Men of Dishonor

“The word Mafia is a literary creation, while the true Mafiosi are simply called men of honor…As a whole, this association is called Cosa Nostra.” – Tommaso Buscetta Merriam-Webster definition of “Honorable” –  deserving of respect or high regard : deserving of honor Recruitment By the age of fifteen, Tommaso Buscetta came to…...

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Brains behind the Gotti crew-Pt.4

Part 4 New Jersey Michael “The Boxer” Liguori’s father drove us to a New Jersey social club belonging to, Robert “Bobby Cabert” Bisaccia a caporegime with the Gambino crime family. An entertaining detail is when Bobby Cabert tried questioning this author with good intentions to offer help. Yet, wisely needing…...

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Brains behind the Gotti crew-Pt.3

Part 3 https://sitdownnews.com/brains-behind-the-gotti-crew-2/ The FBI Document In an FBI investigation targeting the Gotti crew for narcotics trafficking, it became apparent a handwritten affidavit went missing. Specifically, the document contained authorization for the Angelo “Quack-Quack” Ruggiero wire-tap. A high-echelon informant disclosed where the affidavit could be found. Consequently, a raid was…...

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Brains Behind The Gotti Crew-Pt.2

Part 2 https://sitdownnews.com/brains-behind-the-gotti-crew/ The Pinch In 1981, the FBI geared up for an intensive investigation into the Gotti crew, specifically targeting, Angelo Ruggiero. Around-the-clock surveillance along with a strategically placed bug in Angelo’s house manifested into racketeering and narcotics conspiracy indictments. By August of 1983, teams of FBI agents swept…...

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Brains behind the Gotti Crew-Pt.1

Part 1 Anthony “Tony” Moscatiello had a long history with the Gambino [borgata] dating back to the ’70s. Forming close personal friendships with John Gotti and his up-and-coming crew within the Gambino crime family. Conversely, Tony possessed something setting him apart from his peers, a college education. Beneath the surface…...

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Ultimate Gangster-Pt.4

Part 4 The Chief As previously stated, Johnny Santore ventured into the neighborhood and would always come around looking for me. He made rounds visiting everyone who mattered to him, especially his Aunt and uncle who was like his parents. One afternoon, I asked John for a lift to the…...

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Ultimate Gangster-Pt.3

Part 3 Dangerous Horseplay Adolescence brings forth foolish innocence in most of us and this author was no different. Over a certain period of time, I got to know John and felt more comfortable in his presence. Important to note, he was not your typical ‘big brother’ type of guy…....

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Ultimate Gangster-Pt.2

Part 2 Mad Hatter or Chef Over a certain period of time, I got to know Johnny Santore. He was easy to idolize at my impressionable young age. One night, he even had the opportunity to watch me at my house during which he asked me several times what I…...

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Ultimate Gangster-Pt.1

Part 1 John “Johnny” Santore was a gangster by every possible definition of the word. Generally speaking, the streets were replete with tough guys, however; in this author’s opinion, John was one of the toughest. Hailing from East New York, Brooklyn his dangerous reputation preceded him. His barrel-chested swagger sent…...

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Racism with the Mob

“I also don’t believe in drugs. For years, I paid my people extra so they wouldn’t do that kind of business…I want to control it as a business, to keep it respectable…my city, we would keep the traffic in the dark people; the colored. Their animals anyway so let them…...

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