John Cammillieri, born May 8, 1911, in Italy resides at 542 Richmond Avenue in Buffalo, N.Y. John Cammillieri came to this country from Campobello DiLicata Gigenti, Italy, on May 30,1916, at the age of 4 years.
Cammillieri applied for his citizenship on August 10,1942, as John Victor Cammillieri. He became a citizen on March 2, 1944.
John Cammillieri's criminal record started on August 17, 1930, with his arrest for grand larceny. Then on June 4, 1931, it was grand larceny second; on August 18,1931, assault with intent to kill; on June 28, 1932; burglary third and and on October 2, 1933, extortion and robbery first. On this last charge, he was sentenced to 20 years at Elmira State Prison.
In the past few years Cammillieri headed the Vinjames Construction Co. and is reputed to handle union affairs for the mob. He also handled the Niagara Falls locals for construction on the power project and has close tie-ins with the Hod Carriers Local No 210. For a short time he was a third member of the Frontier Lathers, a flashing construction light company.
The other two members of this concern were listed as Fred Randaccio and Pasquale Natarelli. After this company was dissolved Cammillieri showed interest in the cigarette-vending machine business. This business was formed by Fred Randaccio and Fred Mogavero,
The Delaware Vending Co. attempted to take over and monopolize the entire Buffalo West Side cigarette vending machine business. The business was short lived due primarily to pressure exerted by the Buffalo Police Department intelligence unit.
He is closely associated with Stefano Magaddino, Fred Randaccio, Daniel Sansanese, Fred Mogavero, Joseph Fino, Pasquale Natarelli, and many others