Anthony Perna, alias "Anthony Gentile," and "Lucky," was born April 11, 1903. He resides at 246 Massachusetts Street, Buffalo, N.Y.
Anthony Perna has a long police record of 33 arrests including rape, sodomy, kidnapping, extortion, felonious assault, counterfeiting, pimping, and consorting with known criminals.
He is presently associated with the Perna Funeral Home in Buffalo, N.Y. which is operated by his son the licensed funeral director.
Perna has a close association with Stefano Magaddino, Roy Carlisi, Sam Brocato, and Sam Lagattuta. Perna and Brocato have in the past been closely associated in the 6-for-5 racket of money lending at excessive rates of interest. This combination was broken up a short time ago because of Perna's gambling habits, and as a result Perna's prestige suffered within the organization.
At this time it is difficult to appraise his position in the syndicate even though he is still well thought of by Don Stefano Magaddlno.