May 1, 2016 - Recent prison photo of former Philly mob boss Nicky scarfo. Scarfo started to play the role of the vain don, seeking to murder those whom he felt had disrespected him. The shooting happened inside Dante & Luigi's restaurant in South Philly. The New Jersey Commission of Investigation concluded in 1989 that through those ties the Scarfo family funneled bribes and engaged in other corrupt deals with Mayor Michael J. Matthews, who pleaded guilty to extortion in 1984 and was sentenced to federal prison. [3] After his release, he was sent to Atlantic City, New Jersey by Angelo Bruno to oversee the operations there. A Scarfo hitman shot and nearly killed Riccobene. Reports began to circulate in the underworld that from prison Little Nicky had put a $500,000 contract out on Merlino. [16] Between August 1982 and January 1984, Scarfo was imprisoned in FCI La Tuna for gun possession. His future as a Mob leader brightened in 1980 when longtime boss Bruno was shot and killed on March 21, 1980, on orders from New Yorks Genovese family, which for years had affiliated with Brunos crime group. [8] He attended Holy Spirit High School, where he played on the school's basketball team. Mark Scarfo was discovered by his . Scarfo was a mob boss for the 1980s, a greedy, ruthless despot whose family coat of arms could have been a pair of crossed .357 magnums mounted on a blood-red shield embossed with the words Kill or Be Killed, George Anastasia wrote in Blood and Honor: Inside the Scarfo Mob the Mafias Most Violent Family (1991). Copyright 2021 JerseyMan Magazine. His father and former Lucchese family boss Victor Amuso were named as unindicted coconspirators as part of the First Plus Financial case.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'aboutthemafia_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_3',198,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-aboutthemafia_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); JSCARFO19 - MAY 18 - Nicky Scarfo Jr. in Morris County courtroom for use in Inquirer edition where it will appear with George Anastasia story. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Oscar Goodman, the former mayor of Las Vegas and prominent defense lawyer for accused organized crime figures starting in the late 1960s, defended reputed Scarfo underboss Phillip Crazy Leonetti in three trials in Philadelphia in the late 1980s, sitting in federal court beside Scarfo and Scarfos attorney, Robert Simone. He moved to South Philadelphia at the age of 10, and started working as a young laborer. [6] He moved to Ducktown, the Little Italy of Atlantic City, New Jersey shortly after, where he was protected and supervised by his uncle and other Scarfo members. Salerno arranged things so his concrete company got a $7.8 million contract at Trump Plaza. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. [7], During the trial, Scarfo's son Mark Scarfo attempted suicide on November 1, 1988. Mr. Scarfo had been in prison since 1988. My cousin owes my uncle absolutely nothing.. In fact, when Scarfo took over the crime family after the nail bomb murder of Philip Chicken Man Testa in 1981, Salvatore Merlino began to move up the underworld ladder, eventually becoming underboss. Philadelphia police and FBI agents formed a task force to investigate gang murders and set about the tricky job of identifying the killers and their accomplices. All Rights Reserved. The topic led Michael to speak about the pressure and scrutiny kids who have mob parents face, and he pointed out that his siblings didn't handle it well. May 1, 2016 - Recent prison photo of former Philly mob boss Nicky scarfo. Connecticut is mine; New Jersey is mine. Nothing got built in New York without Salerno dipping his meaty hand into the till. Only the shotgun slaying of mob boss Angelo Bruno outside his Snyder Avenue row home in 1980 and the ambush of mob boss John Stanfa in the middle of rush hour traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway in 1993 compare. The Irishman is based on the 2003 book I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank The Irishman Sheeran & Closing the Case on Jimmy Hoffa, by Charles Brandt. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. His grandfather was also a made man in the Genovese family in Brooklyn, and his grandmother's three brothers were Philly mobsters. A surgeon at Thomas. Some of that blood was spilled by his son. Prosecutors allege the FPFG fraud began in 2007. ", "Phil Leonetti's tell-all book shows he's crazy like a fox", "Tyrannical Mafia boss Nicodemo 'Little Nicky' Scarfo, 87, dies in prison hospital", "Paying respects: When the mob bid farewell to Kellyanne Conway's grandfather", "Leonetti Rips Uncle, Says Cousin Didn't Have A Chance", List of Italian-American mobsters by organization, Collaborations between the United States government and Italian Mafia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Phil_Leonetti&oldid=1137166180, Holy Spirit High School (New Jersey) alumni, Federal Bureau of Investigation informants, Pages using infobox person with multiple parents, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 45 years imprisonment; served five years after testimony, This page was last edited on 3 February 2023, at 04:17. But Fresolone as well as several other cooperators and many law enforcement sources point to Joey Merlino as the gunman that night. Amid the blood already shed by 1981, Scarfo encouraged his soldiers to take part in still more murders to maintain his standing. He was charged last summer with committing bank fraud and other related offenses in relation to the First Plus Financial scam. Scarfo survived the attack, but Philly Mob expert George Anastasia says the shooting marked the end of Nicky Scarfo Sr.'s rein as leader of Philadelphia organized crime. It depicts an era when the Mafia was so powerful that it set off alarms in the Kennedy White House, and Scorsese even hints that organized crime was behind JFKs assassination. Giuliani, by his own account, listened to countless hours of secretly recorded conversations of mobsters, and he reportedly was able to pull off a convincing impression of the mobsters scratchy voice. His father was Philip Scarfo, a laborer who worked at an Atlantic City hotel and who, according to Mr. Leonetti, was 100 percent legit. His mother was the former Catherine Piccolo. Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo, the tyrannical mob boss who ruled the Philadelphia underworld in the 1980s, has died while serving a 55-year prison sentence at a federal medical center in North Carolina. [11] A year later, he would be initiated as a made man. His murder was orchestrated by his Consigliere, Antonio Caponigro. Watch the latest Mob Talk report (and a previous episode) below, and, SEPTA to purchase 10 zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell buses, Bryce Harper to give command to start engines at NASCAR race in Las Vegas, Eagles name Alex Tanney QB coach, plus other coaching staff updates, The food you eat impacts the health of your eyes, Construction of Penn's Landing park over I-95 finally approved to begin, PennDOT says, Joanna McClinton becomes first woman elected as speaker of Pa. House. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) _ The teen-age son of reputed underworld boss Nicodemo Little Nicky Scarfo was in critical condition today after he was found hanging by the neck while father was on trial on racketeering charges. He was found shot dozens of times in a car trunk and $300 in bills were jammed in his mouth and anus as a sign of his own greed. He had fallen into a coma in 1988 after a failed attempt to hang himself. He was inducted by then boss Joseph Ida at a ceremony held in New Jersey, alongside two of his uncles who were also inducted as full-fledged soldiers. His time at the top was one of the bloodiest in underworld history. [2][3][4] At that time, he was the highest-ranking member of the American Mafia to break his blood oath and turn informant. A reporter for the Philadelphia Daily News watched inside the Four Seasons as about 75 partiers, many of them Scarfos relatives and friends, celebrated loudly drinking from $160 bottles of champagne and $1,200 bottles of Louis XIII cognac, racking up a $10,000 tab the afternoon of the jurys verdict. The shooting at Dante & Luigis drove home the point in bloody detail. Another figure in the book is Testa's successor, Nicodemus "Little Nicky" Scarfo, whose associates tried to lease . In 1963, Scarfo pleaded guilty to manslaughter for fatally stabbing a longshoreman; he spent about six months in prison. In 1983, the year Trump Tower opened its doors, the future president reportedly met the Genovese family boss. All Rights reserved. In 1979, Nicky Scarfo ordered Leonetti to murder Vincent Falcone, a criminal associate who had been underestimating Scarfo's power within the crime family; he shot him twice. Trump Melts Down Over Murdoch Admitting Fox Lied About Election Fraud [9] Leonetti did not like the nickname and was not referred to as such by his mob peers. He [Scarfo] was always very nice, Goodman said this week, noting that Scarfo had arranged for his son, Nicodemo Scarfo Jr., to show Goodmans mother around Philadelphia and escort her to court. The problem was that he rubbed many of his superiors the wrong way. In March 1986, Giuliani announced that a grand jury had indicted Salerno and others on charges that included rigging construction bids. [17][18], In 1984, Scarfo ordered the death of Salvatore Testa, one of his Capos and top hitmen, as Testa's ambition and growing popularity made Scarfo feel threatened. Scarfo served almost two years in prison from 1971 to 1973 for refusing to testify to the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation. He was 87. Simone said there was no sign of brain damage, but Ursani said it was too early to tell if the lack of oxygen caused serious injury. But these are not the kinds milestones that warrant a celebration. [3] In 1988, he was convicted of multiple charges including conspiracy, racketeering and first degree murder. Log in. Simone said the hanging was a suicide attempt, and Atlantic County Prosecutor Jeffrey S. Blitz said all evidence pointed to a suicide. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. According to the indictment, Pelullo told a member of the company's board that if he didn't cooperate, "your kids will be sold off as prostitutes. Nicodemo Scarfo Jrthe son of former Philadelphia mafiaboss Little Nicky Scarfohas been sentenced to 30 years on racketeering and conspiracy charges. "Book excerpt from 'Mafia Prince:' The story of Philip Leonetti's mob hit of Vincent Falcone as ordered and watched by Nicky Scarfo", "Philip Leonetti ABC Primetime interview 10/2/96", "What happened to the Scarfo crime family? It was yet another botched move by Little Nicky. "Scarfo Jr. Gets Probation and Fine for Conviction in Hospital Beating. [24][25], Scarfo began his sentence at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. The only thing he is guilty of is being a loyal son to my uncle. In 1978, Scarfo and his associate, Nicholas "Nick the Blade" Virgilio, shot and murdered judge Edwin Helfant for refusing to cooperate with them and to help Virgilio receive a lighter sentence as he was facing murder charges, in exchange for $12,500. Just two weeks earlier, Scarfo, one-time boss of the Philadelphia-South Jersey Mafia, had been sentenced with seven others to life in prison for the 1985 slaying of bookmaker Frank Frankie Flowers DAlfonso. The Dante & Luigi shooting came amidst a bloody power struggle that had its roots in a friendship gone bad. The attention drawn by that incident did not sit well with the familys don, Angelo Bruno, who exiled Scarfo to the gambling rackets in Atlantic City. Scarfo headed the Philadelphia-South Jersey Mob starting in 1981, and his ensuing war with rivals would result in more than 20 deaths in the early 80s. His register number was 09813050. The Genovese picked Brunos successor, Philip Testa, who chose Scarfo as his consigliere. He appeared to be the opposite of his uncle, a quiet and laid back personality. That was 1989. SHOOT DATE: May 18, 2010 He remained comatose for more than 25 years before passing away two years ago. This would not be his last murder for Scarfo. [8] He served time with boss Angelo Bruno and Genovese crime family members Gerardo Catena and Louis Manna, the latter of whom he formed a close relationship with. "Scarfo's Son 'Put Through Hell'. Michael Franzese on Philly Mob Boss Nicky Scarfo's Son Hanging Himself (Part 9) Watch on Part 10: Michael Franzese on Bribing Manuel Noreaga $50K a Month -------- In this clip, Michael Franzese spoke about his relationship with former Philadelphia mob leader Nicky Scarfo, whose son committed suicide while Nicky was embroiled in a federal trial. This led to another bizarre, dark comedic twist to the Scarfo-Merlino saga. The author of Mafia Prince has said Phil is the one of the only LCN guys he's met that flipped that doesn't want his old life back. Scarfo was dining with two friends, according to police reports, and was looking forward to a plate of clams and spaghetti, one of his favorite dishes. The investigation, which generated headlines across the world, involved the Inzerillo and Gambino factions of La Cosa Nostra. During his rule, according to George Anastasia of the Philadelphia Inquirer, more than 20 mob associates died and 25 went to prison. Putting him in harms way, apparently, was not as important to Little Nicky as holding onto the reins of power. Michael E. Riley, a lawyer for Mr. Scarfos son Nicky Jr. who is himself in prison on a racketeering conviction declined to specify a cause. [13] Phil Testa became the new Boss of the Philadelphia crime family, appointing Scarfo as his Consigliere. Stay up-to-date on your favorite celebrities and news topics by signing up! Cohn, the heavy-lidded henchman to Senator Joseph McCarthy, introduced the two men in his Manhattan townhouse, according to the late journalist Wayne Barrett. Everybodys dead, Mr. Sheeran, one agent says. So did Mr. Leonetti, Mr. Scarfos nephew and now an author, who was the familys second in command at the time and was known as Crazy Phil. Anastasia and Schratwieser detail what's next for Merlino and what his release might mean for the local crime family. Shortly after the shooting Nicky Jr. headed to North Jersey where he was under the care and protection of the Newark branch of the Scarfo organization. And its not just Trump who has links to the world depicted in The Irishman. Shortly after, he agreed to testify against Scarfo and the family, also admitting to participating in 10 murders; this allowed for his release after only five years, subsequently going into hiding. Succeeding Mr. Testa, Mr. Scarfo muscled in on the casino boom through his company, Scarf Inc., pouring concrete for the foundations of several gambling palaces, including one that opened as Harrahs Trump Plaza. Scarfo concentrated on a gangland opponent, Harry The Hunchback Riccobene. Weeks later, Caponigro faced the consequence of killing a Boss without the approval of the American Mafia Commission. Nicky Scarfo, a Mafia boss who purged two dozen fellow mobsters during his 1980s reign in Philadelphia and South Jersey, milked casino profits in Atlantic City and bribed the citys mayor, died on Saturday at the Federal Medical Center in Butner, N.C. The Merlino brothers were demoted, taken down to the rank of soldier and Scarfo was threatening to kill them and their families. Testa was killed by a nail bomb under his porch in 1981, on orders of his Underboss and drug trafficker Peter Casella and Capo Frank Narducci Sr., which later resulted in Narducci being gunned down and Casella being banished from the Mob and fleeing to Florida. Fearing for their lives, former associates, including his own nephew, testified against him. He was discovered by his mother, and paramedics were able to resuscitate him. The FBI had uncovered the concrete bid-rigging scheme at Trump Plaza by secretly bugging Mafia homes and hangouts, including the Palma Boys Social Club, where DeNiro and his rabbi Russell Bufalino, played by Joe Pesci, sit down with Salerno in Scorseses film. ", "Little Nicky" Scarfo, now 82, was the boss of the Philly mob from 1981 to 1989. Promoted to capo but later demoted along with his brother due to their drinking problems. Young Scarfo was ruthless and a good earner, which was what helped him get made. ", Anastasia, George. [13][14][9], Shortly after Leonetti was released from prison, he married the former girlfriend of Vincent Falcone, whom he had murdered in 1979. ", At a press conference Tuesday in Camden, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman said "the defendants gave new meaning to 'corporate takeover' by looting a publicly traded company to benefit their criminal enterprise. The then-17-year-old was found hanging in the Georgia Avenue apartment where the Scarfos lived. My uncle got him involved with trying to keep control of La Cosa Nostraand almost got Nicky killed. Salerno also controlled the local concrete workers union, and when a strike shut down construction in Manhattan in 1982, the one of the few buildings that wasnt affected was Trump Tower. Instead, he was served a huge helping of lead. This was in 1979, and Stone had been tapped to run Ronald Reagans political operation in New York. In obtaining contracts, he capitalized on his close association with leaders of Local 54 of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union. When you listen to those guys for thousands of hours, you cant help but sound like them, Giuliani once said. His trial was met with damaging testimonies of several informants, who had carried out his murders. A confederate, Teddy DiPretoro, placed a nail bomb Casella made on Testas front porch and activated it remotely, mortally wounding Testa on March 14, 1981. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. In 1954, Scarfo was proposed for membership into the Philadelphia crime family. Where Capone had wit and panache, Mr. Scarfo had neither. In May 1988, he was found innocent with eight other defendants in the 1984 murder of Salvatore Testa, the son of Scarfos former boss, Philip Chicken Man Testa. PhillyVoice Contributor. [citation needed], In 1989, Leonetti received 45 years in prison for racketeering charges, while Scarfo was given 55 years. After stabbing a longshoreman to death in a bar, Mr. Scarfo was convicted of manslaughter and served six months. Records show him graduating from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1947. Witnesses to the slayings were afraid to talk, fearing retribution. Trump wasnt the only one who knew the people in the world of The Irishman. Nicky Scarfo in 1982. A war within the family was also brewing as short reigned boss Philip Testa was killed by a nail bomb at his home in 1981, and so Scarfo began the war as he secured the top position for himself and eventually promoting Leonetti as his underboss in 1986. Nov. 1, 2011 — -- The son of a Philadelphia mob boss infamous for his violent reign was indicted today for a bloodless, white collar crime: a scheme to defraud a Texas financial firm out of $12 million. But that left his son out of the streets to deal with a crime family decimated by the violence and mismanagement of Little Nicky. This would not be his last murder for Scarfo. Scarfo is already under indictment for allegedly running a South Jersey gambling operation. The shooting happened inside Dante & Luigi's restaurant in South Philly. He is scheduled for release in 2033, when he is 104. Nicky Scarfo had been a made member of the Philadelphia Crime Family since 1954. 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