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Who was in Paul Castellano's crew in the 60s/70s? #985268
01/24/20 04:47 PM
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Before Paul became the Boss (while still being both Acting Boss and then Underboss in the last year of Carlo's life), Paul was a Captain.

Is it known for certain who the Soldiers and Associates of his crew were in the 1960s and 1970s?

Re: Who was in Paul Castellano's crew in the 60s/70s? [Re: JackieAprile] #985298
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Nino Gaggi and the Epilitto's.

Re: Who was in Paul Castellano's crew in the 60s/70s? [Re: JackieAprile] #989948
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In the movie "Boss of Bosses" they depicted Castellano having nightmares about being taught how to muscle/rough-up someone by Vito Genovese
I know its a movie but what the opinion on this
A.) Was Genovese supposed to be a substitute for Albert Anastasia?
B.) Was Gambino close to Genovese in his earlier years?
C.) Any info on Castellano being involved in hits (either participating or arranging) in the 40s/50s?


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Re: Who was in Paul Castellano's crew in the 60s/70s? [Re: Dob_Peppino] #989958
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Originally Posted by Dob_Peppino
In the movie "Boss of Bosses" they depicted Castellano having nightmares about being taught how to muscle/rough-up someone by Vito Genovese
I know its a movie but what the opinion on this
A.) Was Genovese supposed to be a substitute for Albert Anastasia?
B.) Was Gambino close to Genovese in his earlier years?
C.) Any info on Castellano being involved in hits (either participating or arranging) in the 40s/50s?

C.) Any info on Castellano being involved in hits (either participating or arranging) in the 40s/50s?
that's a good question, very interesting...

Re: Who was in Paul Castellano's crew in the 60s/70s? [Re: JackieAprile] #989963
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The only two guys I can think of are Nino Gaggi and Greg dePalma.

Nino Gaggi was his main guy. He replaced Big Paul as capo when Castellano got the top job.

Then, Greg dePalma became the capo of this crew after Gaggi.

When you think abou it, it was such an ecclectic crew. You had Big Paul and his poultry business, Nino Gaggi and his guy Roy De Meo robbing and killing everything on sight, and Greg dePalma with his show business connections.

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Re: Who was in Paul Castellano's crew in the 60s/70s? [Re: JackieAprile] #989986
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From Murder Machine:
"Most of the soldiers formerly under Paul's command were not very active, however. Most were getting on in years. With his blood relationship to Carlo, and the steady income from his meat business and loanshark book, Paul never needed a strong crew - so his men, apart from Nino, ran errands, smoked cigars, and contented themselves with a little bookmaking and loansharking."

Re: Who was in Paul Castellano's crew in the 60s/70s? [Re: MightyDR] #989998
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Originally Posted by MightyDR
From Murder Machine:
"Most of the soldiers formerly under Paul's command were not very active, however. Most were getting on in years. With his blood relationship to Carlo, and the steady income from his meat business and loanshark book, Paul never needed a strong crew - so his men, apart from Nino, ran errands, smoked cigars, and contented themselves with a little bookmaking and loansharking."

Yes ,I remember that ...& Paul was busy w/ Dial Poultry..& Key Foods...


I didn't want to leave blood on your carpet...
Re: Who was in Paul Castellano's crew in the 60s/70s? [Re: JackieAprile] #990003
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key food was patsy conte

Re: Who was in Paul Castellano's crew in the 60s/70s? [Re: JackieAprile] #990004
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greg was never captain after nino

Re: Who was in Paul Castellano's crew in the 60s/70s? [Re: bronx] #990020
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Originally Posted by bronx
key food was patsy conte

But was not under Paul's umbrella??


I didn't want to leave blood on your carpet...

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