Growing up in Bensonhurst I knew of a few. In the early 80s we lived above a social club run by a guy named "Beansy" Melli, although I forget what family he was with. I guess Bonanaos or Columbos in that area. Later we lived across the street from one of Sammy Gravano's construction companies. Further up the same block was the social club of a guy called Joe Black. Never got his full name. He was just Joe Black. And one of my neighbors got gunned down (I saw nothing of course).

I'm sure a few of you guys have similar stories. Let's hear 'em!