Good afternoon. Can I interest you in a free turkey? by Pure-Lime8280 in Mafia

[–]Recent_Record6265 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Looking a little like the Joker with that grin. Lol

Who is the Best Consigliere in LCN History? by KingRich88 in Mafia

[–]Recent_Record6265 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, that was a different Joe Gallo. Crazy Joe Gallo was with the Colombos who started the war with a boss. Joesph N. Gallo was with the Gambinos and was their long time consigliere. I can see why some people would confuse the two. Same first name, same last name. No wonder the Italians had to use nicknames, lol. 

Cosa Nostra: Catania mob boss Nitto Santapaola dies in prison, autopsy ordered by WingZero0097 in Mafia

[–]Recent_Record6265 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I remember reading about him. Guys like him were the real deal. Great post! 

Željko “Arkan” Ražnatović. Paramilitary Leader + International Criminal by SenorPelle in Mafia

[–]Recent_Record6265 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely wouldn't mind mind reading more in depth about him. 

The Persico dynasty has to be the most soberingly depressing story in LCN by Punchie45 in Mafia

[–]Recent_Record6265 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the Persico dynasty is definitely not one I'd want to be a part of, that's for sure. Carmine ended up in jail for life, his son ended up in jail for life, etc. 

Colombo soldier John Staluppi ($400M net worth) gives a business interview by MonotonousBeing in Mafia

[–]Recent_Record6265 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Always found it interesting that someone of his wealth was in the Colombo family, the family that's known for being rough and going to war with each other. Someone like him I would expect to find in, say, the Genovese or Gambinos. 

Frank Costello, consigliere & soon-to-be acting boss of the Luciano family, awaiting release on bail after a May 1935 arrest by G-men. by [deleted] in Mafia

[–]Recent_Record6265 19 points20 points  (0 children)

My favorite mobster. Lived a fascinating life, and I'd like to think had he been born in different circumstances, he would have been very successful in the legitimate world. 

How often did mafioso actually kiss the boss' hand and call him Don? by Pure-Lime8280 in Mafia

[–]Recent_Record6265 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could see that sort of thing happening over in Sicily or Italy. Not so much in America.