Aside from overseeing an active DeCavalcante “regime” that operated gambling and shylock rackets in Norwalk, Bridgeport, and Hartford, DeCavalcante Family underboss Giuseppe (Joe Buff) LaSelva and his brothers Tommy and Tony, both of whom were soldiers, and other members of their crew, held a complete “lock” over Waterbury where they were the sole Mafia faction in power .
Note: We have several stories about the LaSelva Regime of Waterbury, CT, that expand on the history of this regime. Please see The LaSelva Regime Leadership Chart, an extensive historical overview, The LaSelva Regime of Waterbury, CT, and bios on Joseph (Joe Buff) LaSelva, Gaetano (Tommy Buff) LaSelva, and Anthony (Tony Buff) LaSelva.
