I'm no expert but I've read a lot of the Gallo literature. Their crew was huge in numbers, not in smarts. The whole neighborhood backed them as well, going to the mas with the Gallo crew. If I recall, I believe their civilian father would cook for them when they were in hiding, that's just one example.

Larry was a really good earner and actually got reinstated.

I think the crew was bigger than average and there were men in other families propping them up too. Hope this helps.