General Mob Questions

[Dr031718]

I read somewhere that one of Nicky Scarfo's sons was driven to suicide either in school or college. I wonder if Nicky Scarfo avenged his son?

It was his son Mark. He hung himself when I think he was 16 or 17. His lawyer told him the news and apparently did not even skip a beat. The only ‘avenging’ was Nicky writing to his wife through prison and blamed Mark’s death on her.

He survived the attempt no?

Yea, he survived and lived for quite a while after in a vegetative state I believe. Terrible for anyone to have to live like that

[Bontade]

I see, thank you

[nash143]

Does anyone know what crew Bill Bonnano went into, when he was made?
Thanks

[JeremyTheJew]

Does anyone know what crew Bill Bonnano went into, when he was made?
Thanks

I believe frank garafalo ?? This off too my head

[Shellackhead]

Why isnt there any pics of Gigante in prison?

[Dr031718]

Why isnt there any pics of Gigante in prison?

I’ve seen one

[HairyKnuckles]

Does anyone know what crew Bill Bonnano went into, when he was made?
Thanks

No direct information on that which is somewhat weird considering Bill Bonanno wrote a couple of books on his life. When he was made, he was basically based out in Arizona before moving back to NY. In one of his books, he does mention Giuseppe Venza as being a crew leader within the Bonanno Family. Venza was based in California so chances are Bill was made under him. That would be my guess. Bill was made a captain in 1959 and headed over a crew of (what appears to be) New York based made men.

[Lazar25]

is there any good biography about Masseria?

[Antiliar]

is there any good biography about Masseria?

There aren't any biographies on Masseria.

[nash143]

Does anyone know what crew Bill Bonnano went into, when he was made?
Thanks

No direct information on that which is somewhat weird considering Bill Bonanno wrote a couple of books on his life. When he was made, he was basically based out in Arizona before moving back to NY. In one of his books, he does mention Giuseppe Venza as being a crew leader within the Bonanno Family. Venza was based in California so chances are Bill was made under him. That would be my guess. Bill was made a captain in 1959 and headed over a crew of (what appears to be) New York based made men.

Thanks for the input gents

[gohnjotti]

Has anyone heard the word "geepish" before to describe the Italian-style architectural features of some of the houses in New York (balusters, marble, etc.)? Is that how you spell it?

[johnny_scootch]

Has anyone heard the word "geepish" before to describe the Italian-style architectural features of some of the houses in New York (balusters, marble, etc.)? Is that how you spell it?

A geep is an off the boat Italian so geepish used in that context is describing a gaudy house more in the European style. Shit like gold fences, lion statues, fancy awnings and marble like you mentioned. Things normal Americans would never have on or in their homes.

I’ve never heard anyone use the word like that but I understand what they’re implying perfectly.

[gohnjotti]

Has anyone heard the word "geepish" before to describe the Italian-style architectural features of some of the houses in New York (balusters, marble, etc.)? Is that how you spell it?

A geep is an off the boat Italian so geepish used in that context is describing a gaudy house more in the European style. Shit like gold fences, lion statues, fancy awnings and marble like you mentioned. Things normal Americans would never have on or in their homes.

I’ve never heard anyone use the word like that but I understand what they’re implying perfectly.

Thank you Johnny!

[Aristotle123]

One would think that having to kick up at all leaves a bad taste in the mouth of a lot of gangsters. Especially those who like to earn mainly by stealing,who are used to taking,not giving
Then you might get situations where some guy you never met gets put as boss. Maybe a guy the crew doesn't think deserves to be boss and who got the job through some kind of nepotism. And now this boss is going to be taking cuts of these guys
And doing what with the money? Spending it all on his own comforts of life?
Maybe if it went for the common good of the crew,such as taking care of families of stand up guys in prison

[OmarSantista]

Without conspiracy or speculation are there any definitive cases where a member got killed for not coming in.