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Characteristics Of The Five Families
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07/18/13 06:25 PM
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famed_hitman
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Let's talk about the general impressions about the five families, i'm starting: *Genovese: impeccable organization, everything's secret, no flip, no glitch. The greatest family, but to me, they're very boring. *Gambino: The most hilarious crime family. Castellano hit, Gotti's rise, Sam's flip. This family brought many funny stories, i like 'em. Now the new administration is all Zips, which means there will be more action from Gambinos  *Bonanno: My favorite family. They're bloody, ruthless and always capable for inner wars. They didn't give a f*ck about the commission's drug ban. Lilo was a legendary boss. Then the three capos murder, Massino's rise, Sonny Black, Sonny Red, Tommy ''Karate'' Pitera etc. This family contain many colours and they're always cool with the Sicilian Mafio. I think they're the toughest. *Lucchese: They're reputed with Jimmy Burke and Vario Crew. Then Vic Amuso and Tony Casso came up and turned the family into wild west. But still, to me, they're always the insignificant one. *Colombo: Due to their small amount of membership, in my opinion they're the liveliest of all. They've been through three civil war, they're the smallest and the latest but they still kick ass !
Last edited by famed_hitman; 07/18/13 06:26 PM.
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Re: Characteristics Of The Five Families
[Re: famed_hitman]
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07/18/13 09:58 PM
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*Genovese: impeccable organization, everything's secret, no flip, no glitch. The greatest family, but to me, they're very boring. Always had an advantage from starting out on top. Best organized, has the deepest bench. Also said to be the worst dressed and more likely to drive Buicks than Cadillacs. *Gambino: The most hilarious crime family. Castellano hit, Gotti's rise, Sam's flip. This family brought many funny stories, i like 'em. Now the new administration is all Zips, which means there will be more action from Gambinos Strong #2 but less sophisticated than the Genovese; more willing to get into the drug and sex rackets. *Bonanno: My favorite family. They're bloody, ruthless and always capable for inner wars. They didn't give a f*ck about the commission's drug ban. Lilo was a legendary boss. Then the three capos murder, Massino's rise, Sonny Black, Sonny Red, Tommy ''Karate'' Pitera etc. This family contain many colours and they're always cool with the Sicilian Mafio. I think they're the toughest. The "odd family out" when it comes to the 5 NY families. Very little involvement in labor racketeering after the 1960's. Clanish. *Lucchese: They're reputed with Jimmy Burke and Vario Crew. Then Vic Amuso and Tony Casso came up and turned the family into wild west. But still, to me, they're always the insignificant one. The Amuso and Casso era aside, traditionally the most stable of the three smaller families. *Colombo: Due to their small amount of membership, in my opinion they're the liveliest of all. They've been through three civil war, they're the smallest and the latest but they still kick ass ! At each other's throats for decades. Most confined geographically. Still underestimated by many on these forums. Ivy pointed out all your negative nasty comments earlier about New York. Why do you continue? More attention needed? Did you not get enough attention at home when you were growing up? It's always been a dick measuring contest with cook county. His entire MO is about protecting the rep of his hometown crime family. However, since you got here, he apparently feels he can't get away with over-hyping the Outfit so he's turned to simply taking shots at New York when he can.
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Re: Characteristics Of The Five Families
[Re: IvyLeague]
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07/19/13 12:36 AM
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While I think the Genovese family and the Chicago Outfit had plenty of reasons to communicate year ago (the reason they had the position of il messaggero), I don't think there would be much reason today; even if a couple guys are related through marriage. There are no intersecting union interests on a national level. Nor does there seem to be any overlapping interests in open areas like Florida or out west. What guys are related through marriage?
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Re: Characteristics Of The Five Families
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07/19/13 12:47 AM
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I believe Ivy was talking about Mooch Eboli (Chicago) being related to Tommy Eboli (Genovese Family) and the other relation in the above posting.
Years ago, Jack Cerone would occasionally go to New York with his driver Bodyguard Willie Messino. He would talk to the top echelon of the Genovese Family about Union matters.
I have to agree with Ivy, in 2013, I don't see anybody from Cicero going to New York to talk to the Genovese people about Union Matters or Las Vegas.
If John DiFronzo were still involved today, then that could be a different story. But, the way things are presently, there would be no need for anyone to talk to the Genovese Family like they used to do years ago.
Whatever Union stuff goes on in Chicago is handled locally by guys like Pete DiFronzo or Leo and Bruno Caruso.
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Re: Characteristics Of The Five Families
[Re: cookcounty]
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07/19/13 03:32 PM
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Any success the genovese family has had must be attributed to Vincent Gigante, not Chicago or maybe the guys that taught gigante how to be gigante the Genovese has had a long history of being top tier of the mafia  you're kidding right? I'm sure Gigante was in contact with Chicago guys but no fuckin way did they "teach" him anything. That guy was as smart as they come, the bathrobe, muttering and slippers was all him. So don't delude yourself. He's the reason why the west side is number 1, not your damn homeboys
"Don't ever go against the family again. Ever"- Michael Corleone
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Re: Characteristics Of The Five Families
[Re: famed_hitman]
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07/19/13 03:46 PM
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Let's talk about the general impressions about the five families, i'm starting: *Genovese: impeccable organization, everything's secret, no flip, no glitch. The greatest family, but to me, they're very boring. *Gambino: The most hilarious crime family. Castellano hit, Gotti's rise, Sam's flip. This family brought many funny stories, i like 'em. Now the new administration is all Zips, which means there will be more action from Gambinos *Bonanno: My favorite family. They're bloody, ruthless and always capable for inner wars. They didn't give a f*ck about the commission's drug ban. Lilo was a legendary boss. Then the three capos murder, Massino's rise, Sonny Black, Sonny Red, Tommy ''Karate'' Pitera etc. This family contain many colours and they're always cool with the Sicilian Mafio. I think they're the toughest. *Lucchese: They're reputed with Jimmy Burke and Vario Crew. Then Vic Amuso and Tony Casso came up and turned the family into wild west. But still, to me, they're always the insignificant one. *Colombo: Due to their small amount of membership, in my opinion they're the liveliest of all. They've been through three civil war, they're the smallest and the latest but they still kick ass !
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Re: Characteristics Of The Five Families
[Re: 123JoeSchmo]
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07/19/13 03:53 PM
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you're kidding right? I'm sure Gigante was in contact with Chicago guys but no fuckin way did they "teach" him anything. That guy was as smart as they come, the bathrobe, muttering and slippers was all him. So don't delude yourself. He's the reason why the west side is number 1, not your damn homeboys That family was already a well-oiled machine when Vince took over. I'm not taking anything away from the guy, he was sharp and ruthless (when he had to be). To make an analogy (at the risk of sounding like the oldest fanboy in the world), Gigante taking over was like Casey Stengel taking over the Yankees. He did a great job, but the team he took over was already class of the league. Nothing succeeds like success. When you've always been in the lead, it's that much easier to stay in the lead.
"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.
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Re: Characteristics Of The Five Families
[Re: 123JoeSchmo]
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07/19/13 03:55 PM
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Any success the genovese family has had must be attributed to Vincent Gigante, not Chicago or maybe the guys that taught gigante how to be gigante the Genovese has had a long history of being top tier of the mafia you're kidding right? I'm sure Gigante was in contact with Chicago guys but no fuckin way did they "teach" him anything. That guy was as smart as they come, the bathrobe, muttering and slippers was all him. So don't delude yourself. He's the reason why the west side is number 1, not your damn homeboys Chicago was the first family to use front bosses during a meetings chicago could have advised them to insulate themselves more meaning during the 60s, 70s
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Re: Characteristics Of The Five Families
[Re: Skinny]
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07/19/13 03:59 PM
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Any success the genovese family has had must be attributed to Vincent Gigante, not Chicago His success can be traced to lombardo and genovese. That's what I was trying to say, but Skinny took the short route. It's been a succession of great leadership in that family. To suggest that Gigante singlehandedly built that organization is ludicrous. But he did do a great job while he was at the helm.
"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.
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Re: Characteristics Of The Five Families
[Re: Tommy2Times]
#727952
07/19/13 05:00 PM
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I want to point out about the Colombo maybe to most they are the smallest and weakest but they are the smartest family in my opinion they keep their membership low and family tight that way they stay out of the spotlight. They will survive the longest out of the five unless one high in the ranks decides to flip in the future.
HA. That's funny. "Smartest.... Last longest." You're a funny guy. How you tell that story n all...
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Re: Characteristics Of The Five Families
[Re: IvyLeague]
#728024
07/19/13 10:34 PM
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What guys are related through marriage?
Look at Louiebynochi's post above. Got it, thanks. Pretty interesting inter-marriage relationship there.
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Re: Characteristics Of The Five Families
[Re: bronx]
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07/21/13 09:25 PM
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tiger84
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just watching nat geo. a new special will air july 28th Whats the special going to be about?
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