Pittsburgh Underboss – Michael (Mike) Genovese
Michael (Mike) Genovese was the underboss of Pittsburgh's LaRocca Family who authorities once described as a "dangerous and feared hoodlum."
Michael (Mike) Genovese was the underboss of Pittsburgh's LaRocca Family who authorities once described as a "dangerous and feared hoodlum."
A revered and respected mafia leader, Frank Amato ruled over the Pittsburgh crime family until handing over the reins to John LaRocca.
Antonio Ripepi held a position as one of the most senior and important “capo di decina” in the Pittsburgh Family for decades.
Joseph Regino was the boss in Johnstown, PA for the Pittsburgh-based La Rocca Family and controlled all racket operations.
Joseph Pecora got his start in the La Rocca Pittsburgh Family overseeing the Family's numbers operations for underboss Michael Genovese.
Lou Volpe was part of Pittsburgh's notorious Volpe Gang, who dominated the alcohol and lottery rackets until their assassination.
Joseph Sica was a top mafioso in the La Rocca Family of Pittsburgh, serving under the Louis Volpe regime and active in gambling and more.
Sebastiano Giovanni La Rocca started out as a moonshiner and bootlegger before becoming the "boss" of the Family in Pittsburgh.
The Cleveland and Pittsburgh mobs both planted their flags in Youngstown, Ohio. Although these two mafia families were allies, money is king. And the best way to keep the money in your court is to eliminate your enemies.
The Mafia loves easy money and when credit cards debuted to the general public, these little plastic cards of cash became an easy target for the mob. But how did they do it? And which mobsters were most prolific in the racket?
Mobster Frederico Randaccio, better known as Lupo the Wolf, was the underboss of the Magaddino Crime Family in Buffalo, New York. His reputation as a top strong-arm man, capable enforcer, and competent killer in Buffalo's underworld would soon precede him everywhere he went.
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