Sonny was close to Frank Profaci, Joe Profaci brother. Michael was close to Joe Colombos kids. The Franzeses were not close to the Persicos, till the early 1980s I believe. Michael would have followed his father into the Orena faction, as Jersey Sal and Wild Bill were great recruiters for that faction.
You put it better then I . Also they did not think that the boss would be Carmine so MF thought staying close to Joe the bosses sons and the skippers that were close to him would be the safe bet.
They were wrong ,for some reason Carmine always had a grip at the top spot of that family even when Tom DiBella was put as front boss.
Also Allie was a bad ass also ,most dont know he was made by a different family then brought into the fold.
Teddy came in late and not much of a willing partner.
Also lots of people think Carmine had other brothers NOT true they are his only brothers.
Also Carmine was thought to be with the Westside because of a chart mix up back in the day.
The guys that people think are Carmine brothers are cousins(I am asked this often ) ...
Teddy and Allie thats it....
Also there was no love between Lil Allie boy and Mike Franzeses they were not close and MF was not being groomed by Allie (I am asked this often)...
