Who were a list of guys that were part of a rival crew or faction that were able to keep their life after a failed attempt to overthrow a boss or administration?



Albert Gallo; and Frank Illiano come to mind. They were able to transfer to the Genovese Family after the 1st and 2nd Colombo war. I still wonder how they were spared?


“I called your f—— house five times yesterday, now, if you’re going to disregard my m—– f—— phone calls, I’ll blow you and that f —— house up… This is not a f—— game. My time is valuable. If I ever hear anybody else calls you and you respond within five days, I’ll f—— kill you.” ~ John Gotti.