Its amazing how these guys who were healthy going in, end up getting diagnosed with a disease and end up dying 10 days later. Look at the list.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Mobsters_who_died_in_prison_custody

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Nick Civella did not die in prison, he died at Menorah hospital in Kansas City.

Unlikely.

And how do you think he ended up there? They poisoned him.

I really think it is possible that it happens.

I don't buy that! There are so many more serious criminals than the Mobster in the Penal system. Mobsters usually follow the rules and take care of some of the guards. If that was the case they would go after the more serious offenders like pedophiles, terrorists, gang members and those who have assaulted/kill them.

just age. remember made guys dont retire they just keep going n going. i remember reading about this genovese guy who operated out of florida (i think). he was getting done at 96 and talking about wanting to hit ppl stil. he resented the upper echelon of benny eggs and that as he never even reached capo in his near-century on earth. aparently they all though he was a thick jealous idiot who didnt have what it takes. but anyway 96 and wanting to hit ppl-amazing

oh yeah regarding the topic- age is the major killer. none of these diseases happen pre 60 or even pre 70 in most cases.

I agree. It really isn't far-fetched at all.

You smoke, drink, some do drugs, stay up late, eat bad food, never exercise and you die early...simply as that...

You describing Jim Fick? Yeah simple as that!

not no, but hell no.

He died of cancer, the same cancer he had before he went to prison, came back and got him. Carl Civella died of cancer also.

Is that Joe Stassi you're talking about? Read about him in Havana Nocturne, he was a powerhouse in Havana back in the day. Don't know much else about him.

No, it's Chinky Facchiano

Thanks. I did't think Stassi was getting it done at that age, just living. Will have to look up Facchiano