Mario Puzo took a lot of elements of different bosses and incorporated them into character of Vito Corleone. I think the large home and grounds in New Jersey where Vito lived was based on Profaci. NJ??
"After all, we are not communists"
Christopher Moltisanti: You ever think what a coincidence it is that Lou Gehrig died of Lou Gehrig's disease?
Tony Soprano: Yeah well, when you're married, you'll understand the importance of fresh produce.
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