Joseph Cammarano Jr the new Underboss and acting street boss of the Bonanno crime family ended last year by throwing a lavish Christmas party at Bocelli’s restaurant in Staten Island. According to the feds the party included more than a dozen high ranking members of the
According to the feds the party included more than a dozen high ranking members of the Bonanno family along with many other mafia minions. Attendance at the party was mandatory so mobsters could pay homage to new family Underboss and acting street boss according to prosecutors. The feds and NYPD attended the party in their own way by collecting surveillance evidence including photographs and video recordings. Now this surveillance evidence is being used against three high ranking members of the New York mafia family.
“Bonanno family Christmas Party surveillance photo“
A federal judge has ruled that alleged Bonanno family mobsters which include Joseph Desimone, Anthony Pipitone, and Ronald Giallanzo violated the terms of their federal release by attending the party. All three mobsters were prohibited from associating with anyone known to be involved in criminal activities and had signed agreements specifically baring them from contact with anyone associated with the Bonanno family. Prosecutors laid out evidence collected from the party showing the mobsters regularly meeting with members of the New York mob family and claimed all three had resumed their leadership roles. Federal judge Nicholas Garaufis denied bail for all three defendants and they are now guest of the government.
“Bonanno family Christmas Party surveillance photo“
Judge Garaufis has presided over multiple prosecutions of Bonanno family mobsters over the years didn’t seem to be surprised by the event and said “In the words of the great Yogi Berra, it’s déjà vu all over again.”
