Thats pretty interesting. I see that logic with guys like Bobby Luisi, wiseguys that would never have been made by the neighbourhood guys that actually knew them, so instead gets made by some other Family.

What about Russel Bufalino supposedly stepping in as interim Boss of the Genovese Family for a time? Its come up in a few sources. Sorta like a one off?

Were their not a couple of Zips made into the Bonanno Family over the years? Guys like George From Canada, Baldo Amato, Giovanni Ligamarri; were they at any time formally inducted?

Nothing for nothing (here: my few cents) Tony Mirra was IMO one of those creepy guys. Like Tommy Karate, or Mad Sam DeStefano from back in the day.