So, on a fictional note, could we say that Ralph Cifaretto was "put on the shelf" all those years down in Miami, until he reappeared to assume control of the Aprile Crew after Richie Aprile disappeared?
i dont think he was put on the shelf. He was probably running a racket down there since he was a major earner. Many mobsters run rackets in other states. For eaxmple gambino capo Frank piccolo was in Connetitcut and tony plate who was Neil Dellacroces hitman spent much of his time in florida
