PB, it states on Wiki for what its worth that Lombardo was Catena's protege when Genovese passed.
Why was Lobardo appointed over Catena as boss?
Catena's choice?
MORGAN: Why didn't you fight him at the park if you wanted to? I'm not goin' now, I'm eatin' my snack. CHUCKIE: Morgan, Let's go. MORGAN: I'm serious Chuckie, I ain't goin'. WILL: So don't go.