Try again. His abiding passion is food. Harris & Ewing/Library of Commons/Wikimedia CommonsCuban leader Fulgencio Batista in Washington, D.C. in 1938. I can answer any questions you . They lived in modest, ranch-style houses in quiet neighborhoods in Tampa and Miami. Thanks for your help! The men started to drive away when another sedan drove past the Mercury, the occupants unloading a blast of buckshot as they passed. So is Santo Jose Trafficante III a mobster? Santo Trafficante Senior died in 1954. So, as the popular theory goes, the mob bosses that lent a helping hand in getting Kennedy into office wanted revenge. He escaped conviction all but once, receiving a five-year sentence for bribery in 1954, but his conviction was overturned by the Florida Supreme Court before he entered prison. "If my uncle knew I was talking to the press, Christ, he'd shoot me," Trafficante says, half-laughing. Dr. Dennis Pupello was looking for heart disease, brought on by his overweight and diabetic patient's "voracious eating.". please know that i am praying for you and your family. When you think of Florida and organized crime, it is difficult to avoid conjuring up images of Tony Montana in Scarface, or the heyday of Miami Vice. Learn more about managing a memorial . Santo Trafficante Jr Santo Trafficante Jr. (November 15, 1914 - March 17, 1987) was among the most powerful Mafia bosses in the United States. On Oct. 26, 1937, Frank Trafficante named his first son after his own father, Santo Trafficante Sr. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The seeds for Trafficantes most interesting historical chapter were planted, as the mobster would go on to have a well-established relationship with the CIA in an ongoing effort to assassinate Castro. In 1975, the CIA declassified a report stating that Trafficante had been persuaded to poison Castro, an allegation he denied. Other Mafia leaders, as well as newer organized crime networks, took over many of the rackets the family ran throughout the 20th Century. He was the lynchpin in Tampa Charlie Wall The Kefauver hearings arrived in Tampa in December of 1950. Failed to remove flower. But Santo knew who was behind the killing a rival Mafia faction. He was left with about 25 horses at his stable in Lutz that he couldn't race and couldn't sell for more than it cost to keep them fed. And the Trafficante Crime family found out that it had an unusual ally in their concerns about Castro: the Central Intelligence Agency. Trafficante was a ruthless mob boss, and quickly consolidated control over the criminal networks in Tampa. Or does he just look like one? Our heartfelt condolences go out to your family. We guarantee you'll never look at Ybor City the same way again. Until last year, the younger Trafficante had never been accused of anything more dramatic than bookmaking, a charge that a judge dismissed. Santo Jr. succeeded his father as the boss of Tampa upon his death. Add to your scrapbook. He was going to be hit.. Century, Tampa was a small but growing city, and the organized crime it faced was modest. Rosselli testified in 1975 to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on the efforts to kill Castro. He was right, and when Castro took power in 1959, Trafficantes burgeoning gambling-and-drugs empire went under siege. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Pallbearers are Augie Castellana, Sam Paniello, Christopher Paniello, Anthony B. Marchese, Peter Marchese Jr., Ian Cordell, Don Smith, Frank Pancho Trafficante, John Castellana, and Dr. Santo Paniello. While the senior Trafficante had been a major mobster in his own right, nobody could have expected the heights that were going to be reached by his son. In 1946, Santo Sr. sent his son, already a family underboss, to Cuba to invest in the growing number of nightclubs and casinos in the island nation. And despite relatively small time beginnings, Trafficante proved to be a shrewd mobster. Welcome to Boxer Cycle Works. [12] According to Aleman, when he told Trafficante that President John F. Kennedy would likely be re-elected, Trafficante replied, "No, Jose, he is going to be hit. By December 1953, one more rival was dead and another was too scared to even venture out of his home. Harris & Ewing/Library of Commons/Wikimedia Commons. Frank Ragano and Santo Trafficante Jr. (right). In the early 1980s Trafficante was ensnared in two major cases that could have sent the aging don to prison for the first time in his life, apart from his time in the Triscornia detention camp in Cuba following Castros takeover in 1959. [20], In 2005, Lamar Waldron and Thom Hartmann's book Ultimate Sacrifice said that Trafficante was behind an aborted plot to kill Kennedy in Tampa on November 18, 1963. Trafficante had been operating in Cuba since the late 1940s under his father, Santo Trafficante Sr., a mobster in Tampa, Florida. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. I laughed _ until I realized it was a total f------ disaster," Trafficante says. Trafficante was arrested again in 1957 for attending the famous Apalachin summit of Mob leaders in New York, but those charges were dropped. Over the next 30-plus years, Trafficante, Jr. rose to oversee Mafia operations across the state of Florida. 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During a recent trip to Lake Tahoe he bought two basketballs autographed by Michael Jordan. Wife : Josephine MARCHESE (Santo TRAFFICANTE Jr. married Josephine in Tampa, Florida on April 17, 1938). Claiming association with the CIA, Roselli knew of Trafficantes vendetta and told his new pal that the U.S. government also wanted to take down Castros Communist regime. He maintained all of the lucrative casinos in Cuba, further cemented ties with powerful Mafia families he had established as a young man in New York, and ruthlessly put down any attempts to usurp his territory or power. [13] He testified that he was brought into the plot by Roselli and Giancana, who had been recruited by Maheu. Zeng8r/Wikimedia Common A set of bolita balls. After a violent mob war left several of Trafficantes rivals dead or weakened, his gang rapidly rose to prominence in Tampa. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He headed the Trafficante crime family from 1954 to 1987 and controlled organized criminal operations in Florida and Cuba, which had previously been consolidated from several rival gangs by his father, Santo Trafficante Sr. And all this occurred throughout seven Sylvia at age 12 and her father Jimmy Velasco in California, June 1948 Jimmy Velasco was a political fixer. Santo Jr., who had inherited the leadership of the Tampa Mafia around 1950 when his father, Santo Sr., fell ill, had now completed his consolidation of power in Tampa and beyond. Donnie Brasco. One small gang, led by Italian immigrant Santo Trafficante Senior, profited from the illegal lottery-style games they ran across Tampa. Trafficante took control of the Tampa mob in 1954 after the death of his father, Santo Trafficante Sr. Bankruptcy court documents show that Trafficante is owed $500,000 by a business partner. It was also rumored that Santos was involved in a Mafia plot to kill President John F. Kennedy, though he denied there was any such conspiracy. My ex-wife Erline Lazzara was a childhood friend you might remember. Santos ran numerous legitimate businesses as well as illegal, including several legal casinos in Cuba, a Havana drive-in movie theater, and shares in restaurants and bars in Tampa. Now in his late 70s or early 80s, LoScalzo is reported to be retired. Try again later. Born in Tampa, Florida to Sicilian parents Mafia don Santo Trafficante, Sr. and his wife Maria Giuseppa Cacciatore. In 1965, Giancana was convicted of contempt of court, serving one year in prison. Daughters: Mary Josephine Sarah Ann Brothers: Frank, Salvatore (Sam), Epifanio and Enrico (Henry) Uncle: Joseph M. CACCIATORE (convicted narcotic trafficker) CRIMINAL HISTORY: Perched on the edge of a leather chair in his attorney's office, Santo J. Trafficante III wears a pained expression on his jowly face. Associates: Sam Giancana, Charlie Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Cuba, Fidel Castro, Johnny Rosselli, Robert Maheu. Scott M. Deitche is the author of six books on organized crime, including a biography of Santo Trafficante Jr., and has written dozens of articles on organized crime for magazines and newspapers. Our prayers are with you. Try again later. The east coast of Florida was a loosely knit conglomerate of New York family interests with links to Meyer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel, Angelo Bruno, Carlos Marcello, and Frank Ragano. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? . [13] During his testimony, Trafficante also admitted for the first time that he had worked with the CIA from 1960 to 1961 for an attempt to poison Castro but stated that his role was only as an interpreter between CIA officials and Cuban exiles. department.". During the 1950s, Trafficante Jr. maintained a narcotic trafficking network with Tommy Lucchese, the boss of the Lucchese crime family in New York City. Santo, Jr. never spent a day in jail, and he died of natural causes in 1987. But considering the fiercely anti-Soviet atmosphere of the Cold War, its not that hard to believe. A A. A year has passed. Mobster dies, two nations. Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. After his father died in 1954, he became the head in Tampa and took over his fathers interests in Cuba. He buys Jaguars for his two sons, hobnobs with sports stars on resort golf courses and occasionally flies to Miami for lunch at a favorite restaurant, the Rascal House. She is now living in Virginia. His son, Santo Trafficante Jr., took over the crime family and became tangled in a web of conspiracies to kill the leader of revolutionary Cuba and, it is rumored, President John F. Kennedy. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Jo Paniello and Sarah Ann Valdes; her grandchildren, Dr. Santo Paniello and wife Susan; Dina Smith and husband Don; Melissa Castellana and husband John; and Valerie Cordell and husband Ian; her great-grandchildren, Michael Sierra, Elizabeth Paniello, Sam Paniello, Christopher Paniello, Christina Castellana, Augie Castellana, Alexa Cordell, Anna Cordell Drew Smith, Allison Hunt and husband Joey; as well as endless extended family. "[12] He said that Trafficante complained about the honesty of the Kennedys and their "attacks" on Jimmy Hoffa and other associates. [14] When this was pointed out, Aleman denied that he meant that he believed Kennedy was going to murdered and said he thought that Trafficante meant that Kennedy was going to be "hit" politically during the next election. He is hardly the "Dapper Don." [3] His wife, Josephine, died in 2015 at the age of 95; he is survived by two of his daughters. We never paid cash. At Boxer Cycle Works. Published: March 15th, 2017 - By Scott M. Deitche, Contributing Writer, Florida Mafia boss Santo Trafficante Jr. died 30 years ago March 17, El Chapos lawyers complain about strict rules at New York prison. His son was turned away from a date's house and his daughter has been refused jobs. Like Trafficante Jr. before him, had many close calls with law enforcement, but always escaped serious charges. Santo Trafficante Sr. was a Florida mobster who survived a series of vicious gang wars to become the leader of a powerful Mafia crime family based in Tampa. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Sign up for service and obituary updates. THE HIT THAT EXPOSED SOME OF TAMPAS ELITE. Pupello determined that his diabetic patient's arteries were healthy. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He is currently working on his seventh book, The Jersey Mob., Feedback or questions? According to Scott M. Deitche in The Silent Don, the family was profiting not only from its offshore casinos but from narcotics trafficking. She was born on March 24, 1920. That horse won $161,080 for its new owners, according to the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders Association. He was again called to testify in April 1976 on the alleged conspiracy to kill Kennedy, but Rosselli never made it: His body was found in a barrel floating in Biscayne Bay off the coast of Florida. But he was also the most powerful crime boss in pre-Castro Cuba, with influence that extended into Florida and the rest of the United States. Santo Trafficante Jr. (November 15, 1914 March 17, 1987) was among the most powerful Mafia bosses in the United States. One small gang, led by Italian immigrant Santo Trafficante Senior, profited from the illegal lottery-style games they ran across Tampa. When you start talking about organized crime, things can get dicey. I am sorry I am unable to attend the services due to a illness. Like many of the most prominent mobsters of the 20th century, his father, Santo Trafficante Sr., grew up in Sicily, Italy but became a major player in the criminal world after migrating to America. My prayers are with all of you. You can always change this later in your Account settings. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA Florida Anthony Accardo & Santo Trafficante Jr - Labor Union Kickbacks (1977- 1981)https://www.nytimes.com/1981/06/05/us/16-indicted-over-union-fund-use.htmlCredit:. [13] He stated that he received no payment for his involvement and that he acted out of patriotism. Santo Trafficante Jr. (November 15, 1914 March 17, 1987) was among the most powerful Mafia bosses in the United States. Departed this Life May 13, 2015 He was known as an organized crimes figure. Finally, after the infamous failed Bay of Pigs Invasion, the CIA gave up on their attempts to kill the Cuban dictator and thus Trafficantes attempts at revenge never materialized. Reputed 'boss of bosses' dies at 72 TAMPA, Fla, "' Trafficante dies at age 72 TAMPA. Trafficante was jailed and deported when Fidel Castro rose to power, leading him to spend a good portion of his adult life hatching a plan of revenge. His new attorney general his beloved brother, Robert F. Kennedy went after organized crime with a vengeance. Trafficante along with 56 other mobsters was arrested in New York while discussing what to do about the recent death of Gambino family head, Albert Anastasia. There is a problem with your email/password. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. When Fidel Castro began his ascent to power in the 1950s, Santo Trafficante feared the radical Marxist revolutionary wouldnt cooperate with him. "My kids suffered a lot by it," he says. I will always remember your perseverance, happiness and smiles at Marisa's wedding. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [1] In 1997, further declassified documents indicated that some mafiosi worked with the agency on assassination attempts against Castro. She was a wonderful cook, and she loved to crochet and travel with her husband, but she lived her life for her family. He grimaces at the thought that the rumor has persisted so long. I think it was a case of mistaken identity.. Ed Giorandino/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images. Indeed, he owes hundreds of thousands of dollars in foreclosures to local banks, which he says treat him "like I had leprosy" because of Key Bank. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. In a 1978 legal testimony, Trafficante discussed how quickly Castro shut it all down, then reopened the casinos on his own terms. However, by the late 1920s, facing little pressure, Sicilian gangsters began setting up lucrative gambling and narcotics rackets. [1] Trafficante maintained several residences in New York City and Florida. Please check your entries and try again. Try again later. "But then you get into alias this and alias that and when they get you in court, you probably just create more problems," he says. Born in Tampa, Florida in 1914, Trafficante hailed from a family already deeply involved in organized crime. By Santo III's own estimation, this was a wise move. This account has been disabled. Trafficante's appetite and his legal woes seem linked like the strands of a cruller. "I'm a freak for that kind of stuff," he says. In Trafficante's food chain, reporters rank only marginally higher than prosecutors and bank regulators, whom he likes to refer to as "rat bastards.". The American governments close ties to Santo Trafficante Jr. and the rest of the Mafia didnt end with their attempts to kill Castro. Santo told the state attorney, I dont have an enemy in the world. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. "I'm in the I.O.U. Santo Trafficante then categorically denied every allegation about stating he wanted RFK or JFK dead and got off scot-free. According to the account of Judith Exner, however, one of JFKs many mistresses, it was she who introduced Kennedy to Chicago boss Giancana. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Santo Trafficante Jr, was born on November 15, 1914 in Tampa, Florida and followed in the footsteps of his father, Santo Trafficante Sr, into a life of organized crime. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. "[1][13] He stated that he was positive that he did not say it because he always spoke to Aleman in Spanish, and said that there was no way to state the phrase in Spanish. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. There are few indicators that the family is still an active crime network. He owned and operated some of the most lavish casinos in pre-Castro Cuba. A few months later, two members of that group took the train to New York City to drum up support for a move against Santo. When you think of Florida and organized crime, it is difficult to avoid conjuring up images of Tony Montana in. [13] On September 27, 1978, Aleman reiterated to HSCA investigators that Trafficante had complained to him for hours in June or July 1963 about Kennedy's crackdown on organized crime at a meeting to discuss a business loan. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. In this episode, we will discuss the fascinating life of Tampa's most powerful mobster: Santo Trafficante Jr. Failed to delete memorial. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. It was clear that federal and local law enforcement had an acute interest in the Trafficante family. Today, Santo Trafficantes criminal legacy lives on through his nephew and namesake, Santo Trafficante III, who was charged with organized fraud in 1992. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. According to some, he was even involved in the infamous assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He worked to expand the crime familys business holding and territory he was particularly interested in Cuba as a location for gambling, hotels and night clubs and worked to cement good ties with his fellow mobsters in New York City. When he applied to the state for a parimutuel license that would allow him to race his horses at Tampa Bay Downs, he was refused. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Santo Trafficante (53540265)? There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Weve updated the security on the site. Trafficante was arrested on a bookmaking conspiracy charge. Please try again later. Trafficante weathered the violence of Floridas Mob wars and the various conspiracy theories, the Cuban Revolution and the loss of his offshore casinos, as well as intense law enforcement scrutiny, without ever spending time in prison. Born: November 15, 1914, Tampa, Florida THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF TAMPA'S UNDERWORLD IS OFTEN INTERTWINED WITH SOME OF Something went wrong. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. THE CHARLIE WALL STORY Kingpin Charlie Wall (center holding bottle, right of child) and his notorious gang. "When I woke up, they told me they raided Key Bank. Nicknames: The Silent Don The original Malio's Restaurant located on South Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, Florida. She was predeceased in death, by other loving family members. The "Family Jewels" confirmed that in September 1960, the CIA recruited ex-FBI agent Robert Maheu to approach the West Coast representative of the Chicago mob, Johnny Roselli. You'll learn about bolita, the rumored tunnels of Ybor, and the Era of Blood.Join us for this one-of-a-kind walking tour of Tampa's most storied neighborhood. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Trafficantes father was the lucky survivor of what was called the Era of Blood, when rival gangs based in Tampa fought for control of Prohibition-era nightclubs and, crucially, the local numbers rackets called bolitas. Battling Mob rivals in South Florida essentially weakened each other financially and, through murder, the number of available soldiers. More troubling for Trafficante was a court document that listed him for the first time as "a member of the Trafficante crime family.". Valenti hired his son-in-law at the produce company and allowed him to name his own salary. After Cuban revolution, the Mafia saw Castro as a threat to their business. While the plot never came to fruition, Trafficante later testified that he did help the CIA recruit other mobsters for the surreal plot. The investigators were looking for proof of drug-money laundering. We have to admit we are fascinated by the whole idea of the mafia and the people we knew and the whispers we grew up hearing. "My wife's got money. After Fidel Castro's revolutionary government seized the assets of Trafficante's Cuban businesses and expelled him from the country as an "undesirable alien," Trafficante came into contact with various US intelligence operatives, and was involved in several unsuccessful plans to assassinate Castro. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. The Trafficante family formed a strong alliance with the Batista government in Cuba and profited from their investments, although they never achieved the goal of dominating gambling on the island. [2] Trafficante Jr. had known Lucchese since the 1940s, when his father and Lucchese had trained him in the mafia traditions. 12 talking about this. The CIA came to Trafficante, and asked for his help in enlisting the Mafia to assassinate the Cuban leader. He was accused of making false financial statements for loans he used to invest in his citrus business, to purchase luxury cars and to buy a beach condo. Dennis Caruso/NY Daily News Archive via Getty ImagesFrank Ragano and Santo Trafficante Jr. (right). Verify and try again. Several were wounded. The authorities continued to charge him with participating in illegal activities, but the aging mob boss escaped conviction each time. Husband of Private As law enforcement pressure increased on the Mafia in the late 1940s, Santo, fearing. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Born Tampa, Florida March 24, 1920 Santo Trafficante grew up in the Florida underworld, working his father's gambling rackets and getting experience in the business. You've got to be a fool to marry wrong," he says. Now he owns a 210-acre orange grove in southern Hillsborough. He wants Trafficante, whom he considers to have an authoritative palate, to sample a new pastry that Alessi plans to sell at his bakery. But those werent even their most ridiculous ideas. Trafficante proceeded to open casinos in Cuba at his fathers behest and facilitated heroin smuggling by working together with famous mobsters Charles Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [3] Trafficante moved to Cuba in 1955, where he came into contact with Batista and Meyer Lansky. Read free previews and reviews from booklovers. They had three daughters, Antoinette born . In the mid-2000s, he would say he was a legitimate businessman, citing his ownership of a car dealership, and employment at various restaurants and night clubs over the years. The report was given to the District Attorney's office. ", Christopher Sabella elected as Hillsborough Countys next chief judge, Tampa man arrested in death of person found in apartment with unharmed infant, deputies say, Suspect in Hillsborough slaying of woman IDd, man known as Ya Dig, deputies say, After nearly a century of fixing Tampas flat tires, downtown Firestone closes, Under investigation, HART CEO proposes settlement, payout and exit, Dead body found in Hillsborough apartment with unharmed infant, deputies say, NAACP wants reparations for Tampas Black cemeteries that governments stole, Latin Kings gang leaders among 21 arrested in Hillsborough drug operation, sheriff says, Estimated 630,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Hillsborough River, records show, Tampa man who was first to face trial for Florida voter fraud in 2020 election gets probation. "I still don't think I did anything wrong," Trafficante says. Those were some of the greatest memories growing up. Afterwards, the son he had groomed to take his place, Santo Trafficante Jr., took the reins of the Trafficante crime family. Santo Trafficante, Sr., the powerful Trafficante crime family's patriarch, was born on May 28, 1886, in Alexandria Della Rocca, Sicily. My aim is to provide you with the best Service experience for you and your motorcycle. She was an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. In the early 20th Century, Tampa was a small but growing city, and the organized crime it faced was modest. By the time Prohibition and the Era of Blood ended, he was the top man in the Florida Mafia, operating with the blessing of exiled Mob boss Charlie Lucky Luciano, Frank Costello of the Five Families, and Meyer Lansky of the national Syndicate. The Trafficante Family Under Santo Junior. [5] His son, Santo Trafficante Jr., took over the crime family and became tangled in a web of conspiracies to kill the leader of revolutionary Cuba and, it is rumored, President John F. Kennedy. Still, theres a fine line between exploring a topic and glorifying it. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Santo Jr. was indicted several times through the 1950s but was convicted only once, on state charges in 1954 for bribery, and that conviction was overturned by the Florida Supreme Court. After a lifetime in organized crime, Trafficante Jr. died of national causes in 1987. Who better than his son, Trafficante Jr., to inherit his throne? View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA Florida Trafficante was apprehended in November 1957, along with over 60 other mobsters, at the Apalachin meeting in Apalachin, New York. Chris and I will never forget Santo's presence at Leia's welcome home party. From bolitaan illegal version of the now-legal Florida lotteryto narcotics, Tampas experience with organized crime is as notable as Chicagos or New Yorks. I have thought of you and Santo many times over the past 50 years. All the while, he lives in a palatial lakeside compound in rural northwest Hillsborough. In January 1963, he married Geraldine Valenti, the daughter. Santo Trafficante Jr. was a reserved, modest man married to the same woman for 49 years. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Santo Trafficante arrives at Queens Supreme Court in Kew Gardens. "The Mob? You'll learn about bolita, the rumored tunnels of Ybor, and the Era of Blood. His uncle, the late Santo Trafficante Jr., was reputed to have been the boss of the local Mafia. Our deepest condolences to the Trafficante family. They never returned. [15] He repeated the claim two days later on ABC's Good Morning America,[16] in Newfield's Frontline report entitled JFK, Hoffa and Mob broadcast in November 1992,[17] and again in his 1994 autobiography Mob Lawyer. "There's no such thing as organized crime in Hillsborough County," Trafficante says, clapping his hands for emphasis. We cant help ourselves when it comes to watching mob films like The Godfather, Goodfellas, Casino and HBOs Boardwalk Empire and the iconic cable TV show, The Sopranos. Authorities said he leaked a list of suspects in the case and then lied about it. He sought treatment for stomach cancer and was ready to hand power over to a trusted lieutenant. [9][10] The CIA and the Mafia had a common enemy in Castro, a communist revolutionary who had shut down Cuba's lucrative casino businesses. For all the power he wielded, Trafficante was often described as quiet and reserved. Search above to list available cemeteries. I will never forget him as a fellow stroke survivor. Santo worked closely with Lucchese family boss Tommy Lucchese, who was a friend of his father, and a man who helped train him in the 1940s. [4] All were fined, up to $10,000 each, and given prison sentences ranging from three to five years.
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