He became a made member of CN sometime around 1928 for Masseria, with the "power" to make his own ten made guys. By 1931 he was officially recognized as boss by Maranzano for Chicago's CN family.
I'm not doubting you, TD. But, none of his biographers mentioned Snorky being "made" officially. They did cover Unione Siciliana as "Mafia," and Capone's efforts to influence/dominate it. Also mentioned him taking sides in the Castellammarese War.
Old time Mafia member Nick Gentile is one of the most reliable sources for that information. Gentile knew Capone personally and was involved in America's Cosa Nostra. He also stated that Capone, before becoming a made guy, was already sending cash to NY, which rises the question on whether some of Capone's older associates like Torrio and Colosimo were also made and if not, then why not? The deal with Masseria was allegedly for Capone to eliminate Lombardo, Yale, Aiello and possibly Esposito, too. Thats how Capone became a made guy and never stopped making guys or until his imprisonment.
