Daniel G. Sansanese was born May 27,1908 and resides at 208 Lexington Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y.
Sansanese was first arrested for robbery first and assault first, on May 12, 1927. His accomplice Dominic Naples, was killed by a police officer during the commission of this holdup.
Sansanese was sentenced to 7 to 15 years. He was paroled on November 26, 1932.
On November 10, 1935, Sansanese was arrested for armed robbery and possession of a dangerous weapon and was sentenced to 30 years as a second felony offender, He was paroled on December 23, 1944.
On June 10, 1950. he was arrested in Norwich, N.Y. for burglary, grand larceny, and possession of burglar tools. He pleaded guilty to grand larceny second, and was sentenced to 2 1/2 to 5 years and was released after maximum expiration on Ortober 3, 1953.
While in prison, a close friendship was made with his cellmate, Joseph Fino. Through the years after their release these two men became known as the "arm" or "muscle" for the organization. In their younger years these men were feared by those both in and out of the organization.
Today Sansanese is still considered as the muscleman and has taken on added responsibilities in the organization's gambling operation as a trouble shooter and supervisor. He has no legitimate business or front, and is an inveterate gambler. .
The associates of Daniel Sansanese include Joseph Fino, Pat Politano, Fred Randaccio, Johnn Cammillieri, Fred Mogavero, Roy Carlisi, Steven Cannarozzo, Paul Briandi, Salvatore Bonito, and Pasquale Natarelli.