Allie Boy Persico turns 69 years old today

[Little_Al1991]

I actually think Allie is one of the few “nepotism hires” these days who was a true gangster. Jr. Gotti proffered in his lone plea negotiation of what, 7 years? Allie is going to do 50+ years and die in prison. You have to respect his commitment to the life.

Good point. He really did seem as if he was capable enough for the life and he certainly has stayed true to it.

Piggy backing on your comment about what Scars said, he also said that the idea that Allie Boy Jr. wasn't boss material and a full on gangster is a myth. Said Allie boy jr. was not at all a case of "he's just the boss's son."

I didn’t hear Mikey say that but thanks for sharing, interesting comments by DiLeonardo

[Little_Al1991]

Joey Cantalupo provides a tiny bit about Persico’s early days in his book:

-In the mid 70s he had a pinball machine business. His uncle got him the arcade concession at Cantalupo’s flea market. He had 15 machines bringing in $4000 a month.
-He also ran loan sharking in the flea market.
-He was usually found by his uncle’s side at the Diplomat Social Club.
-He attended a big party (150 people) at Tomasso’s restaurant in April of 1977 with other recently made members and admin members of the Colombos, Luccheses and Gambinos.

Great information. Thank you for sharing