IMO Vincent (Vincey) Rao out of East Harlem was another low key powerhouse deserving of making this list.

He had only 5-6 arrests in a career spanning 70 + years.I do not believe he ever did a bit, except maybe, MAYBE a contempt sentence of 30 days (maybe). He was one of the wealthiest guys in the entire Lucchese Family. He owned massive parcels of realty, a vending firm, a mortgage and finance company, a paint company, a huge retail liquor store, and a real estate firm with his brother Charlie.

Vincent Rao was also one of the biggest shylocks in all of NYC for decades. A "Shylocks Shylock", with millions on the street again in partnership with Charlie.

Rao did all this while serving quietly in the capacity as the "official" consigliere of 4 successive administrations: that of Reina, Gagliano, Lucchese, and Tramunti. (and a few interim leaders as well). He also served as the "acting boss" while the boss seat was in limbo on more than one occasion.

A very wealthy and revered mafioso. Known and respected nationally on the Commission and across the U.S.

PS: I almost forgot. He also had a piece of several unions he oversaw for the borgata, and had a solid piece in partnership with Tommy Brown of a large policy-lottery network in E. Harlem.

Last edited by NYMafia; 07/26/20 10:26 PM.