From what I know, Ray JR would've never been Boss if it wasnt for Illario Zannino(aka Larry Baiona) who ever Zannino backed was gonna get the nod, he(Zannino)was a throw back guy and had alot of good friends in NY... Gennaro Angiulo(who paid his way to become a "made" man was a heavy earner and up for Boss but he was not respected as much as Ray JR who had the blessing of Zannino and the NY hierarchy, I mean Angiulo never made his bones he used money as a means to get "made"....

Crazy how there is never no mention of guys from the North End of Providence, RI--like Eddie Romano, Ronnie Cappola, Minnie Ruggerio, etc etc...

For as of right now, there is no word on any titles..... Wish I knew seriously..