Fifty years ago today, March 5, 1963:

Thousands overflow a South Brooklyn street for a glimpse of the Anthony Anastasio funeral procession as it moves slowly from the church. The union boss of the Brooklyn waterfront died March 1, age 57, of a heart condition. In addition to 15 flower cars, the funeral procession included about 50 limousines.

Anastasio was Albert Anastasia's brother.




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