And although Costenze (Stanley) Valenti was listed as the Rochester "boss" with Frank as his proxy or "number two," I do believe that Frank was always the true leader. But because Stanley was married to Ripepi's daughter they considered Stanley as the source of power when he was not, but his marriage did help pave the way for Frank's later rise in the organization.
PS: I know there is also some debate about Stanley's status as made, or not made. But by his attendance alone at the 1957 Apalachin Meeting confirms his true member status. Otherwise he would have never been present there.
true, someone knew Stanley was made or he would not have been welcome at the meeting.
