in the J in J&Z vending which is what sparked my interest.

Thanks... Ruggiero

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.legacy ... &fhid=4266

Thanks for the response, neat find.