The Gambino crime family is the most publicized family of the American Mafia. It’s one of “Five Families” based out of New York that dominates organized crime in the United States. The Gambino family got its name from previous boss Carlo Gambino who controlled the family from 1959 until his death in October 1976. The...| American Mafia History
On July 13, 1967 Gaetano “Tommy” Lucchese developed a fatal brain tumor and died at his home in Long Island. Over 1000 mourners attended his funeral including several levels of Mafia associates, politicians, and placement. Gambino organized the funeral and hand-picked Carmine “Gribbs” Tramunti as Lucchese’s successor. On June 28, 1971 Joe Colombo boss of...| American Mafia History
Born in Calabria, in southern Italy on September 26, 1902, Albert’s birth name was Umberto Anastasio. His parents were Raffaelo Anastasio and Louisa Nomina de Filippi. Raffaelo was a railway worker who died after World War I, leaving behind nine sons and three daughters. Albert’s brothers included Salvatore, Frank, Joseph, Gerardo, and Tony Anastasio who...| American Mafia History
Jack Dragna isn’t as flashy or well known as some mob bosses of his time, but he held the reins of the Los Angeles crime family firmly from the 1930s until he passed away in 1956. While names like Al Capone, Lucky Luciano, and Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel grabbed all the attention, Dragna operated discreetly yet...| American Mafia History
Salvatore Lucania as he was known before he became the leader of the Five Points Gang was the organizer of the mafia Commission. He would later become Charles Lucky Luciano.| American Mafia History
Murder at the Drive Thru: Bonanno Family Mobster Shot in the Head While Getting Coffee at McDonald’s Early Life Sylvester Zottola, often known as “Sally Daz,” was born in 1947 in New York City. He grew up in the Bronx, an area with a rich history of organized crime. Details about his early life remain...| American Mafia History
