For more than three decades in the gambling business, according to both underworld and law enforcement sources, Mastronardo avoided doing business with the mob, ducking attempted shakedowns and seeking out a clientele of gentlemen gamblers like himself.
There's been an ongoing debate for years whether Joe Vito has had to kick up to the guys in South Philly. No idea myself, but those guys have been huge players since the 1970's. Being Frank Rizzo's son in law kept the mob guys away but i'm not so sure if after Rizzo died that they were left alone. Just speculating though, i really have no idea if they kick up or not. But i'm sure Ligambi would love to have Joe Vito and his brother working under him.
