"They'll sleep under trees on you.". You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. [2] Trafficante Jr. had known Lucchese since the 1940s, when his father and Lucchese had trained him in the mafia traditions. In the 1960 presidential election, Kennedy family patriarch Joe Kennedy Sr. used his ties to organized crime to secure votes for his son, John F. Kennedy. So, at his attorney Ralph Fernandez's urging, he has agreed to talk publicly, hoping to shore up his damaged reputation. [14], The HSCA had previously quoted Aleman as stating that he thought Trafficante's use of the phrase "he is going to be hit" meant that the mob boss knew Kennedy was going to be killed. [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. The beachfront properties were the site of many parties and barbecues. He was severed from that trial for medical reasons. Trafficante Jr. controlled his Tampa-based crime network for over three decades. With over 30 years experience in the field of Mechanics, I will work with you on a personal basis, I will discuss with you your specific needs pertaining to your motorcycle. The men started to drive away when another sedan drove past the Mercury, the occupants unloading a blast of buckshot as they passed. We never paid cash. 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. Most mornings Trafficante spends a few hours at his modest wholesale automobile lot at the intersection of Dale Mabry Highway and W Broad Street. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [3] His wife, Josephine, died in 2015 at the age of 95; he is survived by two of his daughters. Trafficante took control of the Tampa mob in 1954 after the death of his father, Santo Trafficante Sr. You have been in pain too long. Other Mafia leaders, as well as newer organized crime networks, took over many of the rackets the family ran throughout the 20th Century. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Memorials Region North America USA Florida I found on Findagrave.com. U.S. Treasury Department documents indicate that law enforcement believed Trafficante's legitimate business interests to include several legal casinos in Cuba; a Havana drive-in movie theater; and shares in several restaurants and bars in Trafficante's hometown of Tampa, Florida. 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So, as the popular theory goes, the mob bosses that lent a helping hand in getting Kennedy into office wanted revenge. Share Santo's life story with friends and family. Daughters: Mary Josephine Sarah Ann Brothers: Frank, Salvatore (Sam), Epifanio and Enrico (Henry) Uncle: Joseph M. CACCIATORE (convicted narcotic trafficker) CRIMINAL HISTORY: Buy the time LoScalzo took over in 1987, the Trafficante Crime Family was far past its heyday. He will be sorely missed and his heart of gold will be remembered by all who new him. In 1959, the Cuban Revolution toppled the corrupt Batista government and the rebel leader, Fidel Castro, nationalized foreign-owned properties and shuttered the casinos, a huge financial blow to Trafficante, who was second only to Meyer Lansky in the depth of his investments in Havana. Some people also alleged that Trafficante Jr played a role in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy due to his anti-organized crime efforts, but Trafficante Jr. always denied it. Santo Trafficante Jr., one of the last of the old-time reputed Mafia dons, who was reportedly enlisted in 1960 in a futile effort to kill Fidel Castro, has died at the age of 72. He convicted infamous criminal labor union head, Jimmy Hoffa. Santos Trafficante Jr. was the son of Santos Trafficante Sr., who owned several casinos in Havana. Born: November 15, 1914, Tampa, Florida A full report was made by the Cuban police, dated January 23, 1958, includes transcripts of long-distance telephone calls made from the Sans Souci during the period AugustDecember 1957. Don Santo Trafficante Jr. the godfather from Tampa, Florida, USA. After that, he ordered casino owners to cough up employee back pay, then shut them down again. They used to be my greatest friend," Trafficante says. "[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. "When I woke up, they told me they raided Key Bank. We have set your language to Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Passing before her were her parents Antonino and Sarafina Marchese; her beloved husband Santo Trafficante Jr.; her son-in-laws Augie Paniello and Richard Valdes; and her brothers, Bennie Marchese, Tommy Marchese, and Peter Marchese. Trafficante again escaped conviction. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. The authorities continued to charge him with participating in illegal activities, but the aging mob boss escaped conviction each time. "I don't go to the bank and make all these billion-dollar deposits," he says. Santo Trafficante Senior died in 1954. In addition, "on January 23, 1958 the Cuban Department of Investigation, Havana, Cuba notified the Bureau of Narcotics that Santo Trafficante was registered in their Alien Office under No. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! His abiding passion is food. Associates: Sam Giancana, Charlie Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Cuba, Fidel Castro, Johnny Rosselli, Robert Maheu. In 1963, the Mob allegedly had enough of Kennedy. [15][16] He stated he was chosen by Hoffa because, as both Hoffa and Trafficante's lawyer, he could be assured of attorneyclient privilege. He was known as an organized crimes figure. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [22], sfn error: no target: CITEREFDouglass2010 (, Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 15:02, United States House Select Committee on Assassinations, Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. 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He headed the Trafficante crime family and controlled organized criminal operations in Florida and Cuba, which had previously been consolidated from several rival gangs by his father, Santo Trafficante Sr. Trafficante maintained links to the Bonanno crime family in New York City, but was more closely allied with Sam Giancana in Chicago. After Cuban revolution, the Mafia saw Castro as a threat to their business. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The IRS was unsuccessful, according to Fernandez, Trafficante's attorney. The CIA came to Trafficante, and asked for his help in enlisting the Mafia to assassinate the Cuban leader. Welcome to Boxer Cycle Works. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Federal investigators brought racketeering and conspiracy charges against him in the summer of 1986. One of the last surviving mobsters from the Luciano era, he died of heart disease in a Houston, Texas, hospital in 1987. Honorary Pallbearers are Joe Castellana, Malio Iavarone, FrankCookie Fava, Antonino Marchese, Derek Iavarone, Frank Albano, Drew Smith, Joey Hunt, Michael Sierra, Tony Marchese, Peter Albano, Mario Pullara, Frank Miranda, Dino Trafficante, and Joseph Trafficante. Trafficante was one of the last surviving members of the original Luciano mob era upon his death, and the truth behind the JFK assassination may have perhaps died with him. 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. All the while, he lives in a palatial lakeside compound in rural northwest Hillsborough. Our deepest condolences to the Trafficante family. I can answer any questions you . 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. 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. Trafficante maintained links to the Bonanno crime family in New York City, but was more closely allied with Sam Giancana in Chicago. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Santo Trafficante then categorically denied every allegation about stating he wanted RFK or JFK dead and got off scot-free. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. When you start talking about organized crime, things can get dicey. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Authorities said he leaked a list of suspects in the case and then lied about it. Dennis Caruso/NY Daily News Archive via Getty ImagesFrank Ragano and Santo Trafficante Jr. (right). This browser does not support getting your location. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. There was a problem getting your location. Trafficante would be charged with bank fraud, perjury and disclosure of criminal investigation. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Santo Trafficante Jr. Afterwards, the son he had groomed to take his place, Santo Trafficante Jr., took the reins of the Trafficante crime family. 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. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Son of Santo Trafficante and Maria Giuseppa Trafficante And the Trafficante Crime family found out that it had an unusual ally in their concerns about Castro: the Central Intelligence Agency. Trafficante had been operating in Cuba since the late 1940s under his father, Santo Trafficante Sr., a mobster in Tampa, Florida. Then, check out these photos of the aftermath from some of the bloodiest mob hits. By 1987, the Mafia boss, who had walked the casino floors of the Sans Souci in Cuba, dined and hobnobbed with Frank Sinatra in the nightclubs and hotels of South Beach, and who commanded a presence in Tampa that is still felt today, was suffering from a diseased kidney and bad heart. And despite relatively small time beginnings, Trafficante proved to be a shrewd mobster. Santo Trafficante Jr. (November 15, 1914 March 17, 1987) was among the most powerful Mafia bosses in the United States. Though his prison sentence wasnt long and he returned to a strong position in Florida, Trafficante never forgave Castro. President John. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Weve updated the security on the site. If the decision is upheld on appeal, charges against Trafficante may be dismissed. F. Kennedy not only failed to deliver on his promise to the mob but also actually put the Mafia under increasing pressure. During the rule of Cuba's authoritarian dictator Fulgencio Batista, Trafficante openly operated the Sans Souci Cabaret and the Casino International gambling establishments in Havana. During a recent trip to Lake Tahoe he bought two basketballs autographed by Michael Jordan. Still, theres a fine line between exploring a topic and glorifying it. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [2] Trafficante Jr. would frequently meet with Lucchese in New York City for dinner.[2]. Over the next 30-plus years, Trafficante, Jr. rose to oversee Mafia operations across the state of Florida. He walked outside and got into a 1951 Mercury sedan driven by one of his associates. A native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Mr. Traffi-cante is survived by his loving family, wife, Geraldine "Gerry" L. Trafficante; sons, Dino Jose and Joseph Frank Trafficante; daughters,. That arrest also led Cuban authorities to become warier of the mobster, especially as the political tides seemed to be turning there. [14], After a grant of immunity from prosecution, Trafficante testified before the HSCA the following day, September 28, and denied the allegation that he told Aleman that "Kennedy was going to be hit. 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. [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. Nicknames: The Silent Don His sons, Dino and Joseph, run it for him, though he worries that sometimes they don't work hard. We send our most sincere sympathies to the Trafficante family. Phil Alessi, a childhood friend, marvels at Trafficante's taste and capacity. Robert Anderson aka The Killer Between 50 and 100 buildings were burned. On the day that investigators raided Key Bank, a cardiologist at St. Joseph's Hospital was inserting a catheter in Trafficante's groin. The Shore Acres home is 2,350-square-feet with 10 rooms that Capone reputedly built in 1925 for his mother. 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.
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