Vito Genovese
Italian-American mobster
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About Vito Genovese
Vito Genovese is credited with helping to make organized crime and the Mafia prominent in the United States. He started heading the infamous Luciano crime family, which later became known as the Genovese crime family, from Lucky Luciano following the latter’s imprisonment in 1936. The two had previously worked together to expand the international trade of heroin. He escaped to Italy in 1937 due to fears of being prosecuted for the 1934 murder of Ferdinand Boccia, a mobster. He made his return to the U.S. in 1945 and by 1957, took over headship of the Luciano crime family once again.
Family Life
He was the son of Nunziata Aluotto and Frances Felice Genovese. He was raised in Italy until the age of 15 when he immigrated to the U.S. with his family. A year after losing his first wife Donata Ragone to tuberculosis in 1931, he married Anna Petillo who became a prominent businesswoman in the Italian mob.
Death
He died on February 14, 1969 while serving a 15-year prison sentence for narcotics conspiracy.
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F.A.Q. about Vito Genovese
When is Vito Genovese's birthday?
Vito Genovese's birthday is on November 27, 1897.
In how many days is Vito Genovese's birthday?
Vito Genovese's birthday is in 246 days
How old was Vito Genovese when he/she died?
Vito Genovese was 71 years old.
When did Vito Genovese die?
Vito Genovese died in February 14, 1969.
How old would Vito Genovese be today?
Vito Genovese would be 126 years old if he/she was alive today.
Where was Vito Genovese from?
Vito Genovese was born in Rosiglino, Tufino, Province of Naples,Italy.