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Cantarella

Turncoat Mob Family Rewarded for Helping Take Down Bonannos

September 18, 2013 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment

  Bonnano crime family capo and one time ruling panel member turned rat Ricard “Shellack Head” Cantarella along with his wife and son avoided prison time for their cooperation as many expected. Richard Cantarella who pleaded guilty to three murders was a key witness against former Bonanno family bosses Joseph Massino and Vincent Basciano. He … [Read more…]

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Bonanno capo Cantarella and kin to get free pass after snitching on Bonannos

August 28, 2013 by Kam Miles Leave a Comment

  Former Bonanno crime family captain Richard “Shellackhead” Cantarella along with his wife Castelli and son Paul are set to be sentenced on a host of crimes but are likely to get a free pass in return for their cooperation. The trio decided to become turncoats and help the feds to dismantle the Bonanno family … [Read more…]

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