http://mafiamembershipcharts.blogspot.it/2014/03/lennerts-rochester-list.htmlAs of today, the Rochester mob is considered gone, having slowly ceased to exist after the successful convictions in the 1980s. Those few members and associates still alive and not in prison are reported to be either retired or inactive. Federal investigations point out that traditional organized crime is still active in the area, but no longer controlled by a local Mafia organization. Unconfirmed reports claim there are currently some members and associates of the Buffalo Mafia Family active within the city, but it remains unclear in what kind of operations they are involved in.
members/associates
Abbott, James B. -
*indicted in October 1971 in connection with credit card fraud
Accorso, Josephine -
*wife of Sam Accorso
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
Accorso, Raymond -
*born approx. 1942
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
*arrested in connection with gambling operation in which Tony Gingello Jr., among others, figured, in December 1993
Accorso, Sam J. “Pony” -
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons, including his wife Josephine
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*arrested with sixteen others on gambling charges in September 1978
Afeno, Thomas -
*arrested in November 1923 as suspected member of truck burglary ring, with Frank and Rose Agno, Cosimo Giordano, Patsy Amico and Joseph Longo
Agnello, Antonio “Tony Spitale” -
*early Rochester Mafia figure
*arrested April 25, 1922, on counterfeiting charges, together with Tony Infantino and Felippo Vitello from Cleveland, Ohio.
*formerly aligned with Alfio Boscarino, later with Infantinos
*arrested in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in July 1935, in connection with the 1927 Boscarino shooting, but not extradited to Rochester
*murdered in Rochester, Pennsylvania, in March 1938, supposedly as a result of Agnello’s involvement in bootlegging and counterfeiting
Agno, Frank -
*arrested in November 1923 as suspected member of truck burglary ring, with Patsy Amico, his wife Rose Agno, Cosimo Giordano, Thomas Afeno and Joseph Longo, with the Agnos being charged with receiving stolen property
Aida, Dominico -
*identified by FBN as Rochester Mafioso, but no trace of a person with this or a similar person can be found as having resided in or near Rochester
Aida, Giuseppe -
*identified by FBN as Rochester Mafioso, but again no trace of a person with this or a similar name in the area. However, Giuseppe Aida was a known alias of Philadelphia mobster and Apalachin attendee Joseph Ida. Stefano Magaddino, in tape recorded conversations, refers to the Philly boss as Joe Aida.
Aiello, John -
*arrested in connection with forgery of drivers’ licenses in September 1975, together with Richard Marino, James Cannarozza and Lawrence Masters
Alaimo, Crispino –
*born approx. 1880
*Black Hand/early Mafia figure
*shot and severely wounded on March 2, 1918
*involved in murder of policeman James H. Upton in March 1919. Arrested
*in possession of gun permit
Alaimo, Samuel F. -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid on place of Louis Mancuso and George Rosenberg
*beaten by C-Team as warning to Mafia inside the 44 Club in March 1982
Albanese, Giuseppe “Giuseppe Albano” -
*Black Hand figure
*active in NYC before coming to Rochester in late 1911 or early 1912.
*murdered on July 7, 1912, allegedly by Luigi and Antonio DiVito
Aleveri, Carmelo -
*friend and associate of Sam Spitale
*arrested in December 1928 when threatening Sam Morreale with a gun in the Morreale’s grocery store
Alexander, Raymond -
*arrested on robbery charges with Joseph Ollis and George Morio in August 1928
Alfano, Angelo -
*arrested in March 1971 gambling bust, fined $200 in April 1972
Alfano, Christopher -
*indicted by Grand Jury in October 1970 on charges of first degree perjury, charges dismissed in June 1971
Allen, Peter -
*arrested in connection with large scale bookmaking operation in July 1974
Allocco, Dominick -
*Rochester mob figure
*lengthy arrest record dating back to 1929, when arrested on charges of assault
*murdered on orders of Frank Valenti on February 24, 1965
Alongi, Anthony -
*arrested in gambling bust netting 32 persons in November 1979
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
*partner in gambling operation with Angelo Amico and Louis Santonato, according to Santonato’s testimony during 1988 racketeering trial
*had already died at time of testimony
Alongi, Joseph -
*arrested on gambling charges in March 1971 with Nick DiNardo and George Kunz
Amato, Vincenzo -
*supposed Rochester bootlegging figure
*sought in August 1928 in connection with operation of four huge stills
Amico, Angelo -
*son of Pasquele, brother of Samuel and Michael
*partner in Mato Flyers Club, Inc., involved in junkets to Las Vegas
*arrested in June 1970 on gambling charges
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
*indicted on racketeering charges in October 1987, pled guilty and in February 1989 received a fifteen year prison sentence
Amico, Joseph John -
*born approx. 1914
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
*arrested in November 1985 on gambling charges
Amico, Michael –
*son of Patsy
*born approx. 1918
*arrested on bootlegging charges in August 1944 with Sam Piazza, Sam Pizzo and Angelo Cometa
*arrested for operating a lottery in October 1948
*partner in Mato Flyers Club, Inc., involved in junkets to Las Vegas
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested on gambling charges in April 1971
*arrested in April 1973 in gambling raid
*implicated by Joseph Zito as one of operators of illegal gambling club in April 1973, among the others being Sam and Tony Gingello
Amico, Michael –
*arrested on robbery charges in 1924
*arrested for operating a lottery in August 1948
*arrested on gambling charges in January 1972 with several others
Amico, Pasquale “Patsy” -
*born in Caltanissetta, Sicily
*identified by FBN as Rochester Mafioso
*father of Angelo and Samuel
*assumed capo of Rochester Mafia in the period 1920s-1940s
*linked to Angelo Palmeri and Joseph DiCarlo in early 1930s
*arrested in November 1923 as suspected member of truck burglary ring, with Frank and Rose Agno, Cosimo Giordano, Thomas Afeno and Joseph Longo
*arrested in May 1926 for liquor smuggling with Joseph Lodato, Anthony Misseri, Larry Ranieri, Joseph Micheluso and Dominic Gattalaro
*arrested as material witness in May 1927 Lodato murder
*suspect with Vito Piccaretto in 1931 murder of Vincenzo Chiarmonte, bootlegging partner of both Amico and Piccaretto
*arrested in May 1933 after hitting someone with a chair during an argument
*denied citizenship in 1930, 1935 and 1938 due to his criminal record
*died November 9, 1947, in Rochester
Amico, Samuel J. -
*son of Pasquale, brother of Angelo
*identified in 1983 as a Bonanno soldier residing in Rochester
*figured in lottery arrests in June 1963
*convicted of gambling charges in April 1969, ordered to jail in April 1970
*questioned in 1970 Lupo slaying
*while serving April 1970 sentence, was temporarily released from jail to marry
*arrested in December 1979 gambling raid netting more then 40
Angarano, John A. -
*indicted in October 1971 in connection with credit card fraud
Angelino, Anthony -
*bootlegging figure employed by Boscarino
*arrested July 1922 in Boscarino saloon, where he was employed as bartender
Angelo, Victor A. -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid on place of Louis Mancuso and George Rosenberg
Ansiuni, Sam –
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
Antinarelli, Albert J. -
*arrested in December 1973 on gambling charges, acquitted in March 1974
Anthopoulos, Kyriakos C. “Carlos” -
*boorn approx. 1952
*arrested on gambling charges on July 1985
*arrested on gambling charges in March 1986
Ardito, Frank -
*arrested in October 1927 with Antonio Pesci and Frank Piccaretto on bootlegging charges
Arena, Anthony -
*member
*indicted in April 1976 on arson charges
Arena, Calogero -
*early Mafia figure
*arrested on October 24, 1919, on behalf of Detroit authorities. Identified as being one of the gunmen in the murder of Sam Giannola, Detroit Mafia power, on October 2, 1919. Interestingly, the Giannola murder was one off the murders attributed to the Good Killers gang. Reported to have formerly lived in Detroit, were he had become acquainted with a Black Hand gang (??Good Killers, like Fontano??)
*eventually extradited to Detroit authorities, charged with murder and put on trial, but not convicted
*John Macalizzi, other suspect in Giannola slaying, arrested in Arena’s home on October 28, 1919
*operator of a billiard room in early 1920s
*arrested July 27, 1922, for running a lottery in Italian district
*found shot to death on December 29, 1924
Arena, John E. -
*arrested on gambling charges with Thomas Asenato in December 1948
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
Arena, Leo -
*born approx. 1922 or 1931
*indicted in July 1977 for attempting to extort dealers of pornographic material on behalf of Rochester Mafia
Ascarella, Angelo -
*alleged Black Hand figure connected with Rafaele Greco
*held as a material witness in Capello shooting
Ascarella, Nicholas -
*alleged Black Hand figure connected with Rafaele Greco
*held as a material witness in Capello shooting
Ascarella, Salvatore -
*alleged Black Hand figure connected with Rafaele Greco
*held as a material witness in Capello shooting
Asenato, Thomas -
*arrested on gambling charges in December 1948
Asito, John -
*arrested in January 1970 on gambling charges, as operator of gambling establishment on behalf of Salvatore Gingello
Baldasaro, Marcello -
*arrested in gambling raid in January 1971
Baldo, Diego –
*born in Grotto, Sicily, on March 3, 1896
*bootlegging figure
*indicted in September 1934 for operating stills with Sam Piazza and Peter Montana
*died in May 1984
Baldo, Joseph P. -
*bodyguard for Boscarino
*supposed to be Boscarino’s nephew
*arrested for bootlegging with Michael Salvaggio in February 1927
*married daughter of Boscarino in September 1931
*died August 5, 1948, in Rochester
Barber, Thomas M. -
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested in September 1970 gambling raid
Barco, William J. -
*arrested in October 1970 gambling raid with 26 others
Baron, John -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
Barone, Joseph S. -
*born approx. 1963
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
Barone, Robert P. -
*born approx. 1954
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
*wounded in shooting in March 1985
*testified on behalf of prosecution in 1967 racketeering trial of Loren Piccarreto and others after charges of extortion and coersion charges aginst him had been dropped
*arrested in connection with gambling operation in which Tony Gingello Jr., among others, figured, in December 1993
Bartolletta, Louis -
*arrested in August 1928 on arson charges with Angelo Cometa and Vincenzo Grizzardi
Barton, William Bruce “Billy” -
*associate
*together with several others, including Pittston mob boss Russell Bufalino, charged with a variety of crimes in April 1973, charges based on information provided by Joseph Zito.
*with several others arrested in August 1974 and charged with a variety of charges, including robberies and beatings
*shot Daniel Bookless in December 1975, charged after Bookless identified him, but Bookless refused to identify him court
*indicted in late 1970s mob war as B-Team member, sentenced to 10 years in March 1980
Bates, James D. “Carlos” –
*associate, aligned with B-Team in late 1970s underworld war
*starting cooperating with law enforcement in March 1979, for unknown reasons; Bates wasn’t even arrested at the time
*confessed to involvement of bombings of gambling parlors the previous year
*indicted in connection with mob war in April 1979
Battaglia, Vincent -
*arrested in September 1974 in massive major bust
Bellassai, John -
*born approx. 1956
*arrested on gambling charges in March 1986
*indicted on gambling charges in November 1987
*arrested in connection with gambling operation in which Tony Gingello Jr., among others, figured, in December 1993
Belva, Joseph –
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
Belviso, Giacomo “Jack” -
*Rochester bootlegging figure
*brother of Joseph
*operated speakeasy in late 1920s, early 1930s
*arrested for liquor law violations in April 1930
*murdered on September 24, 1930, in an argument in his speakeasy
Belviso, Joseph –
*born December 1, 1889, in Grotto, Sicily
*Rochester bootlegging figure
*grocery store raided in February 1929, in connection with bootlegging
*arrested in August 1929 when found to have a gun in his possession
*arrested with Charles Bertolino in bombing of home of Samuel Zucco, a bootlegging rival, in October 1929
*wounded when his car exploded in July 1930, after a bomb had been placed under the car’s driver’s seat, in a bootleg feud
*arrested in 1935 on bootlegging charges, sentenced to prison
*paroled, re-arrested in April 1937
*ordered deported, second stay of execution ended in January 1939
Belviso, Stefano Giuseppe “Steve Belviso” –
*born approx. 1884 in Grotto, Sicily
*brother of Joseph and Jack
*arrested in April 1928 in connection with operation of huge still
*arrested in April 1930 on liquor law violations
Benedetto, Randy -
*born approx. 1960
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1985
*arrested in connection with gambling operation in which Tony Gingello Jr., among others, figured, in December 1993
Benincasa, Robert A. -
*born approx. 1941
*arrested in July 1985 on gambling charges, sentenced in April 1986 to six months and a fine of $1,000
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
*became an informant, and carried a body wire on several occassions in Rochester gambling clubs
*testified on behalf of prosecution during racketeering trial of Piccerreto, Geniola and LoDolce in 1988
*during trial, the disgust Benicasa had for the defendants became clear, leading defence attorneys to claim Benincasa lied on the stand
*claimed to have searched foor thug to beat up and possibly kill Joseph Grock, suspected by the local mob to be a police informant
*received probation for a charge of lying to a Grand Jury in February 1989
Berman, Norman “Jerome Miller” –
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
*holder of gambling stamp
Bertolino, Charles -
*Rochester bootlegging figure
*father of Paul
*associated with Belviso in liquor racket in late 1920s
*suspected with his son Paul in bombing of Belviso’s car n July 1930
Bertolino, Paul -
*son of Charles
*Rochester bootlegging figure
*suspected with his father of bombing Belviso’s car in July 1930
Bianchi, Sylvio -
*born 1921
*indicted by Grand Jury in October 1970 on gambling charges
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1985
Blakely, Harold -
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
Blanda, Andrew J. -
*arrested in August 1970 in gambling raid as a result of the Grand Jury investigation of that year
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
*indicted on gambling charges in February 1972 with Raymond Steed and Chester Palozzi
*arrested on gambling charges in September 1973
*arrested on bookmaking charges in December 1973
*arrested in connection with large scale bookmaking operation in July 1974
*arrested in October 1979 on gambling charges
*arrested on gambling charges in December 1979, charges dismissed in January 1986
Blandino, Michael F. -
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
Block, Herman -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
Bocchetta, Rocco –
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
Bonacci, Frank -
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
Bonacci, Joseph -
*born approox. 1908
*indicted in November 1989 on gambling charges, in what authorities described as a highly organized operation, charged with bribery
Bongiovanni, Frank -
*arrested in March 1825 in what police described as a raid on a Black Hand headquarter with Frank Granata, John Didio, Lorenzo Didio, John Lanzalaco, Vincenzo Lanzaldia, Joseph Spagnola, Frank LaPlaca and Salvatore Calrome
Bookles, Daniel L. -
*associate
*shot in the head in December 1977 by William Barton, survived
*linked to C-Team in early 1980s mob war
*reportedly send by Toorpey and Taylor to locate Fiorino on the night of his slaying
Borelli, Paul Peter -
*chaged in November 1982 in connection with gambling ring
Borelli, Maryan -
*wife of Paul
*chaged in November 1982 in connection with gambling ring
Borelli, Peter -
*Rochester gambling figure
*arrested in March 1962 on gambling charges after series of raids staged by Rochester city police and Treasury agents
*owner of gambling stamp
*arrested with his wife Hazel in march 1969 on gambling charges, fined 2,000 dollars in June 1970
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested in August 1970 gambling raid
Borregine, Joseph -
*born approx. 1933
*arrested in October 1979 on gambling charges, charges dismissed in January 1986
Boscarino, Alfio “The Lucky” -
*early Mafia figure
*born in Grotto, province of Agrigento, in approx. 1887
*leading bootlegging figure during prohibition
*first figured in bootlegging case when in June 1920 a still was discovered in a barn next to his home.
*shot at on January 6, 1921. Police suspected cider feud or robbery
*operated a saloon which was closed by court order on July 21, 1922
*sued by one Bernard Gondell after Boscarino allegedly mistook him for a robber and caused his arrest. Boscarino denies guilt, claiming Gondell was one of a party of robbers, in January 1923
*arrested as head of major bootlegging operation in August 1926
*wounded in shooting with Tony Infantino in April 1927
*wounded again in July 1927, Infantino brothers arrested
*charged with liquor conspiracy after Pagano brothers’ arrest in April 1929
*figured in bankruptcy case of Tripi company in late 1920s, early 1930s
*another (fifth) attempt on life made in August 1930
*mortally wounds Tony Infantino in a Buffalo shooting on September 12, 1930
*facing loss of citizenship in February 1932
*arrested in August 1944 on bootlegging charges
*died on March 9, 1961, in Rochester
Boscarino, Anthony -
*defense witness at trial of Richard Marino (first Massaro murder trial), during cross examination by prosecution was asked about his involvement in loansharking
Boscarino, Bartola (maiden name Palermo) -
*born in Grotto, province of Agrigento
*related to Joseph Santogiacomo
*figured in August 1926 Boscarino bootlegging ring
Bovenzi, Augustine -
*arrested in March 1962 on gambling charges after series of raids staged by Rochester city police and Treasury agents
Brenner, John J. “Jake” -
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
Broccolo, Felix “Foot” -
*born approx. 1940
*arrested in July 1985 on gambling charges, fined and oordered to Monroe County Sheriff’s Department work program in April 1986. Sentences of Broccolo and his five co-defendants were lifted the following day
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
*testified on behalf of defense in 1988 racketeering trial, trying to discredit Robert Benincasa, the most damaging prosecution witness
Broide, Abraham –
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
Brown, Edward -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
Brucato, Roberto -
*member, listed in 1950 FBN report
*born in Petralia Sottana, province of Palermo
*associated with Pasquale Amico and Joseph Lodato in bootlegging business
*questioned in Lodato murder in May 1927
*died on January 17, 1963, in Rochester
Brucato, Robert R. -
*son of Roberto Brucato
*apparent associate
*operator of car dealership
*sold cars to Rochester Mafia figures under assumed names
*appeared before Grand Jury investigations, in which he was allegedly guided by Richard Marino
*charged with lying to Grand Jury in April 1983, sentenced to 3 years in prison in March 1984
Bruno, Pleasant –
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
Bucciarelli, Frank Sr. –
*boorn apprx. 1931
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
*arrested in July 1985 on gambling charges, sentenced in April 1986 to 60 days in jail and three years probation
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
Bucciarelli, Michael A. “Bootsy” –
*born approx. 1952
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid on place of Louis Mancuso and George Rosenberg
*arrested in August 1978 on gambling charges
*arrested with sixteen others on gambling charges in September 1978
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
Burchell, Mark –
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
Burdulis, Charles F. –
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
Buscemi, Carlo “Carlo Ceravino” -
*supposed Black Hand figure
*murdered Paul Ollis on June 7, 1912
*when placed under arrest immediately after the murder of Ollis, tries to shoot arresting officer when he wrestled his gun in the struggle
Buscemi, Leonard A. -
*plead guilty to gambling charges in August 1948, in case involving among others Rene Piccaretto
*arrested in October 1968 in connection with string of burglaries, linked to Buffalo Mafia figure John Sacco
Buscemi, Nardo –
*father of Leonard
Cacia, Anthony “Tony the Rattler” -
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*arrested with sixteen others on gambling charges in September 1978
Calabrese, Sammy –
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
Callari, Louis D. -
*born approx 1935
*arrested in gambling bust netting 32 persons in November 1979
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
*indicted in July 1987 on gambling charges
*arrested in connection with gambling operation in which Tony Gingello Jr., among others, figured, in December 1993
Callari, Michael –
*arrested in July 1948 on gambling charges
Calrome, Salvatore -
*arrested in March 1925 in what police described as a raid on a Black Hand headquarter with Frank Granata, John Didio, Lorenzo Didio, John Lanzalaco, Vincenzo Lanzaldia, Joseph Spagnola, Frank LaPlaca and Frank Dongiovanni
Camiolo, Serafino -
*possible member
*born in Valguarnera Caroppe, province of Enna
*Arrested on August 28, in connection with car theft. With Luigi Nucci, claimed to have been leaders of stolen car ring
*arrested in April 1940 with Vito Piccaretto on counterfeiting charges
*arrested in September 1950, on gambling charges, alleged to have acted as Rochester agents for a major Western New York lottery operation involving among others Utica mobster John Melito
*died October 8, 1970, in Columbus, Ohio
Cammarata, Frank -
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
Camp, Alphonse -
*arrested in September 1974 in massive major bust
Campanella, Salvatore “Sammy Camps” -
*member
*indicted in July 1959 on charges of robbery, grand larceny and assault, charges eventually dismissed
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*indicted by Grand Jury for perjury in October 1970, plead guilty and placed on probation
*charged in 1975 with Massaro murder, charges eventually dropped
Canito, Alphonse J. -
*born approx. 1936
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
*indicted on gambling charges in November 1987
Cannarozzo, James “Joseph Cannarozzo” -
*arrested January 1975 on charges of possession of stolen property, charges dismissed due to failure to prosecute
*convicted in 1961 for counterfeiting
*arrested in connection with forgery of drivers’ licenses in September 1975, together with Richard Marino, Lawrence Masters and John Aiello
Cannon, David R. -
*born approx. 1944
*arrested in July 1985 on gambling charges, fined and oordered to Monroe County Sheriff’s Department work program in April 1986, released from sentence the following day
Canzano, Anthony J. -
*associate
*indicted in August 1974 on fraud charges in connection with Las Vegas junkets organized by Mato Flyers Club Inc
Capello, Giuseppe -
*born approx. 1888
*Black Hand figure
*figured in July 1908 Black Hand case of Ollis, Marino and Manzella. Hired by Black Handers to poison dogs of Antonio Lorenzo, and blow up his building. Cooperated with police.
*allegedly connected to Rafaele Greco in early 1920s
*shot death in Rochester on April 15, 1923, by Pietro Ribellino
Capizzi, Joseph -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
Capone, John -
*arrested in July 1940 on bootlegging charges with among others Frank Dimino and Joseph Conti of Jamestown
Capuano, Salvatore S. -
*born approx. 1929
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
*indicted on gambling charges in November 1987
Carapezza, Frank Jr. -
*arrested in September 1970 gambling raid
Carbone, Charles -
*arrested on gambling charges in January 1972 with several others
Cardone, Allen J. -
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1972
Carfi, Nicholas –
*arrested in April 1928 on charges of operating a lottery
Carll, Clifford -
*arrested in March 1971 gambling bust, fined $150 in April 1972
Cariola, Samuel A. -
*arrested in connection with large scale bookmaking operation in July 1974
Carlotta, Michael –
*Boscarino aligned bootlegger
*figured in August 1926 Boscarino bootlegging ring
Carson, Henry “Hank” -
*Rochester gambling figure
*owner of gambling stamp
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
Caruso, Victor -
*arrested in September 1970 gambling raid
Casey, Thomas F. -
*associate
*figured in case in which a gun was found in the luggage of his traveling partner
Castania, Charles -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons, including his wife Patricia
Castania, Patricia -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons, booked on felony gambling counts
Castellano, Ignatzio -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested with among others Orlando Paone and Ignatzio Castellano in December 1970 gambling raid
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
*arrested on gambling charges in October 1972
Catagina, Giovanni -
*Black Hand figure
*arrested November 13, 1913, for Black Hand extortion, together with Joe Lodato and Frank LaVerde
Cataldo, Joseph P. -
*arrested in counterfeit plot in November 1929, in which were figuring: George Miles, James Buscemi, Anthony Fetto, Sam Cartonia Joseph Bartolotta, Ignazio Calabrese and Harry Emerson of Buffalo and Angelo Michiche and Guido Laurenti of Rochester
Cavagrotti, John “Johnny Broadway” -
*Rochester gambling figure
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
*arrested in March 1962 on gambling charges after series of raids staged by Rochester city police and Treasury agents
*disappeared and presumed murdered in September 1967
Cavagrotti, Salvatore “Sam” -
*brother of John
*Rochester gambling figure
*owner of gambling stamp
Cavallaro, Joseph -
*member, identified in 1950 FBN list
*in 1950, address reported to be
Celestino, Dominic “Sonny” -
*member
*arrested on gambling charges in October 1972
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1972
*indicted in July 1975 for Columbus Day bombings of 1970, charges dismissed in January 1978
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*aligned with so called B-Team in underworld struggle of late 1970s
*arrested in June 1978 with Frank Frasetto, and charged with having in his possession a dangerous weapon (switchblade)
*indicted in connection with mob war in April 1979, sentenced to 30 years in March 1980
*indicted in plot to steal 90 million dollars in April 2004
Cerone, Alexander -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
*arrested in connection with large scale bookmaking operation in July 1974
Cervasi, Russell -
*arrested in October 1979 on gambling charges
Chiarmonte, Vincenzo -
*Rochester bootlegging figure
*associate and partner of Vito Piccaretto and Pasquale Amico
plead not guilty to charge of assault in July 1924, after having fired a gun at his father-in-law Charles Battaglia
*speakeasy raided April 1926
*shoots to death one Philip Prophet during an argument in May 1931
*found murdered on November 4, 1931, with Amico and Piccaretto figuring as prime suspects, although never charged in the crime
*involved in scam in Buffalo, were he posed as Feruccio Ferrari, an artist
Chiazzese, Joseph Raymond –
*Infantino drove Chiazzese’s automobile when shooting Boscarino in July 1927
Chirico, Anthony -
*born approx. 1952
*son of Rosario
*associate
*aligned with B-Team during late 1970s Alphabet War
*arrested in June 1978 with Rodney Starkweather, having explosives in their possession
*arrested in August 1978 with two shotguns and a mask in his car
*indicted in November 1978 in connection with ongoing mob war, sentenced to 15 years in March 1980
Chirico, Dominick -
*member
*sometimes driver for Frank Valenti
*arrested in January 1970 on gambling charges, involving junkets to Las Vegas, found not guilty in September 1971
*shot to death on June 6, 1972, a move by Russotti faction to oust Frank Valenti
Chirico, Rosario -
*member
*brother of Dominick
*convicted of counterfeiting in 1962
*one of leaders of so called B Team in late 1970s underworld struggle
*wounded when shot on May 24, 1978
*indicted on loansharking charges in July 1978, found guilty in July 1979, sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison in September that same year
*suspected of heading a $400,000 numbers operation in late 1970s
*indicted in November 1978 in connection with ongoing mob war, sentenced to 25 years in March 1980
Cira, Ronald F. -
*born approx. 1939
*arrested in December 1979 gambling raid netting more then 40
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
*arrested in connection with gambling operation in which Tony Gingello Jr., among others, figured, in December 1993
Cira, Salvatore F. -
*arrested in October 1970 gambling raid with 26 others
Cirilla, Gerald J. -
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1972
Cirilla, Louis -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
Ciulla, Santo R. -
*arrested in October 1970 gambling raid with 26 others
Cocilava, James -
*born approx. 1956
*arrested on gambling charges in March 1986
Cocilava, John -
*born approx. 1960
*arrested on gambling charges on July 1985
*charged with aidfing Taddeo as a fugitive in April 1989
*indicted on narcotics charges in February 1991, together with Dominic Taddeo
Cocilava, Richard Jr. -
*charged with aidfing Taddeo as a fugitive in April 1989
*indicted on narcotics charges in February 1991, together with Dominic Taddeo
Cocilava, Richard J. Sr. -
*born approx. 1955
*father of John, Richard and Robert
*indicted in July 1987 on gambling charges
Cocilava, Robert C. -
*born approx. 1959
*arrested in November 1985 gambling raid, charged with selling liquor withoout a license
*arrested on gambling charges in March 1986
*charged with aidfing Taddeo as a fugitive in April 1989
*indicted on narcotics charges in February 1991, together with Dominic Taddeo
Coco, Charles -
*Rochester bootlegging figure
*posted bail for one of Boscarino liquor ring defendants in August 1926
*still located at Coco’s address blown up by bomb in alleged bootlegger’s war in January 1927, Coco placed under arrest for operation of a still
*operator of stills, arrested in December 1929
Cohen, Irving B. -
*arrested on bookmaking charges in December 1973
Coia, Mario -
*born approx. 1931
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1985
Colangello, Dominick -
Colangello, Nicholas J. Jr. -
*born approx. 1942
*arrested in December 1979 gambling raid netting more then 40
*arrested in March 1982 on charges of selling liquor without a license
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
*implicated with Thomas Marotta in money laundering scheme in 1999/2000
Colline, John -
*Rochester gambling figure
*record dating back too 1949
*holder of gambling stamp
Colombo, Anthony –
*arrested on charges of assault with Rene Piccarreto in March 1982, after having beat one Charles Joseph Perotti III after Perotti had greeted Piccarreto
*indicted in new Massaro murder case and slaying of Thomas Didio in November 1982, sentenced to 40 years in prison in December 1984
*arrested in March 1979 on weapon charges, after allegedly staking out Angelo DeMarco in order to shoot him
*at the time of indictment, stewart of Local 398
Comella, John M. -
*indicted in October 1971 in connection with credit card fraud
Cometa, Angelo -
*Rochester Mafia figure
*arrested in June 1928 on arson charges
*arrested on bootlegging charges in August 1944 with Michael Amico, Sam Pizzo and Sam Piazza
Cometa, Joseph -
*arrested in January 1975 in connection with large gambling operation, cooperated with authorities
Comfort, Frank -
*arrested in October 1970 gambling raid with 26 others
Comfort, Paul -
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
*arrested in gambling bust in May 1970, together with nine others
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested on gambling charges in January 1972 with several others
*together with several others, including Pittston mob boss Russell Bufalino, charged with a variety of crimes in April 1973, charges based on information provided by Joseph Zito.
*with several others arrested in August 1974 and charged with a variety of charges, including robberies and beatings
*arrested in gambling bust netting 32 persons in November 1979
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
*aligned with C-Team in early 1980s mob struggle
*arrested in March 1982 on weapon charges with Raymond Sampson, sentenced to one year in August 1983
Comfort, Robert R. “Bobby” -
*escaped Monroe County jail with five other inmates in November 1959
*was with Norman Huck the night he was killed, claimed to have dropped Huck off at nightclub
*indicted in connection with credit card fraud case in October 1971
*involved in 1972 robbery of Hotel Pierre in New York, taking an estimated $4,000,000 in jewelry, securities and cash
*with Gerald Pelusio when he was gunned down on August 27, 1982
Comunale, James -
*arrested in March 1971 gambling bust, fined $200 in April 1972
Conchelos, Sam J. –
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
Constable, William T. -
*associate of Frank Valenti
*involved with Bar Mon Construction
*shot to death in December 1970, body found December 19
*When in January 1975 Charles Monachino began cooperating with police, he stated his brother Angelo, Frank Valenti, Albert DeCanzio, Vincent Massaro and two other men were responsible for his death, with Angelo and DeCanzio haven actually having shot Constable
Contreras, Ralph -
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
Cordaro, Joseph -
*plead guilty to gambling charges in August 1948, in case involving among others Rene Piccaretto
Cordaro, Norman -
*arrested with Louis Mancuso and George Rosenberg in February 1971 on gambling charges
Cordaro, Thomas -
*associate
*figured in case in which a gun was found in the luggage of his traveling partner
Cordello, Samuel -
*arrested in December 1979 gambling raid netting more then 40
Corey, Donald -
*born approx. 1938
*operator of Corey’s Tavern
*arrested in October 1979 on gambling charges, charges dismissed in January 1986
Cortina, Frank V. -
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*one of operators of Caserta Social and Political Club, better known as the 44 Club, a notorious gambling joint
*arrested with sixteen others on gambling charges in September 1978
*arrested in gambling bust netting 32 persons in November 1979
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
Costa, Alex -
*arrested in October 1970 gambling raid with 26 others
Costanzo, Anthony -
*arrested in October 1970 gambling raid with 26 others
Costelli, Michael -
*one of the suspected shooters in Vincenzo Infantino murder attempt resulting in the deaths of Infantino’s wife and daughter in January 1930
Costello, Helen -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
Costello, Anthony J. -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid on place of Louis Mancuso and George Rosenberg
Cottone, Vincenzo “Captain” -
*identified by Angelo Monachino as member of Rochester Mafia
*subpoenaed before August 1977 Grand Jury investigating Rochester organized crime activities
Cremaldi, Frank “Dago Frank” -
*one time leader of Wolves gang
*several minor arrests in Rochester before relocating first to Detroit, then to Chicago
*in Chicago, allegedly worked for Al Capone
*murdered in Chicago on May 22, 1926
Cringoli, Anthony “Sabu” -
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
Croseta, Henry J. -
*arrested in gambling bust in May 1970, together with nine others
Culotta, Louis -
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
Cusumano, Anthony -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
Cutaia, Salvatore “Sam” -
*born approx. 1941
*indicted in November 1989 on gambling charges, in what authorities described as a highly organized operation, charges dismissed in October 1990
*arrested in connection with gambling operation in which Tony Gingello Jr., among others, figured, in December 1993
Cutali, Louis F. –
*head of Imperial Products Company
*arrested in August 1926 as member of Boscarino liquor ring
D’Agortino, Anthony -
D’Agostino, Anthony “Tony Daggs” –
*Rochester crime figure during 1990s, close to Tom Maroota after Marotta’s 1996 release from prison
*FBI informant, suposedly assigned t keep an eye on MArotta’s movements
*involved in cocaine trafficking with Marotta and Murray Kufeld, a Bonanno Family associate from New York City, apparently D’Agostino was the instigator of the crime
*eventually dismissed by FBI as an informant
*died in 2001
D’Agostino, Philip -
*born approx. 1930
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
*arrested with among others Orlando Paone and Ignatzio Castellano in December 1970 gambling raid
*indicted on gambling charges in November 1987
D’Ambra, Leo -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
D’Ambrosia, Albert -
*indicted in connection with large gambling operation in March 1975, the result of his arrest with several other in January earlier that year
*arrested in October 1979 on gambling charges
*arrested on gambling charges in December 1979, charges dismissed in January 1986
D’Amico, John –
*arrested in April 1928 on charges of operating a lottery
Darzinski, Steve H. -
*arrested in September 1970 gambling raid
DeCanzio, Albert -
*associate
*bodyguard for Frank Valenti
*implicated by Charles Monachino in December 1970 murder of William Constable, eventually cooperated with authorities
*indicted in connection with Constable murder in April 1975
*indicted in murder of Ernest White Jr.
DeCarolis, Robert -
*born approx. 1952
*assoociate of Rochester Mafia figure, acting a enforcer, during 1980s
*leader of “the Brotherhood”, a motorcycle gang
*accused of bombing a Greece town house in 1984, in order to intimidate the woman living there (former girlfriend of DeCarolis)
*arrested in connection with cocaine distribution in October 1988
*received a 3 years prison sentence in August 1989 for the boombing of his former girlfriend’s residence, and 2 and a half year for operating a gambling club
Decker, Al Jr. -
*arrested in June 1963 for his involvement in lottery operations
*indicted in connection with credit card fraud case in October 1971
*arrested on bookmaking charges in December 1973
*arrested in connection with large scale bookmaking operation in July 1974
DeFiore, Andrew P. -
*associate
*in February 1979 figured in case in which he tried to get a gun aboard of a plane while traveling with two companions, all three were identified as Rochester Mafia associates
DeFrancesco, Eugene “Gene” -
*member
*charged with variety of charges, including extortion, in May 1972 with Frank Valenti, Harry Riso and Joseph Zito, a self proclaimed Bufalino Family member who eventually started cooperating with the FBI
*together with several others, including Pittston mob boss Russell Bufalino, charged with a variety of crimes in April 1973, charges based on information provided by Joseph Zito.
*arrested on loansharking charges in February 1975, eventually sentenced to 18 months in prison
*indicted in connection with Constable murder in April 1975
*charged with the 1973 Massaro murder in June 1975, found guilty in November 1976 and sentenced to prison, but after it became known evidence was fabricated the conviction was overturned
*indicted in July 1975 for Columbus Day bombings of 1970, sentenced to 14 years in prison in March 1978, released in December 1983
*indicted in April 1976 on arson charges
DelConte, Vincent -
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
DeLettera, Joseph -
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
*arrested in September 1974 in massive major bust
DelGuerico, Anthony -
*arrested in Gingello linked gambling operation in June 1970
DellaVentura, Rose -
*identified in 1950 FBN list as Rochester Mafia member. Listed as R. DellaVentura. However, she was a woman
DeLorm, Robert -
*born approx. 1952
*arrested in August 1978 on gambling charges
DelVecchio, Michael C. -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid on place of Louis Mancuso and George Rosenberg
DeMarco, Angelo “Oskie” -
*Rochester gambling power
*partner in Mato Flyers Club, Inc., involved in junkets to Las Vegas
*one of operators of Caserta Social and Political Club, better known as the 44 Club, a notorious gambling joint
*William Hamill, then Deputy Police Commissioner, allegedly handed DeMarco evidence in upcoming gambling trials in July 1970, eventually resulting in a scandal and a Grand Jury investigating organized gambling and possible police corruption
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*indicted by Grand Jury on gambling charges in October 1970
*implicated by Joseph Zito as one of operators of illegal gambling club in April 1973, among the others being Sam and Tony Gingello
*arrested on gambling charges in August 1974
*arrested in January 1975 in connection with large gambling operation, fined $750 in July 1977
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*arrested in September 1978 on gambling charges with sixteen others
*died on April 4, 2005
DeNoto, Christopher -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
DeRenzo, August “Augie” -
*implicated by Joseph Zito as one of operators of illegal gambling club in April 1973, among the others being Sam and Tony Gingello
DeRosa, Salvatore –
*arrested on bootlegging charges in August 1944 with among others Michael Amico, serving as repairman for stills
Dettman, Ruth -
*arrested on gambling charges in September 1973
Diamond, Peter W. -
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
*arrested in January 1975 in connection with large gambling operation, fined $750 in July 1977
DiCesare, Patsy “Dang Dang” -
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested on gambling charges in August 1974
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*arrested in September 1978 on gambling charges with sixteen others
*arrested in gambling bust netting 32 persons in November 1979
*indicted on gambling charges in July 1987
DiCiaccio, Cosmo -
*born approx. 1933
*indicted in November 1989 on gambling charges, in what authorities described as a highly organized operation, charged with bribery
Didio, John -
*early Mafia/Black Hand figure, member of Wolves gang
*arrested August 28, 1922, together with John Mollica, on connection with Camiolo/Nucci stolen car ring
*arrested in October 1924 with Gabriel Sciortino in kidnapping case of Josephine Gugliuzza
*arrested in March 1925 in what police described as a raid on a Black Hand headquarter with Frank Granata, Frank Dongiovanni, Lorenzo Didio, John Lanzalaco, Vincenzo Lanzaldia, Joseph Spagnola, Frank LaPlaca and Salvatore Calrome
*arrested on robbery charges in March 1930
Didio, Lorenzo –
*born approx. 1891, in Valguarnera, Sicily
*brother of John
*arrested in March 1925 in what police described as a raid on a Black Hand headquarter with Frank Granata, John Didio, Frank Dongiovanni, John Lanzalaco, Vincenzo Lanzaldia, Joseph Spagnola, Frank LaPlaca and Salvatore Calrome
Didio, Thomas -
*member
*indicted in connection with credit card fraud case in October 1971
*arrested on gambling charges in October 1972
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1972
*together with several others, including Pittston mob boss Russell Bufalino, charged with a variety of crimes in April 1973, charges based on information provided by Joseph Zito.
*indicted in July 1975 for Columbus Day bombings of 1970, charges dismissed in January 1978
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling, charged with refusing to testify before Grand Jury
*among leaders of so called B-Team in underworld struggle of late 1970s
*machine gunned to death on July 6, 1978, allegedly by Anthony Colombo, at the heights of the so called Alphabet War
DiFilippo, Luigi -
*born approx. 1938
*indicted in Indovino linked counterfeiting case in January 1987
DiGaetano, Samuel -
*identified as member of Rochester Mafia by Angelo Monacchino
*criminal attorney, defending many crime Family members during 1970s
*charged in June 1975 with plot to murder Monroe County Sheriff figures William Lombard and William Mahoney
DiGiuseppe, Pasquale -
*arrested in September 1974 in massive major bust
DiGuilo, Louis Albert –
*associate
*aligned with C-Team in early 1980s mob struggle
*charged in connection with Fiorino murder, due to cooperation received a sentence of 5 to 10 years in prison in February 1984
*started cooperating with authorities in June 1982, after having spend six months in jail, due to failure of Thomas Torpey and Thomas Taylor to provide him and his family with help. Based on DiGuilio’s confessions, arrest warrant signed for Taylor and Torpey
DiMarco, Angelo “Blackie” -
*member of Wolves, a notorious gang aligned with John Mollica
*reported first lieutenant of Gabriel Sciortino
*arrested in August 1924 for harassment of a Rochester girl
*shot to death by Mollica on November 23, 1924, in alleged dispute over spoils
DiMarco, Joseph -
*arrested in gambling bust in May 1970, together with nine others
Dimino, Andrew -
*brother of Frank
*operated speakeasy padlocked in December 1928
*arrested in May 1937 on bootlegging charges
Dimino, Frank “Frank Domino” -
*arrested in July 1940 on bootlegging charges with among others Joseph Randazzo and Joseph Conti of Jamestown
Dimino, Robert -
*associate
murdered Eugene Ragland in order to collect victim’s life insurance with backing of Charles Indovino, in November 1981
*died in November 1987
DiNapoli, Philip -
*born approox. 1941
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
*arrested in November 1985 on gambling charges
DiNardo, Nicholas -
*arrested in March 1962 on gambling charges after series of raids staged by Rochester city police and Treasury agents
*holder of gambling stamp
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested on gambling charges in March 1971 with George Kunz and Joseph Alongi
DiPilato, Frank -
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
DiPolito, Joseph -
*born approx. 1922
*indicted in 1989 on gambling charges, in what authorities described as a highly organized operation, charges dismissed in October 1990
DiPolito, Pat “Pat DePew” -
*gambling partner of Oskie DiMarco
*implicated by Joseph Zito as one of operators of illegal gambling club in April 1973, among the others being Sam and Tony Gingello
*one of operators of Caserta Social and Political Club, better known as the 44 Club, a notorious gambling joint
DiPolito, Rocco “Rocky DiPolito” -
*linked to 44 Club
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
DiPonzio, Frank -
*arrested in March 1962 on gambling charges after series of raids staged by Rochester city police and Treasury agents
DiPrima, Edward “Fast Eddie” -
*born approx. 1937
*indicted in November 1989 on gambling charges, in what authorities described as a highly organized operation, charged with bribery
DiRosa, Frank -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
DiSalvo, Joseph -
*arrested in gambling bust in May 1970, together with nine others
DiSano, Vincenzo -
*member of arson gang dubbed a Black Hand operation by police
*murdered within a week of a failed explosion causing the death of Frank Iacona, another member of the arson gang, in August 1922
DiVito, Antonio -
*brother of Luigi
*arrested for assault with razor upon Joseph LaFace on July 7, 1908. Feud first believed to have grown out of supposed rivalry between Sicilians and Calabrians, but turned out to have been because of LaFace’s interest in DiVito’s wife.
*Sentenced to Auburn for no more then twenty years, for his part in the murder of Giuseppe Albanese. Entered prison on February 7, 1913
DiVito, Luigi “Sam Lima” -
*brother of Antonio DiVito
*arrested on May 26, 1907 for Black Hand extortion. Alleged to have extorted one Salvatore Bonafide. Accomplices were Joseph LaScala and Frank LaChuisa
*attended alleged Black Hand banquet at Angelo Mark residence in July 1907
*supposed to have been present when Augustino Rossi attacked Charles Lodato. A week later, files complaint against Lodato after the latter fired five shots in his direction. Eventually himself arrested after having threatened Alexander Eliott, Rochester policeman involved in many Black Hand arrests
*involved in murder of Giuseppe Albanese in July 1912. Eventually arrested in Texas and extradited to Rochester. Convicted
Dominick, Charles –
*Rochester gambling figure
*arrested in July 1948 on gambling charges
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
*involved in bookmaking out of Chuck’s Cigar Store with Anthony Donofrio
*holder of gambling stamp
*arrested in January 1979 on gambling charges
Domizio, Ralph G. -
*born approx. 1949
*arrested in August 1978 on gambling charges
Dongiovanni, Frank -
*arrested in March 1925 in what police described as a raid on a Black Hand headquarter with Frank Granata, John Didio, Lorenzo Didio, John Lanzalaco, Vincenzo Lanzaldia, Joseph Spagnola, Frank LaPlaca and Salvatore Calrome
Donofrio, Anthony T. “Tubbie” –
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
*involved in bookmaking out of Chuck’s Cigar Store with Charles Dominick
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested in gambling raid in January 1971
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
*arrested in October 1974 on gambling charges
*arrested on gambling charges in January 1976
*arrested in January 1979 on gambling charges
Donovan, Clement G. –
*founder of Don-O-Lac Company
*arrested in August 1926 as member of Boscarino liquor ring
Donovan, Raymond J. –
*founder of Don-O-Lac Company
*arrested in August 1926 as member of Boscarino liquor ring
Downey, Edward (possibly Downing) -
*born approx. 1953
*inside Donald Paone’s gambling club when the place was bombed in June 1978, during the late 1970s mob struggle known as the Alphabet War
*arrested on gambling charges in December 1978, with Donald Paone and Frank Pagelli
D’Urbano, Carl N. -
*indicted in connection with credit card fraud case in October 1971
Edwards, Lionel “Mickey” -
*arrested for operating a lottery in December 1970
*arrested in May 1975 on charges of bribery
*arrested in May 1975 on extortion charges, being accused of attempting to take over the numbers operation of Joseph Lippa, one of the biggest independent numbers operators in the area, convicted in 1977, appeal filed, conviction upheld in December 1979
Einsfield, Earl -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
Encao, Anthony -
*arrested in December 1938 on counterfeiting charges with among others Louis Spitale
Engelbert, Eugene -
*together with several others, including Pittston mob boss Russell Bufalino, charged with a variety of crimes in April 1973, charges based on information provided by Joseph Zito.
Fairmont, James W. -
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1972
Falzone, Anthony J. -
*alleged member
*holder of gambling stamp
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
*files a false arrest suit in connection with November 1971 arrest in February 1972, claiming the arrest had damaged his name and reputation, despite seven earlier gambling related arrests
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*arrested with sixteen others on gambling charges in September 1978
*indicted in November 1989 on gambling charges, in what authorities described as a highly organized operation, charged with bribery
*while bribery charges for others figuring in this case were in connection with buying protection from local police, Falzone was charged with trying to influence the outcome of the Angelo Amico racketeering case, charges dismissed in October 1990
Falzone, Mike -
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
Farren, Edward -
*charged in December 1981 for smashing up a bar, with among others Thomas Torpey
Farren, Howard –
*charged in December 1981 for smashing up a bar, with among others Thomas Torpey
Farrone, Angelo -
*arrested with among others Orlando Paone and Ignatzio Castellano in December 1970 gambling raid
Feldman, Joseph -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
Fenicchia, Laurence -
*born approx. 1953
*nephew through marriage of Charles Indovino
*indicted in Indovino linked counterfeiting case in January 1987
Ferrara, Frank -
*arrested on gambling charges in January 1972 with several others
Ferrara, Joseph R. -
*arrested in September 1970 gambling raid
Fiannaca, Charles “The Sheik” -
*arrested in November 1933 after threatening one Jake Marino with a gun
*arrested in Peoria in September 1954, released and re-arrested within 24 hours, when it was learned Fiannaca was sought on extortion charges in Rochester, after having threatened the life of bookmaker Charles Dominick
*arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
Fiannaca, Joseph -
*early Mafia figure
*born in Realmonte, province of Agrigento
*family involved in underworld feud resulting of shootings of two relatives in Chicago, one in Rochester and supposedly one in Sicily (Giovanni Fiannaca, shot to death on November 30, 1918, in Chicago, attempt on life of John’s widow in March 1919, James Fiannaca, shot dead in Rochester on November 30, 1919)
*arrested in connection with October 1927 bombing of home of Charles Mondo, then assistant DA prosecuting one of Fiannaca’s friends on robbery charges
*himself wounded in Chicago gangland shooting of Filippo Gnolfo, ranking Mafia figure, while acting as Gnolfo’s bodyguard, in May 1930
*figured in July 1932 murder of Vincenzo DiDomenico, a baker refusing to join a baker’s “association”
*Leonard Cumbo and Lorenzo Gallea, charged with the murder, lived with Fiannaca at the time of the murder
*in Cumbo trial, in which Fiannaca testified on behalf of the defense, admitted he was involved in bootlegging
Fico, Joseph -
*arrested in connection with gambling operation in which Tony Gingello Jr., among others, figured, in December 1993
Fico, Michael –
*arrested in July 1948 on gambling charges
Fiorantino, Woodrow -
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
Fiorella, A. Richard -
*father of Michael
*arrested in March 1971 gambling bust, fined $1,000 in April 1972
Fiorella, Michael -
*arrested in March 1971 gambling bust, fined $5,000 in April 1972
*arrested in connection with large scale bookmaking operation in July 1974, found not guilty in May 1976
*arrested in October 1979 on gambling charges, charges dismissed in January 1986
*arrested on gambling charges in December 1979
*arrested on gambling charges in August 1984
*testified during 1988 racketeering trial to making pay offs to local Mafia
Fiorino, John –
*born February 6, 1937
*member
*with Gingello in March 1978, when bomb exploded near Blue Gardenia
*murdered on December 17, 1981, on orders of Thomas Torpey and Thomas Taylor
*John Joseph Sullivan, a New York organized crime figure, eventually arrested and charged with murder
Fosco, Nicholas “The Bugster, the Fence”” –
*born approx. 1936
*arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
*arrested with sixteen others on gambling charges in September 1978
*implicated with Marotta in sellinmg stoolen food stamps in 1999/2000, ordered to pay his restitution and fines totalling $27,000 and sentenced too four months of home confinement in June 2004
Fowler, Michael -
*boorn approx. 1953
*arrested on gambling charges in August 1984
Fox, John P. –
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
Frasetto, Betti -
*indicted in November 1978 in connection with ongoing mob war, sentenced to 2 years in March 1980
*indicted with husband in February 1980 on insurance fraud, sentenced in June 1980 to 1 year and 1 day in prison
Frasetto, Francesco “Frank” -
*alleged member
*during late 1970s struggle among two factions of Rochester Mafia, Frasetto acted as spy for so called B-Team until his cover was blown in June 1978, when he was arrested with Dominic Celestino after a high speed car chase. Both were
