this is an old man u2 talking about. way u2 r talkin about him u2 want to stroke each of his shrivled up balls
You're the one talking about it dude. Seems like you had THAT mental picture ready in your head a bit soon.
ANYWAY... the guy was capable enough in that world to be made in his mid 20's without being related to anybody high-up. No mean feat in New York LCN circles circa. late 1950's, early 60's.
Meatballs get salty,LOL
Still Persico made some typically stupid mobster decisions, like taking bank-robber Michael Lloyd into confidence (and not to mention the "war") that ended him up where he is now and will be till he's dead. His own hubris.
Still, Ive always wondered at how Judge John Keenan was compelled to make the speech he did to Carmine during a sentencing once. The "You're a tragedy, Mr Persico" one.