Daniel Scarglato (Genovese)

 

D. Scarglato

Daniel 'Danny Hogan' Scarglato was a made member in the Genovese Family's East Harlem crew.

Born September 23, 1903 in NYC as Candeloro Sgarlata to Giuseppe (28y), Concetta Culli (28y). Both parents born in Reggio Calabria.

First arrested on an unspecified charge on June 8, 1921.

On November 20, 1922 arrested in NYC for burglary. Charge dismissed three days later.

On September 7, 1926 sentenced to 1 year and 1 day in Atlanta for violation of the Harrison Drug act.

Arrested for robbery in 1927 (one time), and in 1929 (two times), and in 1930 (three times), and in 1931 (two times). All charges dismissed.

On February 26, 1930 arrested for homicide by gun. Charge dismissed ten days later.

By 1933 resided at 35 East 109th Street in East Harlem.

Was possibly a made member of the Genovese Family's East Harlem Crew by the 1930's.

On October 30, 1933 Scarglato and four others were arrested on charges of malicious mischief. Co-conspirators included suspected Genovese Soldier Joseph 'Joe Swede' Paterra (1906-1974) and Genovese Family Associate Arthur Vellucci (1910-1972).

 

A. Vellucci

The group was driving around between 3 and 6 o'clock in morning and smashed about one hundred windows of small stores, confectioneries and social clubs were between in the 27 square block area bounded by E. 106th St. and 115th Sts. and 3rd and Pleasant Aves. Most of them contained Campaign placards of Fiorello LaGuardia, 1933 New York City mayoral candidate. On November 21 of that year he was sentenced to an indefinite term in prison on Welfare Island. He served one year.

On May 1, 1937 arrested for bookmaking.

In January of 1940 returned to NYC from a trip to Miami by boat. Travelling with him was Joseph Paterra and Arthur Vellucci. At the time Scarglato resided at 310 East 113th St in East Harlem.

In the late 1940s his daughter, Concetta, married George 'Gigi' Cervone, also from East Harlem. By the early 1950s Cervone had become president of the 1,000-member Mason Tenders Local 13.

At the time Mason Tenders Local 13 is thought to have been under the sole control of the East Harlem crew. At some point the Genovese Family crews of Mike Miranda and Tommy Greco gained influence over Local 13, probably through Cervone's brother Basilio 'Bobby Cherry' Cervone (1912-1990). 

On March 13, 1967 and FBI CI advised: "that in 1959 and 1960, BOBBY CERVONE (BASIL ROBERT CERVONE) on several occasions gave money to THOMAS GRECO. CERVONE is associated with Local 13 of Mason Tenders Union. In addition, the Brick Layers Union in Flushing, Long Island, was furnishing money to TOMMY GRECO. It was the informant's belief that GRECO was acting as a "rabbi" for CERVONE and the head of the Brick Layers Union in Flushing."

Former Genovese Family Associate Vincent Siciliano described the situation in his book Unless they kill me first:

"And just like in a crap game, you can cheat some but not too much. It looked bad. And who was figuring to pick up the chips? Bobbie's brother George. He was in with the Harlem people a lot better than Bobbie, it turned out, and he was talking a better deal to them and also, I guess, talking about how Bobbie was cheating them. By the time I got involved it was a real family show. One of the guys who had helped Bobbie get his uncle out and get help from the Harlem mob was Georgie's own father-in-law, Danny Hogan. Anyway, the story was that the Harlem people were ready to get rid of Bobbie-hit him, even kill him if they had to. They had even brought him to Harlem at gunpoint."

On December 19, 1962 identified by a FBI CI (likely Joe Valachi) as a Member of the Genovese Family.

By the early 1960s disagreements between the Cervone brothers had escalated to violence.

On March 16. 1964, outside Mason Tenders Local 13's headquarters at 24-36 38th St., Astoria. As George Cervone was getting into his car, a man ran up. shot him once in the right arm, and escaped. Shooter is thought to have acted on orders from Basil Cervone, who had taken over as president of Mason Tenders Local 13. George Cervone had become the local's treasurer.

On July 31, 1964, George Cervone discovered four sticks of dynamite in his union office. He offered police no explanation for the assassination attempt.

On November 25, 1964, George Cervone was one of a dozen men standing on a sidewalk when shots sounded. The man next to him. Liborio Marino (55y) was fatally wounded in the chest and stomach. Cervone told police then he thought the shots had been meant for him, but he did not explain this.

On July 3, 1966 George Cervone was killed in his Long Island summer cottage. Scarglato and other relatives were present at the time. A press report described the murder:

"Police said Scarglato took the bench along the North wall of the front room. Cervone stretched out on the bench on the south side, next to two windows that are shoulder high from the sandy ground at the cottage’s side. Cervone, clothed in pajamas and a blue polka dot robe, staved up and watched the portable television in the front room until 5 AM. Shortly after Cervone turned off the television set, police theorize, the assailant pumped four bullets into Cervone. The window screen had two holes—one the size of a quarter, the other the size of a child’s fist. Police theorized the gunman fired once, making the small hole, then either smashed through the screen or shot several more times at the same level, making the larger hole."

None of the five persons in the cottage reported hearing the shots.

  

During a 1968 State Investigation Commission hearing former assistant chief inspector, Raymond Martin testified that Basil Cervone and George Cervone argued over control of the Mason Tenders Local 13. Joe 'Stretch' Stracci and Mike Miranda were called in as intermediaries. It was decided to make Basil the boss and to cut George in on the take. Raymond Martin estimated the take as up to $25,000 a month. 

On December 3, 1969 and FBI CI advised: "that MIKE MIRANDA, a "consiglieri" in the GENOVESE family, controls the bricklayers helpers union in Long Island from the union offices in Long Island City. He is assisted in controlling this union by FILIPPO LOMBARDO aka Benny Squint, and a family of Italians with a last name similar to CHARIZOLDA (ph). This family is referred to as the "CHERRY FAMILY." [Informant] advised that one of the brothers, GIGI CHERRY, was killed about six years ago in Long Beach, Long Island, New York, for getting out of line. His father-in-law, DANNY HOGAN true name believed to be, DANNY SCALATO (ph) was present when GIGI was killed and was believed to have set the murder victim up for the killing. SCALATO is an LCN member in BENNY SQUINT's regime.

The Informant advised that BENNY SQUINT and BOBBY CHERRY operated the union for several years. Prior to his knowledge of this, the Informant had made moves to cut in on the union himself. He had a meeting scheduled with the unknown union bosses at union headquarters. When the Informant arrived at the meeting, he found himself facing MIKE MIRANDA. When MIRANDA saw the Informant he reportedly laughed and asked if this was "the guy" who was cutting in. The Informant said he laughed too and told MIRANDA that he had no idea that MIRANDA was behind the union. The Informant said that no problem arose over this confrontation, largely because of his long-time association with MIRANDA, and the Informant backed off from the union deal. To the best of his knowledge, the Informant said MIRANDA still heads this union."

By 1982 resided at 3555 Bruckner Boulevard, The Bronx. 

 

Scarglato died in January 1982 in the Bronx, New York.

Giacomo Cusumano (Genovese)

 

1949

Giacomo 'Yago / Yargo' Cusumano was a member of the Genovese Family.

Born October 24, 1903 in NYC to Giuseppe Cusumano (33y) and Vincenza Romeo (21y). Father born in Sciacca, in the province of Agrigento, Sicily.

Father operated a Saloon.

At time of birth the family resided at 118 Elizabeth St, Manhattan.

Elizabeth Street was at that time home to a noticeable Sciacchitani community. It is possible that Cusumano associated closely with other Sciacchitani Members of the Genovese Family who also lived on Elizabeth St., such as Vincenzo 'Jimmy Dimino' Genoroso (1895-1981).

By 1910 the family resided at 128 Elizabeth St.

By 1920 the family resided at 130 Elizabeth St.

By the 1920s he started using James as a first name.

First arrested on May 25, 1922 for attempted burglary. Charge later dismissed.

On August 18, 1924 arrested in Jersey City for robbery.

Six days later he was again arrested for robbery. This time in Brooklyn.

On October 25, 1925 arrested for possession of Opium. Fined $50.00.

On March 15 1927 arrested for possession of Opium. Fined $50.00.

On August 28, 1928 he was arrested in Erie, Pa on route to Detroit with 400 ounces of Opium and 25 ounces of Morphine in his car

He was subsequently sentenced to 3 years in the Federal penitentiary of Atlanta.

On June 12th 1930  his younger brother Salvatore (1906-1951) was arrested in central Buffalo with a loaded gun in his car. Salvatore was sentenced to 6 months in Erie County Penitentiary.

On February 17, 1932 arrested in Manhattan for assault. Charge later discharged.

The time for Cusumano's induction into the Genovese Family is not known, possibly he was a member by the mid 1930s. In 1961 and FBI CI advised:

"JAMES CUSAMANO was a member of the Mulberry Street mob under VITO GENOVESE, as early as 1939. This group was engaged in the illegal sale of narcotics."

On July 12, 1933 arrested with four others for "consorting with known criminals". Also arrested were Fred Pallachi (39y) of 285 Mott street, who has been arrested fifteen times since 1910 and served a term in Sing Sing; Alfred Consentino (32y) of 32 Spring street, arrested seven times; James McGuire of Miami, Fla; Jerry Curreri of 90 Mulberry street. Cusumano gave his address as 355 Broome street.

On April 4, 1940 sentenced to 5 years in USP Leavenworth for violation of Harrison Narcotics Tax Act.

By 1942 resided at 103 Eldridge St in Manhattan. He would live there for the rest of his life.

On July 11, 1949 questioned and released in Washington DC by the Federal Narcotics Bureau.

During the mid 1950s he owned a lunchonette at 305 Broome St.

An Federal Bureau of Narcotics report from the mid 1950s states that "[James Cusumano is] an important smuggler and wholesale distributor of heroin on the Lower East Side of NYC, Maintains organization for smuggling and for distribution."

S. Granello

 

In late 1956 an FBI CI reported that Cusumano associated with Genovese Family Soldier Salvatore Granello (1923-1970). During the 1950s and 1960s Granello received considerable amount of interest from the FBI. In the mid 1960s an FBI CI advised that Granello was a member of the crew of Capodecina Vincenzo Generoso.

"JAMES CUSAMANO also known as Jimmy Yargo

During December, 1956, [informant] advised that JIMMY YAGO was one of the individuals attended meetings at the home of SALVATORE GRANELLO.

...

[informant] advised during the period December 22, 1956, through December 28, 1956, that at various meetings held in the home of SALVATORE GRANELLO some of the persons
attending these meetings at GRANELLO's home were JIMMY YAGO, true name JAMES CUSAMANO, JOE FRANCO, and CARLIE DI PIETRO."

Joe Franco was a Capodecina in the Gambino Family that controlled a  partition of that family’s Little Italy membership.

On June 15, 1957 arrested in Manhattan for vagrancy.

On June 5, 1959 interviewed by FBI Agents:

"JAMES CUSUMANO, 103 Eldridge Street, New York City, was interviewed on June 5, 1959, by SAS THOMAS F. MC QUEENEY and PHILIP J. BRITT. CUSUMANO advised that ne was born October 24, 1903, at New York City, and has resided at this address during the past sixteen years.

He stated that he resides with his mother and his wife, FLORENCE. He stated that he has been unemployed for many years and that his means of support is his wife, FLORENCE, who is a beautician. CUSUMANO stated that he last journeyed to Italy in approximately 1938, for the purpose of visiting his mother's relatives and to the best of his recollection, remained for a period of approximately two months.

He stated that he served four or five years imprisonment for having violated the Federal Narcotics Laws and was released in January, 1944. He stated that he has had no narcotic interests since that time. He stated that he does not indulge in gambling and that he occupies most of his time relaxing in his home or loitering on the street corners in the vicinity of his residence. He stated that he does not believe that there is a Mafia or syndicate existing in the United States. He stated the only knowledge he has concerning the Mafia is information he acquired from reading various newspapers.

He stated he has no knowledge concerning the Apalachin, New York meeting and that he was not familiar with any of the individuals who were alleged to have attended this meeting. Mr. CUSUMANO stated that he believes in keeping to himself and has made it a long standing policy not to furnish information to anyone."

He died one month later on July 7, 1959 in New York City.

In 1963 he was posthumously identified as an LCN Member by an FBI CI:

"On January 30, 1963, [informant] advised that JIMMY CUSAMANO, also known as Yargo, is a member of the CARLO GAMBINO or VITO GENOVESE "families"."

Gerard Mosiello (Genovese)

 

G. Mosiello

 

Gerard 'Jerry Moore' Mosiello was a member of the Genovese Family.

Born October 13, 1905 in NYC to Albert Mosiello (21y) and Maddalena Agresti (20y).
Father born in Frasso Telesino comune of Benevento province, Campania. Father worked as a 'ladies tailor'.

At the time of birth family resided at 170 Thompson St in Manhattan, a couple of doors from future Boss Vito Genovese's office at 180 Thompson St.

Brother Anthony (1907-1988) was a suspected Member of the Genovese Family.

Brother Mario (1912-2001) was a Member of the Genovese Family.

First arrested for attempted burglary in 1924.

It is not known when Mosiello became an inducted Member of the Genovese Family. Referred to as a "long-time" member by FBI CW Joseph Valachi, he was possibly inducted before the LCN membership admissions were closed in the mid 1930s.

By 1933 resided at 1 Minetta St in Manhattan.

In 1937 traveled to Jamaica with wife Susan (neé Rubino).

By October 1940 he resided at 136 Waverly Pl in Manhattan. Listing his occupation as self-employed.

In the early 1940s Mosiello invested $40,000 in Dairt Co of Hicksville, LI a company that assembled and reloaded rifle cartridges for the war effort.

On June 26, 1943 Gerard and Anthony Mosiello were arrested together with two Dairt officials, Moe 'Luger Mike' Saraga and Nathan Silverman on charges of mail fraud for selling purposely defective cartridges to the Soviet government.

It was alleged that the defendants contracted to deliver 2,000,000 rounds of .45 calibre re-load cartridges to the Soviet government at the time of the German invasion. They used primers manufactured in 1898 to 1903, bullet cases that were split and corroded, and "doctored" a firing demonstration so the Soviet inspector would approve the sale. The government contended that the bullets were so constructed that they would jam the rifle so that the magazine would explode in the arms of the soldier.

Moe Saraga in 1937

 

Moe Saraga, a former gun dealer, admitted he had supplied the Dutch Schultz gang with weapons from 1931 to 1935.

Saraga had been named as the last purchaser of a rifle used in the slaying in Chicago of 'Two Gun Louie' Alterie on July 18, 1935. 

Acquitted on December 8, 1943.

By the early 1960s Gerard Mosiello reported to Capodecina Thomas 'Tommy Ryan' Eboli.

In March 1963 included in the FBI's list of Genovese Family members.

By the early 1960 the FBI had recruited a source (NY 3586-C-TE) close to Mosiello who provided the FBI with a large amount of information on LCN activities.

It is not thought NY 3586-C-TE was an inducted member of LCN.

"NEW YORK 3586-C-TE ADVISED ON MAY 31, 1963, THAT HE HAD BEEN IN COMPANY OF GERARD MOSIELLO (GERRY MOORE) ON MAY 30, 1963. MOSIELLO ADVISED INFORMANT THAT "COUNCIL" HAD MET TO DECIDE DISPOSITION OF GALLO-MAGLIOCCO CONFLICT. MOSIELLO  STATED DECISION OF "COUNCIL", WAS THAT GALLOS MUST BE ELIMINATED FOR GOOD OF THE ORGANIZATION, MOSIELLO DID NOT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION AS TO WHERE "COMMISSION" MET, WHO WAS PRESENT AT MEETING, OR EXACT NUMBER OF GALLO'S OR ASSOCIATES TO BE ASSASSINATED, INFORMANT INFERRED FROM MOSIELLO THAT DECISION OF "COMMISSION" WOULD BE CARRIED OUT WITHIN TWO TO THREE WEEKS."

"On August 2, 1962, [informant] advised that a source close to GERARD MOSIEILO, also known as Jerry Moore, advised that [Tommy] EBOLI had returned from his vacation. According to [informant], MOSIELLO had stated that EBOLL had definitely been in Las Vegas and had met with unknown associates concerning a gambling syndicate that EBOLI is organizing in New York City. The purpose of the syndicate, according to [informant] is to organize bookmakers under the control of EBOLI and his associates and make the bookies use certain "layoff" betting establishments run by EBOLI. MOSIELLO indicated that he had been promised a part of this "action" when it was finally organized and operating."

"[Redacted] advised on 2/24/63, that he had learned from JERRY MOORE (GERALD MOSIELLO) that THOMAS EBOLI had attended a meeting of New Jersey underworld figures at the home of TONY BANANAS (ANTONIO CAPONIGRO) in Belmar, New Jersey, during the earlier part of the week. MOORE related to the informant that the meeting concerned important decisions to be made on the New Jersey waterfront, but he was unable to give any further details as to what was discussed at this meeting."

"During October, 1963, [informant] advised that while present at the Eaglewood Country Club, he saw JERRY CATENA, JERRY MOORE (MOSIELLO) from New York City, NICHOLAS RATENNI, also known as NICK PERRY, MINGI from Camden, New Jersey, whose true name is not known to informant, and MAX GELLIS.

[informant] stated that he saw some of these individuals sitting at separate tables and they appeared to be involved in “paperwork" and exchanging envelopes. Om this particular occasion, [informant] stated JERRY MOORE MOSIELLO is supposed to have made some remarks about gambling at Bayonne, New Jersey, Camden, New Jersey, Union, and North Plainfield, New Jersey."

On January 7, 1964 a FBI CI reported that Mosiello's stature had fallen somewhat: 

"informant stated that MOORE was formerly an important figure in the GENOVESE family, but that he lost his power for playing around with too many women, although he still considers him a "made guy’."

On January 31, 1967 Mosiello was ordered to appear before a federal grand jury investigating illegal gambling in Easton, PA. Brother Mario Mosiello and Joseph Migliazza had previously been arrested in the probe. Migliazza of Easton, PA controlled gambling in that city and operated as an independent but in partnership with a gambling operation controlled by the Mosiello brothers. According to a federal affidavit, Migliazza paid a portion of his earnings to Philadelphia Soldier Joseph Scalleat, Sr of Hazleton, PA.

On March 2, 1977 his nephew Albert Mosiello was shot dead by police after he went "berserk" and attacked an Officer with an ax at a Coney Island apartment building.

Gerard Mosiello died August 1971 in NYC. Wake held at James W. Rosso Funeral Home on 188 Bleecker St. The same funeral home that brother Mario listed as his employer in 1940.

Tobia De Micco (Genovese)

 

T. De Micco

 

Tobia 'Toby' De Micco was a member of the Genovese Family.

Born March 24, 1916 in the Bronx to Donato (24y) and Genoveffa Angelino (18y). Mother born in Naples, Campania, Italy. Father was also born in Italy, probably in the Campania province. Father was a laborer that later worked for the NYC subway.

Mother's brother James Angelino, Sr (1905-1967) was identified in 1963 by FBI CW Joseph Valachi as a Genovese Family Capodecina.

By 1930 resided at 655 East 188th Street in the Belmont section of the Bronx.

First arrested for assault at age 15 in 1931. Again arrested the following year on an unspecified charge.

On August 21, 1933 arrested for burglary and possession of burglary tools.

On June 25, 1937 arrested for robbery. Co-defendant were Robert Tarantini (sp?) possibly identical with future Genovese Family Soldier Robert Tarantino.

Three months later sentenced to 10 years in prison. Two weeks later transferred to Dannemora prison hospital for treatment of Tuberculosis.

Paroled in October of 1939.

In 1942 resided at 476 East 187th Street in the Bronx.

During 1943 worked as a mechanic at Newark Airport.

On January 1, 1947 traveled by airplane from Montreal to NYC. The following year he was under investigation by the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (FBN). No charges brought.

By the late-1950s he was an inducted member of the Genovese Family. 

On May 3, 1959 De Micco was one of 23 men arrested by the NYPD at the Concord Restaurant located at 203 Bridge Street in Brooklyn.

1. Generoso Del Duca (Genovese Captain)

2. Pasquale Del Duca (Genovese Soldier)

3. Camillo Parisi (Genovese Soldier)

4. Joseph Gerardo (Genovese Soldier)

5. Ralph Ferraro (Genovese Soldier)

6. Salvatore Celambrino (Genovese Soldier) (Later Captain)

7. Tobia De Micco (Genovese Soldier)

8. Amato 'Matty' Principe (Genovese Soldier)

9. Joseph Scarpinito (Genovese Soldier)

10. Ralph Dolce (Genovese Soldier)

11. Salvatore DeMarco (Genovese Soldier)

12. Joseph Santaniello (Genovese Soldier)

Others present were:

1. Alfonse DeVito (57y)

2. Daniel Mazeroli (46y)

3. James Civello (38y)

4. Vito Arcuri (43y)

5. Lodovico Esposito (63y)

6. John Aromandi (60y)

7. Anthony Biondolillo


A gambling operation was ongoing at the premises and the NYPD observed Generoso Del Duca talking to Joe Profaci sometime before the raid. De Micco called to testify but the charges were later dismissed.

After listening to the testimony Judge Leibowitz declared, "It is my opinion that a convention was to take place. When 23 men, all with criminal records, gathered over a period of hours In this Godforsaken place. I can't be so naive as to believe otherwise."

 

J. Angelino, Sr

By the 1960s reporting to his uncle James Angelino.

"On October 1, 1962, Agents of the New York Office observed a blue 1960 oldsmobile, New York Registration Number WT9163, parked in the driveway of NICHOLAS A. RATTENNI's residence, 107 Rockledge Road, Bronxville, New York. Records reflected this automobile was registered to TOBIA DE MICCO, 131 Alta Vista Drive, Yonkers, New York.

On October 8, 1962, NY T-2 identified DE MICCO as a nephew of JIMMY ANGELLINO, a "caporegima" in the VITO GENOVESE "family", and stated that DE MICCO is a member of ANGELLINO's "regime".

On September 15, 1962, NY T-1 advised that RATTENNI is a "button man" in the "regime" of VINCENT ALO in the GENOVESE "family"."

By the early 1960s involved in the garbage collection industry. An FBI report from 1963 states:

"JAMES ANGELLINO, FBI #145619 He was described by JOSEPH VALACHI as a "caporegima" in the VITO GENOVESE "family' and has been reportedly engaged in bookmaking and shylocking operations in the Fordham area of the Bronx, NY. ANGELLINO lives at 42 Bulkley Manor, Rye, New York. He has a serious heart condition which has limited his activities. ANGELLINO alleges that he is employed by his brother-in-law in the Mancuso Furniture Company, Yonkers, New York.

TOBIA DE MICCO resides at 131 Alta Vista Drive, Yonkers, New York, and according to sources is a member of "Causa Nostra". DE MICCO purported to operate the American Lumber Company, Newark, New Jersey, but according to informants he is active in the garbage collection racket in Westchester County and in this activity closely associated with NICK RATTENNI and SABATO MILO."

N. Rattenni in 1959

 

In January of 1967 James Angelino died and Nicholas 'Cockeye Nick' Rattenni replaced him as Capodecina.

According to FBI surveillance, in March of 1968 De Micco and Genovese Family Soldier John 'Little John' Buonoraba attended the funeral of Gambino family member Angelo Mascia's grandson. Mascia was close to a number of Bronx based Genovese Family members:

"It was previously set forth that a automobile registered to the Valley Carting Corporation, 194 South Highland Avenue, Ossining, New York, was observed at the wake of  [Mascia's] grandson. It has been determined that TOBIA DE MICCO is associated with this firm. DE MICCO has been identified as a member of La Cosa Nostra (LCN). JOHN BUONAROBO, 23 Stevens Avenue, Yonkers, New York, was identified as an individual who was present at the wake of the [Mascia's] grandson."

T. De Micco in 1969

 

Valley Carting had, together with, other companies controlled by members of the Genovese Family a near monopoly on the carting industry in Westchester and Yonkers. In the early 1960s Tobia De Micco and Nick Rattenni were involved in a dispute with Gambino Family Soldier Nicola 'Nick Nelson' Melillo over the garbage account at a Pelham Park restaurant. Melillo and Genovese associate Vincent Fiorillo convicted of perjury as a result. 

A State investigation report concluded:

"Vincent Fiorillo, a leading operator in the garbage industry in the New York metropolitan area, was convicted in October 1966 of committing perjury before a Federal grand jury in New York City by lying about his contracts and relationships with other Westchester and Bronx garbage company owners, in particular, Nicholas Rattenni and Toby Demicco, both of the Vito Genovese Cosa Nostra "family." Investigation revealed that Rattenni and Demicco controlled Fiorillo's business. Fiorillo was sentenced on November 16, 1966, to 1 year and fined $3,000."

By the late 1970s Valley Carting operated by De Micco's son-in-law James Hickey, Hickey's brother Matthew Hickey and De Micco's son Tobia De Micco, Jr.
 

In 1979 the trio was indicted for paying $70000 to Genovese Family associate Carmine Franco for the right to illegally dump trash at a site controlled by Franco's company. The charges were dismissed on technical grounds. At the time Franco reported to Genovese Family Soldier Tino Fiumara.

By the early 1980s De Micco belived to living mostly in Florida.

In 1987 newspaper reports, citing FBI sources, named De Micco's Valley Carting as one of three companies that dominated garbage collecting in the Westchester area. The other two being A1 Carting owned by Alfred Ratenni (Nick Rattenni's son) and Suburban Carting owned by Thomas Milo, Jr.

In the mid 1990s FBI surveillance team observed son-in-law James Hickey in the company of Genovese Family Consigliere James Ida.

De Micco died July 23, 1989 in Sarasota, Florida.

Alfred Cupola (Genovese)

Al Cupola

 

Alfred 'Sharky' Cupola was a member of the Genovese Family.

Born 28 May, 1902 in NYC to Vincent Cupolo (35y) Anna Rusciono (24y). Father born in Salerno, Italy.

First arrested in 1919 for disorderly conduct. Second arrest came in 1921 in Boston, Mass. Arrested as 'Tony Lamonte'.

By 1920 he resided at 517 East 117th Street in East Harlem. A few years later the family moved to Queens at 170-38 93rd Ave, in Jamiaca.

In 1922 sentenced to Elmira Reformatory for grand larceny. Released by 1924.

In 1942 listed his employer as his brother-in-law Salvatore 'Sam' Bellitte, owner of Bellitte Bicycles in Jamaica, Queens.

By 1958 he was a made member of the Genovese Family reporting to Michael 'Trigger' Coppola, who headed a large crew in based in the East Harlem. By the early 1960s Cupola was employed as an undertaker at the Giordano Funeral Home in East Harlem and acted as one of Fat Tony Salerno's main associates while Salerno lived part time in Miami.

On March 25, 1960 an FBI CI advised: "that CUPOLA was employed as an undertaker a a Funeral Parlor whose address was unknown. During the interview with he advised that he had known CUPOLA for many years from residing in East Harlem and saw him only a few days ago at the Funeral Parlor at First Avenue, between 115 and 116th Streets. On May 13, 1960, SAS KAAS and WALSH determined the only funeral home in this block to be a Giordano Funeral Home located at 2242 First Avenue, New York. New York."

An FBI report dated July 18, 1960 stated: "Observation of 2242 First Avenue, New York City, New York, by SAS ROGER L. KAAS and EDWARD T. WALSH, JR., on. July 18, 1960, revealed that on the ground floor mail box there appeared the name A. SALERNO. 2242 First Avenue, in New York City, also contains the Giordano Funeral Home, at which it was alleged that ALFRED CUPOLA could be located. CUPOLA is allegedly a close associate of SALERNO."

On June 6, 1961, an FBI CI advised: "that AL CUPPOLA, also known as SHARKY, FBI Number 1944783, and described as an associate of [ANTHONY SALERNO] is responsible for [SALERNO'S] percentage in the policy play in New York. SHARKY allegedly places this money in the form of a cashiers check or money order which is purchased in a bank near 116th Street and 1st Avenue, New York City."

On January 11, 1962 FBI agents attemted to interview CUPOLA but the attempt was apparently unsuccessful: "CUPOLA replied that he would not be interviewed and that it was in the hands of his attorney. However, CUPOLA did not offer his present whereabouts or the name of his attorney ... On January 11, 1962 [FBI CI] advised that CUPOLA might be located in or around a social club in East Harlem, known as the Democratic Club, located on 116th Street between First and Second Avenues."

On May 16, 1966 indicted with five others for extortion and loan-sharking. Codefendants included Genovese Family members Louis 'Bobby' Manna (future Genovese Family Consigliere) and Lawrence Dentico. Charges included trying to extort money from a Hoboken pier operator. Cleared of charges the following year.

He died October 15, 1974.

Alexander Rosato (Genovese)

 

A. Rosato

 

Alexander 'Al Ross' Rosato was a member of the Genovese Family.

Born July 8, 1914 in Manhattan to Carmine Rosato (26y) and Olivia Patriarca (19y). Both parents born in Castelforto, Lazio, Italy. Father worked as a carpenter.

By 1920 resided at 324 112 St in East Harlem, Manhattan.

By 1935 the Rosato family had moved from East Harlem to Queens and resided at 56-48 Van Cleef St, in the Corona section.

In 1940 claimed employment with Thomas Galante & Sons in the Bronx.

On Christmas Eve 1945 cleared of robbery charges along with Johnny Earle and John McQueeney. The trio was accused of robbing two executives of the Planetary Recreation Inc., a firm which had the checking concessions at most of Manhattan's biggest nightclubs, as they were about to enter the firm's office at 111 West 34th street, Manhattan, on June 11 1945. Johnny Earle would be murdered by members of the Genovese Family in 1957.

In 1950 resided at 2515 36th Ave in Astoria, Queens.

According to FBI CI and self-proclaimed Lucchese Soldier Carmine 'Fats' Taglialatela during an 1969 interview, Rosato became an inducted member of the Genovese Family about 1951, reporting to Capodecina Mike 'Trigger' Coppola, head of the family's East Harlem crew:

"[Taglialatela] identified one AL ROSS, an Italian whos real name temporarily eluded the source as a "member" of the TOMMY RYAN family of LCN. He ie in BENNY SQUINT's regime (PHILIP LOMBARDO) and makes his headquartere at a club located two doors down from a paint store on 2nd Avenue between 118th and 117th Streets in New York City. ROSS can be found at this club generally between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM. The source said ROSS is one of the largeet shylocke in Manhattan and a very vicious individual who would not hesitate to kill.

[Taglialatela] source said ROSS killed a [victim] in 1953-54 for failing to pay off a $500 loan and for getting "out of line' on the telephone when he was talking to ROSS. The source said this [victim] got abusive on the phone and ROSS asked him to come to the club where they could settle this difference as gentlemen. When the [victim] arrived, ROSS talked him into the hallway next to the club and there killed him with a revolver. With the assistance of one LOUIE DOME (phonetic) [Louis Pacella], a possible relative of ROSS, the body was loaded into a car and driven to a section in the Bronx where it was dumped among trash cans. LOUIE was "made" a member for his assistance in this killing, with ROSS acting as his sponsor. [Taglialatela] advised that ROSS was "made" in 1950-51 at BENNY SQUINT's headquarters at 116th Street and 1st Avenue. He was made under the sponsorship of MIKE COPPOLA." 

Louie 'Dome' Pacella

On October 23, 1961 an FBI CI advised that: "ALEXANDER ROSATO also known as AL ROSS, New York City Police Department (NYCPD) #114210, has a reputation in East Harlem of being the right hand man for MIKE COPPOLA and [Tony] SALERNO. This informant understands ROSS handles COPPOLA's and SALERNO's policy interest in East Harlem, and reportedly travels between New York City and Florida by airplance carrying large amounts of cash to SALERNO and COPPOLA."

In February 1962 included on the FBI's list of identified Genovese Family members.

By the early 1960's Rosato resided part-time in the Miami area having joined Michael Coppola and 'Fat Tony' Salerno.

On March 15 1962 FBI agents interviewed Alexander Rosato in Miami: "[Rosato] advised during an interview that he grew up with ANTHONY SALERNO in the East Harlem area of NY. He stated that Salerno was in the fruit or produce business in NY but would not elaborate on this. He denied knowing SALERNO's business activities or sources of income. He stated that Salerno occasionally came by Imperial Liquors, Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, where Rosato was employed, and he had seen him around 23rd and Collins, Miami."

On February 19, 1963, an FBI CI advised: "he had learned that ANTHONY SALERNO, MICHAEL COPPOLA and ALEXANDER ROSATO, also known as AL ROSS, had invested $100,000 each in a legitimate loan company in Miami, Florida. This informant was not aware of the company's name or any other details concerning this venture."

In the early to mid 1960's Philip Lombardo replaced Michael Coppola as Capodecina of the East Harlem crew.

On March 22, 1973, an FBI CI advised as follows: "PHILIP LOMBARDO continues to be the titular head of the GENOVESE Family, LA COSA NOSTRA, having close associaton with AL ROSATO [redacted], informant further advised that ROSATO has gained stature in the family since LOMBARDO has taken over due to ROSATO's wealth from loan-sharking and his past close association with LOMBARDO."

On March 23, 1977 an FBI CI present at Palma Boys Social club reported: "Source advised that over the weekend Benny Lombardo, Genovese Capo, returned from Florida. On the afternoon of 3/21/77 he was at the Palma Boys Social Club on E.116th St. NYC and the following individuals appeared at the club to welcome him home. Al Rosato, [redacted] Joe Stracci, [redacted] Sammy Santoro, Fat Tony Salerno [redacted]"

By 1983 resided at 141-60 11th Avenue in Whitestone, Queens.

Alexander Rosato died February 15, 1986.

Joseph Lanza (Genovese)

 

Joseph Lanza

Joseph Lanza was a member of the Genovese Family.

Born January 25, 1912 in NYC to Bernardo Lanza (26y) and Maria Schillaci (25y). Both parents born in Corleone, Sicily. Father worked as a plasterer.

Maria Schillaci's brother Giovanni 'Al Brown' Schillaci was a member of the Genovese Family who was deported to Italy in 1947.

Older brother Biagio (1907-1973) was a suspected member of the Genovese Family. Older brother Carmelo 'Charles' (1906-1977) was identified as a Genovese Family Soldier in a 1983 Senate Chart (although he was deceased at the time).

By 1929 lived on 774 Adee Avenue in the Bronx.

Four days after his 17th birthday arrested for assault and robbery. Released from Elmira reformatory on April 11 1929. Eight days later arrested for robbery and sentenced to 10 years. Returned to prison for parole violation in 1936. Released 1938.

In 1940 partner with brothers, Carmelo and Biagio in Actual Plastering Corp, located at 161 East 121th Street in Manhattan.

By the late-1950s he was an inducted member of the Genovese Family.

By the 1960s the Lanza brothers owned Lanco Construction Co, described as a major firm.

In 1970 brother Biagio was on the Executive Committee of The Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, representing the plasterers. Biagio was also a Business Agent for Local 60 of the Plasterers union.

In 1972 sentenced to Five months for his part in a Florida gambling operation run by Harlan Blackburn, the so-called 'King of Bolita'. Lanza had loaned Blackburn money after they were introduced in 1967 by Gambino Family member Thomas Altamura.

By the early 1970s Joseph Lanza was a close associate of Genovese Family Capodecina Philip 'Benny Squint' Lombardo and a member of his crew.

P. Lombardo

On February 11, 1972 FBI CI reported: "He stated that he knew JOE LANZA as an associate of LOMBARDO, and knew JOE LANZA to be connected with the Lanco Construction Co., Bronx, NY. He stated he knew JOE LANZA to be involved in the plaster business."

On October 26, 1972 FBI CI reported: "BENNY SQUINT is a captain in the GENOVESE family of LCN and JOE LANZA is a button under BENNY. [Informant] further advised that LANZA is a big shylock who uses an individual by the name of [redacted] (phonetic) to handle his shylocking business."

A cousin of Joseph Lanza provided FBI with information. On October 26, 1972 FBI CI reported: "

He advised that PHILIP LOMBARDO is a friend of his cousin, JOE LANZA. JOE LANZA is a salesman for the Lanco Construction Company, 1000 Brook Avenue, corner of Washington Street, Bronx, New York. He advised that [redacted] the brother of JOE LANZA, is the President of the Lanco Construction Company.

He stated that occasionally he has gone to a social club on East 116th Street near 1st Avenue, New York City. This social club is on the South Side of East 116th Street, and the front of this club is of glass, that is covered with brown paper. He stated this social club is for the plasterers, Although here is no sign indicating such on the building font ... He advised it would be difficult to get Italians to talk about any organized crime influence in the plasters union."

On July 18, 1974 FBI CI reported: "Source advised that captioned individuals [LANZA, LOMBARDO] continue to frequent the Colonial Tavern, on 116th Street and First Avenue, New York City, New York. He stated that LANZA used to conduct his shylocking operations from that same area."

On September 15, 1975 FBI CI reported: "...that earlier on the same day he was the area of 116th Street and 1st Avenue, NYC. He stated that he saw the following individuals in front of the Palma Boys Social Club: TONY SALERNO, [redacted], BUCKY FERRO, PATSY GENESE, BENNY LOMBARDO and JOE LANZA."

Joseph Lanza died June 1977 in New York.

James Battaglia (Genovese)

 

 

1955

James 'Jimmy Battles' Battaglia was a member of the Genovese Family.

Born July 27, 1912 in Manhattan to Giuseppe (33y), and Maria Ferranti (25y).

By 1920 resided on Oak Street in Manhattan, in the Two Bridges neighborhood, which later became the Knickerbocker Village.

In 1935 resided on 1567 79th Street in Bensonhurst.

On June 29, 1955 arrested in a Manhattan apartment on charges of bookmaking. An associate, Thomas 'Tom Riley' Seccamanie (36y) had been taking horse bets over the phone in a diffrent Manhattan apartment and then transmitting them to Battaglia.

By the late-1950s he was an inducted member of the Genovese Family.
 

On June 3, 1960 arrested with five associates on charges of possessing stolen goods and conspiracy. The group had set up dummy companies and ordered merchandise from other firms on 30 days credit. The operation was described as, "Buy now and never pay later". Battaglia was held on a $25,000 bail. Only part of the goods had been recovered. At the time Battaglia was president of Big City Shipping Co. of 235 West street, NYC.
 

One of the men arrested with Battaglia was Morty Rosenberg. In 1961 Rosenberg was the subject of a sit down between the Gambino and Genovese Families over money owed to an unspecified subject (apparently represented by Genovese Capodecina Tommy Greco) and Gambino Family member Mike Scandifia (apparently represented by Gambino Family Consiglieri Joe Biondo, and Capodecina Carmine Lombardozzi).

On March 3, 1967 FBI CI reported: "Informant advised that just before his most
recent brush with the law, he was [Redacted] of the garment area. An individual named Morty ROSENBERG's owed [Redacted] sent [Redacted] threatened ROSENBERG's life and ROSENBERG  thereafter talked to MIKE SCANDIFIA about this. SCANDIFIA requested a sit down on this matter and met with [Redacted] TOMMY GRECO and JOE BIONDO in Lanza's Restaurant. SCANDIFIA claimed that he had a piece of ROSENBERG and that ROSENBERG was broke. [Redacted] GRECO, BIONDO, CARMINE LOMBARDOZZI and SCANDIFIA split the proceeds and gave none of this money to [Redacted] who originally loaned the money to ROSENBERG.

Informant said that sometime later he learned that ROSENBERG was also in debt heavily to LARRY and JOE GALLO for money shylocked to him. [Redacted] met with the GALLO brothers on President Street and asked them if they would leave ROSENBERG alone until he had a chance to collect what was owed [Redacted] He stated that during this meeting, JOE GALLO became incense and indicated that he would not go along with [Redacted]. GALLO told [Redacted] that ROSENBERG 'had to be killed.' Informant said that a short time later, ROSENBERG's body was found in Coney Island. He stated that the above took place in approximately 1959 or 1960."

Larry and Joe Gallo were Colombo Family members.
 

The body of Morty Rosenberg was found April 19, 1961.

Morty Rosenberg

In 1962 identified by the FBI as a Genovese Family soldier under Tommy Eboli, Capodecina.

In August 1964 identified by the FBI as a Genovese Family member.

On March 18, 1965 arrested on bookmaking charges. One man wagering with Battaglia was a Wall Street broker who lost all his money and then stole money from 40 of his customers. The district attorney's spokesman called the broker a "bookmaker's dream".
 

On August 12, 1965 FBI CI reported: "Informant advised he has known BATTAGLIA as Jimmy Batts [Redacted] however he has not seen him [Redacted] Informant advised that this individual used to hang out in the Crescent area of the Bronx with 'POP' Dave aka The Old Man (David Amodeo)."

David Amodeo was a member of the Gambino Family.

On February 1, 1967 arrested along with Thomas Seccamanie on charges of operating a $5-million-a-year bookmaking operation. Battaglia carried 21 $100 bills when arrested. Both men released on their own recognizance. At the time Battaglia was living at 239 Floral Ave, Plainview, LI.

On June 28, 1971 arrested in a midtown Manhattan phone booth carrying $4,000 worth of gambling bets and $7,000 worth of loan shark records. He offered police $500 not to arrest him. Battaglia was set free after posting a $2,500 bail after an arraignment on charges of promoting gambling, possession of gambling records and bribery.


In September of 1977 arrested for operating a bookmaking operation out of his home on 239 Floral Ave. Police found $66,000 worth of gambling receipts.

In 1979 reported to be a member of Capodecina Ottaviano 'Tommy' Lombardi's crew.

He died on June 16, 1991 in Hicksville, Nassau, New York.