Peter Kourakos was the “boss” previous to Spiros Velentzos taking over after Kourakos died. In later years, Lucchese Capo Peter (Fat Pete) Chiodo – who later turned informant – was the Greek’s conduit to the Lucchese mob.
Peter (Pete the Greek) Kourakos – “Greek Tycoon”
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