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Re: NAME THAT GANGSTER
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05/17/05 06:23 AM
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"Sonny" ( his nickname was the inspiration for Puzo's nickname for Santino Corleone ). What was Chicago mobster Jimmy Torello's nickname? Don Cardi 
Don Cardi Five - ten years from now, they're gonna wish there was American Cosa Nostra. Five - ten years from now, they're gonna miss John Gotti.
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Re: NAME THAT GANGSTER
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Luciano, Mangano, Profaci, Bonanno, Gagliano, Magaddino and Capone (although he may have been represented by Nitti or later, Accardo).
Q. Who was the first chairman of the Commission?
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Re: NAME THAT GANGSTER
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Originally posted by Turnbull:
Luciano, Mangano, Profaci, Bonanno, Gagliano, Magaddino and Capone (although he may have been represented by Nitti or later, Accardo).
You are the man Turnbull, you leave no stoned unturned! I really enjoy your knowledge and appreciate that you share it with us! Don Cardi
Don Cardi Five - ten years from now, they're gonna wish there was American Cosa Nostra. Five - ten years from now, they're gonna miss John Gotti.
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Re: NAME THAT GANGSTER
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Originally posted by Peter_Clemenza:
Charles Luciano.
I may be wrong, so I will wait until my answer has been confirmed as correct. According to Joe Bonanno, in his autobiography, "A Man of Honor," the first chairman was Mangano. I believe him: It was typical of Charlie Luciano's businesslike attitude that he insist that someone else be the "chairman." Luciano arranged to have Salvatore Maranzano whacked because he pissed off all the Mafiosi when he declared himself "capo di tutti capi" and demanded a tribute from every Mafioso in NYC. Luciano naturally assumed the leadership of the Five Families after that, but he was smart enough not to make the same mistake Maranzano made. Mangano's "chairmanship" was a figurehead position--everyone knew that Luciano was the top Mob guy. New Q: Who kidnapped Joe Bonanno?
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E s'iddu muoru e vaju mparadisu
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Re: NAME THAT GANGSTER
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Originally posted by Turnbull:
Q: Who kidnapped Joe Bonanno? Well according to Joe Bonnano, he was kidnapped by Nino Maggadino and his son Peter Maggadino, under the orders of his own cousin Stephano maggdino. However it is believed that he actually faked his own kidnapping to avoid both a subpoena from a federal grand jury, and the wrath of the commission. How did Waxey Gordon get the nickname "Waxey?" Don Cardi
Don Cardi Five - ten years from now, they're gonna wish there was American Cosa Nostra. Five - ten years from now, they're gonna miss John Gotti.
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Re: NAME THAT GANGSTER
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Originally posted by Don Cardi:
Well according to Joe Bonnano, he was kidnapped by Nino Maggadino and his son Peter Maggadino, under the orders of his own cousin Stephano maggdino. However it is believed that he actually faked his own kidnapping to avoid both a subpoena from a federal grand jury, and the wrath of the commission. I believe that, too. Bonanno's disappearance was just a bit too convenient, just a bit too well timed. And if Magaddino did kidnap him, would he have let him live? :rolleyes:
How did Waxey Gordon get the nickname "Waxey?"
Don Cardi [/QUOTE] He started life as a pickpocket, and he was said to be so good at lifting wallets that they seemed to be "coated with wax." (I bet it was really because he never cleaned his ears.  ) Q. Whose credit card did Bill Bonanno borrow that got him a big prison sentence for wire fraud?
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E nun me mporta si ce muoru accisu...
E s'iddu muoru e vaju mparadisu
Si nun ce truovo a ttia, mancu ce trasu.
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Re: NAME THAT GANGSTER
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Joe Gallo Not Crazy Joe Gallo  , but Joseph N. Gallo. How many Bosses did he serve under as Consigliere and who were they? Don Cardi
Don Cardi Five - ten years from now, they're gonna wish there was American Cosa Nostra. Five - ten years from now, they're gonna miss John Gotti.
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