[21][22] However, no evidence has been provided to substantiate this claim. ", List of Italian-American mobsters by organization, Collaborations between the United States government and Italian Mafia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Vitale_(mobster)&oldid=973841265, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Fara Marie Ciaramitaro, Mildred Joyce Vitale (NEE: Allen), This page was last edited on 19 August 2020, at 14:48.
John J. Vitale was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1909,the eldest of eight children of Joseph Vitale, Sr. and Mary Theresa Bovacanti.
[6], During the Great Depression he worked as an usher at the Ambassador Theater where he met movie actress Ginger Rogers; the two became lifelong friends. [13] Though a warrant was issued for his arrest, Vitale was exonerated of the murder.
According to both FBI and newspaper reports, Vitale, in addition to other underworld crime figures, "reportedly controlled Liston's contract,"by owning approximately twelve percent of the boxer's contract.
Peter S. Vitale, 81, baptized in the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection, November 18, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.
Two sources claim that Vitale later became an FBI informant following the death of boss Anthony "Tony G." Giordano. [2] For example, in 1934, Vitale was a suspect in the death of Mike Palazzolo.
[18], Vitale was sent to federal prison once on a narcotics charge during the 1950s. Further, Vitale remained the boss after Giordano's death, dying of natural causes in St. Louis as an elderly man.
The Green Ones — was a Sicilian gang led by Vito Giannola.
Picou, Tommy.
7A, Picou, Tommy. During his lifetime, Vitale allegedly was the boss of the St. Louis crime family on two occasions. That was the last time Palazzolo was seen alive. "Vitale Wants Hearing on Cash Seized by FBI", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 13, 1980, pg.
The coroner determined that Palozzolo was shot twice with a .38 caliber, a single shot through the head and neck, and another in the chest.Though a warrant was issued for his arrest, Vitale was exonerated of the murder. (1999).
Associated Press.
Walsh, Denny (May 29, 1970). John Joseph Vitale (May 17, 1909 – June 5, 1982) was a Sicilian-American boss and under-boss[1] of the St. Louis crime family. According to both FBI and newspaper reports, Vitale, in addition to other underworld crime figures, "reportedly controlled Liston's contract,"[18] by owning approximately twelve percent of the boxer's contract.
[2] In 1958, he was charged with the federal crime of transporting firearms across state lines, which he appealed.
14556 (1957).
After returning home, Palazzolo left with Vitale in Vitale's car. Vitale died on June 5, 1982[22] and was buried on June 9, 1982 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis City, Missouri.
2.
[3], On September 8, 1929, he married Fara Marie Sharamitaro,[7] the daughter of Giuseppe Sharamitaro (also spelled Ciaramitaro) and Rosaria Bommarito. However, no evidence has been provided to substantiate this claim. In 1958, he was charged with the federal crime of transporting firearms across state lines, which he appealed.In February 1959, he was called to testify regarding mafia-controlled coin machine rackets, but invoked the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution against self-incrimination.In 1977, he was charged with assault and sentenced to the St. Louis City workhouse. Walsh, Denny (May 29, 1970). They moved back to Saint Louis, Missouri to start their family together, Including Mary Michelle Vitale, who was age 13 at the time. Then on December 28, 1927 the leader of the gang Vito Giannola was murdered. His father was born in Traponi and his mother was born in Termine Imerese. [11], Vitale's arrest record began circa 1920, though he was rarely convicted. Missouri Department of Health, Jefferson City, Missouri. Dear husband of Grace (nee Bommarito)for 52 wonderful years; loving father of Angelina, Sam (Darlene),Michael (Sarah),Peter Proud grandfather of Marissa, Sammy, Jr., Bobby, Joe, Annie, Nicholas and Charlie. John J. Vitale was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1909, the eldest of eight children of Joseph Vitale, Sr. and Mary Theresa Bovacanti. [14], Little is known of Vitale's early years in the syndicate, as Vitale was known for keeping a low profile. His last run in with the law was in 1980 when he was arrested for having US$30,000 in his pocket. Mike Palozzolo, death certificate no.
Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, "Giuseppe and Rosaria Ciaramitaro Burial Records", "Baptism and Marriage Record of Fara Sharamitaro", "Probers Search for Underworld Ties with Boxers, undated newspaper clipping. That was the last time Palazzolo was seen alive. 6B, dw. They moved back to Saint Louis, Missouri to start their family together, Including Mary Michelle Vitale, who was age 13 at the time.
", https://covert-history.wikia.org/wiki/John_Vitale_(mobster)?oldid=10480. FBI file", "Charles "Sonny" Liston Memorandum, May 1, 1962. "Quiz Juke Box Figure about Mafia Links: Illinois Rackets Boss Invokes 5th.".
During the Great Depression he worked as an usher at the Ambassador Theater where he met Ginger Rogers and the two became lifelong friends.
Together, they had four children. [2], John J. Vitale was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1909,[3] the eldest of eight children of Joseph Vitale, Sr. and Mary Theresa Bovacanti. [8][9][10][11] Together, they had four children.[12]. The coroner determined that Palozzolo was shot twice with a .38 caliber, a single shot through the head and neck, and another in the chest. They immigrated to the United States a few years before John was born. [3] He married circa 1929, Fara Marie Sharamitaro,[7] probably the daughter of Giuseppe Sharamitaro (also spelled Ciaramitaro) and Rosaria Bommarito.
[23] He was preceded in death by his wife Fara, who was buried on July 20, 1973 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis City, Missouri.
"The Sonny Liston Story: He Always Had Cop Trouble.
Machi, Mario, Allan May, and Charlie Molino. The St. Louis crime family held financial interests in the career of Sonny Liston, a professional boxer. [24], People of the Central Intelligence Agency.
On September 9, 1927, Giannola underboss Alfonse Palazzolo was murdered.
[6] During the Great Depression he worked as an usher at the Ambassador Theater where he met Ginger Rogers and the two became lifelong friends.
After Delphine informed Palazzolo of the assault, Palazzolo stated that, "he was going to get even with Mushenick..." Witnesses stated that when Palazzolo left his parents' house to visit a friend, Vitale arrived and waited for him to return.
[2] For example, in 1934, he was a suspect in the death of Mike Palazzolo. After returning home, Palazzolo left with Vitale in Vitale's car.
According to both FBI and newspaper reports, Vitale, in addition to other underworld crime figures, "...reportedly controlled Liston's contract...",[16] with Vitale owning approximately twelve percent of the boxer's contract. Louis.
[21][22] However, no evidence has been provided to substantiate this claim. ", List of Italian-American mobsters by organization, Collaborations between the United States government and Italian Mafia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Vitale_(mobster)&oldid=973841265, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Fara Marie Ciaramitaro, Mildred Joyce Vitale (NEE: Allen), This page was last edited on 19 August 2020, at 14:48.
John J. Vitale was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1909,the eldest of eight children of Joseph Vitale, Sr. and Mary Theresa Bovacanti.
[6], During the Great Depression he worked as an usher at the Ambassador Theater where he met movie actress Ginger Rogers; the two became lifelong friends. [13] Though a warrant was issued for his arrest, Vitale was exonerated of the murder.
According to both FBI and newspaper reports, Vitale, in addition to other underworld crime figures, "reportedly controlled Liston's contract,"by owning approximately twelve percent of the boxer's contract.
Peter S. Vitale, 81, baptized in the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection, November 18, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.
Two sources claim that Vitale later became an FBI informant following the death of boss Anthony "Tony G." Giordano. [2] For example, in 1934, Vitale was a suspect in the death of Mike Palazzolo.
[18], Vitale was sent to federal prison once on a narcotics charge during the 1950s. Further, Vitale remained the boss after Giordano's death, dying of natural causes in St. Louis as an elderly man.
The Green Ones — was a Sicilian gang led by Vito Giannola.
Picou, Tommy.
7A, Picou, Tommy. During his lifetime, Vitale allegedly was the boss of the St. Louis crime family on two occasions. That was the last time Palazzolo was seen alive. "Vitale Wants Hearing on Cash Seized by FBI", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 13, 1980, pg.
The coroner determined that Palozzolo was shot twice with a .38 caliber, a single shot through the head and neck, and another in the chest.Though a warrant was issued for his arrest, Vitale was exonerated of the murder. (1999).
Associated Press.
Walsh, Denny (May 29, 1970). John Joseph Vitale (May 17, 1909 – June 5, 1982) was a Sicilian-American boss and under-boss[1] of the St. Louis crime family. According to both FBI and newspaper reports, Vitale, in addition to other underworld crime figures, "reportedly controlled Liston's contract,"[18] by owning approximately twelve percent of the boxer's contract.
[2] In 1958, he was charged with the federal crime of transporting firearms across state lines, which he appealed.
14556 (1957).
After returning home, Palazzolo left with Vitale in Vitale's car. Vitale died on June 5, 1982[22] and was buried on June 9, 1982 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis City, Missouri.
2.
[3], On September 8, 1929, he married Fara Marie Sharamitaro,[7] the daughter of Giuseppe Sharamitaro (also spelled Ciaramitaro) and Rosaria Bommarito. However, no evidence has been provided to substantiate this claim. In 1958, he was charged with the federal crime of transporting firearms across state lines, which he appealed.In February 1959, he was called to testify regarding mafia-controlled coin machine rackets, but invoked the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution against self-incrimination.In 1977, he was charged with assault and sentenced to the St. Louis City workhouse. Walsh, Denny (May 29, 1970). They moved back to Saint Louis, Missouri to start their family together, Including Mary Michelle Vitale, who was age 13 at the time. Then on December 28, 1927 the leader of the gang Vito Giannola was murdered. His father was born in Traponi and his mother was born in Termine Imerese. [11], Vitale's arrest record began circa 1920, though he was rarely convicted. Missouri Department of Health, Jefferson City, Missouri. Dear husband of Grace (nee Bommarito)for 52 wonderful years; loving father of Angelina, Sam (Darlene),Michael (Sarah),Peter Proud grandfather of Marissa, Sammy, Jr., Bobby, Joe, Annie, Nicholas and Charlie. John J. Vitale was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1909, the eldest of eight children of Joseph Vitale, Sr. and Mary Theresa Bovacanti. [14], Little is known of Vitale's early years in the syndicate, as Vitale was known for keeping a low profile. His last run in with the law was in 1980 when he was arrested for having US$30,000 in his pocket. Mike Palozzolo, death certificate no.
Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, "Giuseppe and Rosaria Ciaramitaro Burial Records", "Baptism and Marriage Record of Fara Sharamitaro", "Probers Search for Underworld Ties with Boxers, undated newspaper clipping. That was the last time Palazzolo was seen alive. 6B, dw. They moved back to Saint Louis, Missouri to start their family together, Including Mary Michelle Vitale, who was age 13 at the time.
", https://covert-history.wikia.org/wiki/John_Vitale_(mobster)?oldid=10480. FBI file", "Charles "Sonny" Liston Memorandum, May 1, 1962. "Quiz Juke Box Figure about Mafia Links: Illinois Rackets Boss Invokes 5th.".
During the Great Depression he worked as an usher at the Ambassador Theater where he met Ginger Rogers and the two became lifelong friends.
Together, they had four children. [2], John J. Vitale was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1909,[3] the eldest of eight children of Joseph Vitale, Sr. and Mary Theresa Bovacanti. [8][9][10][11] Together, they had four children.[12]. The coroner determined that Palozzolo was shot twice with a .38 caliber, a single shot through the head and neck, and another in the chest. They immigrated to the United States a few years before John was born. [3] He married circa 1929, Fara Marie Sharamitaro,[7] probably the daughter of Giuseppe Sharamitaro (also spelled Ciaramitaro) and Rosaria Bommarito.
[23] He was preceded in death by his wife Fara, who was buried on July 20, 1973 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis City, Missouri.
"The Sonny Liston Story: He Always Had Cop Trouble.
Machi, Mario, Allan May, and Charlie Molino. The St. Louis crime family held financial interests in the career of Sonny Liston, a professional boxer. [24], People of the Central Intelligence Agency.
On September 9, 1927, Giannola underboss Alfonse Palazzolo was murdered.
[6] During the Great Depression he worked as an usher at the Ambassador Theater where he met Ginger Rogers and the two became lifelong friends.
After Delphine informed Palazzolo of the assault, Palazzolo stated that, "he was going to get even with Mushenick..." Witnesses stated that when Palazzolo left his parents' house to visit a friend, Vitale arrived and waited for him to return.
[2] For example, in 1934, he was a suspect in the death of Mike Palazzolo. After returning home, Palazzolo left with Vitale in Vitale's car.
According to both FBI and newspaper reports, Vitale, in addition to other underworld crime figures, "...reportedly controlled Liston's contract...",[16] with Vitale owning approximately twelve percent of the boxer's contract. Louis.
[2], Two sources claim that Vitale later became an FBI informant following the death of boss Anthony "Tony G." Giordano. Giuseppe Ciramitaro, death certificate no.
[21][22] However, no evidence has been provided to substantiate this claim. ", List of Italian-American mobsters by organization, Collaborations between the United States government and Italian Mafia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Vitale_(mobster)&oldid=973841265, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Fara Marie Ciaramitaro, Mildred Joyce Vitale (NEE: Allen), This page was last edited on 19 August 2020, at 14:48.
John J. Vitale was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1909,the eldest of eight children of Joseph Vitale, Sr. and Mary Theresa Bovacanti.
[6], During the Great Depression he worked as an usher at the Ambassador Theater where he met movie actress Ginger Rogers; the two became lifelong friends. [13] Though a warrant was issued for his arrest, Vitale was exonerated of the murder.
According to both FBI and newspaper reports, Vitale, in addition to other underworld crime figures, "reportedly controlled Liston's contract,"by owning approximately twelve percent of the boxer's contract.
Peter S. Vitale, 81, baptized in the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection, November 18, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.
Two sources claim that Vitale later became an FBI informant following the death of boss Anthony "Tony G." Giordano. [2] For example, in 1934, Vitale was a suspect in the death of Mike Palazzolo.
[18], Vitale was sent to federal prison once on a narcotics charge during the 1950s. Further, Vitale remained the boss after Giordano's death, dying of natural causes in St. Louis as an elderly man.
The Green Ones — was a Sicilian gang led by Vito Giannola.
Picou, Tommy.
7A, Picou, Tommy. During his lifetime, Vitale allegedly was the boss of the St. Louis crime family on two occasions. That was the last time Palazzolo was seen alive. "Vitale Wants Hearing on Cash Seized by FBI", St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 13, 1980, pg.
The coroner determined that Palozzolo was shot twice with a .38 caliber, a single shot through the head and neck, and another in the chest.Though a warrant was issued for his arrest, Vitale was exonerated of the murder. (1999).
Associated Press.
Walsh, Denny (May 29, 1970). John Joseph Vitale (May 17, 1909 – June 5, 1982) was a Sicilian-American boss and under-boss[1] of the St. Louis crime family. According to both FBI and newspaper reports, Vitale, in addition to other underworld crime figures, "reportedly controlled Liston's contract,"[18] by owning approximately twelve percent of the boxer's contract.
[2] In 1958, he was charged with the federal crime of transporting firearms across state lines, which he appealed.
14556 (1957).
After returning home, Palazzolo left with Vitale in Vitale's car. Vitale died on June 5, 1982[22] and was buried on June 9, 1982 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis City, Missouri.
2.
[3], On September 8, 1929, he married Fara Marie Sharamitaro,[7] the daughter of Giuseppe Sharamitaro (also spelled Ciaramitaro) and Rosaria Bommarito. However, no evidence has been provided to substantiate this claim. In 1958, he was charged with the federal crime of transporting firearms across state lines, which he appealed.In February 1959, he was called to testify regarding mafia-controlled coin machine rackets, but invoked the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution against self-incrimination.In 1977, he was charged with assault and sentenced to the St. Louis City workhouse. Walsh, Denny (May 29, 1970). They moved back to Saint Louis, Missouri to start their family together, Including Mary Michelle Vitale, who was age 13 at the time. Then on December 28, 1927 the leader of the gang Vito Giannola was murdered. His father was born in Traponi and his mother was born in Termine Imerese. [11], Vitale's arrest record began circa 1920, though he was rarely convicted. Missouri Department of Health, Jefferson City, Missouri. Dear husband of Grace (nee Bommarito)for 52 wonderful years; loving father of Angelina, Sam (Darlene),Michael (Sarah),Peter Proud grandfather of Marissa, Sammy, Jr., Bobby, Joe, Annie, Nicholas and Charlie. John J. Vitale was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1909, the eldest of eight children of Joseph Vitale, Sr. and Mary Theresa Bovacanti. [14], Little is known of Vitale's early years in the syndicate, as Vitale was known for keeping a low profile. His last run in with the law was in 1980 when he was arrested for having US$30,000 in his pocket. Mike Palozzolo, death certificate no.
Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, "Giuseppe and Rosaria Ciaramitaro Burial Records", "Baptism and Marriage Record of Fara Sharamitaro", "Probers Search for Underworld Ties with Boxers, undated newspaper clipping. That was the last time Palazzolo was seen alive. 6B, dw. They moved back to Saint Louis, Missouri to start their family together, Including Mary Michelle Vitale, who was age 13 at the time.
", https://covert-history.wikia.org/wiki/John_Vitale_(mobster)?oldid=10480. FBI file", "Charles "Sonny" Liston Memorandum, May 1, 1962. "Quiz Juke Box Figure about Mafia Links: Illinois Rackets Boss Invokes 5th.".
During the Great Depression he worked as an usher at the Ambassador Theater where he met Ginger Rogers and the two became lifelong friends.
Together, they had four children. [2], John J. Vitale was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1909,[3] the eldest of eight children of Joseph Vitale, Sr. and Mary Theresa Bovacanti. [8][9][10][11] Together, they had four children.[12]. The coroner determined that Palozzolo was shot twice with a .38 caliber, a single shot through the head and neck, and another in the chest. They immigrated to the United States a few years before John was born. [3] He married circa 1929, Fara Marie Sharamitaro,[7] probably the daughter of Giuseppe Sharamitaro (also spelled Ciaramitaro) and Rosaria Bommarito.
[23] He was preceded in death by his wife Fara, who was buried on July 20, 1973 in Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis City, Missouri.
"The Sonny Liston Story: He Always Had Cop Trouble.
Machi, Mario, Allan May, and Charlie Molino. The St. Louis crime family held financial interests in the career of Sonny Liston, a professional boxer. [24], People of the Central Intelligence Agency.
On September 9, 1927, Giannola underboss Alfonse Palazzolo was murdered.
[6] During the Great Depression he worked as an usher at the Ambassador Theater where he met Ginger Rogers and the two became lifelong friends.
After Delphine informed Palazzolo of the assault, Palazzolo stated that, "he was going to get even with Mushenick..." Witnesses stated that when Palazzolo left his parents' house to visit a friend, Vitale arrived and waited for him to return.
[2] For example, in 1934, he was a suspect in the death of Mike Palazzolo. After returning home, Palazzolo left with Vitale in Vitale's car.
According to both FBI and newspaper reports, Vitale, in addition to other underworld crime figures, "...reportedly controlled Liston's contract...",[16] with Vitale owning approximately twelve percent of the boxer's contract. Louis.
