It wasnt only Far vinny teresa that mentioned it Mad Dog Nazzarene. It was also mentioned by Joe Barboza. You have to remember Ray Sr was really close with Ny I think he even was a member as well. During the Colombo wars he sent Joe Russo, Nicky Bianco, Mad Dog Nazzarene, Pop Werner Sonny Boy Rizzo BoBo Marrapese, Manacchio and many more to Old man Profaci's aid and even mentioned he will send as much as the need. Thats where Russo and Bianco became close like brothers and continued that relationship until the family takeover in the late 80's and the became Boss and Consgliere

raymond l.s.patrairca sr to u.s. state committee- " if i didnt have my case coming up ill to come back in here with two gentlemen and when this is over with and really lay down the law, yous guys been giving me nothing but alot of hookwhick and i wish i wasnt on trial and have this case and really tell the united states whats going on "
Jerry Anguilo on wartime with winter hill - " If we got to war we got Joe Russo and the maverick boys so we have nothing to worry about they can go to vietnam and come back untouched "