A challenge by Orena to boss Carmine Persico triggered one of the bloodiest Mafia wars of the late 20th century, and the last major mob war in New York to date. More than 80 made members and associates from both sides of the Colombo family were convicted, jailed or indicted. 1970–1973 — Joseph Yacovelli – became Acting Boss 1971. Michael Catapano - a former acting capo and a nephew of John Franzese. However, Profaci had no intention of honoring this peace agreement. In 2004, became a government witness and testified against his father in his 2010 trial. COLOMBO COWBOYS The rain was steady on the second day of November 1992, a Lincoln Town car came to a sudden halt on Caldwell Avenue, the Maspeth section of Queens. Both Magliocco and Bonanno were forced to retire and were exiled from New York. Prosecutors obtained evidence on Farese through a recording device on government informant Reynold Maragni. As a child living in the Great Depression, Scarpa helped his father deliver coal throughout New York City. (in prison) Theodore "Teddy Boy" Persico Jr. – a Brooklyn capo, and nephew to late boss Carmine Persico. 2011–present — Thomas Farese – jailed on January 5, 2012. On June 28, 1971, Joseph Colombo held the second League demonstration at Columbus Circle in Manhattan. DeRoss is a brother-in-law to Carmine Persico and served as underboss from 1999 to 2004. Unwilling to cause more conflict, the Commission refused. D'Ambrosio also participated in the murder of Joseph Gioelli. Profaci controlled a small criminal gang that operated mainly in Brooklyn. The family then came together during the regime of boss Joseph Colombo. In December 2011, is was revealed that capo Reynold Maragni wore a wire for the FBI and gained information about Thomas Gioeli's role in the 1999 murder of William Cutolo. When DeLeo was released in 1997, he was inducted into Colombo crime family. The Second Colombo war continued on and off for the next several years. However, DiBella was unable to prevent the Gambino family from chipping away at Colombo rackets, and the Colombos declined in power. Persico's loyalists had unsuccessfully attempted to kill Orena at his Brooklyn home. He retired from the crime family during the 1990s. In 1991, supporters of Colombo rebel Vittorio Orena attempted to kill Scarpa. In 1971, Joey Gallo was also released from prison. Regardless, the Colombo shooting triggered the Second Colombo war. In the late 1950s, capo Frank "Frankie Shots" Abbatemarco became a problem for Joe Profaci. Nobile and Scorcia had just received the most coveted promotion most aspiring Italian gangsters in New York sought. 1927–1962 — Joseph Magliocco – promoted to Boss. On January 5, 2012, Farese was arrested on charges of loansharking and money laundering in South Florida. Michael Franzese – son of Underboss John Franzese. At 4:30 a.m. that day, Gallo and his family entered Umberto's Clam House in Little Italy, Manhattan. Fusco is currently incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. His projected release date is May 1, 2016. At the time of his release, Gallo said the 1963 peace agreement did not apply to him because he was in prison when it was negotiation. Joseph Magliocco gave the murder contact to Joseph Colombo. See more ideas about colombo crime family, crime family, colombo. Acting 1993–1999 — Benedetto Aloi, 1999–2004 — John DeRoss – imprisoned life sentence. Stein was murdered in 1977. His parents had already immigrated to the United States at the time of his birth, and were back in Italy for a visit. In 1993, Sessa became a government witness. One of Profaci's most unpopular and unreasonable demands was a $25,000 monthly tribute from every soldier in his family. Continue Reading The family has been torn by three internal wars. The Colombo family was facing another power vacuum. Acting 2011-2015 Dominic Montemarano. The war continued until 1992, when law enforcement imprisoned Orena and most of his loyalists. With Colombo in a coma, the family leadership went to Thomas DiBella, a man adept at evading the authorities since his sole bootlegging conviction in 1932. Michael "Mickey" Souza - on July 20, 2010 Souza became a government witness and testifyed against Genovese mobster Anthony Antico. Acting - 1991–1993 — Vacant – disputed leadership during the third war, 1999–2008 — Joel Cacace – promoted to Acting Boss. Gerard Pappa – a family associate who was transferred to Genovese crime family in the 1970's where he became a made man. In 1962, Joe Profaci died of cancer, leaving Joseph Magliocco, his longtime underboss, as the new boss. In 1975, the Gallo faction itself split into two groups that started fighting each other. Theodore Sr.'s projected release date from prison is October 9, 2013. As Colombo prepared to speak, an African-American man, Jerome Johnson, walked up to Colombo and shot him in the back of the head three times; seconds later, Colombo's bodyguards shot Johnson to death. Nevertheless, Persico took control, designating Gennaro Langella as his street boss. 1973–1977 — Anthony "Tony Shots" Abbatemarco fled. Scarpa was born to first-generation immigrants, Salvatore and Mary, from the small village of Lorenzaga of Motta di Livenza near Treviso, Italy. The Gallo wars were finally over. Earlier in 1991, a power struggle between imprisoned Colombo crime family boss Carmine Persico and acting boss Vittorio Orenabroke into violence. In the 1990s Cagno became a government witness and testified against Denis DeLucia and Joseph Lograno. On September 29, 2011, Fusco pleaded guilty to running a shakedown scheme against the Gambino family; he is likely to receive 18 to 24 months in prison. Antonio Cottone – deported to Sicily, where he became the Mafia boss of Villabate, the home town for the Profaci family. The third Colombo war had begun. Anthony Peraino – Soldier who helped finance groundbreaking adult entertainment movie "Deep Throat". Profaci's gang gained territory in Bensonhurst, Bay Ridge, Red Hook and Carroll Gardens while the rest of Yale's group went to the Masseria family. In 2004, Larry was indicted on racketeering charges. He died on April 7, 2011. After struggling in Chicago with his businesses, Profaci moved back to Brooklyn in 1925 and become a well known olive oil importer. During the 1970s, Carmine Persico had grown in stature within the family and was considered to be the clear successor as boss. Acting 1987 Benedetto Aloi On February 27, 1961 the Gallos kidnapped four of Profaci's top lieutenants and associates: underboss Joseph Magliocco, Frank Profaci (Joe Profaci's brother), capo Salvatore Musacchio and soldier John Scimone. Michael organized a highly lucrative bootleg gasoline racket with the Russian mob. Street Boss Andrew Russo – is Carmine Persico's cousin. Frank was a stockbroker who was sentenced to five years in prison for a $15 million stock swindle. Colombo crime family The newly formed Profaci family, which now went by the name of Colombo, however still kept it's former disputes within it's circles. Michael Uvino – a capo since 2007. In 2004, Alphonse Persico and Underboss John DeRoss were indicted for the Cutolo murder. 1962–1963 — Salvatore "Sally the Sheik" Musacchio – brother-in-law to Joseph Magliocco. In June 2008, Gioeli, underboss John Franzese, former consigliere Joel Cacace, captain Dino Calabro, mob soldier Dino Saracino and several members and associates were indicted on multiple racketeering charges which included loan sharking, extortion and three murders dating back to the Colombo Wars. If convicted, they are all facing life sentences. This was revealed by turncoat Florida capo Reynold Maragni, who testified that he was shown a list of prospective inductees in September of 2010, consisting of; "Joey Petillo, Fat Larry, Big Jerry, Philly, and BF." Profaci would rule his family without interruption or challenge until the late 1950s. Joseph "Joey Caves" Competiello – former soldier, he was involved in the 1997 murder of NYPD officer Ralph Dols. The Colombo crime family is the youngest of the Five Families that dominates organised crime activities in New York City, United States, within the nationwide criminal organisation known as the Mafia. For those who don’t know who Franzese is, he was a captain in the Colombo crime family in the early 70’s and 80’s. In 1963, Magliocco and Bonanno boss Joseph Bonanno hatched an audacious plan to murder powerful bosses Carlo Gambino, Gaetano Lucchese, Stefano Magaddino and Frank DeSimone and take over the Mafia Commission. Luparelli was part of the team that murdered Colombo mobster Joey Gallo. Acting 1973–1975 — Andrew "Andy Mush" Russo, 1977–1981 — Alphonse "Allie Boy" Persico – Carmine Persico's brother; promoted to Acting Boss. Ralph Scopo – influential associate who ran Cement Club for family. However, Orena managed to escape before the gunmen could strike. 1981–1994 — Gennaro Langella – promoted to Acting Boss. Rise in the Colombo crime family Franzese was born in Naples, Italy, to Carmine Franzese and Maria Corvola on February 6, 1917, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The family would now enjoy two decades of peace under Persico and his string of acting bosses. Ralph F. DeLeo – lives in Somerville, Massachusetts and led the New England faction for family. The site was chosen because it was neutral territory outside New York under Porrello crime family control and protection. John DeRoss – a soldier serving life in prison after his 2009 conviction for the 1999 William Cutolo murder. Paul "Paulie Guns" Bevacqua – former acting capo of the Gieoli crew. The Boss (also sometimes called Godfather or Don) is the head of his own family. In 1971, the second family war began after Gallo’s release from prison and the shooting of Colombo. 372 likes. In 1986, both men were convicted on massive Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) charges and were sentenced to 100 years. When Alphonse Persico went to prison Thomas Gioeli, became the new street boss. After this assassination attempt, Yacovelli fled New York, leaving Carmine Persico as the new boss. McIntosh was imprisoned after the Colombo trial and released on December 31, 1992. Anthony "Chucky" Russo - a soldier and cousin to William "Billy" Russo. 1977–1983 — Thomas "Old Man" DiBella – stepped down. In 2008, DeLeo became Street Boss after Thomas Gioeli was arrested. Lucchese underboss Anthony Casso proposed to merge the family with his own to end the war, while in 2000 plans were proposed to split its manpower and resources among the remaining families. With his olive oil importing business doing well, Profaci made deals with friends from his old town in Sicily and one of his largest buyers was Tampa mobster Ignazio Italiano. Part 1 An associate by chance Silvio “Crazy Sal” Salome worked as a licensed electrician, acquiring side-jobs to make ends meet. Declared mentally unfit for trial, under house arrest. Joseph "Joe Campy" Campanella – former capo. Carmine Sessa, alias Carmine Marletta (born 1951) is an Italian-American mobster, chef and hitman who became the consigliere of the Brooklyn-based Colombo crime family and played a key role in the family from 1991 to 1993. Lawrence "Larry" Persico – the son of imprisoned family boss Carmine Persico and brother to Alphonse Persico and Michael Persico. In September 2011, Castellazzo pleaded guilty to a reduced charge. Yale's murder allowed Profaci and his brother in-law Joseph Magliocco to gain territory for their small gang. 1983–1988 — Alphonse "Allie Boy" Persico – Carmine Persico's brother; died in 1989. In 1999, he was arrested in Fort Lauderdale after being caught in possession of a pistol and shotgun; as a convicted racketeer he was barred from carrying guns. Joey Gallo, a mutinous member of the Colombo crime family, was not happy with the way things went already dating back to the days when Joe Profaci … Abbatemarco controlled a highly lucrative policy game that earned him a staggering $400 million a year with an average of over $1 million a day in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Colombo's leadership was never challenged due to his support from the all-powerful Carlo Gambino. Thomas Petrizzo – a soldier who operated a contracting company in Middlesex, New Jersey. In 2000, Competiello became a government witness and led the FBI to find the body of Colombo mobster William Cutolo. In the early 1970s, mobster Jimmy Coonan became Stein's bodyguard. In 2001, Langella pled guilty to racketeering conspiracy. Bianco died in prison in 1994. Frank was released on July 12, 2006; four months later, Frank died of a heart attack. Salvatore "Sally" D'Ambrosio – During the 1960s First Colombo War, D'Ambrosio and future boss Carmine Persico attempted to murder mobster Larry Gallo. Richard "Ritchie Nerves" Fusco – a former consigliere. Nicholas Bianco – a Gallo crew member, Bianco later joined the Patriarca crime family and became the boss of that family in 1991. On February 26, 1930, Gaetano Reina was murdered and Masseria appointed Joseph Pinzolo as the new boss of the Reina family. On October 10, 1928, the capo di tutti capi, Salvatore D'Aquila, was murdered, resulting in a fight for D'Aquila's territory. In 1977, Forlano died of a heart attack at the Hialeah race track. Acting 1991–1993 — Vacant — disputed leadership during the third war, 1994–1999 — Joel Cacace – became Consigliere. Dennis "Fat Dennis" DeLucia – capo with gambling operations in the Bronx. It ended in 1993, with 12 family members dead and Orena imprisoned, leaving Persico the winner more or less by default. Uvino ran his crew from "The sons of Italy Social Club" in Hauppauge, Long Island. Baudanza was released from prison in February 2011. In 2011, Gioeli's acting capo Paul Bevacqua became a government informant. The Gallo brothers and the Garfield boys (led by Carmine Persico) were aligned against Profaci and his loyalists. At the end of the meeting, Profaci received a share of D'Aqulia's Brooklyn territory. Scarpa Sr. died in prison from AIDS–related complications. In 1998, government witnesses Sammy Gravano and Vincent Cafaro testified against Devine. Vincent "Chickie" DeMartino - a soldier. On November 18, 1991, Scarpa was driving his daughter and granddaughter home in Brooklyn when he wa… Colombo and Italian American Civil Rights League, https://mafia.wikia.org/wiki/Colombo_Crime_Family?oldid=41121. Acting - 1973 — Joseph "Joey" Brancato – imprisoned, 1973–2019 — Carmine Persico – imprisoned 1973–1979 for truck-hijacking, 1981–1984 for criminal conspiracy, 1985–2019, died in prison, Acting - 1973–1979 — Thomas DiBella – stepped down, became consigliere, Acting - 1981–1983 — Alphonse "Allie Boy" Persico – Carmine Persico's brother; fugitive 1980–1987, imprisoned, Acting - 1983–1984 — Gennaro Langella – imprisoned, Acting - 1985–1987 — Anthony "Scappy" Scarpati – imprisoned, Acting - 1987— Ruling Panel: Benedetto Aloi, Vincent "Jimmy" Angelino and Joseph T. Tomasello – disbanded September 1987, Acting - 1987–1991 — Vittorio Orena – imprisoned sentenced to life, Acting - 1991–1993 — Vacant – disputed leadership during the third war, Acting - 1993–1994 — Ruling Panel: Joseph Tomasello, Theodore "Teddy" Persico and Joseph Baudanza – disbanded 1994, Acting - 1994–1996 — Andrew "Andy Mush" Russo – imprisoned March 1997. "Little Ally Boy" officially took over after his 1995 parole, but didn't rule for long. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. On September 10, 1931, Luciano had Salvatore Maranzano killed and created the Mafia Commission. On January 20, 2011, Fusco was indicted on federal racketeering charges. Joseph "Jo Jo" Russo – the oldest son of Andrew Russo, convicted in 1994 with his cousin Anthony "Chuckie" Russo. During the war Profaci remained neutral, while he secretly supported Salvatore Maranzano. While the Colombo war raged, the Commission refused to allow any Colombo member to sit on the Commission and considered dissolving the family. DeMartino has a projected release date of January 1, 2025. The first war lost momentum in the early 1960s when Gallo was arrested and Profaci died of cancer. On April 7, 1972, Colombo family gunmen murdered Joe Gallo in a Manhattan restaurant. 1962–1963 — Joseph Magliocco – forced to retire by Mafia Commission. Within a few months, Maranzano and Luciano were plotting to kill each other. On July 16, 2001, DeMartino and Michael Spataro attempted to murder Joseph Campanella, but failed. In 2011, he was indicted along with acting boss Andrew Russo, soldiers Ilario Sessa and Joseph Savarese and Angelo Spata the son-in-law to Carmine Persico. District Council of Carpenters union locals. Based on evidence from this wire, Little Allie Boy was indicted on RICO charges. Vincenzo Aloi – a former consigliere, semi-retired in 2008, is residing in Florida. During the 1990s Third Colombo war, Aloi was Orena's underboss. Even Angelo's father, the Sicilian sausage-and-peppers pal of the Gambinos, was "considered for induction into the Colombo crime family," despite being a full-time butcher. It was understood that Vittorio Orena was merely keeping the boss' chair warm for Alphonse Persico, Carmine's son. On November 1991, Gregory Scarpa, a Persico loyalist, was driving his daughter and granddaughter home when several Orena gunmen ambushed them. Ralph "Ralphie" Lombardo – a capo and former acting consigliere. Bekijk meer ideeën over maffia, mobsters, zeldzame foto's. On March 22, 2012, Farese was released from jail on $2.5 million bond. On January 20, 2011, Fusco was indicted on federal racketeering charges. Scarpa and his relatives managed to escape. Reynold Maragni – a former capo, who ran loansharking and illegal gambling in South Florida. 2008–2011 — Richard "Ritchie Nerves" Fusco – jailed January 2011. That September, he was put up for membership in the Colombo crime family. Lawrence was sentenced on March 11, 2005 and released on December 9, 2005. In 2010, Michael was accused of racketeering conspiracy involving debris removal contracts for the site of the former World Trade Center. His father wrote a letter to the courts defending his son. N.Y.C. In 2001, after surviving a assassination attempt, Campanella was arrested and became a government witness. Profaci hitmen allegedly murdered Gioilli after inviting him to go deep sea fishing. On November 11, 2011 Bevacqua died. Born in New York City on August 4th 1934, Orena's father died when he was a child. In 2002, with the help of Bonanno crime family boss Joseph Massino, the Commission finally allowed the Colombos to rejoin them. By this point, police had three possible leads; there were the obvious Colombo crime family ties through Enrico Carini, Joel Cacace, and Kennaugh's own brother, August, an associate who was serving time for a 1979 murder; police were also investigating whether Dols' murder was linked to a hit-and-run that Dols faced three weeks before his death; and lastly, police found leads connecting Dols to an arrest the … 2008–2009 — Ralph F. DeLeo – operated from New England, imprisoned December 2009. Realizing he stood no chance of acquittal, he pleaded guilty to the state charges in February 2000 and to the RICO charges in December 2001. John Pate - capo who participated in the 1991 attempted murder of Vittorio Orena. In late November 1961, Joey Gallo was sentenced to seven-to-fourteen years in prison for murder, extortion, bombing, and kidnapping. Langella was released on April 12, 2005. Colombo either feared for his life, or sensed an opportunity for advancement, and instead reported the plot to The Commission. Kenny "Kenji" Gallo – former associate of Italian-Japanese heritage. Profaci would rule his family without interruption or challenge until the late 1950s. Looking for revenge, Albert Gallo sent a gunman from Las Vegas to the Neapolitan Noodle restaurant in Manhattan, where Joseph Yacovelli, Alphonse "Allie Boy" Persico, and Gennaro Langella were dining one day. Acting 2001–2003 — Thomas Gioeli – promoted to Acting Boss, 2004–2011 — John Franzese – On January 14, 2011, was sentenced to eight years in prison. Persico continued to run the family until his death in 2019, but it has never recovered from the war. Both men received life sentences after former FBI agent Lindley DeVecchio testified against them. However, Persico had spent much of this time in prison, and it was unclear if he could effectively rule the family from prison. He was also the first boss to have been born and raised in the United States. Vincent Langella – the son of Gennaro Langella. In 1991, the third and bloodiest war erupted when acting boss Victor Orena tried to seize power from the imprisoned Carmine Persico. By late 1959, Abbatemarco's debt had grown to $50,000 and Profaci allegedly ordered Joey Gallo to murder Abbatemarco. 2009–2010 — Ruling Panel – Theodore N. Persico, Jr. (jailed) and others, 2010–present — Andrew Russo – jailed January 2011. On December 17, 2009, the FBI charged DeLeo and Colombo family members with drug trafficking, extortion and loansharking in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Florida and Arkansas. In March 2000, Daniel was arrested and later convicted on a pump and dump stock scam. He served on the family ruling panel from the early 1990s until his arrest and conviction. Michael Joseph Persico – the son of imprisoned family boss Carmine Persico and brother to Alphonse Persico and Lawrence Persico. In 2011, Michael was indicted for supplying firearms in the 1993 murder of Joseph Scopo. In 1928, Joe Profaci formed the Profaci crime family. He has a release date for 2020. The Colombo crime family is the youngest and most violent of the "Five Families" that dominates organized crime activities in United States, within the nationwide criminal phenomenon known as the Mafia (or Cosa Nostra). Acting 2009–2011 — Benjamin Castellazzo – jailed January 2011. 1994–1996 — Alphonse Persico – became acting boss, 1996–1999 — Andrew "Andy Mush" Russo – imprisoned, 2000–2003 — Joel Cacace – imprisoned January 2003, 2003–2008 — Thomas Gioeli – imprisoned June 2008. In 2003, Lombardo was the Consigliere and he was indicted on illegal gambling, loan-sharking and witness tampering. On December 17, 2009, DeLeo was indicted on racketeering charges from crimes in five different states. The dominant Cosa Nostra groups in Brooklyn were led by Salvatore D'Aquila, Frankie Yale, Giuseppe Masseria, and Nicola Schiro. He met Alphonse Persico in prison in the 1990s. In 1993, DeMartino was sentenced to four years in prison on weapons charges. Sean Persico – the son of Theodore Persico and brother to Daniel, Frank and Theodore Jr., Sean was involved in stock scams. Nicky Grancio - a soldier in the Orena Faction during the 3rd colombo war. The first war took place during the late 1950s when capo Joe Gallo revolted against Profaci, but it lost momentum in the early 1960s when Gallo was arrested and Profaci died of cancer. Sessa later became a government witness. In November 1986, Russo was sentenced to 14 years, he was released on July 29, 1994 under special parole conditions. Acting - 1987–1988 — Vincent "James" Angellino, 1988–1993 — Carmine Sessa Poor health forced DiBella to retire in 1977, and Colombo died in 1978. While holding the hostages, Larry and Albert Gallo sent Joey Gallo to California. Colombo supporters led by Carmine Persico won the war after the exiling of the Gallo crew to the Genovese family in 1975. Joseph "Joe Pesh" Luparelli – a Colombo associate and bodyguard to Joseph Yacovelli. In January 2011, Russo was indicted on federal racketeering charges. In retaliation, Orena decided to murder Scarpa, one of Persico's strongest supporters. The family split into factions loyal to Orena and Persico and two years of mayhem ensued. Following the high-profile media exposure of Joseph Colombo and the murderous excesses of Joey Gallo, the Colombo family entered a period of comparative calm and stability. Joseph Baudanza – a capo with operations in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island. However, in 1990, using his strong ties to Gambino boss John Gotti, Orena petitioned the Mafia Commission to declare him the official boss of the Colombo family. Michael Franzese’s popularity has completely skyrocketed recently even more than when he was in the mafia back in the 80’s. He was released from prison on August 27, 2006. Polisi and his friends Dominick and Joseph Cataldo all joined the Mafia. Charles Panarella – a hitman who spent time in exile in Las Vegas. Profaci then ordered the Gallos to hand over Abbatemaro's son Anthony. Stein ran gambling clubs on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. In the 1990s, Anthony Russo worked closely with his now deceased cousin Joseph "Jo Jo" Russo in Brooklyn and Long Island. Acting 2008–2009 — Theodore "Skinny Teddy" Persico Jr. – Theodore Persico's son; joined the ruling panel Theodore N. Persico Jr. - the son of Theodore Persico. Masseria along with his allie Alfred Mineo, the new boss of the D'Aquila family ordered the murder of Gaetano Reina. Instead, Sessa alerted Persico that Orena was staging a palace coup. The Italian-born Samperi stood at over two metres tall, making him a useful enforcer for powerful Colombo family figures like Teddy Persico Jr. and Tommy Gioeli. Consigliere Thomas "Tom Mix" Farese – is Carmine Persico's nephew. His projected release date is unknown. On November 4, 1959, Frank Abbatemarco walked out of his cousin's bar in Park Slope, Brooklyn and was shot and killed by Joseph Gioielli and another hitman. Joseph Colombo the boss the family is named after. 1954–1963 — Carlaggero "Charles the Sidge" LoCicero murdered in 1968. Attendees representing Brooklyn included Profaci, Magliocco, Vincent Mangano (who reported to D'Aqulia family boss Alfred Mineo), Joseph Bonanno (who represented Salvatore Maranzano and the Castellammarese Clan), Chicago mobsters Joseph Guinta and Pasquale Lolordo, and Tampa mobster Ignazio Italiano. Daniel Persico – the son of Theodore Persico. Twelve people, including three innocent bystanders, died in this gang war. On July 3, 2001, he was sentenced to 27 months in prison. Joseph Amato – a capo operating a loansharking operation on Staten Island. However, the gunman did not recognize the mobsters and shot four innocent diners instead, killing two of them. After DeLeo was imprisoned, Andrew "Andy Mush" Russo, became the new street boss. In 1998, Farese plead guilty to money laundering. John Franzese Jr. - son of underboss John Franzese. Little Allie Boy was serving a 12-year sentence for racketeering charges as a captain in the violent Colombo crime family, and the heir of imprisoned-for-life boss Carmine' Junior' Persico. In September 2013, Fusco died. In August 1999, Russo was convicted of jury tampering and sentenced to 57 months, he was also sentenced to 123 months for both parole violation and his involvement in a racketeering case of a Long Island carting company. In 1999, Alphonse Persico ordered DeMartino and Thomas Gioeli to murder William Cutolo. The main topic was dividing D'Aquila's territory. In December 2011, Maragni wore a wire for the FBI and obtained information about Thomas Gioeli's role in the 1999 murder of William Cutolo. Acting - 2001–2004 — Ralph "Ralphie" Lombardo Profaci himself eluded capture and flew to sanctuary in Florida. Gallo survived a strangulation attempt in the Sahara club of East Flatbush by Carmine Persico and Salvatore "Sally" D'Ambrosio after a police officer intervened. Theodore "Teddy" Persico - brother to Carmine Persico, uncle to Alphonse "Little Allie Boy" Persico, and father to Theodore N. Persico Jr. Theodore Sr. has been a capo in Brooklyn since the 1970s. Maranzano then became the new Capo di tutti capi in the United States. On June 21, 1991, an enraged Persico sent gunmen under Sessa's leadership to murder Orena at his house. Expected to testify against Michael Persico in the 1992 Devine murder. Cutolo's son, vowing revenge, offered to wear a wire and pose as a prospective Colombo associate. The Garfield Boys – was an Italian American street gang that operated in South Brooklyn sections of Red Hook and Gowanus. In 1928, Joseph Profaci formed the Profaci crime family. This was the start of the First Colombo war. Dino "Big Dino" Calabro – former capo involved in the 1997 murder of NYPD officer Ralph Dols. Anthony "Big Anthony" Russo – former acting capo, not related to Andrew Russo.