Alfonso D’Arco the former acting boss of the Lucchese crime family and the first mafia boss to become a government witness passed away at the age of 86 according to reports. D’Arco became a made guy in 1982 and began to make his way up the ranks of organized crime before deciding to become … [Read more…]
According to reports Carmine Persico the official boss of the Colombo crime family passed away at Duke University Medical Center. The cause of death is still unknown although he had reportedly been in poor health of late suffering from various ailments including emphysema. He was currently housed at a medium security federal prison in … [Read more…]
The New York Mafia has undergone plenty of change over the last few decades but the Perisco families control of the Colombo crime family has remained. Colombo family boss Carmine Persico has been able to maintain his grip on the Cosa Nostra family since he took control back in the 1970s even though he … [Read more…]
Another son of legendary mob boss Carmine “The Snake” Persico is set to start a prison sentence for his mob ties. Michael Persico is set to join his father Carmine and his brother Alphonse “Allie Boy” Persico behind bars after his sentencing on February 28th baring any postponements. Michael was believed by many to … [Read more…]
Theodore “Teddy” Persico Sr a long time Colombo crime family capo and brother of imprisoned for life Colombo boss Carmine “Junior” Persico is back on the streets after serving the last 22 years in prison. He was arrested back in 1993 outside St Patrick’s Cathedral on Palm Sunday at a meeting of Persico faction … [Read more…]
Anthony Russo a former capo in the Colombo crime family who turned on his fellow mobsters hoped his cooperation would buy his freedom. Wednesday he was rewarded with just that as he was sentenced to time served and released into the witness protection program. He served 53 months in prison before being sentenced Wednesday … [Read more…]