Lombardo was not a capo at the time of Family Secrets but he no doubt still held sway over Grand Ave. He was pretty much in a retired advisory role, a la Accardo. Although rest assured if Lombardo said "jump", Grand Ave. would still ask "how high?"

I am not sure that Mickey Marcello would really be black balled for what he said. Matassa didn't even get charged with anything and they've known each other literally since they were kids.