Below is a link to a breakdown of what my sources are telling me the Chicago mob looks like leadership wise in 2015.

What I write in there about Pudgy Matassa might be dated a bit (I'm hearing he's real sick right now)

http://gangsterreport.com/chicago-mob-s ... flying-15/

Thanks for sharing, Scott.

I'm curious what everyone thinks about Rudy Fratto running Elmwood Park. I thought he was shelved. Thoughts?

Is rudy fratto related to that johnny fratto from the howard stern show? Guy repped eric the midget was hilarious on the show. I remember years back he claimed his dad was a crew boss with the chicago outfit thay I believe controlled Des Moines or some shit..Nyone have any more info?

I think that was just a Fosco thing.

Lew Fratto ran Des Moines for the Outfit. I think he was Rudy's uncle.

Oh okay thanks for the response snakes,much appreciated!

Yes Rudy Fratto & Johnny Fratto of Howard Stern fame are first cousins.


Rudy's dad was Rudy sr. Frank (Frankie One Ear) Fratto and Johnny's dad, Louis (Cockeyed Louie) Fratto were brothers and in charge of Iowa.

These days, Rudy is in charge of looking after CHI mob activity in Iowa

Scott

So one thing I've always been curious about because I live in indy and have fam and was born in Des moines. Why does or did the outfit have such a presence in Des moines but nothing really in indy? I do know Des Moines did have a decent Italian community at one point but I wouldn't think it'd b that much of a difference

The Heights crew always had a strong presence in Gary, IN, as well as most of Lake County, IN.

Rudy's dad was Rudy, Sr., who was the Outfit's "Garbage King" on Rush Street.

Frank only had one son, Frank, Jr.

I live in Indy as well and have always heard unconfirmed reports of mob activity and/or associates in and around Indy. I don't know how true it is but I'm willing to bet at some point there were low level associates or connected guys here.

Scott,

Does the Outfit still have things going on in Des Moines? I had always been under the impression that things died down there quite some time ago.

There was a crew based in Gary that reported to whoever was boss of the Heights at any given time.

Anthony Pinelli ran it until he relocated to California. Tommy Morgano then took over until he was deported in 1963 at which time it was run by Frank Zizzo for the next twenty years until his death in 1983. Bernard Morgano, Tommy's son, ran the crew until he was imprisoned in 1992. No word on who, if anyone, has run the area since.

I remember the name Bernard Morgano. I think they called him Snooky. As far as Northwest Indiana, the last I heard was that a fella by the name of Sam Nuzzo was still living in Merrillville. He'd have to be well into his 90s if he's still alive. He and his sons went to prison on a gambling indictment in the early 90s, along with Snooky Morgano.

Yep, Snooky Morgano. The Nuzzos worked for him.

There nothing going on in Des Moines today. I would be surprised if it lasted anytime past 1980.

great article scott, thanks.

were is des moine isn't that were neopoleon d was made.

Chicago are very much like Detroit, hard to figure out the pecking order. We here so many conflicting stories of who's running things.

One question I have, why do the bosses still kick upto DiFronzo, even though he's completely withdrawn, surely he doesn't have that much backing within the family?

Just how active is Joe Andriacchi? From what I hear, he's considered the elder statesman or advisor, but to what extent is he involved in the day to day activities?

thanks checking me on the Frattos.

I changed it above. Rudy's dad was Rudy, whose two brothers were Frank & Lou

Difronso received the old al capone retirement package, when your the boss your the boss until the day you die, but when you volunteering retire means you retired under good graces, but a boss is never fully retired only semi retired and still deserve his tribute, they usually play the unofficial role of mediator

I think that's why Scott said that Solly D is acting for DiFronzo.

Anthony Pinelli ran rackets in Indy through the 1960s. The Outfit has had a few operations down there. Harry Aleman's crew also pulled robberies in and around Indy.

There were rumors he was sick, but I'm not so sure. He's a widower and frankly I believe he is still active.

Scott good article - two things I disagree with:

1.) Marco's stature - he meets with Solly D on a regular basis and the two of them are very close - also his beef with Matassa that Bob Cooley alleged in the late 80s is not something I think still exists - their wives are very close so I assume Pudge and Marco are close. Marco is probably the one Elmwood Park guy who has very deep connections and partnerships with Cicero - including a major chunk of Steve Panzarella's business. I also believe Marco was the guy that Mike Sarno was kicking up to before he went away.

2.) Inendino is definitely above Cataudella in Cicero. I think Cataudella runs Sarno's old crew, but wouldn't be considered a "direct underboss." Cataudella was Sarno's guy.

Thanks, ChiTown. Good info.
Are there any other pics of Andriacchi besides the one or two found on the internet?

In light of the fact that Solly D seems to be running things, I'll have to make an extra effort when back in the States in Sept to dig up the Infelise/Jahoda/Solly wiretap tapes that I have in storage. I'd love to listen to them again knowing what I know now.

What's the easiest way to digitize cassette tapes? I honestly have no idea.