You're spot on by labelling those guys as ruthless fucks mainly because DeChiaro was one of Eboli's mentors and also protector, but by the end of the day the old man probably received a "knife in his back". Business is business lol.

This reminds me of another situation when Alex inherited the rackets or interests (Loop, N South Side & 1st Ward) from the late Jake Guzik. Even though most sources stated that there was always a good relationship between the "teacher" and his "student", still one informant stated that after Guzik's death, Alex allegedly extorted Guziks brothers since the late old man was one of the richest Outfit guys.