He had approximately 2 dozen skippers. But during his tenure as boss who were the two closest skippers to him? (aside from his brother Paolo of course)

Joseph "Sonny" Juliano and Anthony Scotto are my picks. Close one, I considered was Carmine Fatico as well

My mother went to school with Anthony Scotto and knew him growing up.
I would have to say Paul Castellano and Aniello Dellacroce.

I’m surprised your connected relatives and family friends don’t have this answer...

Paul Castellano and Ettore Zappi, he was Gambinos Point man in child trafficking and Porn....

How about Joe Biondo??...or was he not included here because he eventually became much more...or am I wrong??...

Ettore Zappi and Jimmy Brown Failla

Honorable mention;

Anthony Scotto and Paul Castellano

Paul and Jimmy Brown

With Scotto being an Anastasia guy?

Yes, He was married into the Anastasia part of the family. Let's not forget he was inducted into the Gambino family by Carlo when he took over and had a solid career under him as a Capo.

Bravo forum! .... I think all of you gave good picks. And depending upon the particular 'era' we are focusing on each of your answers have good merit.



When he took control in 57' I think Joe Biondo would have to be in the mix, but he was actually elevated into the triangle hierarchy so he's not a fair pick.
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But once grounded with his administration, in his early years of the early 1960s through that decade, I believe Peter (Petey Pumps) Ferrara, and Ettore (Terry) Zappi were among his two closest capos. The two 'Pauls" Castellano and Gambino, and his cousin Joe Gambino are a given because they were Carlo's blood family so I kinda discounted them from the running.
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In the 1970s era, I agree with Zavattoni. My two picks would be have to again be Terry Zappi, and James (Jimmy Brown) Failla.
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So there ya go folks. NYM's picks