Bobby Manna apperently came from "good" stock. His father Morris (may be a nickname) was considered a stone cold hitter with plenty of hits under his belt. He died in prison in the 1950s after been convicted on highjacking charges. In 1951, Bobby tried to reach out to the mayor of Jersey City (I think it was), through Genovese soldier Anthony Marchitto, in order to get his father out of prison but was turned down.

He was made in 1956, at the age of 26 o 27. Big loanshark already back then, according to informants.