Originally Posted by NYMafia
Originally Posted by Dob_Peppino


Good article. One question that comes to mind is what crew was he in as a soldier?

Another question and maybe its should be in another thread but, where did the stark loyalty to Rusty Rastelli stem from? I just don't see him as a powerhouse, was it out of fear or mainly the dislike of Galante?


It was never stated. But it was said that he had a close personal association with Joe Bonanno himself in the early decades so who knows. Maybe Bonanno himself brought him in.

I questioned that myself since Cannone was SO close to Di Palermo, who in turn was best buddies with Galante. Obviously there was a falling out along the way for him to back Rastelli.

Makes sense. His social club is right down the street from DiPalermos Prince Street HQ and right across the street from the Thompson Social club frequented by Petey Beck.