2023 Membership Count

[JoePuzzles234]

Collected the info and updated ages for this year

Los Angeles
• Russell Masetta, 70 – shelved?
• Anthony Gambino, 40s
• Tommaso Gambino, 50 – apparent boss/senior figure
• Michael Esposito, 77ish
• Louis Caruso, 66

“California Gambinos” – Anna Sergi info
• Martino Caputo, 50 – IPL
• Antonio Caputo, 50

Kansas City
• James Moretina, 73
• John Mandacina, 76 – deceased?
• Vincent Pisciotta, 68 – IP
• Peter Simone, 77 – underboss?
• John Sciortino, 80 – boss?

Suspected Members:
• Frank DeLuna, 80
• John Termini, 83 – deceased?

Milwaukee
• John Balistieri, 68 – possibly not inducted, family defunct?

New Orleans
• Joseph Gagliano, 58 – probably not a member

Chicago
• Salvatore DeLaurentis, 84
• Salvatore Cataudella, 70
• Albert Vena, 74
• Frank Caruso, 77
• Bruno Caruso, 76
• James Marcello, 79
• John Matassa Jnr, 72
• Joseph Andriacchi, 90
• Michael Magnafichi, 63 – shelved/inactive
• Michael Sarno, 65 – IP
• Michael Spano Snr, 83
• Nicholas Guzzino, 82
• Rudolph Fratto, 79

St. Louis
• Fernando Bartolotta, 65
• Frank Palazzo, 78 – deceased, not made?

Florida
• Vincent LoScalzo, 86
• Antonio Amorelli, 70s
• Joseph DiGerlando, 86
• Frank Albano, 84

Cleveland
• Russell Papalardo, 81

DeCavalcante
Per Chin

Admin:
• Boss: Charles Majuri, 83
• Underboss: Unknown
• Consigliere: Frank Nigro, 81

Caporegime
• Charles Stango, 79 – probation?

Members
• Philip Abramo, 78
• Gaetano Alessi, 84
• Daniel Annunziata, 84
• Ciro Balzano, 60
• James Castaldo, 68
• Rosario Cocchiaro, 81
• Domenico Colletti
• Giacomo Colletti
• Louis Consalvo, 66
• Carl Corsentino, 88
• Nicholas Cottone
• Frank D’Amato, 77 – deceased?
• Anthony Falzone
• Paolo Farina, 97 – deceased?
• Leonard Giacobbe
• Felice La Mela, 90 – deceased?
• Nicholas LaMela
• Anthony Mannarino, 78
• Domenico Marzullo, 59
• Michael Merlo
• Luigi Oliveri, 50
• Gregory Rago, 64
• John Riggi Jnr, 69
• Vincent Riggi, 72
• Giuseppe Schifilliti, 85 – deceased?
• Joseph Sclafani, 85
• Gaetano Vastola, 95 – deceased?
• James Gallo, 79

Detroit
• Jack Vito Giacalone, 72
• Anthony LaPiana, 81
• Paul Corrado (Big Paulie), 64 – inactive
• Peter Jack Corrado, 65
- LE confirmed

I remember reading a while ago that someone had a list that said that Paul Corrado (Cousin Paulie), 59 and Peter Anthony Corrado, 62 were members, something like an FBI 1996 membership list? Not sure on their status.

Per SMB in the 2022 thread, these were additional members that are/were active:
• Joseph Giacalone, 76
• Jack Giacalone (Nose)
• Vincent Giacalone
• Peter D. Tocco, 75 – confirmed?
• Eugene Barrata, 70s
• Giuseppe D'Anna, 70 – confirmed?
• Girolamo D'Anna, 58 – confirmed?
• David Aceto, 65
• Louis Stramaglia, 76
• Anthony Rugiero
• Patrick Rugiero, 56

Overall membership count is supposed to be around 25-30 members from my understanding of Scott’s Detroit comments

New England
Per Pogo

• Anthony DiNunzio, 63
• Anthony Spagnolo, 81
• Biagio DiGiacomo, 77
• Carmen DiNunzio, 65 – boss?
• Carmen Tortora, 76
• Darin Bufalino, 62
• Dennis LePore, 76
• Edward Lato, 75 – underboss? UI
• Frederick Simone, 72
• Gregory Costa, 53 - possibly not made
• James Martorano, 81
• John Salemme, 79
• Joseph Ruggiero, 73
• Louis DiNunzio, 35
• Luigi Manocchio, 95
• Matthew Guglielmetti Jnr, 74 – capo? UI
• Michael Prochilo, 54
• Pasquale Barone, 62 – possibly not made
• Pryce Quintina, 83
• Raymond J. Patriarca, 78
• Richard Gambale, 80
• Robert Carrozza, 83
• Vincent Federico, 64
• Vincent Ferrara, 73 – UI?
• Vincent Gioacchini, 70
• Vito DeLuca, 79
• William Angelesco, 51

Colorado:
• Eugene Louis Smaldone, 87 – probably not a member? Might also be dead.

Rochester
• Donald Paone, 79
• Anthony Colombo, 80
• Thomas Marotta, 80
• Dominic Celestino, 92 – possibly deceased
• Loren Piccarreto, 71

Buffalo is probably best left to its own threads:
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[Villain]

Thanks. Didnt know that Chicagos Fratto was still alive.

[chin_gigante]

Philadelphia (some positions may be outdated):

Administration:

Boss: Joseph Merlino, 60
Acting: Michael Lancellotti

Underboss: Steven Mazzone, 59 (IP/2027)

Consigliere: Joseph Ligambi, 83

Captains:

1. Martin Angelina, 60
2. George Borgesi, 59
3. John Ciancaglini, 67
4. Domenic Grande, 43 (IP/2028)
5. Joseph Licata, 81

Soldiers:

1. Anthony Accardo, 62
2. Anthony Borgesi
3. Damion Canalichio, 53
4. Joseph Ciancaglini Jr (shelved)
5. Joseph Ciancaglini Sr, 88
6. Martin Curro
7. Eric Esposito, 52
8. Louis Fazzini, 56
9. Vincent Filipelli, 70
10. Giuseppe Gallara, 56 (IP/LIFE)
11. Joseph Grande, 62
12. Francis Iannarella Jr, 75
13. Gaeton Lucibello, 69
14. Frank Martines, 69 (IP/LIFE)
15. Joseph Massimino, 72 (halfway house)
16. Salvatore Mazzone, 58 (IP/2024)
17. Nicholas Milano, 62 (inactive)
18. Philip Narducci, 60
19. Anthony Nicodemo, 51 (IP)
20. Nicholas Olivieri, 76
21. Robert Paleo
22. David Pepicelli
23. Paul Pepicelli
24. Salvatore Piccolo, 71 (IP/2027)
25. Anthony Pungitore Jr, 68
26. Joseph Pungitore, 66
27. David Salvo
28. Salvatore Scafidi, 61
29. Joseph Servidio, 63 (IP/2033)
30. Anthony Staino, 65
31. John Stanfa, 82 (IP/LIFE)
32. Joseph Stanfa, 52/53 (shelved)
33. Paul Tanso, 58 (inactive)
34. Luigi Tripodi, 84 (inactive)
35. Shawn Vetere, 55

Possible/ suspected members:

1. Nicholas Cimino, 63/64
2. Louis DeAngelo
3. Frank DePasquale
4. Joseph DeSimone, 70
5. Albert Lancellotti
6. Philip Ligambi, 79
7. Vito Malgeri
Others

Cooperating witnesses:

1. Biagio Adornetto
2. Sergio Battaglia, 56
3. Peter Caprio, 93
4. Nicholas Caramandi, 87
5. Salvatore Grande, 69
6. Philip Leonetti, 69
7. Robert Luisi, 61
8. Eugene Milano, 63
9. Anthony Persiano
10. Gaetano Scafidi, 58
11. John Veasey, 56

==========

Total confirmed membership: 44 (55 including CWs)
Probable total membership: abt 50-60 (+ 11 CWs)

[Cheech]

Philadelphia (some positions may be outdated):

Administration:

Boss: Joseph Merlino, 60
Acting: Michael Lancellotti

Underboss: Steven Mazzone, 59 (IP/2027)

Consigliere: Joseph Ligambi, 83

Captains:

1. Martin Angelina, 60
2. George Borgesi, 59
3. John Ciancaglini, 67
4. Domenic Grande, 43 (IP/2028)
5. Joseph Licata, 81

Soldiers:

1. Anthony Accardo, 62
2. Anthony Borgesi
3. Damion Canalichio, 53
4. Joseph Ciancaglini Jr (shelved)
5. Joseph Ciancaglini Sr, 88
6. Martin Curro
7. Eric Esposito, 52
8. Louis Fazzini, 56
9. Vincent Filipelli, 70
10. Giuseppe Gallara, 56 (IP/LIFE)
11. Joseph Grande, 62
12. Francis Iannarella Jr, 75
13. Gaeton Lucibello, 69
14. Frank Martines, 69 (IP/LIFE)
15. Joseph Massimino, 72 (halfway house)
16. Salvatore Mazzone, 58 (IP/2024)
17. Nicholas Milano, 62 (inactive)
18. Philip Narducci, 60
19. Anthony Nicodemo, 51 (IP)
20. Nicholas Olivieri, 76
21. Robert Paleo
22. David Pepicelli
23. Paul Pepicelli
24. Salvatore Piccolo, 71 (IP/2027)
25. Anthony Pungitore Jr, 68
26. Joseph Pungitore, 66
27. David Salvo
28. Salvatore Scafidi, 61
29. Joseph Servidio, 63 (IP/2033)
30. Anthony Staino, 65
31. John Stanfa, 82 (IP/LIFE)
32. Joseph Stanfa, 52/53 (shelved)
33. Paul Tanso, 58 (inactive)
34. Luigi Tripodi, 84 (inactive)
35. Shawn Vetere, 55

Possible/ suspected members:

1. Nicholas Cimino, 63/64
2. Louis DeAngelo
3. Frank DePasquale
4. Joseph DeSimone, 70
5. Albert Lancellotti
6. Philip Ligambi, 79
7. Vito Malgeri
Others

Cooperating witnesses:

1. Biagio Adornetto
2. Sergio Battaglia, 56
3. Peter Caprio, 93
4. Nicholas Caramandi, 87
5. Salvatore Grande, 69
6. Philip Leonetti, 69
7. Robert Luisi, 61
8. Eugene Milano, 63
9. Anthony Persiano
10. Gaetano Scafidi, 58
11. John Veasey, 56

==========

Total confirmed membership: 44 (55 including CWs)
Probable total membership: abt 50-60 (+ 11 CWs)

Al Lance - I thought it came out in court he was. Or was that just a witness and not the fbi?

[Ivan]

I think Rosario Bellocchi was made before he flipped.

Who are Robert Paleo, David Pepicelli, Paul Pepicelli, Paul Tanso, Nicholas Cimino, Louis DeAngelo, and Vito Malgeri? Have never heard of these guys.

[chin_gigante]

Al Lance - I thought it came out in court he was. Or was that just a witness and not the fbi?

There was an article from the Inquirer at the time of the Ligambi trial where one of their reporters (not Anastasia) wrote that Michael Orlando said Al Lance was made. However, I've seen some of Orlando's testimony and when talking about the Lancellottis he only identifies Michael Lancellotti as made. I can't say for sure because I haven't specifically seen the testimony from that day but I suspect the reporter misinterpreted what Orlando said. I put Al Lance under suspected because that article is the only source I can find for his membership

[chin_gigante]

I think Rosario Bellocchi was made before he flipped.

Who are Robert Paleo, David Pepicelli, Paul Pepicelli, Paul Tanso, Nicholas Cimino, Louis DeAngelo, and Vito Malgeri? Have never heard of these guys.

Bellocchi wanted to be made but wasn't.

Paleo, the Pepicellis, and Tanso were part of the Boston crew. Tanso was co-hosting Luisi's YouTube show for a while until they had a big falling out. The Pepicellis are Luisi's cousins. Paul Pepicelli was acting captain of the crew whenever Luisi was out of town.

Cimino is a bookmaker who got pinched in a state gambling case in the 2000s. Lou Monacello testified that Borgesi wanted to propose Cimino for membership because he was a good earner.

Vito Malgeri is with the North Jersey crew. On the tapes made by Nick Stefanelli, Malgeri's name came up. He was around Vincent Centorino but Licata was going to take him and put him with Fazzini so they could see whether or not they wanted to propose him for membership.

Louis DeAngelo is in a lot of recent surveillance footage and photographs. Dave Schratwieser described him as a 'foot soldier'. His son is a professional hockey player.

[Cheech]

Al Lance - I thought it came out in court he was. Or was that just a witness and not the fbi?

There was an article from the Inquirer at the time of the Ligambi trial where one of their reporters (not Anastasia) wrote that Michael Orlando said Al Lance was made. However, I've seen some of Orlando's testimony and when talking about the Lancellottis he only identifies Michael Lancellotti as made. I can't say for sure because I haven't specifically seen the testimony from that day but I suspect the reporter misinterpreted what Orlando said. I put Al Lance under suspected because that article is the only source I can find for his membership

this is what i remember. looks like the lawyer cut him off but i think he was about to say no, he is a made guy but who knows i guess

[Wiseguy]

Los Angeles
• Russell Masetta, 70 – shelved?
• Anthony Gambino, 40s
• Tommaso Gambino, 50 – apparent boss/senior figure
• Michael Esposito, 77ish
• Louis Caruso, 66

Who is Anthony Gambino?

Kansas City
• James Moretina, 73
• John Mandacina, 76 – deceased?
• Vincent Pisciotta, 68 – IP
• Peter Simone, 77 – underboss?
• John Sciortino, 80 – boss?

Also Nicholas LaBruzzo/69. Unlike Sciortino, he's actually been identified as made elsewhere besides the forums.

Chicago
• Salvatore DeLaurentis, 84
• Salvatore Cataudella, 70
• Albert Vena, 74
• Frank Caruso, 77
• Bruno Caruso, 76
• James Marcello, 79
• John Matassa Jnr, 72
• Joseph Andriacchi, 90
• Michael Magnafichi, 63 – shelved/inactive
• Michael Sarno, 65 – IP
• Michael Spano Snr, 83
• Nicholas Guzzino, 82
• Rudolph Fratto, 79

Maybe remove Bruno Caruso and add Robert Bellavia though it's ultimately a wash. Total number is right.

St. Louis
• Fernando Bartolotta, 65
• Frank Palazzo, 78 – deceased, not made?

Don't think Palazzo is made

Detroit
• Jack Vito Giacalone, 72
• Anthony LaPiana, 81
• Paul Corrado (Big Paulie), 64 – inactive
• Peter Jack Corrado, 65
- LE confirmed

I remember reading a while ago that someone had a list that said that Paul Corrado (Cousin Paulie), 59 and Peter Anthony Corrado, 62 were members, something like an FBI 1996 membership list? Not sure on their status.

Per SMB in the 2022 thread, these were additional members that are/were active:
• Joseph Giacalone, 76
• Jack Giacalone (Nose)
• Vincent Giacalone
• Peter D. Tocco, 75 – confirmed?
• Eugene Barrata, 70s
• Giuseppe D'Anna, 70 – confirmed?
• Girolamo D'Anna, 58 – confirmed?
• David Aceto, 65
• Louis Stramaglia, 76
• Anthony Rugiero
• Patrick Rugiero, 56

Overall membership count is supposed to be around 25-30 members from my understanding of Scott’s Detroit comments

These are the ones who have been identified as made beyond just the forums.

1. Paul A. Corrado/64
2. Paul A. Corrado/59
3. Peter Jack Corrado/66
4. Dominick Corrado/52
5. Jack Vito Giacalone/73
6. Joseph Giacalone/83
7. Anthony LaPiana/82

Colorado:
• Eugene Louis Smaldone, 87 – probably not a member? Might also be dead.

He died recently.

Rochester
• Donald Paone, 79
• Anthony Colombo, 80
• Thomas Marotta, 80
• Dominic Celestino, 92 – possibly deceased
• Loren Piccarreto, 71

I think Celestino and Anthony Colombo are dead. You can also add Frank Frassetto Sr/73 and David Nardozzi/79.

[Frank]

Chicago 13 identified members only 2 under age 70. Those 2 either shelved or in prison

[JoePuzzles234]

Who is Anthony Gambino?

He is Tommaso Gambino's younger brother and another of Rosario's sons. Derek Galanis, some sort of drug dealer who was around the Gambino brothers in Los Angeles, says both were made by Milano. Here is a post from B. from a while back regarding Tony Gambino:

Not sure who the source was on Tony Gambino being made, but a former member of the life who knew them also believes he was made in LA. Not 100% though.

I think the former member is maybe Mikey Scars? Kenji only references Anthony once as "gangland royalty" but doesn't give info on his status otherwise as far as I know.

Also Nicholas LaBruzzo/69. Unlike Sciortino, he's actually been identified as made elsewhere besides the forums.

I had thought Sciortino's membership was confirmed, also did not realize that LaBruzzo was another to add - thought he was just an old associate. If Sciortino is removed, it seems like Pete Simone is the "highest ranking" guy left then.

Maybe remove Bruno Caruso and add Robert Bellavia though it's ultimately a wash. Total number is right.

Seems like it depends where you look, I was not sure on Bellavia but he probably can go on as well. I'm sure the Chicago guys will have some answers about these two.

Don't think Palazzo is made

I had seen old posts about him apparently being in the same ceremony as Trupiano and Bartolotta but there is very little STL info out there. For what its worth, he is not on the 1985 FBI list unlike both the other guys.

These are the ones who have been identified as made beyond just the forums.

1. Paul A. Corrado/64
2. Paul A. Corrado/59
3. Peter Jack Corrado/66
4. Dominick Corrado/52
5. Jack Vito Giacalone/73
6. Joseph Giacalone/83
7. Anthony LaPiana/82

Thanks, was wondering on who the official guys were, could only really confirm the few I listed originally. Joseph Giacalone is listed as being 25 years old in the Hoffex memo, so he'd only be in his 70s now but I've seen the exact figure vary.

He died recently.

The Eugene Smaldone that died recently was Clyde Smaldone's son, he was in his 90s and probably not even a criminal. Eugene Louis Smaldone is/was the son of Eugene "Checkers" Smaldone and was the dope dealer son that was shunned by the family - "Flipper" is his nickname. Not sure if he is still alive, couldn't locate an obituary.

I think Celestino and Anthony Colombo are dead. You can also add Frank Frassetto Sr/73 and David Nardozzi/79.

Surprised how many Rochester members are left. Thanks for the info.

[Wiseguy]

I had thought Sciortino's membership was confirmed, also did not realize that LaBruzzo was another to add - thought he was just an old associate. If Sciortino is removed, it seems like Pete Simone is the "highest ranking" guy left then.

If Sciortino's membership has been confirmed in other sources, I'd be interested to see them. I'm not 100% either way. Just that the forums are the only places I've seen him alleged to be made. I did see his name on an old chart involving a KC bookmaking operation from decades ago but it didn't have ranks or anything like that.

The Eugene Smaldone that died recently was Clyde Smaldone's son, he was in his 90s and probably not even a criminal. Eugene Louis Smaldone is/was the son of Eugene "Checkers" Smaldone and was the dope dealer son that was shunned by the family - "Flipper" is his nickname. Not sure if he is still alive, couldn't locate an obituary.

Ah, I see. Well, considering Eugene Smaldone Jr. wasnt on tge 1985 or 1993 FBI lists, I doubt the younger one was ever made.

Surprised how many Rochester members are left. Thanks for the info.

The 1993 FBI chart for Rochester had 32 names (Buffalo had 49). Over the past 30 years, at least 25 have died.

[Antiliar]

Chicago has about ten additional suspected members. Most of their names are in the Chicago threads.

[Snakes]

Bellavia, Bruno Caruso, and Rocco Lombardo have all been listed as made. Joseph DiFronzo and Michael Talarico have also been, but there status as members is seriously doubtful. The source for this is the Chicago Police Department booklet which has listings of crews with additional identifications of "made" members. I'm almost certain they received this intel from the FBI as they worked together on task forces investigating the Chicago LCN.

I'm sure there are more that are unnamed, but they haven't been identified by official LE sources.

[JoePuzzles234]

The Eugene Smaldone that died recently was Clyde Smaldone's son, he was in his 90s and probably not even a criminal. Eugene Louis Smaldone is/was the son of Eugene "Checkers" Smaldone and was the dope dealer son that was shunned by the family - "Flipper" is his nickname. Not sure if he is still alive, couldn't locate an obituary.

It is sorta similar to Angelo Marino's son, Salvatore, the San Jose guy. I also doubt either Smaldone was made.

Sciortino I think was related to the Civellas in some manner as well, also don't really have any insight into KC personally.

Chicago has about ten additional suspected members. Most of their names are in the Chicago threads.

I did compile some names but ultimately didn't include the list - looking back now, they should probably have been there:
• Paul Carparelli, 55
• Anthony Dote, 71
• Christopher Spina, 70
• Gary Gagliano, 80
• Nicholas Cataduella, 64
• Louis Rainone, 50s
• Robert Panozzo Snr, 63
• Matteo Lobue
• Massimo Lobue
• Jason Nitti
• Dino Marino, 65
• Nicholas Ferriola, 47

I'm sure I missed some names here for suspected members in any case.

Bellavia, Bruno Caruso, and Rocco Lombardo have all been listed as made. Joseph DiFronzo and Michael Talarico have also been, but there status as members is seriously doubtful. The source for this is the Chicago Police Department booklet which has listings of crews with additional identifications of "made" members. I'm almost certain they received this intel from the FBI as they worked together on task forces investigating the Chicago LCN.

I'm sure there are more that are unnamed, but they haven't been identified by official LE sources.

Thanks for the info and explanation. Do you know if Joseph DiFronzo is still alive? He'd be very old these days.