Lanzalaco, John -
*early Mafia/Black Hand figure
*associate of Frank Granata
*arrested in March 1925 in what police described as a raid on a Black Hand headquarter with Frank Granata, John Didio, Lorenzo Didio, Frank Dongiovanni, Vincenzo Lanzaldia, Joseph Spagnola, Frank LaPlaca and Salvatore Calrome
*indicted for burglary in June 1926 with Sam Piazza and Carl Veale
*sentenced to prison in 1928 on burglary charges, transferred to working camp in June 1930
*arrested in November 1930 in an Auburn bootlegging raid after having escaped form a working camp
Lanzaldia, Vincenzo -
*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, Frank Dongiovanni, Joseph Spagnola, Frank LaPlaca and Salvatore Calrome
LaPlaca, Charles -
*early Mafia/Black Hand figure
*arrested in December 1925 on charges of criminally receiving stolen property, with Cosimo Giordano
*accused of double murder in 1932
LaPlaca, Frank -
*Black Hand/early Mafia figure
*brother-in-law of Frank Granata
*arrested on January 5, 1914, for burglary and petit larceny
*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 Dongiovanni and Salvatore Calrome
*arrested in June 1929 in Rochester on suspicion of murder of Rose Resso, believed to have been mistaken for Granata’s ex wife
*arrested on July 12, 1931 as inmate of gambling house
*arrested in January 1938 on theft charges
LaRocco, Sebastian -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid on place of Louis Mancuso and George Rosenberg
LaScala, Giuseppe “Joseph LaScala
*Black Hand figure
*arrested May 23, 1907, for Black Hand extortion of Salvatore Bonafide
*partner with Frank LaChuisa in saloon
*figured in the October 1907 murder of one Allesandrio Caruso, victim supposed to have been in LaChuisa/LaScala saloon prior to his murder
Latin, Thomas –
*arrested in July 1948 on gambling charges
Latona, Salvatore Jr. -
*arrested July 7, 1922, for blackmailing, in scheme allegedly set up to raise money for Luigi Guadagnino
*held as a material witness in Capello shooting
Latona, Salvatore Sr. -
*arrested July 7, 1922, for blackmailing, in scheme allegedly set up to raise money for Luigi Guadagnino
*John Capello shot dead by Pietro Ribellino after leaving Latona’s house
*held as a material witness in Capello shooting
*arrested with his wife Rose on liquor charges in 1927
Laurenti, Guido -
*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 Joseph Cataldo of Rochester
LaVerde, Frank -
*early Mafia/Black Hand figure
*arrested November 13, 1913, for Black Hand extortion, together with Joseph Lodato and Giovanni Catagina. Not convicted
*shot in the night of November 15, 1917, died November 17.
*reported by police to have been a much feared individual
LeCesse, Florence -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
Leonardo, Anthony Jr. -
*born approx. 1947
*noted criminal defense lawyer
*attorney for William Mahoney in 1979-1980 civil rights trial
*opens Club Titanic in July 1999 with partners Anthony Vaccaro and David Cashion
*plotted to murder his partner in a nightclub, Vaccaro, in March 2000, gave Albert Ranieri key to club in order to ambush Vaccaro. Plot not carried out, Vaccaro murdered some six weeks later
*allegdly also plotted with Ranieri the murder of his other partner, David Cashion, but ploot also not carried out
*arrested in December 2000 on charges of distributing cocaine
*plead guilty to charges of money laundering, plootting to kill Anthony Vaccaro and conspiracy to distribute cocaine in August 2001, agreed to testify against codefendants in exchange for 12 year prison sentence
LeStrange, Richard -
*born approx. 1950
*indicted on narcotics charges in February 1991, together with Dominic Taddeo
Lipani, Frank J. -
*arrested in Gingello linked gambling operation in June 1970
*testified during 1988 racketeering trial to making pay offs to local Mafia
Lipani, Michael -
*arrested in Gingello linked gambling operation in June 1970
*arrested on gambling charges in January 1972 with several others
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
LoCurto, Leonardo J. -
*born approx. 1907
*identified by informant as capo during Frank Valenti reign
*part owner of New Crown Beverages
*subpoenaed before Grand Jury investigating Rochester organized crime in August 1977
Lodato, Ignazio “Charles” -
*Black Hand figure
*brother of Joseph Lodato
*face slashed by Augustino Rossi on July 26, 1907, supposedly because Lodato had divulged secrets of a Black Hand society
*claimed by Luigi DiVito to have fired five shots in his direction on August 2, 1907. Lodato later claims DiVito was involved in the attack upon him a week earlier. Arrested, released on $2,500 bail
Lodato, Guiseppe “Joseph, Joseph Ross, Joseph Rossi” -
*Black hand/early Mafia figure
*brother of Charles Lodato
*figured in Lodato/DiVito feud in July/August 1907
*arrested November 13, 1913, for Black Hand extortion of one John Petrossi. Arrested with him were Frank LaVerde, accused of extorting one Joseph Marino, and Giovanni Catagina, accused of extorting one Frank Valentino. All three said to have been leading members of a Rochester Black Hand society. Sentenced to no less then three years and three months and no more then seven years in prison on June 26, 1913
*arrested in May 1926 for liquor smuggling with Pasquale Amico, Anthony Misseri, Larry Ranieri, Joseph Micheluso and Dominic Gattalaro
*shot to death on May 2, 1927
LoDolce, Joseph -
*indicted in new Massaro murder case and slaying of Thomas Didio in November 1982
*at the time of indictment, stewart of Local 398
*indicted on racketeering charges in October 1987
*while on bail awaiting his sentencing in 1988 rackettering case, was accused of sexually abusing a 10 year old boy
*senteneced ti seven years in June 1989 in racketeering case
Longinotti, John J. -
*born approx. 1942
*arrested in July 1985 on gambling charges, fined and oordered to Monroe County Sheriff’s Department work program in April 1986
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
Longo, Joseph -
*arrested in November 1923 as suspected member of truck burglary ring, with Frank and Rose Agno, Cosimo Giordano, Thomas Afeno and Pasquale Amico
Lotta, Joseph A. -
*born approx. 1934
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*indicted on gambling charges in August 1987, alleged to be operator of 44 Club
LoVerde, Joseph -
*brother of Salvatore
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
*arrested in September 1970 gambling raid
LoVerde, Salvatore “Sam” -
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
LoVullo, Angelo J. –
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
Lucisani, Lawrence -
*involved in bootlegging operation broken up in May 1947 with among others Joseph LaNovara
Lumpo, Orlando -
*owner of building in which the 44 Club was located
*building seized in May 1987
Lupo, William “Billy” –
*member
*sometimes driver for Frank Valenti
*found slain gangland style on February 18, 1970
*a week before his body was found, Lupo’s wife Jean had told police Lupo had threatened to kill her
*Lupo’s estranged wife Jean was placed in witness protection program after testifying Frank Valenti had asked her too lie on his behalf in his 1972 gun trial in Arizona
Lynch, Jimmy –
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
Maddolina, Henry M. “Hank” –
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*arrested in September 1978 on gambling charges with sixteen others
Maiorani, John -
*arrested in December 1979 gambling raid netting more then 40
Malara, Robert -
*arrested in connection with gambling operation in which Tony Gingello Jr., among others, figured, in December 1993
Malta, Charles -
*arrested in April 1973 in gambling raid
Mancuso, Alfred R. -
*shoots dead one Benjamin Oken on October 30, 1963
*arrested for Oken shooting, put on trial, acquitted March 1964
*arrested on extortion charges in March 1964 with Tom Taylor and Benny Morganti of Utica
Mancuso, Louis -
Rochester gambling figure
*numerous gambling related arrests, many with his partner George Rosenberg
*arrested in February 1970 during gambling raid
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested in December 1970 on gambling charges
*arrested two days after his December 1970 with August Giannavola, again on gambling charges
*arrested with Rosenberg and Norman Cordaro in February 1971 on gambling charges
*arrested in August 1971 on gambling charges
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1971
Mandolini, Giovanni -
*Black Hand figure
*arrested in July for Black Hand extortion, together with Paul Ollis, Frank Manzella and Frank Marino
*Marino’s wife, during the trial, shot Mandolini’s wife over an argument concerning the alleged informing of Mandolini
Managazze, Benjamin “Ben Manning” -
*owner of Blue Gardenia Restaurant
*arrested on gambling charges
Manza, Frank -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
*arrested on gambling charges in December 1973
Manzella, Francesco -
*Black Hand figure
*close friend and associate of Antonio Ollis
*arrested in July 1908, for Black hand extortion, send to two and a half years in Auburn prison
*released in May 1911, returned to Rochester
*body found murdered and hacked in a barrel on October 30, 1911
Marasco, Samuel A. -
*arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
*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 on gambling charges in July 1987
Margiotta, Joseph -
*associate
*linked to car bombing of Joseph DiBattisto in July 1985 and shooting of Robert Barone in March 1985, recieved 20 year sentence in September 1987 for his part in the bombing case (to run concurrently with counterfeiting sentence)
*figured in counterfeiting case with Charles Indovino in 1986, sentenced to 25 years in September 1987
Marine, Morris -
*arrested in connection with large scale bookmaking operation in July 1974
Marino, Francesco di Filippo -
*Black Hand figure
*arrested in July 1908, with Frank Manzella, Paul Ollis and Giovanni Mandolini for extortion of Antonio Lorenzo
Marino, Lawrence “Skully” -
*early Mafia figure
*arrested and fined for causing disturbance in April 1917
*linked to Joseph Lodato
*various liquor law violations during prohibition
Marino, Richard “Dick, Molly” -
*member of Rochester Mafia
*Binghamton Press reported that Dick Marino for four years had been a partner of Robert E. Fisher in a trucking company. Fisher was a former Broome County judge and at the time the head of the New York State’s Organized Crime Task Force
*charged with the 1973 Massaro murder in June 1975, went on trial alone, eventually receiving a prison sentence of 25 years to life, but conviction overturned in January 1976, after it became evident that evidence had been fabricated
*arrested in connection with forgery of drivers’ licenses in September 1975, together with Lawrence Masters, James Cannarozza and John Aiello
*indicted in April 1976 on arson charges
*one of leaders of so called A-Team in underworld struggle of late 1970s
*indicted in new Massaro murder case and slaying of Thomas Didio in November 1982, sentenced to 40 years in prison in December 1984
*in 1973, elected first president of Allied Building Trades Council, representing 18 AFL-CIO trade unions
*sentenced to i year in prison on weapon charge in October 1983, resulting from an incident in which Marino threatened a man with a weapon on December 15, 1981
*died on September 23, 2004
Mark, Angelo -
*Black Hand figure
*threw the alleged Black Hand banquet were Charles Lodato first met Augustino Rossi
Marotta, Thomas -
*born in 1942 in Rochester
*member
*arrested on gambling charges in October 1972
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1972
*charged in June 1975 with plot to murder Monroe County Sheriff figures William Lombard and William Mahoney
*charged with the 1973 Massaro murder in June 1975, found guilty in November 1976 and sentenced to prison
*freed in January 1977, after it became known evidence in the Massaro case was fabricated, a revelation which eventually resulted in a major scandal and civil rights violation lawsuits by several of the mobsters
*one of leaders of so called A-Team in underworld struggle of late 1970s
*indicted in new Massaro murder case and slaying of Thomas Didio in November 1982, sentenced to 20 years in prison in December 1984
*shot, allegedly by C-Team on April 12, 1983, and again on November 10, 1983, again survived
*After Dominic Taddeo’s arrest in 1989, it was stated Rene Piccarreto had ordered both shootings, in 1992, Taddeo would plead guilty to charges including the two Marotta shootings
*paroled in 1996
*implicated ina variety of charges by Cleveland crime figure and FBI informant Anthony Delmonti after release from prison
*”inititiated” Delmonti into Rochester Mafia a phony ritual, with FBI agents monitoring the event in the room nextdoor
*pleads guilty to charges of cocaine distributing, money laundering (same scheme as Leonardo Jr.), transporting stoolen cars and tarnsfering stolen food stamps in May 2002
Marrapese, David J. -
*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
Marterano, Reigo J. -
*alleged member
Martin, Eddie -
*Gingello associate
*arrested in November 1930 after shoving a policeman and using abusive language
Marzurchak, Michael -
*arrested in December 1970 on gambling charges
Mascitti, Venanzio -
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
Masita, Giuseppe -
*associate of Antonio Ollis
*arrested with Antonio Ollis for burglary in November 1908, escaped, never heard of again.
Massaro, Tony -
*Monaca, Pennsylvania, bootlegging and counterfeiting figure associated with Agnello and Louis “Louis the Carpenter” Tantalo
*murdered December 11, 1938
*Virgil Earl Reynolds arrested for Massaro slaying, implicated Tantalo, and also confessed to Agnello slaying
*some time after the slaying rumored to have been Olean/Limestone bootlegging figure Tony Massari, but the rumor was never proven
Massaro, Vincent Leon “Vincent James Massaro, Jimmy the Hammer” -
*member
*connected to Bar Mon Construction
*shot to death and his body stuffed in the trunk of his car, found on November 28, 1973, reason behind murder thought to have been because he was too talkative and had complained about mob leadership
Masters, Carl -
*charged in November 1982 in connection with gambling ring
Masters, Lawrence J. -
*associate
*Monroe County Auto License Bureau manager when charged with involvement in robbery in January 1975
*arrested in connection with forgery of drivers’ licenses in September 1975, together with Richard Marino, James Cannarozza and John Aiello
Mastrodonato, Andrew “Ollie” -
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
*implicated by Joseph Zito as one of operators of illegal gambling club in April 1973
*arrested in September 1973 on gambling charges
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*arrested in September 1978 on gambling charges with sixteen others
Mastrodonato, James -
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
Mastrodonato, Joseph M. “Big Joe”-
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
Mastrodonato, Nicholas –
*linked to C-Team durting early 1980s mob struggle
*shot to death by Dominick Taddeo on May 25, 1982
Mastrolonardo, Michael –
*arrested on bootlegging charges in August 1944 with among others Michael Amico, serving as truck driver to the combine
Mastrosimone, Samuel -
*born approx. 1947
*arrested in gambling raid in December 1984
*arrested in connection with gambling operation in which Tony Gingello Jr., among others, figured, in December 1993
Masucci, William “Willie Hoppe” -
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
*numerous gambling related arrests since 1938
Mayer, Richard -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid on place of Louis Mancuso and George Rosenberg
*arrested in August 1971 on gambling charges
McAfee, James –
*charged in December 1981 for smashing up a bar, with among others Thomas Torpey
McAfee, Steven –
*brother of James
*charged in December 1981 for smashing up a bar, with among others Thomas Torpey
McAvoy, Thomas -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
McCarthy, John –
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
McGee, Willie -
*arrested in May 1975 on charges of bribery
McDonough, Thomas -
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
Mello, Ermalinda -
*arrested in September 1974 in massive major bust
Merlo, Antonio -
*suspected early Mafia member
*murdered his brother Ernesto in January 1926, after Ernesto had laid eyes on his wife too often
*after murder of his brother, Merlo evaded police for some two years
*father of Angelina Spitali
*after Angelina was shot down, Merlo sought revenge, and when returning to Rochester, was arrested for murder of Ernesto
*sentenced to twenty years in Auburn for Ernesto’s murder
Miccariella, Michael -
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
Miceli, Jerry –
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
Micheluso, Joseph –
*arrested in May 1926 for liquor smuggling with Joseph Lodato, Anthony Misseri, Larry Ranieri, Patsy Amico and Dominic Gattalaro
Michiche, Angelo -
*Rochester organized crime figure
*arrested March 21, 1929, on counterfeiting charges, with James Buscemi of Buffalo
Mihr, Norman C. -
*arrested in Gingello linked gambling operation in June 1970
Miller, Mark J. -
*born approx. 1955
*arrested in August 1978 on gambling charges
Minkoff, Sam –
*arrested in January 1970 on gambling charges, involving junkets to Las Vegas, together with Dominick Chirico and Angelo Vaccaro and Joe Todaro Sr. and Jr. from Buffalo, found not guilty in September 1971
Misseri, Anthony –
*arrested in May 1926 for liquor smuggling with Joseph Lodato, Patsy Amico, Larry Ranieri, Joseph Micheluso and Dominic Gattalaro
Misuraca, Angelo –
*brother-in-law of Richard Marino
*arrested in December 1979 on gambling charges in bust netting more then 40 people
*became business agent for Local 398 after murder of Fiorino, the union’s former business agent
*barred from holding union post after ties with Angelo Amico became known in March 1991
Mollica, John -
*arrested in April 1908 raid on Frank LaChuisa hotel, for carrying concealed weapon
*arrested February 1910 for assault of one Michael LaScala
*arrested June 6, for carrying concealed weapons
*arrested August 28, 1922, together with John Didio, on connection with Camiolo/Nucci stolen car ring
*arrested in September 1922 for maintaining a gambling place with Frank Virgo
*shoots to death Gabriel Sciortino and Angelo DiMarco, associates and members of Wolves gang, on November 23, 1924
Monachino, Angelo -
*born approx. 1929
*member
*indicted in connection with Constable murder in April 1975
*indicted in connection with arson in June 1975, started to cooperate with authorities that same month
*based upon information provided by Monachino, 7 were charged with the 1973 Massaro murder in June 1975
*provided information about a plot of Rochester Mafiosi, including lawyer Samuel DiGaetano, to murder Monroe County Sheriff William Lombard and his chief of detectives William Mahoney
*provided the information that lead to indictments in connection with the 1970 Columbus Day bombings, as well as several others, which until then had been a mystery
*received a one year suspended sentence in July 1978 in tax case brought to him while already cooperating
Monachino, Charles -
*born approx. 1937
*associate
*brother of Angelo
*indicted in January 1975 on theft charges, connected with Zeke Zimmerman, started cooperating with authorities in January 1975
Montana, Peter -
*indicted in September 1934 for operating stills with Diego Baldo and Sam Piazza
Moon, Elizabeth (Maroon??) –
*arrested in gambling bust netting 32 persons in November 1979
*arrested in March 1982 on charges of selling liquor without a license
*arrested on charges oof illegal liquor sales in February 1983
Morio, George -
*arrested on robbery charges with Joseph Ollis and Ray Alexander in August 1928
Morreale, Angelo “Carl Vollo” -
*brother of Charles
*various arrests for bootlegging in Rochester
*arrested as material witness in July 1927 Boscarino shooting
*suspected orchestrator of failed attempt on life of Sam Spitale, in which Spitale’s wife Angelina was shot dead, disappeared from Rochester
*fled to Trinidad, Colorado, were he operated a shop which was a blind for bootlegging under the name Carl Vollo
*arrested in Denver in September 1931 in bootlegging raid and identified as fugitive from Rochester
*during Denver raid, Mike Malone, a Denver boxer, was seriously wounded by prohibition agents
*found guilty of second degree murder in Spitale death, sentenced to 20 years in prison
Morreale, Peter -
*Rochester bootlegging figure
*arrested July 1928 while unloading truck of liquor
Morreale, Salvatore “Sam” -
*brother of Angelo
*threatened under gunpoint after Spitale shooting in 1928
*speakeasy raided in January 1929
Mortorano, Samuel -
*arrested July 7, 1922, for blackmailing, in scheme allegedly set up to raise money for Luigi Guadagnino
Mosiello, Richard -
*arrested in September 1970 gambling raid
Muciolo, Frank -
*plead guilty to bootlegging charges in September 1939, in case involving Charles Frisciano and Vincent Graconia
Muoio, Frank “Froggy” -
*Rochester gambling figure
*claimed to have been inside gambling joint when it bombed when bomb threat was phoned in 1978
Muratore, Nicholas -
*arrested on bookmaking charges in December 1973
Muriello, Frank Jr. -
*arrested in October 1968 in connection with string of burglaries, linked to Buffalo Mafia figure John Sacco
Mutolo, Erasmo -
*listed as only Rochester residents in the address book of Momo Adamo, seized in 1950.
*born August 8, 1880, in Misilmeri, province of Palermo
*possible Rochester Mafia leader 1947 - 1950s
Nalore, Joseph -
*chief or Rochester fire department in early 1970s
*accused in 1975 of assisting Mafia figures in arson conspiracies, indicted in April 1976 with among others Frank Valenti Rene Piccarreto
Nanna, Anthony -
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1972
Nardozzi, David -
*associate
*professional burglar and safe cracker
*eventually became an FBI informant
*in late 1990s, tried to get Tom Marotta to give his approval for Nardozzi to shoot a police officer, suposedly in an attempt to seduce Marotta into comitting a criminal act
Natale, Anthony C. “Anthony Natalie” -
*indicted with Gene DeFrancesco and Peter Papaleo on loansharking charges in February 1975, charges dismissed in November 1977
Needle, Harvey -
*arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
Nucci, Luigi -
*early Mafia figure
*arrested with Serafino Camiolo on July 28, 1922, on charges of car theft
Oberty, Jeffrey J. -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid on place of Louis Mancuso and George Rosenberg
Oliveri, Anthony -
*arrested in December 1938 on counterfeiting charges with among others Louis Spitale
*arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
*arrested in March 1979 on weapon charges, after allegedly staking out Angelo DeMarco in order to shoot him
*started cooperating with authorities in or around 1982, gave evidence in second Massaro murder trial, as well as later trial of Angelo Amico and Loren Piccarreto
Olivero, Giovanni –
*bodyguard for Boscarino at the time of September 1930 attack on Infantino
Oliveri, Pasquale “Patsy” -
*officer of Local 1635, of which Tony Gingello was head
*sentenced in 1945 to 15 to 30 years in prison for manslaughter
*arrested in 1970 on weapon charges
Ollis, Angelo (real name Angelo Allessi) -
*close friend and associate of Alfio Boscarino
*Boscarino left Allessi’s place when wounded in shooting in 1927
*arrested in February 1929 for liquor law violations
Ollis, Anthony J. -
*arrested in December 1936 on robbery charges with John “Johnny the Boxer” Fury and Frank J. Miller
*identified as sometimes driver for Frank Valenti
*treasurer of Local 1635, of which Tony Gingello was head
Ollis, Antonio -
*Black Hand/early Mafia figure
*arrested for burglary in November 1908, with Giuseppe Masita
*involved in mysterious shooting affair on October 31, 1910, with one Francesco Guelli (Interestingly, the wife of Francesco di Filippo Marino was known as Rosa Guelli.)
*found murdered on February 26, 1911, allegedly murdered by Rosalino Ippolito, a brother-in-law who was jealous of Ollis due to the latter’s friendship with their father-in-law
*murder later thought to have been part of a feud between Joseph Ollis and his brother Sam
*letters found in Ollis’ possession indicated kinship with Sicilian Mafia
Ollis, Joseph -
*arrested on robbery charges with Ray Alexander and George Morio in August 1928
*arrested in October 1929 in small time scheme in which $50 was extorted from two young girls
Ollis, Paul -
*Black Hand figure
*brother of Antonio Ollis
*Arrested for carrying metal knuckles, a gun, a knife and a razor. Fined $50 in police court for the gun, and on February 23, 1907, was fined $50 and sentenced to 100 days in jail for the knuckles, which was a federal offense.
*Arrested July 8, 1908, for Black Hand extortion, with Francesco Manzella, Giovanni Mandolini and Francesco Marino
*sentenced to two and a half years in prison
*released in March 1911
*murdered on June 7, 1912, by Carlo Buscemi
Ollis, Samuel -
*apparent Rochester Mafia figure
*brother of Joseph, who served time in Auburn prison after he murdered one Giuseppe Lombardo in Rochester in 1899
*known as “King of the Bananas” due to his position as fruit salesman
*uncle of Antonio and Paul Ollis, grandfather of Anthony J.
*father-in-law of Giuseppe Galbo
*suspected of having orchestrated killings of Antonio and Paul Ollis and Francesco Manzella, although never formally charged with the crime
Pacheo, Israel -
*born approx. 1951
*indicted on gambling charges in July 1987
Pagano, Anthony -
*bootlegging figure employed by Boscarino
*arrested July 1922 with truck loaded with liquor
*arrested April 1929 with his brother Nick on bootlegging charges, a revolver also found in his possession
Pagano, Nick -
*arrested in April 1929 on bootlegging charges with his brother, at the time working for Alfio Boscarino
Pagelli, Frank -
*born approx. 1946
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*arrested on gambling charges in December 1978, with Donald Paone and Edward Downey
Palermo, Phillip -
*arrested in October 1968 in connection with string of burglaries, and charged with possession of a sawed-off shotgun
Palledino, Joseph –
*bootlegging partner of Joe Lodato
*arrested in May 1927 in connection with Lodato murder
Palma, Dominic P. -
*owner of building in which Members Only club, a gambling place, was located
*building seized in May 1987
Palmiere, Robert -
*associate
*tried to obtain through Samuel Dretto, a court stenographer instructor, transcripts of Grand Jury investigation into Massaro murder, for which Dretto was indicted in July 1975
*aligned with A-Team in 1970s mob war
*arrested in June 1978 with Joseph Trivigno and Joseph Trieste on weapon charges
Palozzi, Chester John -
*indicted by Grand Jury in October 1970 on gambling charges
*arrested in gambling raid in July 1971
*arrested in November 1972 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
*indicted on gambling charges in February 1972 with Raymond Steed and Andrew Blanda
*arrested in September 1974 in massive major bust
*arrested in January 1975 in connection with large gambling operation, fined $750 in July 1977
*charged in November 1977 with falsifying business records, perjury and evidence tampering in connection with a landfill project. Also figuring in the case were Frank DiMino, owner of a construction company and Kenneth Passero, an engineer and former head of Public Works Department (from 1963-to 1971)
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1985
*testified during 1988 racketeering trial to making pay offs to local Mafia
*indicted in June 1993 on gambling charges
Pannucci, Steven -
*arrested on gambling charges in September 1973
Paone, Donald -
*alleged member
*son of Orlando Paone
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
*arrested on gambling charges in April 1971
*arrested on gambling charges in October 1972
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1972
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1974
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*aligned with so called A-Team during late 1970s underworld war
*operator of Social Club of Monroe, gambling joint bombed in May 1978 during so called Alphabet War. An unexploded pipe bomb had been found in front of the club in January that same year
*Club bombed again in June 1978, while Paone, his father and Edward Downing were inside the building
*arrested on gambling charges in December 1978, with Edward Downey and Frank Pagelli
*arrested in January 1982 on weapon charges, together with Joseph Rossi, sentenced to 1 year in September 1983
*arrested in March 1982 for hindering police officers making arrests in social club
*indicted in new Massaro murder case and slaying of Thomas Didio in November 1982, sentenced to 20 years in prison in December 1984
*indicted on racketeering charges in October 1987, in January 1988 sentenced to 3 more years after pleading guilty
Paone, Orlando -
*father of Donald Paone
*arrested in June 1963 for his involvement in lottery operations
*arrested in February 1970 in gambling raid
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested with Ignatzio Castellano in December 1970 gambling raid
*inside his son’s gambling club when the place was bombed in June 1978
*arrested in March 1982 for hindering police officers making arrests in social club
Papaleo, Peter -
*indicted with Gene DeFrancesco and Anthony Natalie on loansharking charges in February 1975
Pascarella, Alphonse Sam –
*Rochester gambling figure
*arrested in July 1948 on gambling charges
Patti, Antonio -
*one of suspects in murder of Angelina Spitale
Paulino, Daniel F. Jr. -
*with several others arrested in August 1974 and charged with a variety of charges, including robberies and beatings
Pavia, Frank D. -
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
*arrested on gambling charges in April 1971
*arrested on gambling charges in September 1973
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
Pecora, Francis J. -
*low level organized crime figure
*arrested in September 1970 gambling raid
*prominent due to his role in 1975 - 1976 crackdown on Mafia, resulting in many indictments. Pecora revealed to Sheriff Lombard his role in a Buffalo heist, resulting in Zimmerman arrest and eventually in the cooperation of Monachino brothers and Joseph LaNovara
*after having cooperated, was given a job cleaning the Sheriff’s Department, an obvious mistake
Pecora, Nicholas -
*arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
Pedona, Croce “John” -
*sought in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons, turned himself in a few days after massive arrests
*arrested in September 1974 in massive major bust
Pegelli, Frank -
*arrested on gambling charges in April 1971
Pelitera, Christopher -
*born approx. 1960
*associate
*figured in counterfeiting case with Charles Indovino in 1986
*linked to car bombing of Joseph DiBattisto in July 1985 and shooting of Robert Barone in March 1985
Pellicone, Fred Jr. -
*arrested on gambling charges in April 1971
Pellicone, Gloria -
*indicted in connection with credit card fraud case in October 1971
Pelusio, Gerald –
*brother of Thomas and Michael
*suspected affiliate of so-called C-Team
*shot to death on August 27, 1982
Pelusio, Michael –
*member of C-Team in early 1980s mob struggle
*arrested within hours of Gerald’s slaying carrying a shotgun in the car, sentenced to five years in prison on weapon charges in May 1983
*charged with assault in March 1982, after having beat Sam Accorso inside the 44 Club as a warning to established Mafia, sentenced to 2 to 6 years in August 1983
*indicted on assault charges in October 1983, the result of a bar fight
Pelusio, Thomas A. -
*arrested in January 1982 on weapon charges, together with Thomas Taylor
*charged with assault in March 1982, after having beat Sam Accorso inside the 44 Club as a warning to established Mafia, sentenced to 2 to 6 years in August 1983
*identified as leader of C-Team after arrests of Torpey and Taylor in June 1982
*arrested within hours of Gerald’s slaying carrying a shotgun in the car, sentenced to five years in prison on weapon charges in May 1983
*started cooperating with authorities in July 1984
*according to Pelusio’s confessions, he was aligned with A-Team during late 1970s mob war, and could implicat several of the Massaro murder trial defendants in the Didio slaying
Pesci, Antonio -
*arrested in October 1927 with Frank Piccaretto and Frank Ardito on bootlegging charges
Petrillo, James -
*born approx. 1933
*arrested on gambling charges in August 1984
Phillips, Norton C. -
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
Piazza, Salvatore “Sam Piazza, Sam Piazzo” -
*indicted for burglary in June 1926 with John Lanzalaco and Carl Veale
*indicted in September 1934 for operating stills with Diego Baldo and Peter Montana
*arrested on bootlegging charges in August 1944 with Michael Amico, Sam Pizzo and Angelo Cometa
*pleaded guilty to possession of untaxed liquor in September 1947, within a year of having been sentenced in the Boscarino ring
Piccarreto, Al -
*distant cousin of Loren Piccarreto
*partner in gambling operation with Joseph Grock and Richard Marino, according to testimony released during the 1988 racketeering trial
Piccaretto, Fred -
*brother of Vito
*arrested for liquor law violations in October 1930
Piccaretto, Frank -
*brother of Vito
*arrested on bootlegging charges in February 1926
*arrested in October 1927 with Antonio Pesci and Frank Ardito on bootlegging charges
Piccarreto, Loren -
*member
*son of Rene
*stewart in Local 435
*indicted on assault charges in December 1982, after having slapped, chocked and threatened a union member who spoke out against mob involvement in the union, no verdict reached in March 1983
*arrested on charges of illegal liquor sales in February 1983
*indicted on racketeering charges in October 1987, sentenced to seven years in prison in June 1989
Piccarreto, Rene James “Rennie, The Painter” -
*member of Rochester Mafia
*son of Vito
*plead guilty to gambling charges in August 1948, in case involving among others Jake Russo
*arraigned on extortion charges with John J. Imburgia in April 1968
*arrested on loitering charges in June 1970, with among others Joseph Fino and Roy Carlisi, Buffalo Mafia members
*arrested in August 1970 gambling raid
*owned residence in California, were he started a real estate company with several partners, among them Sam Russotti, Sam Gingello and Joseph Tiraborelli
*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
*charged with the 1973 Massaro murder in June 1975, found guilty in November 1976 and sentenced to prison
*freed in January 1977, after it became known evidence in the Massaro case was fabricated, a revelation which eventually resulted in a major scandal and civil rights violation lawsuits by several of the mobsters
*indicted in July 1975 for Columbus Day bombings of 1970
*indicted in April 1976 on arson charges
*one of leaders of so called A-Team in underworld struggle of late 1970s
*arrested on charges of assault with Anthony Colombo 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
*target of C-Team in Spring of 1982, according to confessions of Thomas Pelusio, plot never carried out
*released from prison in June 2007
Piccarreto, Vito -
*member, possible underboss mid 1930s-1940s
*born in Corato, province of Bari
*brother of Frank and Fred
*arrested in August 1931 for carrying a weapon, driving without a license and illegal parking
*supect with Pasquale Amico in 1931 murder of Vincenzo Chiarmonte, bootlegging partner of both Amico and Piccaretto, but never charged
*arrested in April 1940 with Serafine Camiolo for counterfeiting
*died on July 10, 1947, in Rochester
Pietrantoni, Charles S. -
*arrested in January 1970 on gambling charges, as operator of gambling establishment on behalf of Salvatore Gingello
*arrested in June 1970 gambling raid
*arrested on gambling charges in August 1984
Pirincin, Pasco -
*involved in bootlegging operation broken up in May 1947 with among others Joseph LaNovara
Pizzitelli, Anthony -
*arrested in March 1971 gambling bust, fined $300 in April 1972
Pizzitelli, Beatrice -
*chaged in November 1982 in connection with gambling ring
Pizzo, John -
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1972
Pizzo, Marvin -
*born approx. 1918
*associate
*linked to C-Team in early 1980s mob struggle
Pizzo, Samuel -
*arrested on bootlegging charges in August 1944 with Michael Amico, Sam Piazza and Angelo Cometa
*indicted in connection with credit card fraud case in October 1971
Pizzoli, Orazio “Jimmy” -
*arrested in gambling raid in January 1971
*arrested on gambling charges in January 1976
Poleto, Joe -
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
Poleto, Louis -
*arrested on gambling charges in July 1948
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
Polidori, Quinto Leo –
*born approx. 1937
*charged with attempted grand larceny in August 1975, charges dismissed in February 1976
*moved to Arizona, employed by Frederico Jr.
*named by reporters working on “Arizona Project” as being a former Rochester Mafia figure
Polino, John –
*born approx. 1911
*former Rochester boxing figure
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*testified during 1988 racketeering trial to obtaining betting sheets form Joseph Geniola
Porcello, John -
*arrested in March 1971 gambling bust, fined $300 in April 1972
Primerano, Samuel Joseph -
*born approx. 1958
*indicted on narcotics charges in February 1991, together with Dominic Taddeo
Prinzi, Philip -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
Prizzi, Anthony -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
Provenzano, Pasquale –
*arrested in April 1928 on charges of operating a lottery
Quaminia, Alfred -
*Rochester gambling figure
*various gambling arrests
*car bombed in November 1969
*arrested for operating a lottery in December 1970
*arrested in May 1975 on charges of bribery
Quinn, John R. -
*born approx. 1940
*figured in counterfeiting case with Charles Indovino in 1986
*linked to car bombing of Joseph DiBattisto in July 1985 and shooting of Robert Barone in March 1985
*cooperated with authorities, claimed to have been paid by Indovino for DiBattistoo bombing, as well as handling loansharking operation on behalf of Indovino
*sentenced to five years on counterfeiting charges in October 1987, after having testified in the bombing case against Indoovino and Pelitera
Ragusa, Sam “Oxie”” -
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
*numerous gambling arrests since 1936
Rallo, Jerome -
*indicted in connection with credit card fraud case in October 1971
Rallo, Vincent -
*associate
*owned insurance company
*unsuccessful Republican candidate for 18th Ward supervisor in 1961
*figured in 1973/1975 union corruption case, in which Vincent Rallo, his two nephews Frank and Joseph Rallo and Vincent Verrone, former president of barber’s union, were accused of dividing 3.2 million from a barber’s union apartment project in Greece, NY
*indicted in April 1976 on arson charges
Randazzo, Joseph -
*arrested in July 1940 on bootlegging charges with among others Frank Dimino and Joseph Conti of Jamestown
Ranieri, Albert –
*born approx. 1964
*involved in 10,800,000 armored truck heist in June 1990
*arrested in July 1992 with his father, but no charges were brought and both were released
*teamed up with Anthony Leonardo Jr. in late 1990s, involved in variety of crimes with him, including narcotics distributioon and the plot to murder Anthony Vaccaro
*shoots to death Anthony Vaccaro on May 5, 2000
*sentenced to 30 years in prison in April 2003 on charges relating to both Leonardo and the 1990 truck heist
Ranieri, Anthony –
*arrested in April 1928 on charges of operating a lottery
Ranieri, Larry –
*arrested in May 1926 for liquor smuggling with Joseph Lodato, Anthony Misseri, Patsy Amico, Joseph Micheluso and Dominic Gattalaro
Refermat, Josephine -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
Reitano, Rocco D. -
*born approx. 1936
*indicted on gambling charges in August 1987, alleged to be operator of 44 Club, sentenced to 1 year and 1 day in prison in May 1988
Remmel, John J. -
*arrested in August 1971 on gambling charges together with Louis Mancuso, George Rosenberg and Richard Mayer
Reynolds, Virgil Earl -
*arrested for murder of Tony Massaro in December 1938, confessed and implicated Louis Tantalo, also confessed to participating in Agnello slaying nine months earlier
Ribellino, Pietro -
*alleged Black Hand figure connected with Greco gang
*murdered Joseph Capello in April 1923
*put on trial for Capello murder, sentenced to 8 years in prison in January 1924
*during trial, one of Piccaretto brothers testified on behalf of defense
Ricchueto, Andrew -
*arrested in gambling bust in May 1970, together with nine others
Richmond, George Allen -
*arrested in September 1970 gambling raid
*operator of Young Boxer’s Club, a gambling joint
Rickless, Leo -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid on place of Louis Mancuso and George Rosenberg
Rinaldo, Joseph “Potato Sack” -
*Rochester gambling figure
Riso, Harry -
*charged with variety of charges, including extortion, in May 1972 with Gene DeFrancesco, Frank Valenti and Joseph Zito, a self proclaimed Bufalino Family member who eventually started cooperating with the FBI
Rivoli, Alfred -
*arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
*arrested in March 1971 gambling bust, fined $300 in April 1972
Rivoli, Jack B. Jr. -
*born approx. 1948
*arrested on gambling charges on July 1985
*arrested in November 1985 gambling raid, charged with selling liquor without a license
*indicted on gambling charges in July 1987
Rivoli, Michael B. -
*born approx 1948
*arrested in August 1978 on gambling charges
Rivoli, Salvatore Jr. -
*arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
Roman, George Joseph -
*chaged in November 1982 in connection with gambling ring
Romeo, Carmen -
*arrested in January 1975 in connection with large gambling operation, only one to escape indictment
Romognolo, James F. -
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
Rosenberg, George -
Rochester gambling figure
*numerous gambling related arrests, many with his partner Louis Mancuso
*arrested in December 1970 on gambling charges with Louis Mancuso and Michael Marzurchak
*arrested with Mancuso and Norman Cordaro in February 1971 on gambling charges
*arrested in August 1971 on gambling charges
*arrested on gambling charges in July 1977
Rosenheck, Martin -
*convicted for misuse of funds of Muffin Realty in 1969, sentenced to 1 to 5 years. Also convicted in this case was former county Democratic chairman William Posner
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons, while arrested on parole from Muffin Realty case
Rossi, Augustino -
*Canandaigua Black Hand figure
*met Charles Lodato at alleged Black Hand banquet thrown at Angelo mark residence in July 1907
*arrested for slashing the face of Charles Lodato on July 26, 1907
Rossi, Joseph “The Hop” -
*member
*arrested in July 1969 on gambling charges with among others Salvatore Gingello
*arrested in gambling bust in May 1970, together with nine others
*subpoenaed before 1970 Grand Jury investigating gambling
*indicted in connection with credit card fraud case in October 1971
*subpoenaed before Grand Jury investigating Rochester organized crime in August 1977
*target of assassination in 1978, when attempt was made by B-Team to bomb his car
*arrested in January 1982 on weapon charges, together with Donald Paone, sentenced to 1 year in September 1983
*indicted in new Massaro murder case and slaying of Thomas Didio in November 1982, sentenced to 40 years in prison in December 1984
Ruggieri, Dominic P. -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid on place of Louis Mancuso and George Rosenberg
Rund, Louis V. -
*arrested in September 1974 in massive major bust
Ruscio, Anthony “Soap Box” -
*Rochester gambling figure
*brother of Vern
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
Ruscio, Frank –
*bootlegging partner of Joe Lodato
*arrested in connection with Lodato slaying in May 1927
Ruscio, Vern -
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
Russello, Michael -
*alleged Black Hand figure connected with Rafaele Greco
*claimed to have been the intended victim of Ribellino, when Capello and Russello were fighting, Capello was turned around by Russello and accidentally shot in the back by Ribellino
*held as a material witness in Capello shooting
Russo, Charles (Real name Charles Russolesi) -
*brother of Gondolfo and Jake
*arrested in 1960 on gambling charges
*arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
*operator of Veterans of Northeast Rochester, a gambling joint
*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, received an 18 month sentence in March 1977
*arrested on gambling charges in May 1974
*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
*arrested in February 1983 on charges of illegal possession of a firearm
*held when refusing to testify before May 1987 Grand Jury investigating gambling, fined $10,000 for contempt in March 1988
Russo, Donald -
*son of Gondolfo
*arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*arrested with sixteen others on gambling charges in September 1978
Russo, Gondolfo “Murphy Russo” (real name Gondolfo Russolesi)
*brother of Jake and Charles Russo
*mysteriously suffered two broken ankles at time of brother Jake’s disappearance
*arrested in October 1970 gambling raid with 26 others
*operator of Northway Social Club, a gambling joint
*arrested on gambling charges in May 1974
Russo, Jack -
*born approx. 1952
*associate
*implicated with Thomas Marotta in stolen car ring in 1999/2000, confessed in 2004 to have helped steal cars from parking lot of car sale company Russo was employed by.
Russo, James -
*son of Gondolfo
**arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
*arrested in March 1977 after a 15 month investigation into gambling
*arrested with sixteen others on gambling charges in September 1978
*arrested in July 1985 on gambling charges, fined and oordered to Monroe County Sheriff’s Department work program in April 1986
Russo, Jake “Jakey Russo, Jack Russo, John Russo” (real name: Jacomini Russolesi” -
*arrested in Rochester in January 1938, in connection with a Pennsylvania robbery in September the year before
*sentenced to four years in prison on Pennsylvania robbery charge in May 1938
*plead guilty to gambling charges in August 1948, in case involving among others Rene Piccaretto
*believed too have been involved in torture slaying of Alberto Agueci
Russo, Salvatore M. -
*born approox. 1927
arrested with his wife Mary on gambling charges in September 1985
Russotti, Samuel “Red” -
*member
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid netting a total of 16 Rochester gambling figures
*sought in connection with 1970 Grand Jury investigations, but could not be served a subpoena because he could not be located
*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. Eventually acquitted
*charged with the 1973 Massaro murder in June 1975, found guilty in November 1976 and sentenced to prison
*freed in January 1977, after it became known evidence in the Massaro case was fabricated, a revelation which eventually resulted in a major scandal and civil rights violation lawsuits by several of the mobsters
*one of leaders of so called A-Team in underworld struggle of late 1970s
*indicted in new Massaro murder case and slaying of Thomas Didio in November 1982, sentenced to 40 years in prison in December 1984
*bomb like device found on lawn in April 1984
*died in prison on June 25, 1993
Ryan, Albert Jr. -
*born approx. 1962
*arrested in November 1985 on gambling charges
Ryan, Tim -
*aligned with B-Team during late 1970s underworld war, eventually cooperated with authorities
Salemi, Giuseppe -
*one of suspects in murder of Angelina Spitale
*sentenced to prison for possession of opium under the name of Joseph Salamone, and was recognized as being one of Angelina Spitale’s slayers in October 1935, but Spitale himself failed to identify him positively
Salimano, Salvatore -
*sought in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons, turned himself in a few days after massive arrests
Sallerson, Jack -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid on place of Louis Mancuso and Geroge Rosenberg
Salone, Angelo -
*brother of Sam
*arrested in October 1932 on fraud charges, together with his brother
Salone, Sam -
*arrested in October 1932 on fraud charges, together with his brother
*Democratic leader of 7th Ward in 1940s
*arrested in connection with 2 million dollar lottery operation in September 1950, in which, among others, Joseph Corbi, Baltimore Mafia figure and John Melito, ranking Utica mobster, figured
Salvaggio, Michael –
*arrested for bootlegging with Joseph Baldo in February 1927
Salvato, Pasquale “Patsy” -
*slashed with knife in an argument by one Bruno Reilo in April 1927
*arrested for liquor law violations as bartender in saloon in 1927
*arrested July 12, 1931, as inmate of gambling house
Sampson, Raymond –
*associate
*aligned with C-Team in early 1980s mob struggle
*arrested in March 1982 on weapon charges with Raymond Sampson
Santogiacomo, Joseph -
*bootlegging figure aligned with Boscarino
*related to Boscarino’s wife
*arrested in September 1922, after a still was discovered after a fire in the cellar of a meat market conducted by Boscarino
*figured in August 1926 Boscarino bootlegging ring
Santonato, Louis –
*born approx. 1929
*Rochester gambling figure
*owner of gambling stamp
*alleged owner of gambling joint raided in September 1970
*operator of Yamaha Social Club, firebombed in December 1977
*arrested on gambling charges in August 1978, together with Jimmy Gingello
*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 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
Sardi, James J. -
*sought in connection with investigation into Columbus Day bombings in July/August 1975
*dynamite used in bombings stored at Sardi home, although Sardi himself was more or less unaware of storage, and totally unaware of purpose for dynamite
*refused to testify eventually sentenced to four years in prison for contempt
Sardisco, Jean -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
Sarfaty, Jack -
*arrested in January 1970 on gambling charges, as operator of gambling establishment on behalf of Salvatore Gingello
*arrested in June 1970 gambling raid
*arrested in August 1970 gambling raid
*arrested in January 1979 on gambling charges
Scarfia, John –
*arrested in April 1928 on charges of operating a lottery
Scarfia, Joseph -
*involved in gambling operations with Ira Solomon
*arrested with Ira Solomon in 1969 on gambling charges, sentenced to one year in prison and fined 1,000
Scarlotta, Luigi -
*member of arson gang dubbed a Black Hand operation by police
*sentenced to seventy years in prison on arson charge in Canandaigua in later part of 1922
Scharnney, Michael -
*arrested in November 1971 in huge gambling bust, netting over 35 persons
Scherzi, Dominick -
*at one point a Rochester policeman (before being identified as associating with OC figures)
*with several others arrested in August 1974 and charged with a variety of charges, including robberies and beatings
Scherzi, Ralph -
*arrested in gambling bust in May 1970, together with nine others
Schiano, Dominick -
*arrested in December 1964 in massive gambling bust resulting from the D&C series on local gamblers
Schrier, Andrew “Horn” -
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
Schwasman, Wayne -
*born approx. 1948
*indicted on narcotics charges in February 1991, together with Dominic Taddeo
Sciano, Charles P -
*born approx. 1949
*operator of 1455 Club, a Russotti linked gambling joined bombed in May 1978
*arrested in August 1978 on gambling charges
*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
*arrested on gambling charges in March 1985
Sciolino, Joseph Vincent -
*born approx. 1938
*charged with attempted grand larceny in August 1975, charges dismissed in February 1976
*moved to Arizona, employed by Frederico Jr.
*named by reporters working on “Arizona Project” as being a former Rochester Mafia figure in 1977
*at that time was serving a three year sentence on a forgery charge
Sciortino, Gabriel “The Pig” -
*Early Mafia/Black Hand figure
*leader of Wolves, a notorious gang aligned with John Mollica
*arrested in October 1924 on suspicion of having aided the kidnapper of Josephine Gugliuzza, taken by a rejected suitor. The kidnapper drove Sciortino’s car
*shot to death by Mollica on November 23, 1924, in alleged dispute over spoils
Seide, Carl -
*Rochester gambling figure
*sued Democrat and Chronicle in December 1964 in order to stop the newspaper from publishing profiles on Rochester gambling figures with Sam Accorso. They lost.
Sereno, Joseph -
*arrested in February 1970 gambling raid on place of Louis Mancuso and Geroge Rosenberg
Serpe, Samuel -
*arrested in connection with gambling operation in which Tony Gingello Jr., among others, figured, in December 1993
Shapiro, Jack A. -
*arrested in September 1974 in massive major bust
*arrested on gambling charges in November 1985
Sigalow, Norman -
*arrested in gambling bust in May 1970, together with nine others
Silveri, Robert -
*alleged member
*subpoenaed before Grand Jury investigating Rochester organized crime in August 1977
*arrested in January 1931 on charges of assault
*owner of The Fernwood, a gambling joint
*building seized in May 1987
*arrested in connection with gambling operation in which Tony Gingello Jr., among others, figured, in December 1993
Simonetti, Raymond -
*born approox. 1941
*indicted in 1989 on gambling charges, in what authorities described as a highly organized operation
Sinare, Louis -
*born approx. 1914
*arrested in October 1931 on robbery charges with Joseph Imburgia and James Gingello
Siracuse, Joseph -
*alleged Rochester bootlegging figure
*moved to Buffalo, were he was shot to death June 25, 1929
*murder believed to have been linked to murder of Rose Resso and turning in of Granata and LaPlaca
Smith, Gerald J. -
*arrested in Gingello linked gambling operation in June 1970
Smith, Raymond -
*arrested for operating a lottery in December 1970
Solomon, Ira “Muggsy” –
*arrested in massive gambling crackdown in October 1959
*found guilty of gambling charges in December 1964
Sorbello, Russell S. -
*arrested in June 1970 gambling raid
Spagnola, Joseph -
*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, Frank Dongiovanni, Frank LaPlaca and Salvatore Calrome
Spallina, Salvatore -
*arrested in October 1970 on gambling charges with 26 others
Specksgoor, Gerald F. “Jerry” -
*Rochester gambling figure
*holder of gambling stamp
Spinelli, Michele -
*arrested July 7, 1922, for blackmailing, in scheme allegedly set up to raise money for Luigi Guadagnino
Spinnachia, Richard S. -
*born approx. 1955
*arrested in August 1978 on gambling charges
*arrested on gambling charges in March 1985
*indicted on gambling charges in November 1987
Spitale, Charles -
*brother of Sam
*arrested in February 1927 on narcotics charges
*denied citizenship in April 1939 due to his narcotic conviction
*died in Rochester in February 1948
Spitale, Louis -
*arrested in December 1938 on counterfeiting charges with
