Frank DiMatteo father Richard was a driver and bodyguard for Larry Gallo after the attempted strangulation, and remained in that position until Larry died in 1968. I don't believe Ricky ever drove for Joe Gallo unless it was when Pete the Greek was unavailable which was rare. Joey Gallo two drivers before Pete were killed. Frank DiMatteo mentor and Godfather is Robert "Bobby" Bongiovi who was sentenced to life in the early 1970's, when that happened, Frank and another associate of the crew left the life, right before Kid Blast had the problems with Basciano and Cutrone.