Method of Making: Philadelphia

[Beatty]

The purpose of this is to look at the likely reason that a member of the Philadelphia crime family was ultimately Made.

Using the criteria allegedly set forth by George Borgesi to Lou Monacello based on Lou Monacello's testimony in the early 2010's, those criteria are -

1- participating in the murder (also possibly the attempted murder) of a person on behalf of LCN

2- Making a large (but undefined) amount of money for LCN

3- Doing time ("standing up") on behalf of LCN

Possible 4th- nepotism with a lower barrier to entry using either criteria 2 or 3

Possible 5th - active mob war, opening the books for muscle

Please let me know where you think I'm wrong, right, or have additional insights.

I'm filling in ones where I'm fairly certain I'm right

The following member list curiosity of Chin's 2015 philly chart

Joseph Merlino (Boss) - likley numerous murders

Michael Lancellotti (Acting Boss) - attempted murder of Joey Chang, likley numerous murders

Steven Mazzone (Underboss) -likley numerous murders

Joseph Ligambi (Consigliere) - murder of Frankie flowers

Captains

Martin Angelina - likley numerous murders
George Borgesi - numerous murders
John Ciancaglini - earner
Domenic Grande - earner and murder of DiPetro
Joseph Licata (North Jersey) - earner

Soldiers

Anthony Accardo - jail time
Anthony Borgesi - nepotism

Louis Fazzini (North Jersey) - earner
Vincent Filipelli - earner
Joseph Grande
Charles Iannece
Gaeton Lucibello
Salvatore Mazzone - nepotism and earner
Nicholas Milano
Phillip Narducci - murder and nepotism
Nicholas Olivieri (North Jersey)

Anthony Persiano (cooperating informant) - earner (though mini Nicky scarfo Jr family probably just wanted bodies
Salvatore Piccolo-
Anthony Pungitore
Joseph Pungitore
Domenic Rugnetta
Salvatore Scafidi
Joseph Servidio (North Jersey) - earner
Joseph Stanfa (shelved)
Luigi Tripodi (shelved)
Shawn Vetere (New England)

Incarcerated

Damion Canalichio - possible murder of John Cassasanto
Giuseppe Gallara
Eric Esposito
Robert Gentile (New England)
Francis Iannarella - numerous murders
Frank Martines
Joseph Massimino - earner, jail time
Frank Narducci
Anthony Nicodemo - possible murder of John Cassasanto and Long John Martorano, earner
Vincent Pagano
Nicodemo Scarfo
Salvatore Sparacio
Anthony Staino - earner
John Stanfa

[NJShore4Life]

Johnny Chang isn’t just an earner….

[mike68]

Johnny Chang isn’t just an earner….

I believe that he was recorded saying it was an honor to avenge his brother's murder, or something similar.

[mike68]

I think Vetere would have been involved in the Gino Marconi hit that the Boston faction was suspected of committing as a show of loyalty to Merlino. I think that he was shot coming out his front door or something like that.

[jmack]

Johnny Chang isn’t just an earner….

I believe that he was recorded saying it was an honor to avenge his brother's murder, or something similar.

Correct, it’s alleged he is one of the shooters in the Billie Veasey hit.

[chin_gigante]

Murders and attempted murders living members were on-scene for prior to induction.

Martin Angelina:
- James Diaddorio
- Joseph F. Ciancaglini (attempted murder)
- Joseph Stanfa (attempted murder)

George Borgesi:
- James Diaddorio
- Joseph F. Ciancaglini (attempted murder)

Damion Canalichio:
- John Casasanto (possibly)

John Ciancaglini:
- William Veasey

Joseph Ciancaglini:
- Robert DeGeorge (possibly a spur-of-the-moment shooting as opposed to a hit)
- Alvin Feldman (possibly took place after he was inducted)

Giuseppe Gallara:
- Frank Baldino

Joseph Grande:
- Rocco Marinucci
- Harry Riccobene (attempted murder)
- Frank Martines (attempted murder)
- Salvatore Testa

Francis Iannarella:
- John Calabrese

Michael Lancellotti:
- James Diaddorio
- Joseph F. Ciancaglini (attempted murder)
- Leon Lanzilotta (attempted murder)

Joseph Ligambi:
- Salvatore Sollena
- Frank D’Alfonso

Frank Martines:
- Rod Colombo
- Mario Riccobene

Steven Mazzone:
- Felix Bocchino
- Joseph F. Ciancaglini (attempted murder)
- Joseph Stanfa (attempted murder)
- Leon Lanzilotta (attempted murder)

Joseph Merlino:
- Nicodemo S. Scarfo (attempted murder)

Nicholas Milano:
- Salvatore Tamburrino

Philip Narducci:
- Joseph Salerno (attempted murder)
- Frank Martines (attempted murder)
- Salvatore Tamburrino
- Frank D’Alfonso

Anthony Nicodemo:
- Ralph Mazzuca
- John Casasanto

Anthony Pungitore:
- Steven Vento (attempted murder)

Joseph Pungitore:
- Frank Narducci Sr

Salvatore Scafidi:
- Salvatore Testa
- Steven Vento (attempted murder)

Notes

- Mazzone, Narducci, and Joseph Grande lead the pack in terms of pre-induction work with four each

- Important to note this is just what we have confirmed (i.e., it’s very likely that the likes of Angelina, Borgesi, Lancellotti, and Mazzone were involved in more of the hits and attempted hits in the early 1990s)

- Joseph Servidio claimed to have made his bones at a young age

- Domenic Grande was scheduled to be inducted shortly before Ligambi was arrested in 2011, so was likely already a member when he participated in the Gino DiPietro murder

- On that note, many of the above members (and some not listed above) participated in more murders and attempts after they were straightened out

[Pogo The Clown]

Great list. I believe Nicky Milano also took part in the D'Alfonso hit before he was made.


Pogo

[Hired_Goonz]

Johnny Chang isn’t just an earner….

I believe that he was recorded saying it was an honor to avenge his brother's murder, or something similar.

I'm pretty sure that quote came from Natale. If Chang was caught on tape boasting about a murder he probably wouldn't be on the streets of Philly today. He was recorded by Previte but didn't cop to any murders during that conversation.

[Ravens410]

Scott B just released an episode of his original gangsters talking about the Philly family. He covers a lot of this information and did an incredible job. Great work.

[MikeyRiens11]

Johnny Chang isn’t just an earner….

I believe that he was recorded saying it was an honor to avenge his brother's murder, or something similar.

I'm pretty sure that quote came from Natale. If Chang was caught on tape boasting about a murder he probably wouldn't be on the streets of Philly today. He was recorded by Previte but didn't cop to any murders during that conversation.

I believe Johnny Chang was indicted for that murder and Natale did testify to that affect. The problem was that Joey and the rest of that group kept Ralph in the dark about most of the details and their defense attorneys were able to punch enough holes in his testimony to get them off on the charges.

[Mikeymike12]

Wonder if 2016 was the last ceremony or if they have had one since that recording..??......Also wonder how many guys are up for being propose to get their Button next

[chin_gigante]

Wonder if 2016 was the last ceremony or if they have had one since that recording..??......Also wonder how many guys are up for being propose to get their Button next

GA and DS have said there have been multiple ceremonies since the 2015 one

[HoagieNose]

Any idea who could have been made in the last 5 years?

[chin_gigante]

Louis DeAngelo is a good possibility

[jmack]

Louis DeAngelo is a good possibility

Isn’t it rumored he’s a captain/acting captain in south jersey?