The OP mentions The Sopranos. Junior on The Sopranos makes a comment with historical context. He says something to Bobby about how "old man Profaci knew how to split his enemies". Joe Profaci I believe was influential in the Newark family being divided among the five families and the Elizabeth family, the latter merger being the beginning of what is now the DeCavalcantes. I wonder what Junior means in regard to the similarities between the beginnings of the Decavs and Richie's failed coup against Tony, or if he meant that at all. Could have just been the writers throwing a real name out there to add authenticity.
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