Roy was never a "official" capo. Like one poster mentioned earlier Demeo filled the role of acting capo for a short time after the 1979 arrest of nino gaggi after the eppolito murders. In fact Paul Castellano had no interest in ever "making" Demeo in thr first place. Despite the money oy eraned Paul thought he was a loose cannon. The only reason Demeo was finally made was because he helped create a partnetship between the Westies and Gambinos which made Paul a great deal of money