Ferriola's father was a Cicero guy so I believe that is why he was sucked into 26th Street and Calabrese took him under his wing. But I think when he got out, he went straight to Marco and asked permission to open a book (maybe Cicero guys still have to ask Marco's permission to open a book I don't know). I have some recent pics of Ferriola so if anyone wants them, let me know.

Also many people think that Ferriola was once the top boss...that theory is false according to my sources and he was merely the Capo of Cicero (which was still a big deal). Sam Carlisi took the top spot after Aiuppa went away in 1986 and was replaced by DiFronzo.