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New York City — The Five Families... #1110187
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A "Button Guys" medley of all things Cosa Nostra in New York City ….Here is an index to the articles we post below. (we add to the list regularly)


Sinatra’s Buddy, East Harlem-based Genovese Family Soldier Louis (Louie Dome) Pacella
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/louis-dome-pacella/

The Volatile Genovese Family Soldier Philip (Philly Brush) Tartaglia [Manhattan]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/philip-philly-brush-tartaglia/

Greenwich Village Genovese Soldier Alfredo (Al Butch) Faicco
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/alfred-faicco/

Longtime Genovese Family Soldier, Policy Racketeer, Frank (Farby) Serpico
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/frank-serpico/

FREE access. Enjoy!

Genovese Family Associate, Union Racketeer Frank (Frankie Stutz) Tortorici
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/frank-tortorici/

‘Fat Tony’ Key Aide, E. Harlem-Based Soldier Alfred (Sharkey) Cupola [Genovese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/alfred-sharkey-cupola/

‘Jimmy Nap’ Crew Associate, Brooklyn Numbers Racketeer Luigi (Louie) Pascocello [Genovese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/louis-pascocello/

Who Was the Wealthiest Gangster? [N.Y.C.]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/the-mafia-wealthiest-gangster/

…FREE access to this article.

Brooklyn-based Genovese Soldier George (Blah-Blah) Smurra [Genovese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/george-smurra/

The Traitor — Genovese Family Soldier Paolo (Charlie the Wop) Fraccacreta [Genovese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/paolo-fraccacreta/

The Life and Bloody Death of Loanshark Arthur (The Animal) Intrator [Colombo]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/arthur-the-animal-intrator/

The Volatile Life & Death of Genovese Family Capo Pasquale (Paddy Mac) Macchiarole [Genovese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/pasquale-paddy-mac-macchiarole/?

THE PADDY MAC SERIES...

…FREE article

The “Paddy Mac Flu” – Mob Housecleaning in Queens, NY - Part I
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/the-paddy-mac-flu-mob-housecleaning-in-queens-ny/

...FREE article

The “Paddy Mac Flue” Tying Up Loose Ends…More Trunk Music - Part II
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/tying-up-loose-ends-more-trunk-music/

...FREE article

Doo-Doo Makes a Deadly Boo-Boo – The Paddy Whack Series - Part III
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/doo-doo-makes-a-deadly-boo-boo-the-paddy-whack-series/

...FREE article

“Paddy Mac” Gets Whacked - Part IV
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/paddy-mack-gets-whacked/

…FREE for your enjoyment.

Mob Son Follows in Dad’s Footsteps…Right to the Graveyard! - Part V
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/john-macchiarole-follows-in-dads-footsteps/

Bronx-Based Gambino Family Soldier - Giacomo (Jack) Scarpulla [Gambino]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/giacomo-scarpulla/

...Another FREE article

Mafia Betrayal at Its Finest - Part VI
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/mafia-betrayal-at-its-finest/

A Most Deadly Caporegime - Rosario (Charlie Brush) Dongarra [Gambino]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/rosario-charlie-brush-dongarra/

JFK Airport’s Notorious Labor Rackets Boss - Harry (Little Gangy) Davidoff [Lucchese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/harry-davidoff/

Mafia Enigma - Charles (Charlie Brown) Clemenza – Shadowy Brooklyn Soldier [Profaci/Colombo]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/charles-charlie-brown-clemenza/

Brooklyn-Based Family Capodecina — Rudolph (Rudy) Farone [DeCavalcante]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/rudolph-farone/

Mafioso Michael (Mickey Z) Zaffarano – The Mob’s Forgotten King of Porn [Bonanno]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/michael-mickey-zaffarano-forgotten-king-of-porn/

East Harlem Heroin Trafficker & Lucchese Associate Thomas (Moe) Lentini
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/thomas-lentini/

Tommy’s Brother — Lucchese Family Capo Joseph (Joe Brown) Lucchese [Queens, NY]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/joseph-joe-brown-lucchese/

Doomed Colombo Family Enforcer - Anthony (Tony the Gawk) Augello [Long Island, NY]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/anthony-tony-the-gawk-augello/

Joseph (Joe Beck) DiPalermo: The Mafia’s Dean of Dope Dealers [Lucchese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/joseph-dipalermo-joe-beck-lucchese-family/

“Little Al” D’Arco’s Mentor — Old-Time Lucchese Soldier — Joseph (Joe Reese) Schiavo [Brooklyn, NY]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/joseph-joe-reese-schiavo/

Wise Colombo Family Consigliere — Salvatore (Charlie Lemons) Mineo [Brooklyn, NY]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/salvatore-charlie-lemons-mineo/

Mob Associate Daniel (Danny) Kapilow: Pro Boxer & Top Labor Racketeer [Genovese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/daniel-danny-kapilow/

Ignazio (Sonny) Cannone: The Upstate Mobster Who Couldn’t Escape Apalachin [Barbara, Bonanno]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/ignazio-ignatius-sonny-cannone/

Long Island-Based Capo Michael (Mike the Sailor) Casale: “Banana War” Troublemaker [Bonanno]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/michael-mike-the-sailor-casale/



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Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1110311
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The Volatile Genovese Family Soldier Philip (Philly Brush) Tartaglia [Manhattan]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/philip-philly-brush-tartaglia/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1110420
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Greenwich Village Genovese Soldier Alfredo (Al Butch) Faicco
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/alfred-faicco/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1110598
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Longtime Genovese Family Soldier, Policy Racketeer, Frank (Farby) Serpico
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/frank-serpico/


...This racketeer profile about Serpico is not behind our paywall. So enjoy!

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Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1110702
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Genovese Family Associate, Union Racketeer Frank (Frankie Stutz) Tortorici
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/frank-tortorici/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1110774
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‘Fat Tony’ Key Aide, E. Harlem-Based Soldier Alfred (Sharkey) Cupola [Genovese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/alfred-sharkey-cupola/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1110874
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‘Jimmy Nap’ Crew Associate, Brooklyn Numbers Racketeer Luigi (Louie) Pascocello [Genovese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/louis-pascocello/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1111002
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Who Was the Wealthiest Gangster? [N.Y.C.]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/the-mafia-wealthiest-gangster/

…FREE access to this article.

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Brooklyn-based Genovese Soldier George (Blah-Blah) Smurra [Genovese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/george-smurra/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1111237
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The Traitor — Genovese Family Soldier Paolo (Charlie the Wop) Fraccacreta [Genovese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/paolo-fraccacreta/

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Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1111291
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The Life and Bloody Death of Loanshark Arthur (The Animal) Intrator [Colombo]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/arthur-the-animal-intrator/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1111431
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The Volatile Life & Death of Genovese Family Capo Pasquale (Paddy Mac) Macchiarole [Genovese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/pasquale-paddy-mac-macchiarole/?

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1111517
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…FREE article

The “Paddy Mac Flu” – Mob Housecleaning in Queens, NY - Part I
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/the-paddy-mac-flu-mob-housecleaning-in-queens-ny/

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Fellas, you can enjoy reading all about "The Paddy Mac Flu" with no worries, ok.

...I can assure you its not contagious anymore! lol


.....and courtesy of ButtonGuys, its FREE.

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Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1111633
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The “Paddy Mac Flue” Tying Up Loose Ends…More Trunk Music - Part II
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/tying-up-loose-ends-more-trunk-music/

...another FREE access article from ButtonGuys. Enjoy!

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1111779
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...FREE article

Doo-Doo Makes a Deadly Boo-Boo – The Paddy Whack Series - Part III
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/doo-doo-makes-a-deadly-boo-boo-the-paddy-whack-series/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1111952
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...FREE article

“Paddy Mac” Gets Whacked - Part IV
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/paddy-mack-gets-whacked/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1112055
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…FREE for your enjoyment.

Mob Son Follows in Dad’s Footsteps…Right to the Graveyard! - Part V
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/john-macchiarole-follows-in-dads-footsteps/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1112139
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Bronx-Based Gambino Family Soldier - Giacomo (Jack) Scarpulla [Gambino]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/giacomo-scarpulla/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1112250
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...Another FREE article

Mafia Betrayal at Its Finest - Part VI [spilling more Genovese blood]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/mafia-betrayal-at-its-finest/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1112378
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A Most Deadly Caporegime - Rosario (Charlie Brush) Dongarra [Gambino]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/rosario-charlie-brush-dongarra/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1112506
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JFK Airport’s Notorious Labor Rackets Boss - Harry (Little Gangy) Davidoff [Lucchese]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/harry-davidoff/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1112568
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Mafia Enigma - Charles (Charlie Brown) Clemenza – Shadowy Brooklyn Soldier [Profaci/Colombo]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/charles-charlie-brown-clemenza/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1112578
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What a lowlife crime, borrowing money and then killing the guy who lent it .
Not exactly what you'd expect of a future boss ( Massimo).

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: dsd] #1112584
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Originally Posted by dsd

What a lowlife crime, borrowing money and then killing the guy who lent it .
Not exactly what you'd expect of a future boss ( Massimo).







Yep. Massino was known as half-a-creep. Like many of these guys. Their reputation and outward persona sometimes belies their true modus operandi and character -- or lack thereof.

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It just goes to show what some of these guys were capable of...especially as they made their way up the underworld ladder.

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1112704
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Brooklyn-Based Family Capodecina — Rudolph (Rudy) Farone [DeCavalcante]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/rudolph-farone/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1112762
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Mafioso Michael (Mickey Z) Zaffarano – The Mob’s Forgotten King of Porn [Bonanno]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/michael-mickey-zaffarano-forgotten-king-of-porn/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1112863
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East Harlem Heroin Trafficker & Lucchese Associate Thomas (Moe) Lentini
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/thomas-lentini/

Re: The Big Apple... [Re: NYMafia] #1112907
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Tommy’s Brother — Lucchese Family Capo Joseph (Joe Brown) Lucchese [Queens, NY]
https://thenewyorkmafia.com/joseph-joe-brown-lucchese/

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