This article states that Meldish was the co-leader of the Purple Gang?
http://www.cosanostranews.com/2013/11/whacked-former-boss-of-purple-gang-got.html

Maldish was in his late-20's when Daniel Leo and his buddies formed this group.

I wonder if Maldish is said to be the leader in order to take heat off of the others who were really heading the gang?

I just have a hard time believing it was Meldish this whole time that ran the crew. Now perhaps after the '86 bust he may have been put in charge during the 90's while the top guys were doing time or evading conviction.

Thoughts?