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https://sitdownnews.com/new-lucchese-philly-alliance/

John Pennisi reporting he has been told that Merlino has been seen meeting several times with Patty Dellorusso since coming off supervised release. Also that Merlino and Scoops Licata attended a Lucchese Christmas party in New Jersey in December.

Dave Schratwieser had previously reported that Merlino and "several other made guys" travelled to an undisclosed location in New York in August to "visit a close friend":

https://mobtalksitdown.com/mob-boss-joe ... -big-deal/

Jerry Capeci also reported in October that Merlino had visited New York "once or twice" after getting off supervised release:

https://www.ganglandnews.com/members/column1274.htm
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Looks like Joey isn’t being careful. Wonder where the Christmas party was at? And who from the Philly crew went
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This is an interesting development.
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Vic put out word that he doesn’t want anyone in his family to recognise Joey as the boss, so it’s strange to see DeSantis and Dellorusso recognise Joey because they are Amuso loyalists.Though it is not surprising because I would assume that this relationship will be financially beneficial for both sides.Vic doesn’t recognise Joey because Vic was close with Nicky Scarfo in USP Atlanta during the late 90s.At this point Joey Merlino is firmly recognised as boss by all families.I wonder what Vic Amuso’s reaction to this will be
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Little_Al1991 wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:54 pm Vic put out word that he doesn’t want anyone in his family to recognise Joey as the boss, so it’s strange to see DeSantis and Dellorusso recognise Joey because they are Amuso loyalists.Though it is not surprising because I would assume that this relationship will be financially beneficial for both sides.Vic doesn’t recognise Joey because Vic was close with Nicky Scarfo in USP Atlanta during the late 90s.At this point Joey Merlino is firmly recognised as boss by all families.I wonder what Vic Amuso’s reaction to this will be
Maybe with Scarfo dead he now recognizes Merlino
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Probably because it’s too impractical not to interact with Philly at this point. Pennisi made it sound like everybody’s broke as shit and the criminal pie is rapidly shrinking. More money is to be made together then by themselves
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Frank wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:26 pm
Little_Al1991 wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:54 pm Vic put out word that he doesn’t want anyone in his family to recognise Joey as the boss, so it’s strange to see DeSantis and Dellorusso recognise Joey because they are Amuso loyalists.Though it is not surprising because I would assume that this relationship will be financially beneficial for both sides.Vic doesn’t recognise Joey because Vic was close with Nicky Scarfo in USP Atlanta during the late 90s.At this point Joey Merlino is firmly recognised as boss by all families.I wonder what Vic Amuso’s reaction to this will be
Maybe with Scarfo dead he now recognizes Merlino
Scarfo passed away in January of 2017.Pennisi flipped in October of 2018 and he says that during his time, Vic didn’t recognise Merlino
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Little_Al1991 wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:17 pm
Frank wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:26 pm
Little_Al1991 wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:54 pm Vic put out word that he doesn’t want anyone in his family to recognise Joey as the boss, so it’s strange to see DeSantis and Dellorusso recognise Joey because they are Amuso loyalists.Though it is not surprising because I would assume that this relationship will be financially beneficial for both sides.Vic doesn’t recognise Joey because Vic was close with Nicky Scarfo in USP Atlanta during the late 90s.At this point Joey Merlino is firmly recognised as boss by all families.I wonder what Vic Amuso’s reaction to this will be
Maybe with Scarfo dead he now recognizes Merlino
Scarfo passed away in January of 2017.Pennisi flipped in October of 2018 and he says that during his time, Vic didn’t recognise Merlino
Yet his people were still regularly meeting with him; essentially window dressing.
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Chucky wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:23 pm
Little_Al1991 wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:17 pm
Frank wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:26 pm
Little_Al1991 wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:54 pm Vic put out word that he doesn’t want anyone in his family to recognise Joey as the boss, so it’s strange to see DeSantis and Dellorusso recognise Joey because they are Amuso loyalists.Though it is not surprising because I would assume that this relationship will be financially beneficial for both sides.Vic doesn’t recognise Joey because Vic was close with Nicky Scarfo in USP Atlanta during the late 90s.At this point Joey Merlino is firmly recognised as boss by all families.I wonder what Vic Amuso’s reaction to this will be
Maybe with Scarfo dead he now recognizes Merlino
Scarfo passed away in January of 2017.Pennisi flipped in October of 2018 and he says that during his time, Vic didn’t recognise Merlino
Yet his people were still regularly meeting with him; essentially window dressing.
If Pennisi says Vic dont want him to recognize Merlino, Then who do they think they were recognizing when Pennesi and Joe Perna meet Dom, Chang , Stevie, And to top it off Wags (who are well known to be under Joey ) ...isnt that Recognizing Merlino ?


Quote from Pennisis blog ...
"Their first stop was to visit Joey Merlino’s main go-between, Raymond (Ray Wags) Wagner, at Wagner’s house. Wagner is allegedly one of South Philly’s biggest bookies
Next they went to a diner and met with Merlino’s underboss Steven (Handsome Stevie) Mazzone, consigliere John (Johnny Chang) Ciancaglini and Baby Dom Grande, introduced to him as a captain in the organization"
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It is unlikely DeSantis/Dellorusso were meeting/recognizing Merlino without Vics approval.
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SonnyBlackstein wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 4:09 pm It is unlikely DeSantis/Dellorusso were meeting/recognizing Merlino without Vics approval.
Pure speculation on my part but, now that Nicky Sr. is dead and Jr. doing 30 years, I wouldn't be surprised if recognizing Merlino isn't an issue anymore.
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Wiseguy wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 4:51 pm
SonnyBlackstein wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 4:09 pm It is unlikely DeSantis/Dellorusso were meeting/recognizing Merlino without Vics approval.
Pure speculation on my part but, now that Nicky Sr. is dead and Jr. doing 30 years, I wouldn't be surprised if recognizing Merlino isn't an issue anymore.
My exact thoughts too.

Whats the point with both Scarfos out of play of keeping a beef.
There are no challengers to Merlino's stewardship, there's no one remotely entertaining a war. Pointless if theres money/connections to be made. Lukes have strong ties in Jersey, Im sure theres some overlap.
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Little_Al1991 wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:17 pm
Frank wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:26 pm
Little_Al1991 wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:54 pm Vic put out word that he doesn’t want anyone in his family to recognise Joey as the boss, so it’s strange to see DeSantis and Dellorusso recognise Joey because they are Amuso loyalists.Though it is not surprising because I would assume that this relationship will be financially beneficial for both sides.Vic doesn’t recognise Joey because Vic was close with Nicky Scarfo in USP Atlanta during the late 90s.At this point Joey Merlino is firmly recognised as boss by all families.I wonder what Vic Amuso’s reaction to this will be
Maybe with Scarfo dead he now recognizes Merlino
Scarfo passed away in January of 2017.Pennisi flipped in October of 2018 and he says that during his time, Vic didn’t recognise Merlino
Yeah, Pennisi the rat knows more than Jerry and Dave, and people more in the know than him. haha

Guy posted 3 articles and you are fixed on a low level guys take.
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How the fuck does he know this 😂
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Frank wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:26 pm
Little_Al1991 wrote: Wed Jan 05, 2022 12:54 pm Vic put out word that he doesn’t want anyone in his family to recognise Joey as the boss, so it’s strange to see DeSantis and Dellorusso recognise Joey because they are Amuso loyalists.Though it is not surprising because I would assume that this relationship will be financially beneficial for both sides.Vic doesn’t recognise Joey because Vic was close with Nicky Scarfo in USP Atlanta during the late 90s.At this point Joey Merlino is firmly recognised as boss by all families.I wonder what Vic Amuso’s reaction to this will be
Maybe with Scarfo dead he now recognizes Merlino
Maybe he only holds so much sway in prison for life and in his 80s and DeSantis and Dellorusso make those decision and run the show on the streets.
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