Pretty detailed list compiled of A couple of notes.

*List is NOT complete by any means. Many confirmed soldiers I don't wish to add until I have more information on them. Furthermore I haven't transcribed all their names in to my Notepad. But we will get there.
*Still not sure about Kooch Marranca but for now I'm included him.
*Complete list comes later! Lots of older names of black handers. Informants have basically given the whole chart up, it will just take a while to compile. Enjoy.

Russell Bufalino
* Ruled from 1959 to 1994
* Nationally powerful
* Chiefly a labor racketeer
* Brought power base back to Pittston, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre
* Named James David Osticco his Underboss and Ed Sciandra his consigliere
* Spoke little, remained faithful, insisted on traveling alone
* Held control over every gambling operation in Pittston
* Allegedly ran the Genovese Family for a brief period
* According to Frank Sheeran, briefly led the Mangano family as well
* Associates in other families included Joe Falcone of Buffalo, NY, Gabriel Mannarino of Pittsburgh, NY, Jimmy Plumeri of the Luccheses
* Part of a 4-way alliance between himself, Carlos Marcello, Sam Giancana, and Santo Trafficante Jr.
* Remained loyal to Joe Colombo's civil rights league longer than most bosses
* Expanded the family to South Florida after the death of Joe Colombo and Buffalo after the death of Stefano Magaddino

Charles Bufalino
* Immigrated to Pittston in 1904
* Uncle of Russell
* Convicted 1907 with Steven Latorre for a protection ring against mine workers
* Early black hand member who later worked as a silent partner in Bufalino businesses

Stefano 'Steven' Latorre
* Boss from 1903 - 1908
* Born Montedero, Sicily
* Convicted 1907 with Charles Bufalino for a protection racket against mine workers
* First Pittston mafia leader
* Gave up boss position to Santo Volpe
* Called to a meeting with Joe Barbara in 1955 regarding a rat in the organization
* In attendance were Russell Bufalino, John Parrino, and Angelo Parrino
* LaTorre refused to help have the rat killed
* Barbara screamed at him and ousted him from the mafia
* Became a shelved member

Santo 'The King of the Night' Volpe
* Boss from 1908 - 1933
* Advisor to Russell Bufalino
* Born 1880, Montedero, Sicily, took over leadership in 1908
* Ordered the death of a Calomero Calogere in 1930
* Rumored to be the assassin of Pittsburgh boss John Bazzano
* Under his leadership, the family gained control of several coal mines
* Leveraged this power for a seat on the State Coal Commission
* Subsequently gained control over several union locals
* During Prohibition, smuggled alcohol through Lake Erie
* Led until 1933
* Died 1958

Giacomo 'John' Sciandra
* Boss from 1933 - 1940
* Former coal racketeer and enforcer
* Inherited Volpe's coal interests
* Allowed the Genovese to have some control over his family
* Murdered 1940, allegedly at the orders of Joe Barbara and Angelo Polizzi

Joseph 'Joe the Barber' Barbara
* Boss from 1940 - 1959
* Shifted the family's power base to the southern NY faction
* Involved in countless murders, including Calomero Calogere, John Sciandra, Edward Weiss, Samuel Wichner, and Joseph Morreale
* Worked as a bootlegger in Pittston 1928 - 1933
* Known to have close ties to the old Lucchese family
* Moved to Endicott, adopted a legitimate persona
* Brokered a franchisee deal with Canada Dry to operate Canada Dry Bottling Company of Endicott
* Ordered his men to steal gasoline from his own bottling plants
* Transferred the family's power to Southern NY
* Hosted a national mafia meeting in 1956 and 1957 (Apalachin)
* Deeply depressed by the failure at Apalachin

Emanuel 'Manny' Zicari
* Capo (Endicott NY)
* Born 1900
* Constant companion of Joe Barbara
* Barbara Bottling Plant manager
* Died 1979

Pasquale Turrigiano
* Capo (Endicott NY)
* Born 1906 in Castellamare Del Golfo, Sicily
* Apalachin Attendee
* Operated a 180-proof alcohol still
* Died 1987
http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper4/Bing...%20-%200555.pdf

Ignatius Cannone
* Capo (Endwell NY)
* Born 1932
* Brother of Frank Cannone
* Godson of future Bonanno boss Natale 'Diamonds' Evola
* Attended Apalachin with his Godfather, Evola
* Owner of 'Nat's Place' in Endwell
* Operated several in Endwell
* Apalachin attendee

Frank Cannone
* Soldier (Binghamton NY)
* Bookmaker in Binghamton
* Brother of Ignatius Cannone
* Frequently partnered with Anthony J. Musco
* Arrested for his gambling operation in 1984

Anthony J. Musco
* Soldier (Binghamton NY)
* Partner of Frank Cannone
* Served 17 years in jail for racketeering
* Currently retired in Arizona and Florida

Saverio Monachino
* Soldier (Auburn NY)
* Born 1893
*Attended Apalachin meeting
* Partner of Patsy Monachino
* Brother of Patsy Monachino

Pasquale Sciortino
* Soldier (Auburn)
* Part of the Southern New York faction
* Attended Apalachin meeting
* Owned Diana Bleach Co. in Auburn, NY
* Strong Ties to the Buffalo Mafia
* Born 1915, Cattolica Eraclea, Sicily

Salvatore 'Vicious' Trivalino
* Soldier (Auburn)
* 'Made' in 1949
* Attended Apalachin Meeting
* Thought to have retired 1982

Louis Marconi
* Capo (Binghamton)
* Believed to be a capo by 1980
* Posed as a legitimate garment industry man
* Garment rackets were tied to Bufalino and Joe Todaro
* President of Tri-Cities Dress Co.
* Died in 1983

Bartolo Guccia
* Soldier (Endicott)
* Born 1891 in Castellamare, Sicily
* Skilled mechanic, Barbara estate handyman
* Lengthy criminal record
* Only non-made member at Apalachin
* Became a made man sometime after Apalachin

Pasquale Monachino
* Soldier (Auburn NY)
* Born 1908
* Auburn, NY racketeer
* Attended Apalachin meeting
* Works with brother Saverio Monachino
* Became a Canadian citizen 1959
* Began operating on Canadian soil

Angelo Polizzi
* Consigliere from 1933 - 1940
* One of the early members of the Pittston family
* Transferred to Detroit in 1947
* Was accompanied by a mafia member from Pennsylvania known only as 'Don Rossario'
* Started the Detroit bloodline of Polizzi mafia figures

Anthony 'Guv' Guarnieri
* Capo (Endicott, parts of NJ, Florida)
* Began as Joe Barbara's driver
* Born 1910
* Directly controlled Teamsters Local 506 and its entire pension fund
* Ran rackets in New York, New Jersey, and finally, Florida
* In Florida, worked with Charlie Lips and James Osticco to supply bars with stolen liquor
* Arrested by an undercover cop for his liquor scam where he died in prison
* Remained influential throughout the reign of every boss
* Died 1997

Modesto Loquasto
* Soldier
* Born 1910
* Chauffeur and bodyguard of Bufalino in the 40's
* Died 1966

William D'elia
* Boss (1994 - 2008)
* Last known boss of the family
* Bufalino's bodyguard and protege
* Became active as a driver in the 60's
* Became made around 1984
* Said to have been one of the three main members after Bufalino's imprisonment
* Ran the family's garbage industry rackets
* As boss, involved in money laundering, prostitution, narcotics trafficking, and numerous kickback schemes
* Reputation as a mediator, close ties to John Stanfa
* Turned witness against family associate Louis DeNaples and is in prison today

Aldo Magnelli
* Capo (Harrisburg PA)
* Born 1909
* Involved in the 1932 murder of a Doris Whitmore and an Edward Maxwell
* Executive Director of the PA Turnpike Commission
* Organized crime leader in Harrisburg, PA
* Died 1984

Phillip Medico
* Capo
* One of 5 Medico Brothers
* Huge earner and front for the family
* CEO of 'Medico Industries' in Pittston
* Brother William had a corrupt connection to Congressman Dan Flood
* Medico Industries subsequently became the top supplier and manufacturer of US ammunition
* The pattern of favoritism and kickbacks has been referred to as the Flood-Medico-Bufalino triangle.
* Died 1982

William Medico
* Soldier
* General Manager of Medico Industries
* Through Congressman Dan Flood, earned the Bufalino Family and its front, Medico Industries, $60,000,000 worth of US defense contracts
* Original CEO of Medico Industries
* Attended a West Indies fishing trip paid for by Atlast Chain & Manufacturing Co with Bufalino and James Osticco
* In total, Atlas paid the three $90,000 for their part in moving their machinery to Pittson, PA
* Handled their connection to Congress
* Major investor in Pennsylvania cable companies
* Frequently Donated to Charity

Angelo Medico
* One of 5 Medico Brothers
* Owned a stake in Medico Industries

Arcangelo Medico
* Rumored to be an early member
* Relation to the Medico brothers is not known

Dominic 'Nick' Alaimo
* Capo (Barbara era)
* Born 1910 in Montedero, Sicily
* Helped intimidate labor rival Min Matheson
* Founder of the Alaimo Dress Making Company
* Owner of Jane Hogan Dress Co.
* Marked for death in 1964 by the Bufalinos
* Angelo Bufalino and Sam Cometa were sent to kill him
* Strongly believed to have informed on their activities
* Tipped off by FBI but decided not to act
* His assassination never came to fruition
* Presumably lost standing and became a soldier

Ed Sciandra
* Consigliere (Bufalino)
* Filled in as acting boss when Bufalino went to jail
* Gained power in the 80's when he embezzled from a record company and expanded his personal rackets in to NYC

James 'Dave' Osticco
* Underboss (Bufalino)
* Real name 'Vincenzo Sticco'
* Was a capo in Pittston at least by 1957
* Labor industry racketeer, ran Wilmington, DE Teamsters Local 326
* Used his local to shake down other industries and made a lot of money
* Became the focus on Eric Holder's investigation against labor racketeering
* Convicted by Holder for attempting to extort a Sheraton Hotel in Smyrna, DE
* Also charged with jury tampering for fixing a case involving associate Louis DeNaples
* Known to make racist, angry comments
* Died 1990

Charles 'Charlie Lips' Fratello
* Soldier
* One of three members sent to operate rackets in Florida
* Responsible for killing a man named Michael Johnson in a bar he managed
* Convicted, sentenced to life, released on appeal and died 2007

Jack 'The Dandy' Parisi
* Soldier
* Former killer for Murder Inc.
* Fled to Pittston to avoid a murder charge
* Owner of Irene Dress Co.
* Production manager for Nuremberg Dress Co.
* Supervisor for Madison Dress Co.
* Both were fronts for his labor racketeering operations
* In the 80's, was an associate of James Sandutch, who acted as his chauffeur
* Sandutch would later be found guilty of the arson-murder of a police deputy and his entire family

Casper 'Cappy' Guimento (Scranton, Dunmore PA)
* Soldier
* Considered a 'professional gambler'
* Helped the Colombos secure a debt on Bufalino turf
* Acted as emissary between Bufalino and Louis DeNaples so the two would not have to meet
* Ran craps games for the family
* Indicted along with Osticco and Frank Sheeran for the Sheraton Hotel arson plot

Salvatore 'Sam' Cometa
* Soldier
* Part of the conspiracy to kill Dominick Alaimo

Samuel DeBella (Pittston)
* Soldier
* Born 9/1/18
* Part owner of Bufalino HQ 'Penn Drape Co.'
* A family enforcer

Angelo Bufalino
* Soldier
* Arrested in 1978 for race fixing
* Part of the conspiracy to kill Dominick Alaimo
* Cousin of Russell

Angelo Joseph Son
* Soldier
* Indicted 1978 for race fixing
* Grew in stature until he was one of the top 5 figures when Ed Sciandra was Acting Boss

Sam Son
* Earlier member of the family
* Possibly the father of Angelo Joseph

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Luigi 'Louis' Pagnotti
* Born 1894
* Early member of Santo Volpe's family
* Operated several alcohol stills during Prohibiton
* Slot machine distributor throughout the 30's
* Coal mine tycoon, estimated worth of $30 million
* Left it to his son, who became an associate of William D'elia

Angelo Sciandra
* Capo (Pittston)
* Brother of John Sciandra, father of Ed
* Skilled musician
* Helped fight the labor wars between Bufalino and the ILGWU (International League of Garment Workers Industry)
* Owner of Ann-Lee Frocks Dress Co. in Pittston
* Operated an elaborate arsonist scheme. Robbed his dress factory of its machines and paid off poilce to store them in their storage rooms. Replaced the machines with burnt machinery, committed arson to collect the insurance, and kept the machines for later use.
* Close associate of Russell despite holding a lower rank than his own son
* Retired to St. Louis in 1989

Thomas Sesso Sr.
* Soldier (Scranton)
* Brother of Ernest and Dominick
* Claimed to be active in the underworld since 1932
* Territory was the numbers racket on Mulberry and Spruce Street
* Questioned in 1951 during a hearing on Interstate commerce
* Very forthcoming during senate hearings, but upheld omerta
* When asked about his associates"Oh, I wouldn't like to say. I just want to speak for my-self. Everything you want to know about me, I tell you, but other
people, I don't think I care to tell."
* Died 1983

Dominick Sesso
* Soldier
* Brother of Thomas and Ernest
* Became ill throughout the 1950's
* Died sometime before 1968

Ernest Sesso Sr.
* Soldier (Dunmore PA)
* Owner of Sesso's Cafe in Dunmore, PA.
* Owned a saloon elsewhere
* Brother of Thomas and Dominick

Schifano, Charles "Charlie"
* soldier
* born around 1924
* passed away on December 19, 2009


Albert Scalleat
* Soldier
* Brother of Joseph Scalleat, Philadelphia soldier
* With Joseph operated A & J Sales Company
* Involved in the bankruptcy of Cardinal Container Corporation
* Their company sold garments created by Bufalino-owned companies
* Often acted as an emmisary for William D'elia
* Still alive today

Michael 'Hoppy' Carsia
* Soldier (Hazleton PA)
* Ran Hazleton with Joseph Scalleat
* Known as a street rackets guy
* Tied to corrupt judge Michael T. Conahan
* Close associate of Jack Parisi
* Owned several coal companies, such as Can-Do Coal Sales Inc.
* Died 1983

Samuel 'Kooch' Marranca
* Soldier
* Was a member of the Italian American Civil Rights League
* Reported to either have turned informant for the PCC (Philadelphia Crime Commission) in the 80's
* However, also reported to have remained close to William D'elia and active throughout the years

Gaetano Morreale
* Soldier
* Died sometime before 1968
* Possibly related to Tony Morreale, a Barbara murder victim
* Tony Morreale and his brothers had been early Pittston criminals

Vincenzo Amato
* Soldier
* (1954) Designated as one 15 top hoodlums in the Pennsylvania Area

Vincenzo Maccarone
* Soldier
* (1954) Designated as one 15 top hoodlums in the Pennsylvania Area

Are we sure Charles "Lips" Fratello is dead? And what about Michael Insalaco?

Barrett nice thanks for the info.

Nice list. D'Elia is out and is working at a deli in Exeter, PA. I kid you not.

Albert Scalleat is out in Las Vegas. Owns DOm DeMarco pizzeria

http://domdemarcos.com/

I'm not surprised. He probably has some money stashed away and doesn't want to die in prison. Working at the deli gives him a legit source of income so he can spend his stash. Most of these guys don't have any skills or knowledge to do any other type of legit work but menial jobs.

It's clear you put a lot of effort in this. Very well done.

Doesn't say that Albert owns it, it says Domenico DeMarco.

Billy had quite a few connections to Youngstown, OH and ran a waste hauling scheme from NJ to Poland, OH (suburb of Youngstown). He also used Victor Calautti, owner and president of National Builders Inc., as his main money launderer: Check out this article:

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=32RcAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3FYNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5523,3669785&dq=william+d-elia+and+youngstown&hl=en

I believe that Victor was involved in a used car lot on Andrews Ave. also in Youngstown.

So whats the skinny on Albert? He doesn't own DeMarco's just owns/manages a franchise in Vegas. Are you sure this is the same Albert Scalleat?

What deli does he work at? I live close to Wilkes-Barre and may pop in to check it out.

Check out this article on Michael Insalaco, a made member of the Bufalino Family. He and his wife and brother have been receiving awards for their charitable work (Photo Included):

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/little-sisters-honor-insalacos-with-holy-family-award-1.1140388

...Is the edit button on? I wanted to update this thread today. Please let me know. For now I'm posting the photos here. I'm aware they are large. If they are too large or screw up the page feel free to let me know. I'm no tech genius so I didn't know how to downsize them!

William Medico -

Samuel De Bella -

Guv Guarnieri -

Nick Alaimo -

Cappy Guimento -

Modesto LoQuasto -

Luigi Pagnotti -

Jack Parisi -

Patsy Monachino -

Sam Monachino -

Patsy Sciortino -

Bartola Guccia -

It was called Standard Motors, which is where Bobby Poghen ran his operations out of for a long time.

All these guys love garages, lmao

They sure do...used car sales is a lucrative business and an auto body shop that deals in cash is very lucrative...strip clubs, used car lots and restaurants seem to be the businesses of choice for most mob guys who need to show legitimate income.

New Chart
106 Members Listed So Far

Russell Bufalino
* Ruled from 1959 to 1994
* Nationally powerful
* Chiefly a labor racketeer
* Brought power base back to Pittston, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre
* Named James David Osticco his Underboss and Ed Sciandra his consigliere
* Spoke little, remained faithful, insisted on traveling alone
* Held control over every gambling operation in Pittston
* Allegedly ran the Genovese Family for a brief period
* According to Frank Sheeran, briefly led the Mangano family as well
* Associates in other families included Joe Falcone of Buffalo, NY, Gabriel Mannarino of Pittsburgh, NY, Jimmy Plumeri of the Luccheses
* Part of a 4-way alliance between himself, Carlos Marcello, Sam Giancana, and Santo Trafficante Jr.
* Remained loyal to Joe Colombo's civil rights league longer than most bosses
* Expanded the family to South Florida after the death of Joe Colombo and Buffalo after the death of Stefano Magaddino

Charles Bufalino
* Immigrated to Pittston in 1904
* Uncle of Russell
* Convicted 1907 with Steven Latorre for a protection ring against mine workers
* Early black hand member who later worked as a silent partner in Bufalino businesses

Stefano 'Steven' Latorre
* Boss from 1903 - 1908
* Born Montedero, Sicily
* Convicted 1907 with Charles Bufalino for a protection racket against mine workers
* First Pittston mafia leader
* Gave up boss position to Santo Volpe
* Called to a meeting with Joe Barbara in 1955 regarding a rat in the organization
* In attendance were Russell Bufalino, John Parrino, and Angelo Parrino
* LaTorre refused to help have the rat killed
* Barbara screamed at him and ousted him from the mafia
* Became a shelved member

Santo 'The King of the Night' Volpe
* Boss from 1908 - 1933
* Advisor to Russell Bufalino
* Born 1880, Montedero, Sicily, took over leadership in 1908
* Ordered the death of a Calomero Calogere in 1930
* Rumored to be the assassin of Pittsburgh boss John Bazzano
* Under his leadership, the family gained control of several coal mines
* Leveraged this power for a seat on the State Coal Commission
* Subsequently gained control over several union locals
* During Prohibition, smuggled alcohol through Lake Erie
* Led until 1933
* Died 1958

Remo Allio
* Consigliere
* Lived 1922-2004
* Family lawyer
* Consigliere position relatively uncertain

Anthony Bentrovito
* Capo
* Served as captain somewhere between the 50's and the 90's

Joseph Saraceno
* Capo
* Lived 1894 - 1975
* Brother of Santo Volpe

Salvatore Saraceno
* Capo
* Lived 1923-99
* Active from 1960's on
* Son-in-law of Santo Volpe

Giacomo 'John' Sciandra
* Boss from 1933 - 1940
* Former coal racketeer and enforcer
* Inherited Volpe's coal interests
* Allowed the Genovese to have some control over his family
* Murdered 1940, allegedly at the orders of Joe Barbara and Angelo Polizzi

Joseph 'Joe the Barber' Barbara
* Boss from 1940 - 1959
* Shifted the family's power base to the southern NY faction
* Involved in countless murders, including Calomero Calogere, John Sciandra, Edward Weiss, Samuel Wichner, and Joseph Morreale
* Worked as a bootlegger in Pittston 1928 - 1933
* Known to have close ties to the old Lucchese family
* Moved to Endicott, adopted a legitimate persona
* Brokered a franchisee deal with Canada Dry to operate Canada Dry Bottling Company of Endicott
* Ordered his men to steal gasoline from his own bottling plants
* Transferred the family's power to Southern NY
* Hosted a national mafia meeting in 1956 and 1957 (Apalachin)
* Deeply depressed by the failure at Apalachin

Emanuel 'Manny' Zicari
* Capo (Endicott NY)
* Born 1900
* Constant companion of Joe Barbara
* Barbara Bottling Plant manager
* Died 1979

Pasquale Turrigiano
* Capo (Endicott NY)
* Born 1906 in Castellamare Del Golfo, Sicily
* Apalachin Attendee
* Operated a 180-proof alcohol still
* Died 1987
http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper4/Bing...%20-%200555.pdf

Ignatius Cannone
* Capo (Endwell NY)
* Born 1932
* Brother of Frank Cannone
* Godson of future Bonanno boss Natale 'Diamonds' Evola
* Attended Apalachin with his Godfather, Evola
* Owner of 'Nat's Place' in Endwell
* Operated several in Endwell
* Apalachin attendee

Frank Cannone
* Soldier (Binghamton NY)
* Bookmaker in Binghamton
* Brother of Ignatius Cannone
* Frequently partnered with Anthony J. Musco
* Arrested for his gambling operation in 1984

Anthony J. Musco
* Soldier (Binghamton NY)
* Partner of Frank Cannone
* Served 17 years in jail for racketeering
* Currently retired in Arizona and Florida

Louis Cordi
* Soldier (Schenectady, NY)
* Lived 1920-83

Giuseppe Galante
* Soldier (Endicott)
* Lived 1909-92
* Immigrated from Castellamare del Golfo around 1915

Samuel Rotella
* Soldier (Endwell, NY)
* Lived 1922-91

Anthony Santacrose Jr.
* Soldier (Endicott)
* Lived 1931-97
* Soldier in Anthony Guarnieri's regime
* Front was a furniture store

Salvatore "Blackie" Aleccia
* Soldier (Endwell, NY)
* Lived 1914-92
* Soldier in Anthony Guarnieri's regime

Salvatore Scianna
* Soldier
* Born 1877
* Immigrated from Milicia, Italy in 1915

Francesco Vultaggio (Endicott)
* Soldier
* Lived 1904-86
* Immigrated from Castellamare del Golfo in 1921

Saverio Monachino
* Soldier (Auburn NY/Canada)
* Born 1893
*Attended Apalachin meeting
* Partner of Patsy Monachino
* Brother of Patsy Monachino

Pasquale Sciortino
* Soldier (Auburn)
* Part of the Southern New York faction
* Attended Apalachin meeting
* Owned Diana Bleach Co. in Auburn, NY
* Strong Ties to the Buffalo Mafia
* Born 1915, Cattolica Eraclea, Sicily

Salvatore 'Vicious' Trivalino
* Soldier (Auburn)
* 'Made' in 1949
* Attended Apalachin Meeting
* Thought to have retired 1982

Louis Marconi
* Capo (Binghamton)
* Believed to be a capo by 1980
* Posed as a legitimate garment industry man
* Garment rackets were tied to Bufalino and Joe Todaro
* President of Tri-Cities Dress Co.
* Died in 1983

Joseph Mazza
* Soldier (Utica)
* Active in the 1960's

William "Brooklyn Willie" Meringola
* Soldier
* Lived 1925-2008

John Parente
* Soldier
* Lived 1910-79
* controlled bets, numbers, card games, and casino gambling in the Lehigh Valley
* Rackets went to Michael Insalaco and Peter Belletiri, nephew of the Scalleat brothers

James Patti
* Soldier
* Active from 1950's - 1980's

Vincent Perfitti
* Soldier (Endicott)
* Lived 1924-1986
* Active from the 1960's - 1980's

Augustine Riolo
* Soldier
* Lived 1912-2002

Calogero "Colagio" Consagra
* Soldier
* Born 1870
* Immigrated 1903
* Early black hander, active in 1910's

Luigi "Louis" Consagra
* Soldier
* Born 1891
* Immigrated in 1909
* Relative of Calogero
* Joined him in the Black Hand

Salvatore Carcasarole
* Soldier
* Born 1891 Serradifalco, Sicily
* Began career in 1920's

Joseph Costanzo
* Soldier
* Lived 1898-1980
* Immigrated 1910 from San Cataldo, Sicily
* Active 1930's - 1970's

Samuel Costanzo
* Soldier
* Relation to Joseph unknown

Joseph Contessa
* Soldier
* Related to or also went by John A. Contessa
* Lived 1893-1975
* Immigrated from Bagheria, Sicily in 1914

Charles Gelso Sr.
* Soldier
* Deceased before 1968

Nicola Grupposo
* Soldier
* Born 1895
* Killed 1935

Agostino Alfano
* Soldier
* Born 1884
* Immigrated 1906 from Montedoro, Sicily

Angelo Alfano
* Soldier
* Born 1887
* Immigrated 1906 from Montedoro, Sicily

Luigi Manunca
* Soldier
* Lived 1896-1973

Bartolo Guccia
* Soldier (Endicott)
* Born 1891 in Castellamare, Sicily
* Skilled mechanic, Barbara estate handyman
* Lengthy criminal record
* Only non-made member at Apalachin
* Became a made man sometime after Apalachin

Pasquale Monachino
* Soldier (Auburn NY/Canada)
* Born 1908
* Auburn, NY racketeer
* Attended Apalachin meeting
* Works with brother Saverio Monachino
* Became a Canadian citizen 1959
* Began operating on Canadian soil

Angelo Polizzi
* Consigliere from 1933 - 1940
* One of the early members of the Pittston family
* Transferred to Detroit in 1947
* Was accompanied by a mafia member from Pennsylvania known only as 'Don Rossario'
* Started the Detroit bloodline of Polizzi mafia figures

Cataldo Polizzi
* Soldier
* Born 1893
* Brother of Angelo

Joseph Polizzi
* Soldier
* Born 1892
* [unconfirmed] brother of Cataldo and Angelo

Giovanni Salvo
* Soldier
* Born 1888
* Immigrated from Montedoro in 1912

Anthony 'Guv' Guarnieri
* Capo (Endicott, parts of NJ, Florida)
* Began as Joe Barbara's driver
* Born 1910
* Directly controlled Teamsters Local 506 and its entire pension fund
* Ran rackets in New York, New Jersey, and finally, Florida
* In Florida, worked with Charlie Lips and James Osticco to supply bars with stolen liquor
* Arrested by an undercover cop for his liquor scam where he died in prison
* Remained influential throughout the reign of every boss
* Died 1997

Modesto Loquasto
* Soldier
* Born 1910
* Chauffeur and bodyguard of Bufalino in the 40's
* Died 1966

Nicholas Benfante
* Soldier
* Lived 1905-1994
* Active from the 1940's to the 1980's

William D'elia
* Boss (1994 - 2008)
* Last known boss of the family
* Bufalino's bodyguard and protege
* Became active as a driver in the 60's
* Became made around 1984
* Said to have been one of the three main members after Bufalino's imprisonment
* Ran the family's garbage industry rackets
* As boss, involved in money laundering, prostitution, narcotics trafficking, and numerous kickback schemes
* Reputation as a mediator, close ties to John Stanfa
* Turned witness against family associate Louis DeNaples and is in prison today

Aldo Magnelli
* Capo (Harrisburg PA)
* Born 1909
* Involved in the 1932 murder of a Doris Whitmore and an Edward Maxwell
* Executive Director of the PA Turnpike Commission
* Organized crime leader in Harrisburg, PA
* Ran Harrisburg gambling up until his death
* Died 1984

Phillip Medico
* Capo
* One of 5 Medico Brothers
* Huge earner and front for the family
* CEO of 'Medico Industries' in Pittston
* Brother William had a corrupt connection to Congressman Dan Flood
* Medico Industries subsequently became the top supplier and manufacturer of US ammunition
* The pattern of favoritism and kickbacks has been referred to as the Flood-Medico-Bufalino triangle.
* Died 1982

William "Burgio" Medico
* Soldier
* General Manager of Medico Industries
* Through Congressman Dan Flood, earned the Bufalino Family and its front, Medico Industries, $60,000,000 worth of US defense contracts
* Original CEO of Medico Industries
* Attended a West Indies fishing trip paid for by Atlast Chain & Manufacturing Co with Bufalino and James Osticco
* In total, Atlas paid the three $90,000 for their part in moving their machinery to Pittson, PA
* Handled their connection to Congress
* Major investor in Pennsylvania cable companies
* Frequently Donated to Charity

Angelo Medico
* One of 5 Medico Brothers
* Owned a stake in Medico Industries

Arcangelo Medico
* Soldier
* Born 1887
* Immigrated in 1910
* Soldier from 1920's on
* Possible father of William and Phillip

Dominic 'Nick' Alaimo
* Capo (Barbara era)
* Born 1910 in Montedero, Sicily
* Helped intimidate labor rival Min Matheson
* Founder of the Alaimo Dress Making Company
* Owner of Jane Hogan Dress Co.
* Marked for death in 1964 by the Bufalinos
* Angelo Bufalino and Sam Cometa were sent to kill him
* Strongly believed to have informed on their activities
* Tipped off by FBI but decided not to act
* His assassination never came to fruition
* Presumably lost standing and became a soldier

Salvatore "Sam" Alaimo
* Soldier
* Lived 1914-76

Ed Sciandra
* Consigliere (Bufalino)
* Filled in as acting boss when Bufalino went to jail
* Gained power in the 80's when he embezzled from a record company and expanded his personal rackets in to NYC

James 'Dave' Osticco
* Underboss (Bufalino)
* Real name 'Vincenzo Sticco'
* Was a capo in Pittston at least by 1957
* Labor industry racketeer, ran Wilmington, DE Teamsters Local 326
* Used his local to shake down other industries and made a lot of money
* Became the focus on Eric Holder's investigation against labor racketeering
* Convicted by Holder for attempting to extort a Sheraton Hotel in Smyrna, DE
* Also charged with jury tampering for fixing a case involving associate Louis DeNaples
* Known to make racist, angry comments
* Died 1990

Charles 'Charlie Lips' Fratello
* Soldier
* One of three members sent to operate rackets in Florida
* Responsible for killing a man named Michael Johnson in a bar he managed
* Convicted, sentenced to life, released on appeal and died 2007

Jack 'The Dandy' Parisi
* Soldier
* Former killer for Murder Inc.
* Fled to Pittston to avoid a murder charge
* Owner of Irene Dress Co.
* Production manager for Nuremberg Dress Co.
* Supervisor for Madison Dress Co.
* Both were fronts for his labor racketeering operations
* In the 80's, was an associate of James Sandutch, who acted as his chauffeur
* Sandutch would later be found guilty of the arson-murder of a police deputy and his entire family

Casper 'Cappy' Guimento (Scranton, Dunmore PA)
* Soldier
* Considered a 'professional gambler'
* Took over as bodyguard for Bufalino after Modesto LoQuasto died
* Helped the Colombos secure a debt on Bufalino turf
* Acted as emissary between Bufalino and Louis DeNaples so the two would not have to meet
* Ran craps games for the family
* Indicted along with Osticco and Frank Sheeran for the Sheraton Hotel arson plot

Salvatore 'Sam' Cometa
* Soldier
* Part of the conspiracy to kill Dominick Alaimo

Samuel DeBella (Pittston)
* Soldier
* Born 9/1/18
* Part owner of Bufalino HQ 'Penn Drape Co.'
* A family enforcer

Joseph Pinto (Scranton)
* Soldier
* Lived 1903 - 1970

Joseph Giliberto (Scranton)
* Soldier
* Born 1887
* Immigrated from Trapani, Sicily 1911

Joseph Genovese (Scranton)
* Soldier
* Lived 1906-82
* Related to Joseph Barbara through marriage

Rosario Farulla
* Soldier
* Lived 1882-1971
* Lived in New York City up until the 1940's
* Was associated with the Lucchese family

Angelo Falzone
* Soldier
* Lived 1907-1957

Vincenzo "James" Coppola
* Soldier (Endicott)
* Lived 1886-1958


Angelo Bufalino
* Soldier
*b 1904
* Arrested in 1978 for race fixing
* Part of the conspiracy to kill Dominick Alaimo
* Cousin of Russell

Angelo Joseph Son
* Soldier/Capo
* Lived 1918-1981
* Indicted 1978 for race fixing
* Grew in stature until he was one of the top 5 figures when Ed Sciandra was Acting Boss

Sam Son
* Earlier member of the family
* Possibly the father of Angelo Joseph Son

Rosario "Montanto" Mantione
* Soldier
* Lived 1896-1975
* Also from Montedoro, immigrated 1905
* Relative of the Sciandra family


Luigi 'Louis' Pagnotti
* Born 1894
* Early member of Santo Volpe's family
* Operated several alcohol stills during Prohibiton
* Slot machine distributor throughout the 30's
* Coal mine tycoon, estimated worth of $30 million
* Left it to his son, who became an associate of William D'elia

Angelo Sciandra
* Capo (Pittston)
* Brother of John Sciandra, father of Ed
* Skilled musician
* Helped fight the labor wars between Bufalino and the ILGWU (International League of Garment Workers Industry)
* Owner of Ann-Lee Frocks Dress Co. in Pittston
* Operated an elaborate arsonist scheme. Robbed his dress factory of its machines and paid off poilce to store them in their storage rooms. Replaced the machines with burnt machinery, committed arson to collect the insurance, and kept the machines for later use.
* Close associate of Russell despite holding a lower rank than his own son
* Retired to St. Louis in 1989

Thomas Sesso Sr.
* Soldier (Scranton)
* Brother of Ernest and Dominick
* Gunman active in Paterson, N.J in the 1920's, killing Joseph De Yorio who feuded with Domenico
* Arrested with brother Domenico in gambling holdup in 1927
* Questioned in 1951 during a hearing on Interstate commerce
* Very forthcoming during senate hearings, but upheld omerta
* Controlled numbers territory for the family

Domenico Sesso
* Soldier
* Lived 1893 - 1980
* Brother of Thomas and Ernest
* Arrested with Thomas in 1927 for holding up a gambling establishment

Ernesto Sesso Sr.
* Soldier (Dunmore PA)
* Lived 1897 - 1977
* Owner of Sesso's Cafe in Dunmore, PA.
* Owned a saloon elsewhere
* Brother of Thomas and Dominick

Charles Schifano
* soldier
* born around 1924
* passed away on December 19, 2009

Joseph Schifano
* soldier
* Lived until at least 1968
* There are two Josephs. Either father or son of Charles Schifano.

Samuel Scalleat
* Soldier
* Born 1905
* Father of Joseph, Pasquale, and Albert Scalleat

Albert Scalleat
* Soldier
* Brother of Joseph Scalleat, Philadelphia soldier
* With Joseph operated A & J Sales Company
* Involved in the bankruptcy of Cardinal Container Corporation
* Their company sold garments created by Bufalino-owned companies
* Often acted as an emmisary for William D'elia
* Still alive today

Michael 'Hoppy' Carsia
* Soldier (Hazleton PA)
* Ran Hazleton with Joseph Scalleat
* Known as a street rackets guy
* Tied to corrupt judge Michael T. Conahan
* Close associate of Jack Parisi
* Owned several coal companies, such as Can-Do Coal Sales Inc.
* Died 1983

Samuel 'Kooch' Marranca
* Soldier
* Was a member of the Italian American Civil Rights League
* Reported to either have turned informant for the PCC (Philadelphia Crime Commission) in the 80's
* However, also reported to have remained close to William D'elia and active throughout the years

Salvatore "Sam Lovelle" Lovecchio
* Soldier
* found guilty alongside James Osticco and Charles Cortese of jury tampering

Gaetano Morreale
* Soldier
* Born 1884
* Immigrated from Grotte, Sicily in 1909
* Died sometime before 1968
* Brother of Carmelo, Anthony, and Joseph

Carmelo Morreale
* Soldier
* Lived 1891-1968
* Immigrated from Montedoro, Sicily 1921 with all brothers but Gaetano

Anthony "Tony" Morreale
* Soldier
* Born 1984
* Immigrated from Montedoro, Sicily 1921 with all brothers but Gaetano
* Murdered Calomero Calogare in 1931
* Ordered killed or killed by Joseph Barbara July 4th, 1934

Joseph "Colorado Joe" Morreale
* Soldier
* Lived 1896-1934
* Immigrated from Montedoro, Sicily 1921 with all brothers but Gaetano
* Killed 1934

Calogero Calamera
* Soldier
* Lived 1874 -1931
* Immigrated from Montedoro in 1903
* Murdered 1931 by Joseph Barbara on orders of Santo Volpe

Rosario Calamera
* Soldier
* Born 1879
* Immigrated from Montedoro in 1906
* Brother of the murdered Calogero

Angelo Parrino
* Soldier
* Lived 1908 - 1982
* Active in 1930's on

Giovanni Parrino
* Born 1895
* Active in 1930's on

Michael Insalaco
* Soldier
* Lived 1936-92
* One of the last made members
* once a licensed junket operator in New Jersey
* owner of J&J Amusement Co.
* Operated in Lehigh Valley-Allentown area
* Involved in drug dealing, loansharking, vending, and bookmaking

Samuel Insalaco
* Soldier
* Lived 1919-1983
* Cousin of Modesto LoQuasto
* Relationship unknown

Vincenzo "Jimmy Mack" Maccarone
* Soldier
* Born 1897
* (1954) Designated as one 15 top hoodlums in the Pennsylvania Area

Nice list Barrett. Was wondering if the Bufalino crime family is still active?

No. Most likely not.

thnks

Well, you know, even if the made men die of old age the bookies and loansharks don't really go away. Harrisburg Crew (led by Aldo Magnelli) had a lot of unmade associates. Nicholas Cantone (associate) is still involved in gambling today. He's 57 and until recently was involved in a legal battle with the state of Pennslvania because he refused to follow smoking and gambling laws in his restaurant, Cantone's. So a couple years ago he tried to register Cantone's as a private chapter of the Sons of Italy so patrons could legally gamble. I think most tellingly, anyone even non-Italians could join and then get free access to the gambling. It was pretty smart but just three years ago it, and his other two bars in the area were foreclosed on.

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2009/12/cantones_restaurant_to_become.html
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2012/06/metro_bank_is_foreclosing_on_c.html

Another Harrisburg-area bookie Magnelli and Cantone were partnered with was John "Fish" Troutman, who also worked for Magnelli, just like all the other ones. He was white, but took action from the black gamblers. He was stabbed to death in his house in 2011.

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/01/obituaries_today_john_fish_tro.html
dex.ssf/2011/01/slaying_victim_was_a_bookie_fr.html

I assume there's still a little action leftover with the remnants of the other crews...but not much. A restaurant with a couple machines is a far cry from a gambling junket.

D'elia didn't have too many street guys around him. His "mob" by 2008, 2009 was really his gang of corrupted judges, businessmen, and lawyers. The book "Kids for Cash" briefly mentions his role in corrupting local judges to send kids to jail, for a profit.

Really it's like Pittsburgh. Men go away, rackets don't, and for the next 10 years the slack will be picked up by the guys who were peripherally involved in the decades preceding.

barrett D'Elia tried to made new blood in the family,do you know why failed ? NY don't gave the ok to made new men ?

nyc probaly told them not to make new members out there so they can take over. scranton 2 hours west on nyc. so basicaly its almost surburbs the familys took over nj i think there more in ct then we know. butthe westside always has a crew 3 hours noth in mass+upstate ny. read the gotti bought property out there and some of gottis crew. they take a ride out there theyll just absorb anything they want.

the mob probaly exstinct in manhatten. good for all them guys who held on to there brownstones or what ever you call them. cashed out.

They said the same thing to Pittsburgh and we can only speculate "why". Truth is I haven't heard a single case of made NY guys operating in Pittsburgh, in Scranton, in Wilkes-Barre. Perhaps the Commission was scheming to take over their territory but in all the ensuing indictments, never followed through. The Bufalinos had some crews in upstate New York though and maybe they wanted to stop new blood from being made in to the family up there.

Those brownstones you are talking about are really in the more upscale areas of Brooklyn, like Park Slope. was there the other day. Beautiful, tons of kids. Hard to imagine there is much Mob stuff happening there.

New theory on why they closed the books

http://www.nytimes.com/1989/11/11/nyregion/mafia-reported-to-be-seeking-new-trash-sites.html