Members of the Dallas Mob




1. Philip "Bump" Bosco (1950s-1974) Former Dallas soldier.

2. Joseph "Papa Joe" Campisi (1940s-1990) Last boss of the Dallas Family according to mob experts, owned the Egyptian Lounge (5410 Mockingbird Ln.) with his brother Sam.

3. Sam Campisi (1952-1970) Former Dallas soldier, brother and business partner of Joseph.

4. Joseph Dougless "J.D." Campisi (1968-1998) Former Dallas soldier and nephew of Joseph and Sam.

5. Anthony Francis "Tony" Caterine (1968-1983) Former Dallas soldier, controlled most of the nightclub entertainment in Dallas, owned the Loser's Club (5436 E Mockingbird Lane) and Castaway Bar (5600 Mockingbird Lane).

6. Leonardo "Leon" Civello (1940s-1967) Former Dallas soldier, died in 1967 at the age of 60.

7. Joseph Francis Civello (1940s-1970) Became the Dallas crime family boss when Joseph Piranio died in 1956, brother of Leonardo, owned Civello's Liquor Store, died on January 17, 1970 at the age of 68.

8. Salvatore "Sam" Civello (1925-1959) Former Dallas soldier, brother of Leonardo and Joseph.

9. Philip "Big Phil" Civello (1925-1959) Former Dallas soldier, father of Leonardo, Joseph and Salvatore.

10. Peter Duca (1925-1949) First Dallas crime family underboss, died in 1949 at the age of 55.

11. Michael Angelo Genaro (1925-1933) Former Dallas capo.

12. John Genaro (1933-1954) Former Dallas soldier, son of Michael, died in 1954 at the age of 65.

13. Frank Ianni (1925-1957) Became the consigliere when Joseph Piranio became boss of the family in 1930, died in 1957 at the age of 71.

14. Joseph Ianni (1950s-1974) Former Dallas soldier, son of Frank, owned Vesuvio's Italian Restaurant, died in 1974 at the age of 61.

15. Ernest "Ernie" LaBarba (1946-1978) Former Dallas soldier.

16. Carl LaBarba (1925-1954) Former Dallas soldier, uncle of Ernest.

17. James LaBarba (1925-1952) Former Dallas soldier, brother of Carl and father of Ernest.

18. Sherman LaBarba (1948-1985) Former Dallas soldier, son of James, brother of Ernest and nephew of Carl.

19. Anthony LaMantia (1930-1953) Former Dallas soldier, loanshark in the Houston crew.

20. Salvatore "Sam" LoBello Sr. (1930s-1966) Former Dallas capo, gambling figure, owned LoBello's Restaurant.

21. Salvatore "Little Sam" LoBello Jr. (1950s-1981) Former Dallas soldier, became the owner of LoBello's Restaurant after his father passed away.

22. Joseph "Luke" Lucca (1930s-1965) Former Dallas soldier, died in 1965 at the age of 64.

23. Rosario "Ross" Musso (1925-1966) Became the Dallas crime family consigliere when Frank Ianni died in 1957.

24. John Ross Patrono (1948-1973) Former Dallas capo and bookmaker.

25. Ralph Patrono (1925-1950s) Former Dallas soldier, father of John Ross.

26. Carlo Piranio (1925-1930) First boss of the Dallas crime family, died in 1930 at the age of 65.

27. Joseph "J.T." Piranio (1925-1956) Became the boss of the Dallas crime family after his brother Carlo died, owned the J.T. Piranio Cigar Co.

28. Ralph Parrino (1925-1959) Former Dallas soldier, died in 1959 at the age of 66, member of the Houston crew.

29. Peter Reno (1932-1975) Former Dallas soldier, died in 1975 at the age of 85, member of the Houston crew.

30. Charles Vincent Satarino (1935-1959) Became the underboss of the Dallas crime family wnen Peter Duca died in 1949, co-owner of ACME Chair Rental Co.

31. Vincent Vallone (1925-1949) Former Dallas capo of the Houston crew, murdered in 1949.

32. Nick Cascio (1961-1981) Former Dallas soldier and safecracker, made into the Dallas Mob in 1961, died in 1981 at the age of 65.

33. Rosario "Ross" Interante (1925-1953) Former Dallas soldier, died in 1953 at the age of 78.

34. Victor Maddi (1930s-1994) Former Dallas soldier, died in 1994 at the age of 89.

35. Giuseppe "Joseph" Messina (1938-1988) Former Dallas soldier, died in 1988 at the age of 88.





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You forgot Jack Ruby

Good researched chart, NJ!

I don´t know, but somehow I find it hard to imagine mafiosi in Texas. In my mind, I picture them as cowboys, you know...in the JR Ewing style.

Tony, Mr. Jack Ruby was definitely a mob associate of the Chicago Outfit, Dallas Mob and New Orleans Mob, but wasn't a made guy. He was Jewish.

Hairy, I know what you mean. I can't picture anything but cowboys and outlaws in Texas.

NJ in your research for this(or any of you other charts) did any of the guys fbi files or bios ever talk about them vacationing in Hot Springs, Arkansas?

Daniel, yes, a few of them said they vacationed there. I'll have to check, because I remember reading that.

Thanks to all who like my Irish mob charts, San Jose chart, Dallas chart, Joseph Massino Timeline, Philly chart, Colorado chart and the singers hit songs lists I do. All of those are mine.

If you could pm me that info that would be great.

Some other players in the Dallas crime family were

Anthony E Barbara - owner of the Twelve Signs Club


Anthony Francis "Tony" Caterine - the owner of the Loser's Club (5436 E Mockingbird Lane) and Castaway Bar in Dallas (5600 Mockingbird Lane). It should be noted that Campisis' Egyptian Lounge was at 5410 Mockingbird Ln.
Caterine controlled most of the nightclub entertainment in Dallas, and frequently met with Campisi. He was allegedly involve din narcotics smuggling with Campisi (circa 1975).

Bobby Joe Chapman and Clarence Hill- two bookmakers close with Joe Campisi

John Dragna - I have little on him, other than he co-owned the Dallas Cuban Club at 7510 Skillman (circa 1971), and died in 1990 at 85yo. Close to Civello.

Frank Tortoriello is another name I have. Associate of the Canmpisi and Civello. Made guy, according to the Dallas PD, circa 1961.

Is there any information on cooperation between Dallas and the Maceo family in Galveston? The Maceo's probably had a bigger operation going in Galveston than there ever was in Dallas.

I have never heard of much activity from the Dallas family, if you can call it that. They owned bars and restaurants, but I am unaware of any labor racketeering, union control, etc primarily because there are not many unions in Texas.

Any info on their activities?

Come down to Austin - we got all kinds. A few years ago, a cross dressing homeless guy named Leslie ran for Mayor. He got over 10,000 votes.

City Motto: "Keep Austin Weird"

Thanks for your information. However, I have all of those guys but one listed as associates. Caterine was a made man that I didn't have listed. Great to have a celebrity author on here.

I heard that about Austin. It's the only place in Texas that is not redneck conservative, too. Haha.

austin is the home of alex jones, american patriot.

That guy hasn't been committed yet?

im curious on why you think someone should be commited for free speech?

I'm not against free speech. It was my joking of way of saying I think the guy's a little "out there."

Waylon Jennings was another great Texas guy and a proud Good ol' Boy.

ha, hard to tell if your joking sometimes

back on topic, anybody have an idea when this "family" was at its peak, however small that may have been? any estimates on # of made guys? i always got the impression that dallas worked close with new orleans back in the good old days.

Thanks, though celebrity is quite a reach...

Dragna and Tortoriello were most likely made. But I wouldn't get hung up on the "made" status in these small families. It just didn't mean as much. In Tampa, for instance, non-made Cuban guys had more power than many made Italians, and held considerable more sway with Trafficante. Dallas was the same. Just look at a guy like R.D. Matthews.

Anyway great to see a thread on such a minor family. Much more interesting than the umpteenth NY mob thread IMO.

Dallas worked closely with New Orleans, even in the not good old days. Contrary to the FBI the family did not cease to exist when Civello (who was a Baton Rouge native) died in 1972. Joe Campisi took over and he was very close to New Orleans as well. Campisi and the Marcellos were tight through the mid 1980s, and included Tampa in the mix. Vincent LoScalzo met with both Campisi and Joe Marcello after taking over when Santo Jr died in 1987.

Not a problem. Actually in the mob book and info world you are a celebrity. Not as high up there as Capeci, but getting close.

Scott, just sent you a pm. Hope you got it.

Hot Springs?

Hi, does anyone have any cool pictures of Dallas family members?? im looking for some of Tony Caterine, Johnny Ross Patrono, Rosario Maceo and if possibly Carlo Piranio, thanks in advance

Are there any books about la famiglia in DFW?

Davis' book about Carlos Marcello covers some of it. Though some of it is inaccurate, he calims that Dallas was taking orders from New Orleans when they were more connected to KC/Chicago. Due to close proximity NO and Dallas worked a lot together.

Thanks for the recommendation.