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On July 11, 2018, four associates and members of the Colombo crime family were part of a 32-count indictment charging them with a number of crimes, including money laundering, racketeering, illegal gambling and extortion.
Colombo crime family, New York-based organized crime syndicate. Along with the Gambino, Genovese, Lucchese, and Bonanno families, the Colombo family is one of New York City’s Five Families, prominent criminal organizations that share the territory.
- Joseph Profaci 1928 – 1962
- Joseph Magliocco 1962 – 1963
- Joseph Colombo 1963 – 1973
- Carmine Persico 1973 – Present
In 1921 Joe Profaci emigrated to the United States from Palermo, one of the late arrivals when we look at mob bosses around this era who came in 10-15 years before. He started off with some legitimate businesses in Chicago, from bakery stores to green grocers but none were successful enough. It was at this point in his life in 1925, where he would ...
After the death of the long serving family boss Joe Profaci who started and led the family for over 30 years, his second in command would take charge, Joe Magliocco. However, Magliocco would step up to the top without full Commission endorsement. He wouldnt last long either… The year after taking control of the family Magliocco made plans with Jose...
Acting 1971–1972: Joseph Yacovelli Acting 1972–1973: Vincenzo Aloi Acting 1973: Joseph Brancato If you think of Joe Colombo the first thing thats probably springs to your mind is his death or The Godfather movie. When he took control of the family he was only 41 which made his one of the youngest bosses serving in the US at that time. Also, another...
Acting 1973–1979: Thomas DiBella Acting 1981–1983: Alphonse Persico Acting 1983–1984: Gennaro Langella Acting 1985–1987: Anthony Scarpati Acting 1987–1991: Vittorio Orena Acting 1991–1993: Vacant – disputed leadership during the third war Acting 1994–1996: Andrew Russo Acting 1996–present: Alphonse Persico Carmine Persico was a complete opposite to...
Dec 23, 2023 · The Colombo crime family was founded by Joseph Profaci in 1928, becoming one of the original Five Families of New York City. As part of La Cosa Nostra, the Colombo family established itself with a wide range of illegal activities, including extortion, loan-sharking, and illegal gambling, solidifying its power base in the criminal underworld.
Oct 19, 2015 · The youngest of the “Five Families” and the creation of Joseph Profaci in 1928 is the Colombo crime family. Profaci was one of the longest serving mafia bosses in history and ruled virtually unchallenged from 1928 until the late 1950’s.
Joseph Anthony Colombo Sr. (Italian:; June 16, 1923 – May 22, 1978) was the boss of the Colombo crime family, one of the Five Families of the American Mafia in New York City. Colombo was born in New York City, where his father was an early member of what was then the Profaci crime family.
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Oct 25, 2021 · For the Colombos, Andrew (Mush) Russo of Long Island, served as boss; Benjamin (Benji) Castellazzo of Manahawkin, N.J., the underboss; and Ralph DiMatteo of Long Island, as the consigliere,...