They tried to recruit Joseph Ciancaglini, Jr., Joseph Grande, Louis Fazzini, and probably others. In Fazzini's case, they approached his brother while he was in prison and told him to come see them when he got out. They offered to make Grande a Captian under Scarfo, Sr. Grande however came around to Ligambi and Merlino. Joseph Pungitore tried to get Grande killed over it but Joseph Licata intervened on Grande's behalf