I was wondering; Why did Frank Costello want Willie Moretti as underboss??!

Moretti was from NJ and had a large crew situated there….

Wouldn’t it have been a better option if Costello had a NY underboss who had a crew? This may have kept Genovese away for quite a bit longer….

Why would Costello have a NJ underboss??? Was it nepotism because Willie Moretti was his cousin??

Would love opinions!!


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