We all know that families such as Cleveland, Florida, New Orleans, Buffalino, Rochester etc etc. are either completely defunct or headed that way. My question is... What do the last few made guys left actually do? Is there still a fair amount of discipline handed down to associates? I know that they probably loanshark, do bookmaking, etc... But do they even consider themselves part of a "family" anymore? How recognized are these guys if, say, their interests conflicted with the Genovese or Gambinos? Must be a lonely feeling for some of these guys who are now 70 years old and remember when they were working for a true family and now look around the club and see that they are the last made guys left. Anybody have any insight?

Last edited by Brickhouse; 05/19/12 10:34 PM.

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