Mob Underboss Ques.

Yes. There was a certain mafia underboss I remember hearing of on a history channel special or something. I know his first name was Joey, and he did several charitable things.
In one clip, a kid approaches him and says " Your my idol, Joey."
It was also said that despite being underboss, he was the true boss of the syndicate.
This questions been killing me lately, I cant seem to remember the guys full name, ring a bell to anybody?

You're thinking of Skinny Joey Merlino, former boss of the Philadelphia mob, who is currently serving a 14-year sentence at the ultramax Marion IL federal lockup (former home to Gotti).

Your right, that is him. I reconized the picture, thanks TB.