Amazing
The whole group probably got off selling the SHIT…
As their primary racket.
And then just faded away into the sunset.
While they all died in their beds.
Compare that to a Persico or Franzesse or Gotti or Colombo and even Chin.
I can keep going with it… Massino, Rastelli, Galante or even Rizzutto…
That’s why I say these Mofo’s did it right.
I am thinking he and Marcello.
#1 and #2 in the history.
Friends or mine in NYC, "connected" blood family also, often referred to out of town guys as "farmers." But in truth? Nothing could be more of a misnomer. Because many of these fellows ended up sooo much better than big city guys who strutted their shit. (that is until they get nailed and jailed of course).
There was a lot to be said for guys like Trafficante, Marcello, and even more so for guys like Frank Zito of Springfield, IL., Joe Zammuto of Rockford, IL., Sam Cufari of Springfield, MA., Joe Cerrito of California, etc.
They all lived great lives. Wealthy, low key, never jailedl (or in the alternative only served a short bid), and ALL died in their own beds with their shoes off and their loved ones around them. Bravo!!!!
THATS the way to do it!.......THATS true Cosa Nostra! Low key, quiet, life in the shadows!
