In prison, Ricca had the image of a bald old man, who everyone in the prison, including the guards and warden, was afraid of. He was constantly visited by all kinds of people, who usually asked for favours, or showed respect or even handled messages for the old “Don.” When the visitors left, they never turned their backs at the old boss, but instead first they took few steps back before turning and walking away. One of the most notable visitors was Democratic State Senator from the West Side and long time mob associate, Roland Libonati. This guy used to take pictures with the late Al Capone during baseball matches and labelled people such as Ricca, “charitable” and “patriotic” fellows. When Libonati visited Ricca in his prison cell on August 24, 1960, the scene was like taken out of the Godfather movie. According to a federal informant, there was a display of affection with hugging and kissing, like two “made guys” should salute each other. I’m not saying that Libonati was a member of the mob but he surely knew how to act like one.