He would garner a tough reputation early on in his “career” as a hood not to be trifled with. This reputation would serve him well as he rose up into the hierarchy of the Italian underworld until he became “capo” or the overall boss of the resident mafia Family governing all of New England.
“La Pigna” or pignoli cone is a symbol of hospitality and welcome in Italian. It is the arch that all who visit Federal Hill first see when driving through Atwells Avenue.
The tiny state of Rhode Island, wedged between Connecticut and Massachusetts, is one of five such states that comprise what is recognized as the New England region. It is located in the extreme northeastern portion of the United States.
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