From my understanding, John Scalish was dead set against his kids having any direct involvement with LCN. Frank was a liason to a few unions and city hall, but completely legitmate in regards to his business dealings.
What makes me think that Scalish or one of his sons was briefly married to a stunning (10+) young woman from Canfield, just outside of Youngstown?
"Never walk in a room that you don't know how to get out of"- Henry Zottola
