Tony Carubia Carubia was not a well-publicized hoodlum to the general public, but he was very well-known within underworld circles. He had the reputation of a “no-nonsense” guy, a “serious” individual.
Although Carubia has been identified over the years alternately as a member in either the DeCavalcante or Lucchese Families, I believe he was an inducted “soldier” in a Gambino crew, possibly serving under capo Anthony (Tony Baker) Napolitano, who also hailed from the Astoria section of Queens.
He was active early on in his mob career with burglaries, armed robberies, and various heists in both the New York City area and out-of-state targets.