Vincent Gigante became affiliated with Genovese Family boss Vito Genovese as a youth. In time, Gigante was to become the number one aide and right-hand man to Genovese.
Vito had taken a liking to the youth and brought Chin into his inner circle. It was alleged that this was because in his younger days, Gigante had performed several key pieces of “work” for his benefactor and that Vito rewarded him with a “button.” He soon became the boss’s constant companion, driver, and bodyguard.
Eventually, Chin Gigante would rise to a top hierarchy and leadership position before finally ascending to the Family throne.