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Antonio Rico Giuseppe Giordano (June 2, 1914 – August 29, 1980) was the boss of the St. Louis crime family. Anthony Giordano was born June 2, 1914 in the town of St. Louis, Missouri. By one of his predecessors, Anthony Lopiparo, Giordano's power rose, along with Frank Coppola and Ralph Caleca. He also was friendly with John Vitale and, after he retired in 1960, Girodano became boss. Giordano was suffering from cancer when he was sent to prison in the mid-1970s. He fought it off until August 29, 1980, when he died in his bed at the age of 67 at his South St. Louis home. Giordano strengthened the families ties to the Licavoli Mob. He was uncle to Mikey Trupiano, who would later become boss. Giordano was also a cousin to the Licavolis.He was an Uncle to St Louis Crime family Capo James Giammanco.He also has a son Anthony Giordano Jr. who is the underboss in the Houston Crime Family. Crime, Man, Mafia, Be The Boss, Louis, Mafia Gangster, Family, Capo, Anthony
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Antonio Rico Giuseppe Giordano (June 2, 1914 – August 29, 1980) was the boss of the St. Louis crime family. Anthony Giordano was born June 2, 1914 in the town of St. Louis, Missouri. By one of his predecessors, Anthony Lopiparo, Giordano's power rose, along with Frank Coppola and Ralph Caleca. He also was friendly with John Vitale and, after he retired in 1960, Girodano became boss. Giordano was suffering from cancer when he was sent to prison in the mid-1970s. He fought it off until August 29, 1980, when he died in his bed at the age of 67 at his South St. Louis home. Giordano strengthened the families ties to the Licavoli Mob. He was uncle to Mikey Trupiano, who would later become boss. Giordano was also a cousin to the Licavolis.He was an Uncle to St Louis Crime family Capo James Giammanco.He also has a son Anthony Giordano Jr. who is the underboss in the Houston Crime Family.
Carmelo “Charlie” Fresina (Oct. 4, 1892 – May 7, 1931) was an early organized crime boss in St. Louis, Missouri. Fresina was, in his own fashion, the most colorful mafioso in St. Louis, heading up what was certainly the most colorfully named criminal mob known as The Pillow Gang. Fresina was born in Abruzzo, Italy and immigrated to St. Louis in his late teens. In 1922, Fresina joined a gang headed by Pasquale Santino, which began operating in the city around 1910. Fresina and his wife Louise Cinardi lived at 2716 Semple Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1922, Fresina was charged with the murder of Joe Bucceri who dying accused Fresina of his murder. Fresina was also a suspect in the murder of his former saloon partner Clarence Schnelle in 1927 and Angelo Corella in 1928. After Pasquale Santino was murdered in 1927, Fresina took over his gang, which specialized in extortion and bootlegging and became allied with a splinter group of the Green Ones led by Tony Russo. Together they waged a battle with the Green Ones. In January 1928, after the Giannola’s (a rival gang) had been eliminated, Fresina and two members of his gang attended a meeting at the home of a Russo faction member. It was rumored that Fresina had made peace with remaining members of the Green Ones and the Russo faction felt they had been betrayed. In a wild shooting Fresina was wounded in the buttocks and his two associates killed. Thereafter, because of his wounds, Fresina would arrive at a meeting of the gang, put on his chair the pillow he always carried, and then ease himself down to discuss such criminal activities as extortion and murder, leading sarcastic police to dub his mob “The Pillow Gang”. The Russo Gang, already depleted due to the deportation of three Russo brothers in 1928, continued to do battle with Fresina and the Green Ones until their faction “disintegrated” around 1932. On January 17, 1930, Ray Weaver was shot and killed by his boss Carmelo Fresina (who pleaded self defense) at Fresina’s home. Weaver was a former partner of Fresina’s in a garage business. Carmelo Fresina remained a force in the St. Louis underworld until May 1931, when he was found shot to death across the river near Edwardsville, Illinois. His gang was taken over by St. Louis mob boss and future government witness Thomas Buffa. Years later Senator Estes Kefauver summed up Fresina’s career saying; “Eventually Fresina, an extortionist and bootlegger, was dispatched with two bullets in the head and no longer needed his pillow.” The St, Clarence, Corella, Mafia Crime, Cemeteries, Real Gangster
Carmelo “Charlie” Fresina (Oct. 4, 1892 – May 7, 1931) was an early organized crime boss in St. Louis, Missouri. Fresina was, in his own fashion, the most colorful mafioso in St. Louis, heading up what was certainly the most colorfully named criminal mob known as The Pillow Gang. Fresina was born in Abruzzo, Italy and immigrated to St. Louis in his late teens. In 1922, Fresina joined a gang headed by Pasquale Santino, which began operating in the city around 1910. Fresina and his wife Louise Cinardi lived at 2716 Semple Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1922, Fresina was charged with the murder of Joe Bucceri who dying accused Fresina of his murder. Fresina was also a suspect in the murder of his former saloon partner Clarence Schnelle in 1927 and Angelo Corella in 1928. After Pasquale Santino was murdered in 1927, Fresina took over his gang, which specialized in extortion and bootlegging and became allied with a splinter group of the Green Ones led by Tony Russo. Together they waged a battle with the Green Ones. In January 1928, after the Giannola’s (a rival gang) had been eliminated, Fresina and two members of his gang attended a meeting at the home of a Russo faction member. It was rumored that Fresina had made peace with remaining members of the Green Ones and the Russo faction felt they had been betrayed. In a wild shooting Fresina was wounded in the buttocks and his two associates killed. Thereafter, because of his wounds, Fresina would arrive at a meeting of the gang, put on his chair the pillow he always carried, and then ease himself down to discuss such criminal activities as extortion and murder, leading sarcastic police to dub his mob “The Pillow Gang”. The Russo Gang, already depleted due to the deportation of three Russo brothers in 1928, continued to do battle with Fresina and the Green Ones until their faction “disintegrated” around 1932. On January 17, 1930, Ray Weaver was shot and killed by his boss Carmelo Fresina (who pleaded self defense) at Fresina’s home. Weaver was a former partner of Fresina’s in a garage business. Carmelo Fresina remained a force in the St. Louis underworld until May 1931, when he was found shot to death across the river near Edwardsville, Illinois. His gang was taken over by St. Louis mob boss and future government witness Thomas Buffa. Years later Senator Estes Kefauver summed up Fresina’s career saying; “Eventually Fresina, an extortionist and bootlegger, was dispatched with two bullets in the head and no longer needed his pillow.”
Giovanni “John” Giannola (died January 6, 1938) was a founding member of the Sicilian Green Ones gang in St. Louis, Missouri from 1919 until 1927. Giannola along with his brother Vito and Alphonse Palizzola founded the Green Ones gang in St. Louis, a gang that would later merge with others to form the St. Louis crime family. The Green Ones reportedly received their name from the farming communities in Sicily they came from. Palizzola, came from the Stoppagleria faction of the Sicilian Mafia. The Sicily, Giovanni, Stl, Springfield Illinois, The Godfather
Giovanni “John” Giannola (died January 6, 1938) was a founding member of the Sicilian Green Ones gang in St. Louis, Missouri from 1919 until 1927. Giannola along with his brother Vito and Alphonse Palizzola founded the Green Ones gang in St. Louis, a gang that would later merge with others to form the St. Louis crime family. The Green Ones reportedly received their name from the farming communities in Sicily they came from. Palizzola, came from the Stoppagleria faction of the Sicilian Mafia. The
Anthony Joseph Lopiparo (January 19, 1914 – June of 1960) known as “Tony the Pip”, was an organized crime figure and boss of the St. Louis crime family from 1950 until his death in 1960. Lopiparo was born in St. Louis, Missouri, his father had been an early St. Louis mafioso who was murdered. Lopiparo became a powerful mobster who rose to be the boss of the St. Louis family, succeeding Vincent Chiapetta in 1950. Lopiparo was once described as having a prominent round nose and of muscular build. He was the owner of vending machine companies including Twin City Distributing Co, Anthony novelty and vending Co., Greene fluorspar mining Co. in Elizabethtown, Illinois and Anthony discount Co, amongst other legitimate business holdings. Lopiparo’s rap sheet dated back to 1931 of which he was convicted of criminal contempt and income tax evasion. by the 1940s, Lopiparo was considered to be an important member of the Mafia by authorities. In 1956, both Lopiparo and his close confidant Anthony “Tony G” Giordano were convicted for avoiding federal taxes on their income from the vending machine company. His reign as boss would last for approximately 10 years, ending with his death by natural causes in 1960 paving the way for Giordano to rise to the top of the family and become the St. Louis mob’s most notorious boss. Jfk, Syndicate, Historical Photos, Gangsters
Anthony Joseph Lopiparo (January 19, 1914 – June of 1960) known as “Tony the Pip”, was an organized crime figure and boss of the St. Louis crime family from 1950 until his death in 1960. Lopiparo was born in St. Louis, Missouri, his father had been an early St. Louis mafioso who was murdered. Lopiparo became a powerful mobster who rose to be the boss of the St. Louis family, succeeding Vincent Chiapetta in 1950. Lopiparo was once described as having a prominent round nose and of muscular build. He was the owner of vending machine companies including Twin City Distributing Co, Anthony novelty and vending Co., Greene fluorspar mining Co. in Elizabethtown, Illinois and Anthony discount Co, amongst other legitimate business holdings. Lopiparo’s rap sheet dated back to 1931 of which he was convicted of criminal contempt and income tax evasion. by the 1940s, Lopiparo was considered to be an important member of the Mafia by authorities. In 1956, both Lopiparo and his close confidant Anthony “Tony G” Giordano were convicted for avoiding federal taxes on their income from the vending machine company. His reign as boss would last for approximately 10 years, ending with his death by natural causes in 1960 paving the way for Giordano to rise to the top of the family and become the St. Louis mob’s most notorious boss.
Antonio Rico Giuseppe “Tony G.” Giordano (June 2, 1914 – August 29, 1980) was an American mafioso who became the most notorious and successful boss of the St. Louis crime family. He brought the St. Louis crime family onto a national scale and had influence in organized crime circles across the U.S. Giordano was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Catherine P. Burns, and together they adopted a son named William Giordano. Beginning in 1938, Giordano was arrested more than 50 times; his charge People, American, Tony, Fbi Agent, Federal Prison
Antonio Rico Giuseppe “Tony G.” Giordano (June 2, 1914 – August 29, 1980) was an American mafioso who became the most notorious and successful boss of the St. Louis crime family. He brought the St. Louis crime family onto a national scale and had influence in organized crime circles across the U.S. Giordano was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Catherine P. Burns, and together they adopted a son named William Giordano. Beginning in 1938, Giordano was arrested more than 50 times; his charge
John Joseph Vitale (May 17, 1909 – June 5, 1982) known as “Johnny V.”, was a Sicilian-American mob boss. Vitale was the boss of the St. Louis crime family on two separate occasions. Vitale was also known for his involvement with prominent boxers and was considered by law enforcement to be an international narcotic trafficker. Vitale was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1909, the eldest of eight children of Joseph Vitale, Sr. and Mary Theresa Bovacanti. Both of Vitale’s parent’s were born in Sicily. His father was born in Trapani and his mother was born in Termini Imerese. They immigrated to the United States a few years before John was born. During the Great Depression he worked as an usher at the Ambassador Theater where he met movie actress Ginger Rogers and the two became lifelong friends. He married circa 1929, Fara Marie Sharamitaro, probably the daughter of Giuseppe Sharamitaro (also spelled Ciaramitaro) and Rosaria Bommarito. Together, they had four children. Vitale’s arrest record began around 1920. In 1934, Vitale was a suspect in the death of Mike Palazzolo. According to St. Louis investigative reporter John Auble, Palazzolo allegedly had an on-going quarrel with a man named Walter Mushenick. In May 1934, Mushenick assaulted Palazzolo’s girlfriend Delphine, slapping her in the face. After Delphine informed Palazzolo of the assault, Palazzolo stated that, “…he was going to get even with Mushenick…” Witnesses stated that when Palazzolo left his parent’s house to visit a friend, Vitale arrived and waited for him to return. After returning home, Palazzolo left with Vitale in Vitale’s car. That was the last time Palazzolo was seen alive. The coroner determined that Palozzolo was shot twice with a .38 caliber, a single shot through the head and neck, and another in the chest. Though a warrant was issued for his arrest, Vitale was exonerated of the murder. Little is known of Vitale’s early years in the syndicate, as Vitale was known for keeping a low profile. Vitale’s last run in with the law was in 1981 when he was arrested for having US$30,000 in his pocket. Vitale’s rap sheet also included arrests for robbery, concealed weapons charges, forgery, receiving stolen property, narcotics and murder. Sonny Liston The St. Louis crime family held financial interests in the career of Sonny Liston, a professional boxer. According to both FBI and newspaper reports, Vitale, in addition to other underworld crime figures, “…reportedly controlled Liston’s contract…”, with Vitale owning approximately twelve percent of the boxer’s contract. However, when a congressional committee inquired into the matter, Vitale refused to answer any questions. Later Years and Death Vitale was sent to federal prison once on a narcotics charge during the 1950s. In 1958, Vitale was charged with the federal crime of transporting firearms across state lines, which he appealed. In February 1959, he was called to testify regarding mafia-controlled coin machine rackets, but invoked the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution against self-incrimination. In 1977, Vitale was charged with assault and sentenced to the St. Louis City workhouse. Two sources claim that Vitale later became an FBI informant following the death of boss Anthony Giordano. However, no evidence has been provided to substantiate this claim. Further, Vitale remained the boss after Giordano’s death, dying of natural causes in St. Louis as an elderly man. Vitale died on June 5, 1982 and was buried on June 9, 1982 in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his wife Fara, who died in 1973. Law Enforcement, Johnny, Elderly Man, Ambassador Theatre
John Joseph Vitale (May 17, 1909 – June 5, 1982) known as “Johnny V.”, was a Sicilian-American mob boss. Vitale was the boss of the St. Louis crime family on two separate occasions. Vitale was also known for his involvement with prominent boxers and was considered by law enforcement to be an international narcotic trafficker. Vitale was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1909, the eldest of eight children of Joseph Vitale, Sr. and Mary Theresa Bovacanti. Both of Vitale’s parent’s were born in Sicily. His father was born in Trapani and his mother was born in Termini Imerese. They immigrated to the United States a few years before John was born. During the Great Depression he worked as an usher at the Ambassador Theater where he met movie actress Ginger Rogers and the two became lifelong friends. He married circa 1929, Fara Marie Sharamitaro, probably the daughter of Giuseppe Sharamitaro (also spelled Ciaramitaro) and Rosaria Bommarito. Together, they had four children. Vitale’s arrest record began around 1920. In 1934, Vitale was a suspect in the death of Mike Palazzolo. According to St. Louis investigative reporter John Auble, Palazzolo allegedly had an on-going quarrel with a man named Walter Mushenick. In May 1934, Mushenick assaulted Palazzolo’s girlfriend Delphine, slapping her in the face. After Delphine informed Palazzolo of the assault, Palazzolo stated that, “…he was going to get even with Mushenick…” Witnesses stated that when Palazzolo left his parent’s house to visit a friend, Vitale arrived and waited for him to return. After returning home, Palazzolo left with Vitale in Vitale’s car. That was the last time Palazzolo was seen alive. The coroner determined that Palozzolo was shot twice with a .38 caliber, a single shot through the head and neck, and another in the chest. Though a warrant was issued for his arrest, Vitale was exonerated of the murder. Little is known of Vitale’s early years in the syndicate, as Vitale was known for keeping a low profile. Vitale’s last run in with the law was in 1981 when he was arrested for having US$30,000 in his pocket. Vitale’s rap sheet also included arrests for robbery, concealed weapons charges, forgery, receiving stolen property, narcotics and murder. Sonny Liston The St. Louis crime family held financial interests in the career of Sonny Liston, a professional boxer. According to both FBI and newspaper reports, Vitale, in addition to other underworld crime figures, “…reportedly controlled Liston’s contract…”, with Vitale owning approximately twelve percent of the boxer’s contract. However, when a congressional committee inquired into the matter, Vitale refused to answer any questions. Later Years and Death Vitale was sent to federal prison once on a narcotics charge during the 1950s. In 1958, Vitale was charged with the federal crime of transporting firearms across state lines, which he appealed. In February 1959, he was called to testify regarding mafia-controlled coin machine rackets, but invoked the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution against self-incrimination. In 1977, Vitale was charged with assault and sentenced to the St. Louis City workhouse. Two sources claim that Vitale later became an FBI informant following the death of boss Anthony Giordano. However, no evidence has been provided to substantiate this claim. Further, Vitale remained the boss after Giordano’s death, dying of natural causes in St. Louis as an elderly man. Vitale died on June 5, 1982 and was buried on June 9, 1982 in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his wife Fara, who died in 1973.
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