In a documnetary it is stated that the Rizzuto's asked the Bonanno's for permission to whack Violi.
Not really sure why they even had to ask. I knew the Rizzutos had the Bonannos as allies but, never thought they were under their control.
Montreal was historically under the singular control of the Bonanno family.
Cotroni, Violi and the Rizzuto's were all made members. Of the Bonanno family.
With the ascesion of the Rizzuto's to power with the killing of Violi, the Rizzuto's gradually started distancing themselves from the Bonanno's, culminating with their complete seperation post the murder of Gelando Sciascia in 1999 becoming a truly independant family in its own right.
And even before this it is most likely that only lip service at best was paid to NY under Rizzuto rule.
Speculation has occured surrounding Sal Montagna, that this was an attempt by the Bonanno's to regain control but this is baseless and highly unlikely. It is far more probable that Montagna, coupled with Reynald Desjardins made a power play for the family independent of NY command or influence.
