In the coming years, Rudy would continue to operate as a valued soldier of the DeCavalcante network. He remained one of their key operatives in the New York City regime under Cocchiaro.
Rudolph (Rudy) Farone , aka “Tootsie” – in later years, he also became known “Uncle Rudy” to fellow mafiosi – was born in Brooklyn as Rudolph Edward Farone, on September 11, 1928 (other documents reflect his dob as 11/09/1928) to Amilio (Emil) and Anna Farone, who were Italian immigrant’s.