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.”
I guess when the boss says show up there isn’t much choice besides showing up. But this out in the open for guys who know they are on supervised release restrictions doesn’t seem all that smart. Not to mention it gives feds a first hand look at the new acting boss and paints the target rather large on his back.
I agree ,I was tweeting with angel gotti about this last Friday. Cops watching like a rat in the walls.
law enforcement is watching all of them though I agree a indictment is coming there was 12 capos there
it was a Christmas party most of the five familys do it there was 12 capos there the stupidity was where the party took place in the middle of the day and now three of them are looking at prison time
the guys I have seen identified in this investagation
joseph (Joe Desi) DeSimone, 81, Ronald Giallanzo, 45, and Anthony (Little Anthony) Pipitone, 43,steven Desimone43, a nephew of capo Vincent Asaro,Cammarano’s father-in-law, Vito Grimaldi, and his brother-in-law, Joseph Grimaldi, both capos,Jerry Chilli, Louis Civello, Anthony 81 year-old Rabito, John Scrirememmano, John Zancocchio ,George Tropiano,Al Armetta,Vincent Caroleo ,john contello,joseph giddo,John Zancocchio
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I mean its not like the feds didn’t know who these guys were , BUT to be so public with this party as we have all mentioned above just doesn’t seem very smart at all. Wouldn’t be surprised to see some of those names getting pinched sooner rather then later.
the feds know who they were I meant for people who are interested in the mob like us you can basicicly see the entire bonanno administration
Completely stupid, but sounds like a hell of a party! Not a good way to start off as boss. I don’t know what this this guy was thinking. 3 captains in jail because of this. This has got to have the rank and file scratching their heads.
Could of definitely been done in a more discreet way no doubt about it.
This is what I’ve got so far , it’s fuckin mind boggling
By what people are saying , Joseph sabella is running what’s left of the basciano crew , padavona is acting capo for jerome asaro , either vito or joesph Grimaldi has replaced Joe cammerano jnr as capo of that crew , Zancocchio was allegedly took over the crew of Joe Lefty” Loiacono , Ronald Giallanzo has replaced vinnie asaro , and Louis civello may have replaced sammartino as capo in jersey unless he has his own crew
Wow that is a whole lot of changes. Any idea of the time frame on most of these moves Dom ?
I would say within the last year John , giallanzo was indicted a year ago and in the indictment he was only a soldier All these new captains and acting capos are obviously replacing old and other jailed captains like difiore , santoro , John pallazzolo , Peter lovaglio , and Anthony frascone who have all been jailed in the last year or two
This reminds me of John Gotti making all captains show up on Wednesday nights at the Ravenite. Now you got 3 guys locked up not making money for the family. Sounds like this guy was more interested in getting his Christmas envelope.