List of Italian-American mobsters by organization
(Redirected from Italian American Mafia crime families)
This list includes Italian American mobsters and organized crime figures by region and by American Mafia organization, both past and present.
New York City
editGenovese crime family
editBoss/acting boss
edit- Giuseppe "the Clutch Hand" Morello – boss (1890s–1909)
- Nicholas "Nick" Morello – boss (1909–1916) killed in 1916
- Vincenzo "Vincent" Terranova – boss (1916–1920)
- Giuseppe "Joe the boss" Masseria – boss (1920–1931)
- Charlie "Lucky" Luciano – boss (1931–1946)
- Frank "The Prime Minister" Costello – acting boss (1936–1945), boss (1946–1957)
- "Don" Vito Genovese – underboss (1931–1936), boss (1957–1969)
- Anthony "Tony Bender" Strollo – acting boss (1959–1962)
- Thomas "Tommy Ryan" Eboli – acting boss (1962–1965)
- Frank Tieri – front boss (circa 1972–1981)
- Philip Lombardo – boss (1969–1981)
- Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno – front boss (1981–1987)
- Vincent "Chin" Gigante – underboss (1981–1987), boss (1981–2005)
- Liborio Bellomo – acting boss (1990–1992), street boss (1992–1996), boss (2010–present)
- Dominick "Quiet Dom" Cirillo – acting boss (1997–1998)
- Matthew "Matty The Horse" Ianniello – acting boss (1997–2005)
- Mario Gigante – street boss (2006–2007)
- Daniel Leo (mobster) – acting boss (2005–2008)
Underboss/consigliere
edit- Willie Moretti – underboss, capo
- Venero Mangano – underboss, capo
- Gerardo Catena – underboss, capo
- Saverio Santora – underboss, capo
- Michele Miranda – consigliere
- Louis Manna – consigliere
- James Ida – consigliere
- Lawrence Dentico – consigliere
Capo/soldier/associate
edit- Joe Adonis – capo
- Adolfo Bruno - capo
- Peter DeFeo – capo
- Anthony Provenzano – capo
- Anthony Strollo – capo
- Tino Fiumara – capo
- Vincent Alo – capo
- Anthony Carfano – capo
- Michael Coppola – capo
- John Ardito – capo
- Angelo DeCarlo – capo
- Vincent Cafaro – soldier, government informant (1986)
- Joseph Lanza – soldier (circa 1920s–1968)
- Joseph Valachi – soldier, government informant
- Carmine Romano – soldier
Gambino crime family
editBoss/acting boss
edit- Salvatore "Toto" D'Aquila boss (1916–1928)
- Manfredi "Al" Mineo – boss (1928–1930)
- Frank Scalice – boss (1930–1931)
- Vincent Mangano – boss (1931–1951)
- Albert "The Lord High Executioner" Anastasia – boss (1951–1957), underboss (1931–1951)
- Carlo "Don Carlo" Gambino – boss (1957–1976), underboss (1957)
- Paul "Big Paulie" Castellano – boss (1976–1985)
- John "The Teflon Don" Gotti – boss (1985–2002)
- Junior Gotti – acting boss (1992–1996, 1997–1999)
- Peter Gotti – boss (2002–2011); acting boss (1999–2002)
- Arnold Squitieri – acting boss (2002–2005)
- Jackie D'Amico – acting boss (2005)
- Nicholas Corozzo – acting boss (2005–2008)
- Jackie D'Amico – street boss (2008–2011)
- Domenico Cefalu – boss (2011–present)
- Frank Cali - acting boss (2015–2019)
Underboss/consigliere/capo
edit- Aniello "Mr. Niel" Dellacroce – underboss (1965–1985)
- Frank DeCicco – underboss (1985–1986)
- Joseph Armone – underboss (1986–1990), consigliere (1990–1992)
- Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano – underboss (1990–1992), consigliere (1987–1990)- Became a government informant
- Thomas Bilotti – underboss (1985)
- Frank Locascio – acting underboss (1986–1990), acting consigliere (1990–1992)
- Arnold Squitieri – acting boss (2002–2005)
- Joseph N. Gallo – consigliere (1957–1986)
- Joseph Corozzo – consigliere (1992–present)
- Carmine Lombardozzi – capo
- Anthony Gaggi – capo
- Michael DiLeonardo – capo
- Anthony Scotto – capo
- Anthony Ciccone – capo
- Carmine Fatico – capo
- Angelo "Quack Quack" Ruggiero – capo
- Nicholas Corozzo – capo
- Gene Gotti – capo
- John A. Gotti – capo
- Richard V. Gotti – capo
- Ronnie Trucchio – capo
- Salvatore Scala – capo
- Salvatore LoCascio – capo
- Louis Ricco – capo
- James Squillante – capo
- James Failla – capo
- Thomas Gambino – capo
- Stephen Grammauta – capo
- George Remini – capo
- Jackie D'Amico – capo
- Leonard DiMaria – capo
- George DeCicco – capo
- Thomas Cacciopoli – capo
- Robert "DB" DiBernardo – capo
- John Gambino – capo
- Pasquale Conte – capo
Soldier/associate
edit- Roy DeMeo – soldier
- Joseph Paruta – soldier
- Joseph Vollaro – associate
- Dominick Montiglio – associate
Lucchese crime family
editBoss/acting boss
edit- Gaetano Reina – boss (1916–1930)
- Joseph Pinzolo – boss (1930)
- Tommaso Gagliano – boss (1930–1951)
- Gaetano "Tommy Brown" Lucchese – boss (1951–1967); underboss (1931–1951)
- Carmine Tramunti – boss (1967–1973)
- Anthony Corallo – boss (1973–1986)
- Vic Amuso – boss (1987–2012)
- Alphonse D'Arco – acting boss (1990–1991); capo (1988–1991)
- Joseph DeFede – acting boss (1994–1998)
- Steven Crea – acting boss (1998–2001); underboss (1994–present)
- Matthew Madonna – acting boss (2009–2017)
Underboss/consigliere/capo/soldier/associate
edit- Anthony Casso – underboss (1989–1994)
- Salvatore Santoro – underboss (1979–1986)
- Joseph Caridi – consigliere (2003–present)
- Louis Daidone – consigliere (1993–2003)
- Frank Lastorino – consigliere (1989–1993)
- Christopher Furnari – consigliere (1974–1987)
- Paul Vario – consigliere (1972–1979); capo
- Aniello Migliore – capo
- Joseph DiNapoli – capo
- Joseph Abate – capo
- Peter Chiodo – capo
- Anthony Accetturo – capo
- Salvatore Avellino – capo
- Michael Taccetta – capo
- Martin Taccetta – capo
- Salvatore Avellino – capo
- Johnny Dio – capo
- Joseph Testa - soldier
- Anthony Senter - soldier
- Nicodemo "Nicky" Scarfo Jr - capo
- Henry Hill – associate (Irish-Italian)
- Thomas "Tommy" DeSimone – associate
- Vincent Papa – associate
- Anthony Loria Sr. – associate
Bonanno crime family
editBoss/acting boss
edit- Nicolo Schiro – boss (1912–1930)
- Vito Bonventre – boss (1930)
- Salvatore Maranzano – boss (1930–1931)
- Joseph "Don Peppino" Bonanno – boss (1931–1965)
- Gaspar DiGregorio – boss (1965–1966)
- Paul Sciacca – boss (1966–1971)
- Natale Evola – boss (1971–1973); underboss (1968–1971)
- Carmine Galante – boss (1975–1979); underboss (1956–1962)
- Philip Rastelli – boss (1974–1975), (1979–1991); underboss (1970–1973)
- Joseph Massino – underboss (1981-1991), boss (1991–2004), became an informant
- Anthony Spero – acting boss (1987–1993)
- Vincent Basciano – acting boss (2004–2009)
- Salvatore Montagna – acting boss (2006–2009)
Underboss/consigliere/capo/soldier
edit- Salvatore Vitale – underboss (1991–2004); became an informant
- Richard Cantarella - acting underboss (2001-2002), became a government witness
- Nicholas Santora – acting underboss (2004-2007)
- Anthony Graziano – consigliere (2001–present)
- Dominick Napolitano – capo
- Alphonse Indelicato – capo
- Salvatore Bonanno – consigliere (1964–1966)
- Vincent Badalamenti - consigliere (2019–present)
- Michael Sabella – capo
- Philip Giaccone – capo
- Dominick Trinchera – capo
- Frank Coppa – capo
- Anthony Indelicato – capo
- Cesare Bonventre – soldier
- Benjamin "Lefty Guns" Ruggiero – soldier
- Thomas Pitera – soldier
- Anthony Mirra – soldier
Colombo crime family
editBoss/acting boss
edit- Joseph Profaci – boss (1931–1961)
- Giuseppe Magliocco – underboss (1931–1962), boss (1962–1963)
- Joseph Colombo – boss (1963–1971)
- Carmine Persico – boss (1971–2019)
- Gennaro Langella – acting boss (1981–1984)
- Victor Orena – acting boss (1988–1992)
- Thomas Gioeli – acting boss (2001–present)
- Joel Cacace – acting boss (2000–2004)
Underboss/consigliere/capo/soldier
edit- John Franzese – underboss (1980–1995)
- Gennaro Langella – underboss (1972–1992)
- William Cutolo – underboss (1992–1999)
- John DeRoss – underboss (1999–2004)
- Carmine Sessa – consigliere (1988–1993)
- Charles Panarella – capo
- Vincenzo Aloi – capo
- Gregory Scarpa Sr. – capo
- Gregory Scarpa Jr. - capo
- Michael Franzese – capo
- Crazy Joe Gallo – soldier
- Ralph Scopo – soldier
Chicago
editChicago Outfit
editBoss/acting boss
edit- James "Big Jim" Colosimo – boss (1903–1920)
- Johnny "The Fox" Torrio – boss (1920–1925)
- Al "Scarface" Capone – boss (1925–1931)
- Frank "The Enforcer" Nitti – boss (1932–1943)
- Paul Ricca – boss (1943–1947)
- Tony Accardo – boss (1947–1957)
- Sam "Momo" Giancana – boss (1957–1966)
- Sam Battaglia – boss (1966–1967)
- Jackie Cerone – boss (1967–1969)
- Felix Alderisio – boss (1969–1971)
- Joseph Aiuppa – boss (1971–1986)
- Joseph Ferriola – boss (1986–1989)
- Samuel Carlisi – boss (1989–1993)
- Joseph Lombardo – boss (1993–present)
- James Marcello – front boss (2003–2007)
- John DiFronzo – official boss (1996-2018)
- Salvatore DeLaurentis – acting boss (2014–2018) official boss (2018–present)
Underboss/consigliere/capo
edit- Antonio Lombardo – consigliere (1925–1928)
- Jackie Cerone – underboss (1973–1986)
- Charles Fischetti – consigliere (1929–1947)
- Paul Ricca – consigliere (1947–1957)
- Tony "Joe Batters" Accardo – consigliere (1957–1992)
- Angelo J. LaPietra – consigliere (1997–1996)
- James Torello – capo
- Frank Calabrese – capo
- Nicholas Calabrese – acting capo, government witness
Soldier/associate's
edit- Jack McGurn - soldier
- Johnny Roselli - soldier
- Tony "The Ant" Spilotro – soldier
- Harry Aleman - soldier
- Charles Nicoletti - soldier
- Victor Spilotro - soldier
- Albert Anselmi - soldier
- Sam DeStefano - associate
- Michael Spilotro - associate
- Frank Cullotta - associate
North Side Gang
- Vincent "The Schemer" Drucci - Boss (1926-1927)
Milwaukee crime family
editBoss/acting boss
edit- Frank Balistrieri – boss (1961–1993)
Underboss/consigliere/capo/soldier
editPhiladelphia
editPhiladelphia crime family
editBoss/acting boss
edit- Salvatore Sabella – boss (1911–1931)
- Joseph Ida – boss (1946–1959)
- Antonio Pollina – acting boss (1958–1959)
- Angelo Bruno – boss (1959–1980)
- Philip Testa – boss (1980–1981)
- Nicodemo Scarfo – boss (1981–1991), consigliere (1980–1981)
- John Stanfa – boss (1991–1994)
- Joseph Merlino – boss (1994–present)
- Ralph Natale – front boss (1994–1999)
- Joseph Ligambi- acting boss (1999–2014), consigliere (2014-present)
Underboss/consigliere/capo/soldier
edit- Phil Leonetti – underboss (1986–1989)
- Frank Sindone – capo
- Salvatore Testa – capo
- Harry Riccobene – capo
New Jersey
editDeCavalcante crime family
editBoss/acting boss
edit- Sam DeCavalcante – boss (1964–1976)
- Giovanni Riggi – boss (1970s–2015)
- John D'Amato – acting boss (1991–1992)
- Giacomo Amari – acting boss (1992–1994)
- Joseph Miranda – acting boss (2003–2006)
- Frank Guarraci – acting boss (2006–2016)
- Charles Majuri – official boss (2016–present)
Underbosses/consigliere/capo/soldier
edit- Girolamo Palermo – underboss (1976–1989)
- Giacomo Amari – underboss (1989–1994)
- Girolamo Palermo – underboss (1994–2000)
- Joseph Miranda – acting underboss (2003–2005) official underboss (2007–unknown)
- Frank Guarraci – capo
- Joseph Miranda – capo
- Gaetano Vastola – acting underboss (1990–1991)
- Vincent Palermo – capo
- Girolamo Palermo – capo
- Giuseppe Schifilliti – capo
- Philip Abramo – capo
- Anthony Capo – soldier
- Louis Consalvo – soldier
New England
editPatriarca crime family
editBoss/acting boss
edit- Gaspare Messina – boss (1916–1924)
- Raymond L.S. Patriarca – underboss (1938–1952), boss (1952–1984)
- Nicholas Bianco – underboss (1990–1991), boss (1991)
- Frank Salemme – boss (1991–2000)
- Luigi Mannochio – boss (2000–present)
Underboss/consigliere/capo/soldier/associate
edit- Enrico Tameleo – underboss (1952–1968)
- Matthew Guglielmetti – capo (1991–present)
- Vincent Ferrara – capo (1986–1989)
- Robert Carrozza – capo
- Ilario Zannino – consigliere (1984–1987)
- Angelo Mercurio – soldier
- Angiulo Brothers
Winter Hill Gang
- Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi - Underboss, FBI informant
- Vincent "Jimmy the Bear" Flemmi - associate, FBI informant
- Johnny Martorano - soldier, government witness
Detroit
editDetroit Partnership
editBoss/acting boss
edit- Salvatore Catalanotte – boss (1921–1930)
- Gaspar Milazzo – boss (1930)
- Cesare Lamare – boss (1930–1931)
- William Tocco – boss (1931–1936)
- Joseph Zerilli – boss (1936–1977)
- Jack Tocco – boss (1977–2014)
Underboss/consigliere
edit- Anthony Joseph Zerilli – underboss (1977–2015)
- William Tocco – underboss (1936–1963)
- Angelo Meli – consigliere (1950s-1969)
Buffalo
editBuffalo crime family
editBoss/acting boss
edit- Stefano Magaddino – boss (1922–1974)
- Joseph Todaro Sr. – boss (1984–2006)
- Joseph Todaro Jr. – boss (2006–present); acting boss (1995–2006)
Pittsburgh
editPittsburgh crime family
edit- Frank Amato – boss (1937–1956)
- John Sebastian LaRocca – boss (1956–1978)
- Michael James Genovese – boss (1978–1984)
Cleveland
editCleveland crime family
edit- Joseph Lonardo – boss (1920–1929)
- Salvatore Todaro – boss (1927–1929)
- Frank Milano – boss (1930–1935)
- Alfred Polizzi – boss (1936–1945)
- John T. Scalish – boss (1945–1976)
- James Licavoli – boss (1976–1985)
- John Tronolone – boss (1988-2013)
Northeastern Pennsylvania, Upstate New York
editBufalino crime family
edit- Giacomo "John" Sciandra – boss (1933–1940)
- Giuseppe Barbara Sr. – boss (1940–1959)
- Russell Bufalino – boss (1959–1990)
- William D'Elia – boss (1994–2008)
Los Angeles
editLos Angeles crime family
editBoss/acting boss
edit- Vito Di Giorgio – boss (1909–1922)
- Rosario DeSimone – boss (1922–1925)
- Joseph Ardizzone – boss (1925–1931)
- Jack Dragna – boss (1931–1957)
- Frank DeSimone – boss (1957–1967)
- Nick Licata – boss (1967–1974)
- Dominic Brooklier – boss (1974–1984)
- Jimmy Fratianno – acting boss (1975–1977)
Underboss/consigliere/capo
edit- Simone Scozzari – underboss (1956–1962)
- Joseph Dippolito – underboss (1967–1974)
- Carmen Milano – underboss (1984–2006)
- Tom Dragna – consigliere (1931–1956)
- Frank Bompensiero – capo (1933–1977)
- Louis Tom Dragna – capo (1947–1985)
- Jimmy Caci – capo (late 1970s–2011)
- Mike Rizzitello - capo (1977-1990)
Cohen crime family
edit- Johnny Stompanato - (1947-1952)
Seattle
editSeattle crime family
edit- Frank Colacurcio - boss (1950s-2000s)
St. Louis
editSt. Louis crime family
edit- Anthony Giordano – boss (1960–1980)
- Giovanni Vitale Jr. – acting boss (1975–1980)
- Matthew Trupiano – boss (1982–1997)
Kansas City
editKansas City crime family
edit- Charles Binaggio – boss
- Nicholas Civella – boss
- Carl Civella – boss
- Peter Simone – underboss
- William Cammisano – boss
- Anthony Civella – boss
New Orleans
editNew Orleans crime family
editTampa
editTrafficante crime family
editBoss
- Ignazio Antinori – (boss 1920–1940)
- Santo Trafficante Sr. – (boss 1940–1954)
- Santo Trafficante Jr. – (boss 1954–1987)
- Vincent LoScalzo – (boss 1987–present) [1]
Associate