For well over a century now, what has been traditionally referred to as “The New England Family” has always been a small but powerful underworld network.
This Mafia family has always been led by capable mafiosi, but its most iconic leader was unquestionably the notorious family boss Raymond Patriarca.
A small, slightly built man of only 5-feet 7-inches tall and 150 pounds soaking wet, Patriarca nonetheless commanded both the respect and adherence of his direct subordinates and a palpable fear among his enemies and victims alike.
During his time at the top of New England’s underworld, he was the unquestioned boss and everybody on the streets knew it.