NYMafia a bunch of old made men and some associates doesnt make a family because even Pittsburgh had a recent gambling bust but everyone know that is dead as family.
Today the nephews of historical members use their surnames and connections to made money but there are no hierarchy,no induction ceremonies.
Not necessarily true. Pittsburhg is shot. There are NO made guys or surnames of dependents who as made guys operating. Period!
But Cammisano, Civella, etc?? these are "made guys" - direct descendants. There IS some structure there IMO. You could be a goodfellow from Hawaii, hanging out with the coconuts. But if your "made" you are ALWAYS a part of Cosa Nostra. Period. And would be welcomed into whatever borgata is closest to your geographic area to "come into"
Thats a fact!
So I respectfully disagree with what you're saying
