Posted By: Zavattoni
Why didn't Frank Costello get rid of Genovese? - 12/27/18 01:23 AM
I have a question;
I see the Costello; and Vito Genovese situation similar to Big Paul; and Neil Dellacroce. Costello controlled the ''white collar'' faction of the family; and Genovese was in charge of the ''blue collar''. Genovese was a captain in title, but held pretty much held the power of a underboss or boss.
Why didn't Costello have Vito whacked earlier if their was extreme tension between the two? Costello knew Genovese was power-hungry and should have sensed a violent move sooner or later. Was it out of respect for Luciano? Luciano was still technically the Official Boss before he got deported; or was Costello afraid to make a direct move? Costello still had Willie Moretti who had a crew of killers in New Jersey; Anthony Carfano; Trigger Mike Coppola; and several other 'white collar'' capo's around. Man-power shouldn't have been a issue and plus; He's a Acting commission member I believe at that point.
I believe with Costello not making a move on Genovese before Willie Moretti was killed; Nearly costed him his life.
I see the Costello; and Vito Genovese situation similar to Big Paul; and Neil Dellacroce. Costello controlled the ''white collar'' faction of the family; and Genovese was in charge of the ''blue collar''. Genovese was a captain in title, but held pretty much held the power of a underboss or boss.
Why didn't Costello have Vito whacked earlier if their was extreme tension between the two? Costello knew Genovese was power-hungry and should have sensed a violent move sooner or later. Was it out of respect for Luciano? Luciano was still technically the Official Boss before he got deported; or was Costello afraid to make a direct move? Costello still had Willie Moretti who had a crew of killers in New Jersey; Anthony Carfano; Trigger Mike Coppola; and several other 'white collar'' capo's around. Man-power shouldn't have been a issue and plus; He's a Acting commission member I believe at that point.
I believe with Costello not making a move on Genovese before Willie Moretti was killed; Nearly costed him his life.