Paulie Vario's name became synonymous with the infamous Lufthansa Heist in 1977 from JFK Airport where the thieves got away for $5.8-Million in cash, gold and diamonds.

But in truth Vario was so much more than that to Cosa Nostra. He ran one of the biggest crews any "captain" had ever overseen, and his crew was into virtually every racket imaginable... And Paulie was a very dangerous guy.

Many in his regime went on to serve in higher capacities within the Family, and this crew were responsible for many MIA's and DOA's.