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Philadelphia crime family

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The Philadelphia crime family, also known as the Bruno–Scarfo crime family, the Philadelphia–Atlantic City crime family, the Philadelphia Mafia, the Philly Mafia, or the Philadelphia–South Jersey Mafia, is an Italian American Mafia crime family based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed and based in South Philadelphia, the criminal organization operates throughout the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area, including South Jersey. The family is notorious for its violence, its succession of violent bosses, and multiple mob wars. Operating as the Bruno crime family under the 21-year reign of boss Angelo Bruno (1959–1980), the family enjoyed an era of peace and prosperity. A complex dispute involving disgruntled subordinates and territory claims by New York's Genovese crime family led to Bruno's murder in 1980. The killing marked the beginning of years of internal violence for control of the Philadelphia family, leading to a gradual decline in the family's stability. Bruno was succeeded as boss by his loyal friend, Philip "The Chicken Man" Testa; however, within a year of Bruno's murder, Testa was also murdered, killed in a nail bomb explosion in 1981. When the dust settled from Bruno and Testa's deaths, Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo emerged as boss of the crime family. During Scarfo's reign, the family was known as the Scarfo crime family. Scarfo's 10-year reign saw the family grow in power, but also become highly dysfunctional. Unlike Bruno, Scarfo was infamous for his short temper and penchant for violence. Scarfo increasingly involved the family in narcotics trafficking and demanded that all criminals pay a street tax for operating in his territory. Scarfo also did not hesitate to order people murdered over moderate disputes. The dramatic rise in violence attracted increased attention from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Pennsylvania State Police and New Jersey State Police. Increased violence and law enforcement prosecutions also convinced several mobsters to cooperate with the government in order to escape death or prison. Scarfo's downfall came in 1988, when he and most of his top allies were arrested and sentenced to long prison terms. With Scarfo's imprisonment, the Mafia hierarchy was convinced that Scarfo was unfit for the position of boss. Once Scarfo was deposed due to rising tensions within the family, John Stanfa was named boss of the Philadelphia family in 1991. A faction of young mobsters led by Joey Merlino disputed Stanfa's ascension, however, launching another war in the family by 1992. The war ended in 1994, when Stanfa and most of his supporters were arrested by the FBI, though less intensified fighting continued until 1996 and began to involve violence from outside the family until the early 2000s. Merlino subsequently took control of the family and allegedly ran the family to varying degrees for the following two decades. The Philadelphia family has been weakened over the past 30 years due to internal violence, government turncoats, and law enforcement action following the passage of the RICO Act. Despite this, the family still remains one of the most active and powerful Mafia groups in the United States.

Infobox

Founded
c. 1911; 114 years ago (1911)
Founder
Salvatore Sabella
Named after
Angelo Bruno
Founding location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Years active
c. 1911–present
Territory
Primarily the Philadelphia metropolitan area, including South Jersey and Delaware, with additional territory in North Jersey and Boston, as well as South Florida
Ethnicity
Italians as "made men" and other ethnicities as associates
Membership (est.)
mw- 55 made members and 250 associates (1990) 50 made members and 100 associates (2004)
Activities
Racketeering, gambling, bookmaking, sports betting, loansharking, extortion, labor racketeering and corruption, political corruption, drug trafficking, illicit cigarette trade, gunrunning, smuggling, armed robbery, fencing, fraud, money laundering, prostitution, assault, and murder
Allies
Bufalino crime family DeCavalcante crime family Detroit Partnership Gambino crime family Genovese crime family Lucchese crime family Patriarca crime family Pittsburgh crime family 10th & Oregon Crew Junior Black Mafia K&A Gang Pagan's MC Philadelphia Greek Mob Warlocks MC
Rivals
Black Mafia Hells Angels MC and various other gangs in the Philadelphia area, including their allies

Tables

· List of murders committed by the Philadelphia crime family
William Dugan
William Dugan
Name
William Dugan
Date
May 26, 1963
Reason
Longshoreman Dugan managed to get into a fist-fight with Nicky Scarfo. After being choked on a table, Scarfo retaliated by stabbing Dugan in the chest.
Ferdinand "Blackie" Iacono
Ferdinand "Blackie" Iacono
Name
Ferdinand "Blackie" Iacono
Date
August 7, 1963
Reason
It is believed Philly mob associate Iacono was killed by Caporegime Santo Idone for not sharing his profits out of his illegal gambling racket.
Robert DeGeorge
Robert DeGeorge
Name
Robert DeGeorge
Date
August 17, 1967
Reason
Philly mob associate Robert DeGeorge was planning to "clean-up" a Teamster union implicating Joseph "Chickie" Ciancaglini in corruption, DeGeorge was shot to death.
George Feeney
George Feeney
Name
George Feeney
Date
1970
Reason
Philly mob associate Feeney allegedly insulted Angelo Bruno and Ralph Natale, though it has been alleged Natale was seeking to seize control of the Local 170 Teamster union which Feeney controlled. Feeney was shot to death.
Dominick Luciano
Dominick Luciano
Name
Dominick Luciano
Date
February 1972
Reason
Boss Angelo Bruno gave permission to Newark gangsters, the Campisi brothers, to kill Luciano due to Luciano having an affair with the wife of the Campisi brothers. Luciano was killed by a shotgun blast.
Pasquale "Jimmy Ross" Procopio
Pasquale "Jimmy Ross" Procopio
Name
Pasquale "Jimmy Ross" Procopio
Date
1972
Reason
Philly mob associate, unknown why he was killed.
Joseph McGreal
Joseph McGreal
Name
Joseph McGreal
Date
December 27, 1973
Reason
Irish mobster and Philly mob associate gunned down by Ralph Natale, McGreal was killed due to suggesting that Natale be removed from a Teamster union due to corruption.
Alvin Feldman
Alvin Feldman
Name
Alvin Feldman
Date
1974
Reason
Joseph Ciancaglini stabbed Jewish mobster Alvin Feldman to death with an ice pick, after Feldman made threats that he was going to kill Nicky Scarfo. Frank Narducci, Santo Idone and Joseph Scalleat were also part of the hit team.
Edward "Butch" Snee
Edward "Butch" Snee
Name
Edward "Butch" Snee
Date
1975
Reason
Unknown why he was killed.
Louis "Louie" DeMarco
Louis "Louie" DeMarco
Name
Louis "Louie" DeMarco
Date
1976
Reason
DeMarco was shot and killed by Phil Leonetti after he robbed a member of the Philadelphia crime family.
Edwin Helfant
Edwin Helfant
Name
Edwin Helfant
Date
February 15, 1978
Reason
Helfant was killed on orders of Nicky Scarfo after he refused to accept a bribe and instead handed down a 15-year sentence to an associate of Scarfo.
Vincent Falcone
Vincent Falcone
Name
Vincent Falcone
Date
December 16, 1979
Reason
Falcone was shot and killed by Phil Leonetti on orders of Nicky Scarfo after insulting him.
Angelo Bruno
Angelo Bruno
Name
Angelo Bruno
Date
March 12, 1980
Reason
Bruno was killed by members of his administration, seeking a coup of the family.
Edward Bianculli
Edward Bianculli
Name
Edward Bianculli
Date
May 19, 1980
Reason
Philly mob associate murdered by Theodore DiPretoro, unknown why he was murdered.
Frank "Barracuda Frank" Sindone
Frank "Barracuda Frank" Sindone
Name
Frank "Barracuda Frank" Sindone
Date
October 29, 1980
Reason
Sindone was killed as retaliation for killing Philly mob boss Angelo Bruno.
John McCullough
John McCullough
Name
John McCullough
Date
December 16, 1980
Reason
Irish mobster and Philly mob associate and friend of former boss Angelo Bruno, shot and killed, allegedly for arguing with the Philadelphia crime family.
Phil "The Chicken Man" Testa
Phil "The Chicken Man" Testa
Name
Phil "The Chicken Man" Testa
Date
March 15, 1981
Reason
Testa succeeded Angelo Bruno as boss of the Philadelphia crime family. Testa was killed by a nail bomb as he walked onto the porch of his house.
Harry Peetros
Harry Peetros
Name
Harry Peetros
Date
May 26, 1981
Reason
Peetros was a senior member of the Philadelphia Greek Mob. He was possibly killed after an argument with Philly mob member George Martorano.
Chelsais Bouras
Chelsais Bouras
Name
Chelsais Bouras
Date
May 27, 1981
Reason
Bouras was considered a boss of the Philadelphia Greek Mob. He was shot and killed with his girlfriend at a South Philadelphia restaurant. It is unknown why Bouras was murdered.
John Calabrese
John Calabrese
Name
John Calabrese
Date
October 6, 1981
Reason
Philly mob associate, Calabrese was active in loansharking and drug dealing. It is believed he was killed for not paying street tax to the Philadelphia crime family.
Frank Narducci
Frank Narducci
Name
Frank Narducci
Date
January 7, 1982
Reason
Philly mob captain, Narducci was killed as retaliation for the murder of Phil Testa, his son Salvatore Testa is believed to be the killer.
Vincent "Tippy" Panetta
Vincent "Tippy" Panetta
Name
Vincent "Tippy" Panetta
Date
February 4, 1982
Reason
Philly mob soldier, Panetta is shot and killed alongside his girlfriend in his apartment. Panetta was active in bookmaking and loansharking.
Dominick "Mickey Diamond" DeVito
Dominick "Mickey Diamond" DeVito
Name
Dominick "Mickey Diamond" DeVito
Date
February 22, 1982
Reason
Philly mob soldier, DeVito was found shot to death inside the trunk of a car, believed to be killed by the Nicky Scarfo faction.
Rocco Marinucci
Rocco Marinucci
Name
Rocco Marinucci
Date
March 15, 1982
Reason
Marinucci was responsible for placing and activating the bomb used in the Phil Testa murder. Salvatore Testa is believed to be the killer.
Frank Monte
Frank Monte
Name
Frank Monte
Date
May 13, 1982
Reason
Philly mob consigliere, Monte was killed during the Riccobene-Scarfo war and was shot to death under the orders of Harry Riccobene.
Robert Hornickel
Robert Hornickel
Name
Robert Hornickel
Date
January 27, 1983
Reason
Philly mob associate, Hornickel was killed by the crew of captain Joseph "Chickie" Ciancaglini over a botched drug deal.
Pat "Pat the Hat" Spirito
Pat "Pat the Hat" Spirito
Name
Pat "Pat the Hat" Spirito
Date
April 29, 1983
Reason
Philly mob soldier, Spirito was shot to death after he failed to murder Robert Riccobene, brother of Harry Riccobene.
Samuel Tamburrino
Samuel Tamburrino
Name
Samuel Tamburrino
Date
November 3, 1983
Reason
Riccobene loyalist, Tamburrino is shot and killed by a Scarfo hitman.
Robert "Bobby" Riccobene
Robert "Bobby" Riccobene
Name
Robert "Bobby" Riccobene
Date
December 6, 1983
Reason
Riccobene was shot and killed by Nicky Scarfo loyalists.
Salvatore "Salvie" Testa
Salvatore "Salvie" Testa
Name
Salvatore "Salvie" Testa
Date
September 14, 1984
Reason
Philly mob captain. It is believed Testa was killed by a Scarfo gunman due to jealousy towards Testa. In the book authored by Phil Leonetti, the excuse was that Salvatore broke the engagement with the sister of Joey Merlino.
Frank "J.R." Forlini
Frank "J.R." Forlini
Name
Frank "J.R." Forlini
Date
February 8, 1985
Reason
Philly mob associate, Forlini was shot to death by Scarfo gunmen in a bid to take over his illegal gambling rackets.
Frank "Frankie Flowers" D'Alfonso
Frank "Frankie Flowers" D'Alfonso
Name
Frank "Frankie Flowers" D'Alfonso
Date
July 23, 1985
Reason
Philly mob associate, D'Alfonso was killed for refusing to pay street tax to Nicky Scarfo.
Frankie Russo
Frankie Russo
Name
Frankie Russo
Date
February 28, 1987
Reason
Russo was shot to death in Bristol Township for stealing meth-making materials from a member of the Philadelphia crime family.
Louis "Louie Irish" DeLuca
Louis "Louie Irish" DeLuca
Name
Louis "Louie Irish" DeLuca
Date
May 24, 1990
Reason
Philly mob soldier inducted during the Scarfo-era, DeLuca is believed to have been killed by the Merlino crew after an argument.
Felix "Little Felix" Bocchino
Felix "Little Felix" Bocchino
Name
Felix "Little Felix" Bocchino
Date
January 29, 1992
Reason
Philly mob soldier close to boss John Stanfa, Bocchino was shot and killed. He is believed to be the first casualty in the Stanfa-Merlino war.
James "Jimmy Brooms" DiAddorio
James "Jimmy Brooms" DiAddorio
Name
James "Jimmy Brooms" DiAddorio
Date
May 20, 1992
Reason
Philly mob associate and Stanfa loyalist. Shot to death by two men while speaking on the phone at Vulpine Athletic Club in Philadelphia for refusing to pay street tax from his bookmaking business and drug operations, and for negatively talking about Merlino and his crew in several local bars.
Francesco DiGiacomo
Francesco DiGiacomo
Name
Francesco DiGiacomo
Date
November 29, 1992
Reason
Philly mob associate and Stanfa crew loyalist. Shot and killed on Delaware Avenue in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia by Rosario Bellocchi for not repaying a debt to the Stanfa crew.
Billy Shear
Billy Shear
Name
Billy Shear
Date
1993
Reason
Philly mob associate based in North Jersey. Killed by Philip "Philly Fay" Casale in Newark, New Jersey for being a suspected police informer.
Rod Colombo
Rod Colombo
Name
Rod Colombo
Date
January 7, 1993
Reason
29-year old Philly/Los Angeles Mafia associate, shot 3 times in the back of his head in Audubon, New Jersey while sitting in his Cadillac car.
Louis "Gee Gee" Cappello
Louis "Gee Gee" Cappello
Name
Louis "Gee Gee" Cappello
Date
January 20, 1993
Reason
Philly mob associate active in selling drugs and bookmaking. Cappello was killed for not paying street tax to John Stanfa.
Mario "Sonny" Riccobene
Mario "Sonny" Riccobene
Name
Mario "Sonny" Riccobene
Date
January 28, 1993
Reason
Philly mob soldier and older brother of Harry Riccobene. Killed by the Stanfa crew in South Philadelphia. He had testified against the Philly Mafia in 1984 and had entered the witness protection program, but, due to his inability to follow rules, he was removed from the program. He decided to return to South Philadelphia in the early 90s, despite being advised against returning to Philadelphia by authorities and his family. Upon his return, he was soon after killed for his past testimony.
Michael "Mikey Chang" Ciancaglini
Michael "Mikey Chang" Ciancaglini
Name
Michael "Mikey Chang" Ciancaglini
Date
August 5, 1993
Reason
Philly mob soldier, 10 to 15 shots were fired at him and Joey Merlino by Philip Colletti and John Veasey on a South Philadelphia street corner as they left a mob social club. Ciancaglini died from gunshot wounds to the chest and lungs, and Merlino was shot in the buttocks.
Frank "Frankie Bronze" Baldino
Frank "Frankie Bronze" Baldino
Name
Frank "Frankie Bronze" Baldino
Date
September 17, 1993
Reason
Shot 5 to 7 times in the head and torso by John Veasey outside the Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia; Frank Martines and Giuseppe Gallara accompanied Veasey in the drive-by shooting.
Nicasio Zagone
Nicasio Zagone
Name
Nicasio Zagone
Date
January 19, 1994
Reason
Zagone was the nephew to boss John Stanfa and was killed as a case of mistaken identity.
William "Crazy Willie" Gantz
William "Crazy Willie" Gantz
Name
William "Crazy Willie" Gantz
Date
July 15/16, 1994
Reason
Philly mob associate. 44-year old Gantz served as a driver and bodyguard to Philadelphia crime family capo Joseph Sodano. His body was discovered on a street corner in Newark, NJ at around 1:00 a.m. on the morning of July 16.
Michael "Mikey Ice" Brennan
Michael "Mikey Ice" Brennan
Name
Michael "Mikey Ice" Brennan
Date
December 6, 1994
Reason
Philly mob associate. Shot and killed, wrapped in a floor carpet, and dumped in the woods after an alleged falling out with the Merlino faction.
Ralph Mazzuca
Ralph Mazzuca
Name
Ralph Mazzuca
Date
February 24, 1995
Reason
Philly mob associate and South Philly drug dealer. Shot in the head and back in South Philly, hog-tied, and set on fire after he robbed two kilograms of cocaine from Joey Merlino's driver-turned government informer Roger Vella and tied up Vella's sister and dad at their home during the robbery in 1994.
Billy Veasey
Billy Veasey
Name
Billy Veasey
Date
October 5, 1995
Reason
Philly mob associate and brother of John Veasey, 35-year old Veasey was shot four times and killed, allegedly by John "Johnny Chang" Ciancaglini, while exiting his South Philadelphia home on the morning his brother was set to testify against the Philadelphia crime family.
Michael "Dutchie" Avicolli
Michael "Dutchie" Avicolli
Name
Michael "Dutchie" Avicolli
Date
April 4, 1996
Reason
Shot and killed, allegedly by Merlino and Steven Mazzone, for having an affair with Mazzone's wife. He was reportedly buried on farm property in New Jersey and his car was disposed of.
Joseph "Joe the Nodder" Sodano
Joseph "Joe the Nodder" Sodano
Name
Joseph "Joe the Nodder" Sodano
Date
December 7, 1996
Reason
Philly mob capo based in North New Jersey. Shot twice in his SUV in Newark, New Jersey by Philip Casale and Peter "Pete the Crumb" Caprio. Casale took Sodano's jewellery and $12,000 from the murdered man's wallet immediately after the hit. Sodano was allegedly killed for trust and loyalty concerns.
Robert Matonis
Robert Matonis
Name
Robert Matonis
Date
October 17, 1997
Reason
Philly mob associate and drug dealer, killed by Philip Casale in Harrison, New Jersey.
Anthony Turra
Anthony Turra
Name
Anthony Turra
Date
March 18, 1998
Reason
Leader of the South Philadelphia Italian-American gang known as the 10th and Oregon Crew. Shot in the back and his right eye outside his South Philadelphia home while en route to court for his federal racketeering trial after he previously sanctioned an assassination attempt on Joey Merlino due to a dispute between Merlino and his son Louis Turra. Steven Mazzone is suspected in his killing.
Gino Marconi
Gino Marconi
Name
Gino Marconi
Date
April 10, 1999
Reason
Shot 3 times in the chest in South Philadelphia allegedly from a rifle by the Boston crew.
Ronald "Ronnie" Turchi
Ronald "Ronnie" Turchi
Name
Ronald "Ronnie" Turchi
Date
October 26, 1999
Reason
Found tied up and dead in the trunk of his wife's car in South Philly with a plastic bag over his head. Allegedly, he had been attempting to use his earnings to buy his way into the position of boss.
Raymond "Long John" Martorano
Raymond "Long John" Martorano
Name
Raymond "Long John" Martorano
Date
January 17, 2002
Reason
Shot near his home in South Philadelphia while sitting in his car. Died in the hospital days later.
John "Johnny Gongs" Casasanto
John "Johnny Gongs" Casasanto
Name
John "Johnny Gongs" Casasanto
Date
November 23, 2003
Reason
During a hit allegedly ordered by Joseph "Uncle Joe" Ligambi, Casasanto was shot twice in the back and head and killed in South Philly by members of the Merlino/Ligambi faction. Damion Canalichio and Anthony Nicodemo are suspects in his killing. Casasanto was a suspect in the January 2002 Raymond Martarano murder.
Rocco Maniscalco
Rocco Maniscalco
Name
Rocco Maniscalco
Date
June 10, 2010
Reason
South Philadelphia bookmaker and loan shark, killed in South Philadelphia allegedly on orders of Joseph Ligambi for refusing to pay "protection money".
Gino DiPietro
Gino DiPietro
Name
Gino DiPietro
Date
December 12, 2012
Reason
Shot and killed in South Philly by Philly mob soldier Dominic "Baby Dom" Grande. DiPietro was allegedly murdered over an unpaid debt in a backdoor poker game. Anthony Nicodemo was sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to the murder. According to George Anastasia, Nicodemo rejected several offers to cooperate against the Philadelphia crime family.
Name
Date
Reason
William Dugan
May 26, 1963
Longshoreman Dugan managed to get into a fist-fight with Nicky Scarfo. After being choked on a table, Scarfo retaliated by stabbing Dugan in the chest.
Ferdinand "Blackie" Iacono
August 7, 1963
It is believed Philly mob associate Iacono was killed by Caporegime Santo Idone for not sharing his profits out of his illegal gambling racket.
Robert DeGeorge
August 17, 1967
Philly mob associate Robert DeGeorge was planning to "clean-up" a Teamster union implicating Joseph "Chickie" Ciancaglini in corruption, DeGeorge was shot to death.
George Feeney
1970
Philly mob associate Feeney allegedly insulted Angelo Bruno and Ralph Natale, though it has been alleged Natale was seeking to seize control of the Local 170 Teamster union which Feeney controlled. Feeney was shot to death.
Dominick Luciano
February 1972
Boss Angelo Bruno gave permission to Newark gangsters, the Campisi brothers, to kill Luciano due to Luciano having an affair with the wife of the Campisi brothers. Luciano was killed by a shotgun blast.
Pasquale "Jimmy Ross" Procopio
1972
Philly mob associate, unknown why he was killed.
Joseph McGreal
December 27, 1973
Irish mobster and Philly mob associate gunned down by Ralph Natale, McGreal was killed due to suggesting that Natale be removed from a Teamster union due to corruption.
Alvin Feldman
1974
Joseph Ciancaglini stabbed Jewish mobster Alvin Feldman to death with an ice pick, after Feldman made threats that he was going to kill Nicky Scarfo. Frank Narducci, Santo Idone and Joseph Scalleat were also part of the hit team.
Edward "Butch" Snee
1975
Unknown why he was killed.
Louis "Louie" DeMarco
1976
DeMarco was shot and killed by Phil Leonetti after he robbed a member of the Philadelphia crime family.
Edwin Helfant
February 15, 1978
Helfant was killed on orders of Nicky Scarfo after he refused to accept a bribe and instead handed down a 15-year sentence to an associate of Scarfo.
Vincent Falcone
December 16, 1979
Falcone was shot and killed by Phil Leonetti on orders of Nicky Scarfo after insulting him.
Angelo Bruno
March 12, 1980
Bruno was killed by members of his administration, seeking a coup of the family.
Edward Bianculli
May 19, 1980
Philly mob associate murdered by Theodore DiPretoro, unknown why he was murdered.
Frank "Barracuda Frank" Sindone
October 29, 1980
Sindone was killed as retaliation for killing Philly mob boss Angelo Bruno.
John McCullough
December 16, 1980
Irish mobster and Philly mob associate and friend of former boss Angelo Bruno, shot and killed, allegedly for arguing with the Philadelphia crime family.
Phil "The Chicken Man" Testa
March 15, 1981
Testa succeeded Angelo Bruno as boss of the Philadelphia crime family. Testa was killed by a nail bomb as he walked onto the porch of his house.
Harry Peetros
May 26, 1981
Peetros was a senior member of the Philadelphia Greek Mob. He was possibly killed after an argument with Philly mob member George Martorano.
Chelsais Bouras
May 27, 1981
Bouras was considered a boss of the Philadelphia Greek Mob. He was shot and killed with his girlfriend at a South Philadelphia restaurant. It is unknown why Bouras was murdered.
John Calabrese
October 6, 1981
Philly mob associate, Calabrese was active in loansharking and drug dealing. It is believed he was killed for not paying street tax to the Philadelphia crime family.
Frank Narducci
January 7, 1982
Philly mob captain, Narducci was killed as retaliation for the murder of Phil Testa, his son Salvatore Testa is believed to be the killer.
Vincent "Tippy" Panetta
February 4, 1982
Philly mob soldier, Panetta is shot and killed alongside his girlfriend in his apartment. Panetta was active in bookmaking and loansharking.
Dominick "Mickey Diamond" DeVito
February 22, 1982
Philly mob soldier, DeVito was found shot to death inside the trunk of a car, believed to be killed by the Nicky Scarfo faction.
Rocco Marinucci
March 15, 1982
Marinucci was responsible for placing and activating the bomb used in the Phil Testa murder. Salvatore Testa is believed to be the killer.
Frank Monte
May 13, 1982
Philly mob consigliere, Monte was killed during the Riccobene-Scarfo war and was shot to death under the orders of Harry Riccobene.
Robert Hornickel
January 27, 1983
Philly mob associate, Hornickel was killed by the crew of captain Joseph "Chickie" Ciancaglini over a botched drug deal.
Pat "Pat the Hat" Spirito
April 29, 1983
Philly mob soldier, Spirito was shot to death after he failed to murder Robert Riccobene, brother of Harry Riccobene.
Samuel Tamburrino
November 3, 1983
Riccobene loyalist, Tamburrino is shot and killed by a Scarfo hitman.
Robert "Bobby" Riccobene
December 6, 1983
Riccobene was shot and killed by Nicky Scarfo loyalists.
Salvatore "Salvie" Testa
September 14, 1984
Philly mob captain. It is believed Testa was killed by a Scarfo gunman due to jealousy towards Testa. In the book authored by Phil Leonetti, the excuse was that Salvatore broke the engagement with the sister of Joey Merlino.
Frank "J.R." Forlini
February 8, 1985
Philly mob associate, Forlini was shot to death by Scarfo gunmen in a bid to take over his illegal gambling rackets.
Frank "Frankie Flowers" D'Alfonso
July 23, 1985
Philly mob associate, D'Alfonso was killed for refusing to pay street tax to Nicky Scarfo.
Frankie Russo
February 28, 1987
Russo was shot to death in Bristol Township for stealing meth-making materials from a member of the Philadelphia crime family.
Louis "Louie Irish" DeLuca
May 24, 1990
Philly mob soldier inducted during the Scarfo-era, DeLuca is believed to have been killed by the Merlino crew after an argument.
Felix "Little Felix" Bocchino
January 29, 1992
Philly mob soldier close to boss John Stanfa, Bocchino was shot and killed. He is believed to be the first casualty in the Stanfa-Merlino war.
James "Jimmy Brooms" DiAddorio
May 20, 1992
Philly mob associate and Stanfa loyalist. Shot to death by two men while speaking on the phone at Vulpine Athletic Club in Philadelphia for refusing to pay street tax from his bookmaking business and drug operations, and for negatively talking about Merlino and his crew in several local bars.
Francesco DiGiacomo
November 29, 1992
Philly mob associate and Stanfa crew loyalist. Shot and killed on Delaware Avenue in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia by Rosario Bellocchi for not repaying a debt to the Stanfa crew.
Billy Shear
1993
Philly mob associate based in North Jersey. Killed by Philip "Philly Fay" Casale in Newark, New Jersey for being a suspected police informer.
Rod Colombo
January 7, 1993
29-year old Philly/Los Angeles Mafia associate, shot 3 times in the back of his head in Audubon, New Jersey while sitting in his Cadillac car.
Louis "Gee Gee" Cappello
January 20, 1993
Philly mob associate active in selling drugs and bookmaking. Cappello was killed for not paying street tax to John Stanfa.
Mario "Sonny" Riccobene
January 28, 1993
Philly mob soldier and older brother of Harry Riccobene. Killed by the Stanfa crew in South Philadelphia. He had testified against the Philly Mafia in 1984 and had entered the witness protection program, but, due to his inability to follow rules, he was removed from the program. He decided to return to South Philadelphia in the early 90s, despite being advised against returning to Philadelphia by authorities and his family. Upon his return, he was soon after killed for his past testimony.
Michael "Mikey Chang" Ciancaglini
August 5, 1993
Philly mob soldier, 10 to 15 shots were fired at him and Joey Merlino by Philip Colletti and John Veasey on a South Philadelphia street corner as they left a mob social club. Ciancaglini died from gunshot wounds to the chest and lungs, and Merlino was shot in the buttocks.
Frank "Frankie Bronze" Baldino
September 17, 1993
Shot 5 to 7 times in the head and torso by John Veasey outside the Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia; Frank Martines and Giuseppe Gallara accompanied Veasey in the drive-by shooting.
Nicasio Zagone
January 19, 1994
Zagone was the nephew to boss John Stanfa and was killed as a case of mistaken identity.
William "Crazy Willie" Gantz
July 15/16, 1994
Philly mob associate. 44-year old Gantz served as a driver and bodyguard to Philadelphia crime family capo Joseph Sodano. His body was discovered on a street corner in Newark, NJ at around 1:00 a.m. on the morning of July 16.
Michael "Mikey Ice" Brennan
December 6, 1994
Philly mob associate. Shot and killed, wrapped in a floor carpet, and dumped in the woods after an alleged falling out with the Merlino faction.
Ralph Mazzuca
February 24, 1995
Philly mob associate and South Philly drug dealer. Shot in the head and back in South Philly, hog-tied, and set on fire after he robbed two kilograms of cocaine from Joey Merlino's driver-turned government informer Roger Vella and tied up Vella's sister and dad at their home during the robbery in 1994.
Billy Veasey
October 5, 1995
Philly mob associate and brother of John Veasey, 35-year old Veasey was shot four times and killed, allegedly by John "Johnny Chang" Ciancaglini, while exiting his South Philadelphia home on the morning his brother was set to testify against the Philadelphia crime family.
Michael "Dutchie" Avicolli
April 4, 1996
Shot and killed, allegedly by Merlino and Steven Mazzone, for having an affair with Mazzone's wife. He was reportedly buried on farm property in New Jersey and his car was disposed of.

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