This has bothered me for ages.

When I read Al D'Arco's book, they always referred to it as "Luchese" although this and Jerry Capeci's writing is the only place I seem to see it spelled that way. I noticed on John Pennisi's blog too that Jerry castigated him (ironic being that Pennisi was a member) for not spelling it with one C.

Anytime I see Gaetano Lucchese referred to it always seems to be with two C's.

Why the debate? Where did it come from? It seems fairly obvious that the family is named after Tommy Lucchese and therefore would be spelt the way he spelled his own name.

I know its a nit-picky question but does anyone have the answer?