Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. please know that i am praying for you and your family. prosecution, fled temporarily to Cuba. Daughters: Mary Josephine Sarah Ann Brothers: Frank, Salvatore (Sam), Epifanio and Enrico (Henry) Uncle: Joseph M. CACCIATORE (convicted narcotic trafficker) CRIMINAL HISTORY: "The Mob? However the meeting came to be, the mob nonetheless brought influential states like Illinois into the Kennedy fold in exchange for the White House going easy on organized crime. [5][6] Cuba was one of the Apalachin topics of discussion, particularly the gambling and narcotics smuggling interests of La Cosa Nostra on the island. Authorities said he leaked a list of suspects in the case and then lied about it. The IRS was unsuccessful, according to Fernandez, Trafficante's attorney. From bolitaan illegal version of the now-legal Florida lotteryto narcotics, Tampas experience with organized crime is as notable as Chicagos or New Yorks. By this point, Trafficante Jr. had fully taken over the oversight of drugs shipped between Florida, Cuba, and the rest of the States. Trafficante would rather be force-fed raw carrot sticks for eternity than be seen talking to a reporter. [5] The people of Tampa, especially the ones still around to remember those days still feel a duty of sorts to keep quite of these things, as if these people are still amongst us and can hear our chatter. But then came Key Bank, a massive drug-money-laundering investigation. He wears tasselled leather loafers without socks. Federal investigators brought racketeering and conspiracy charges against him in the summer of 1986. With deepest sympathy and love. "[12] Aleman claimed to have reported Trafficante's comments to his FBI contacts, who "dismissed the Kennedy warnings as gangland braggadocio. As such, Trafficante Sr. controlled gambling rackets for bolita, a lottery game popular in Florida and Cuba, until 1940 when the murder of Tampa boss Ignacio Antinori pushed the Trafficantes to assume ultimate power in the Florida underworld. Many of the familys gangsters were in prison, or too old to be effective. That horse won $161,080 for its new owners, according to the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders Association. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [2] Trafficante Jr. would frequently meet with Lucchese in New York City for dinner.[2]. An editor and public historian, Carly Silver has written for Smithsonian, Narratively, The Atlantic, Atlas Obscura, and Archaeology, among other publications. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Santo Traficante Jr fue uno de los ltimos y mas poderosos capos de la mafia en Florida y Cuba. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In 1975, the CIA declassified a report stating that Trafficante had been persuaded to poison Castro, an allegation he denied. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Indeed, some people would rather not dwell on the less-than-noble aspects of our local history. The American governments close ties to Santo Trafficante Jr. and the rest of the Mafia didnt end with their attempts to kill Castro. 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. gerry,i am so sorry to hear about santo. [15][16] He stated he was chosen by Hoffa because, as both Hoffa and Trafficante's lawyer, he could be assured of attorneyclient privilege. The mafiosos that made up the family are either retired, in prison, or have died due to old age. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Trafficante was a ruthless mob boss, and quickly consolidated control over the criminal networks in Tampa. Please enter your email and password to sign in. I will never forget him as a fellow stroke survivor. Please try again later. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo_Trafficante_Jr. Son of Santo Trafficante and Maria Giuseppa Trafficante Rosselli testified in 1975 to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on the efforts to kill Castro. He was married to his wife for 49 years. Afterwards, the son he had groomed to take his place, Santo Trafficante Jr., took the reins of the Trafficante crime family. For the U.S. government, it was a classic case of the enemy of my enemy is my friend.. ". TRAFFICANTE, Santo Jose, 72, of Tampa, passed away July 13, 2010, To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our, All my Love to the family Michael R. Tartaro. THE HIT THAT EXPOSED SOME OF TAMPAS ELITE. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. One bank filed suit in November against him and a business partner, alleging that they defaulted on an $85,000 loan for a piece of property. Trafficante Jr. was nonetheless a ruthless and old-school mob boss. In his previous statements, Roselli also tied Lee Harvey Oswalds killer, Jack Ruby, to Santo Trafficante. A Hillsborough judge threw out the wiretaps, the spine of the state's case. You have been in pain too long. Despite his arrest, Trafficante managed to escape charges and continue to fly under the laws radar. Desr Gerry, please know that I am thinking of you and never forget the kindness bestowed on me in my difficult time but especially the generosity and affection shown to my daughter and grandson. "Banks are my greatest enemy. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. santo trafficante daughters Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. For the last 20 years, everyone knew her as JuJu. And despite relatively small time beginnings, Trafficante proved to be a shrewd mobster. Services will be followed by a graveside service at the Italian Club Cemetery and a reception at the family home. The twister killed hls mother when lt touched down about 6, honored Wednesday us the nation's sute legislator. 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. "He's very creative in terms of the combination of things he eats," Alessi says. [3] Trafficante moved to Cuba in 1955, where he came into contact with Batista and Meyer Lansky. Santo Trafficante Jr. (November 15, 1914 - March 17, 1987) was among the most powerful Mafia bosses in the United States. "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. He went to Jesuit High School and played some football. [13] He testified that he was brought into the plot by Roselli and Giancana, who had been recruited by Maheu. We found ourselves in a love affair with Tony Soprano and we could not stop watching. 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. Please check your entries and try again. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Hey, they have more convicts at the track than straight people," Trafficante says. love gloria "owens" hill. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. In February 2016, many of Trafficante's personal belongings were sold at an auction in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is now living in Virginia. Harris & Ewing/Library of Commons/Wikimedia CommonsCuban leader Fulgencio Batista in Washington, D.C. in 1938. Their plans ranged from simply shooting him to having him smoke poisoned cigars or drinking a tainted milkshake. Consequently, while generally recognized as the most powerful organized crime figure in Florida throughout much of the 20th century, Trafficante was not believed to have total control over Miami, Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, or Palm Beach. While the plot never came to fruition, Trafficante later testified that he did help the CIA recruit other mobsters for the surreal plot. My uncle, never wore a ring," Trafficante says. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The charges of bank fraud against Trafficante and more than a dozen bank employees and customers may well be dismissed. Today, Santo Trafficantes criminal legacy lives on through his nephew and namesake, Santo Trafficante III, who was charged with organized fraud in 1992. While he had several close calls with law enforcement including the famed FBI, Late in life LoScalzo denied any connections to organized crime. The glamorous casino in the Hotel Nacional De Cuba in Havana in 1958. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Florida, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1823-1982, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. His positioning in Florida was prime for drug shipping as the product often passed through these ports en route to elsewhere in America. Wikimedia CommonsPresident John F. Kennedy, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. TAMPA CRIME BOSS SANTO TRAFFICANTE JR PLAYS A CENTRAL ROLE IN THRILLER MAFIA SPIES. [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. Associates: Sam Giancana, Charlie Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Cuba, Fidel Castro, Johnny Rosselli, Robert Maheu. He wants Trafficante, whom he considers to have an authoritative palate, to sample a new pastry that Alessi plans to sell at his bakery. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Though his prison sentence wasnt long and he returned to a strong position in Florida, Trafficante never forgave Castro. Upon his return to the United States, he became determined to bring down the man who ended his empire. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Weve updated the security on the site. I am sorry I am unable to attend the services due to a illness. She touched all who knew her, and upon meeting her, she would embrace you, and you would instantly become part of the family. President John. At 76,. Love and peace to you all. 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. Robert Anderson aka The Killer Between 50 and 100 buildings were burned. Resend Activation Email. Santo Jr.'s daughters still owns 3610, where Santo spent time when he wasn't in Tampa or Miami. At Boxer Cycle Works. Robert F. Kennedy even taunted those mobsters he brought into court, telling Chicago mob boss Sam Giancana that I thought only little girls giggled, Mr. Giancana.. He returned to Tampa for the last time for internment in the LUnione Italiana Cemetery. Verify and try again. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. Santo Trafficante, Sr., the powerful Trafficante crime family's patriarch, was born on May 28, 1886, in Alexandria Della Rocca, Sicily. "My kids suffered a lot by it," he says. GREAT NEWS! The elder Trafficante set up illegal casinos in Cuba in the 1940s, which were sanctioned by Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. The choice was nothing more than honoring a tradition. A year has passed. He convicted infamous criminal labor union head, Jimmy Hoffa. It never did exist.". Every so often I think of the Jekyll Island and White Lake, NC trip and laugh. Afterwards, the son he had groomed to take his place, Santo Trafficante Jr., took the reins of the Trafficante crime family. "I'm a freak for that kind of stuff," he says. Father of Private and Private Santo, Jr. never spent a day in jail, and he died of natural causes in 1987. 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. Santo Trafficante was wanted in 48 states by the time he was 43. Harris & Ewing/Library of Commons/Wikimedia Commons. Email blog@themobmuseum.org. 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. He owned a West Tampa restaurant called Cafe Sevilla. Try again later. My prayers are with all of you. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Then, check out these photos of the aftermath from some of the bloodiest mob hits. Now in his late 70s or early 80s, LoScalzo is reported to be retired. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. "Sam Gold" was Sam Giancana; "Joe" was Trafficante. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Ed Giorandino/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images. Wife : Josephine MARCHESE (Santo TRAFFICANTE Jr. married Josephine in Tampa, Florida on April 17, 1938). I think it was a case of mistaken identity.. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. He grimaces at the thought that the rumor has persisted so long. Santo Trafficante Jr. had long followed in his fathers footsteps, and proved to be an even more effective Mafia kingpin. Geni requires JavaScript! He was, in many ways, the archetypical old-school Mob boss. wills o' nats last of the summer wine. I can answer any questions you . Search above to list available cemeteries. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Santo Trafficante Jr. (November 15, 1914 - March 17, 1987) was among the most powerful Mafia bosses in the United States. The original Malio's Restaurant located on South Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, Florida. 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. It was clear that federal and local law enforcement had an acute interest in the Trafficante family. "I thought all this would end when my uncle died. He maintained all of the lucrative casinos in Cuba, further cemented, After Cuban revolution, the Mafia saw Castro as a threat to their business. [19] He claimed three witnesses could support his statement that he met Trafficante in Tampa, but refused to name them, adding: "One guy is afraid of retaliation. My ex-wife Erline Lazzara was a childhood friend you might remember. Fla. (AP), Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52792202/frank-cacciatore-trafficante, L'Unione Italiana Cemetery, Ybor City, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo_Trafficante_Jr, Death of Santo Trafficante, Jr at Houston, TX. Mob Lawyer Frank Ragano Says He Knows Who Killed JFK", "Book alleges plot to kill JFK in Tampa, cover-up", "At Santo Trafficante auction, a chance to buy a piece of Tampa's mob history", Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia, Associated Press report on Trafficante's death, "Little Man: Meyer Lansky and the Gangster Life" By Robert Lacy, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Santo_Trafficante_Jr.&oldid=1140940042, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 15:02. He moved to Cuba in 1955 where he met the countrys authoritarian ruler Fulgencio Batista. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. We guarantee you'll never look at Ybor City the same way again. His luck has not improved recently. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. This was proven in 1953 when he eliminated the last contender to the Tampa mob throne: Joe Antinori, son of the late Ignacio. So, who was this so-called Silent Don who wielded enough power to allegedly kill the President? [3] His wife, Josephine, died in 2015 at the age of 95; he is survived by two of his daughters. He was known as an organized crimes figure. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Frank Ragano and Santo Trafficante Jr. (right). As law enforcement pressure increased on the Mafia in the late 1940s, Santo, fearing. 2023, Tampa Mafia. 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. Trafficante was arrested again in 1957 for attending the famous Apalachin summit of Mob leaders in New York, but those charges were dropped. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. [4] All were fined, up to $10,000 each, and given prison sentences ranging from three to five years. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Santo Trafficante Jr. was a reserved, modest man married to the same woman for 49 years. 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 he applied to the state for a parimutuel license that would allow him to race his horses at Tampa Bay Downs, he was refused. (November 15, 1914 - March 17, 1987 ). 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. Failed to remove flower. As Jimmy Hoffas former lawyer Frank Ragano would later recall, Jimmy told me to tell [New Orleans boss Carlos] Marcello and Trafficante they had to kill the president. He even sent his son, Santo Trafficante Junior, to New York, to gain a better understanding of how the mafia operated there. He owned and operated some of the most lavish casinos in pre-Castro 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. All the while, he lives in a palatial lakeside compound in rural northwest Hillsborough. He has been featured on the History Channel, A&E, Discovery Channel, AHC, Oxygen Network and many local and national news shows. During the 1950s, Trafficante Jr. maintained a narcotic trafficking network with Tommy Lucchese, the boss of the Lucchese crime family in New York City. According to the account of Judith Exner, however, one of JFKs many mistresses, it was she who introduced Kennedy to Chicago boss Giancana. 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. Try again. She was predeceased in death, by other loving family members. They raided my apartment, they were looking for money, they tore up all the furniture, they used to come and get me at nighttime, take me out in the woods, trying to tell where I had my money, this and that, until I finally went into hiding.. Despite all of this or, perhaps, because of it, a few writers and filmmakers have chosen to focus on organized crime, determined to give Tampa its due. Died: March 17, 1987, Houston, Texas His wife also was named in the fraud charges. cemeteries found in Ybor City, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. By Santo III's own estimation, this was a wise move. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [1] Trafficante maintained several residences in New York City and Florida. Try again later. He sought treatment for stomach cancer and was ready to hand power over to a trusted lieutenant. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. While he had several close calls with law enforcement including the famed FBI Donnie Brasco investigation he never spent a single day of his life in jail. Born: November 15, 1914, Tampa, Florida There was an error deleting this problem. All the convictions were overturned on appeal in 1960. English Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The other guys are two doctors, who say they'll testify if they're summoned to court. To add further credence to this theory of JFKs assassination, famed prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi (who also wrote the infamous true crime novel on the Manson Family, Helter Skelter), who penned Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, quoted a witness who said that New Orleans boss Marcello had quipped: The dog [JFK] will keep biting you if you only cut off its tail [RFK]., The final piece of evidence for the theory that Santo Trafficante was involved in JFKs assassination was a witness who reported that the mobster had once said himself that JFK not going to make it to the [1964] election. "[19] In his book Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Vincent Bugliosi has claimed there to be many flaws in Ragano's claims, including his own claim that Trafficante was most likely not in Tampa on the day in question, but was rather in North Miami Beach, Florida, receiving dialysis treatments. He was going to be hit.. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Our thoughts and prayers with you. [15], Ragano also claimed that Trafficante, four days prior to his death, delivered a deathbed confession which suggested that Marcello was meant to assassinate Robert F. Kennedy instead of his brother, the President. [1] In 1997, further declassified documents indicated that some mafiosi worked with the agency on assassination attempts against Castro. Meet Santo Trafficante: The Silent Don Who Tried To Kill Fidel Castro And May Have Ordered JFKs Assassination. Donnie Brasco. SANTO TRAFFICANTE SR, A Sicilian of the Old School, RULED TAMPAS UNDERWORLD FOR MORE THAN A DECADE! He dropped out of high school and spent time in New York learning the trade from some of the countries toughest mobsters. Maheu hid the fact that he was sent by the CIA, instead portraying himself an advocate for international corporations. The Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime's history and impact on American society. 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. The mobster would later testify: I got news that Cuban officials were looking for to put me in jail because one of the things was that I was a Batista collaborator. The Trafficante Family Under Santo Junior. "I think it's all bull----," says Trafficante's former horse trainer, Arthur Pedregal Jr. "It's only because his name is Trafficante. The report was given to the District Attorney's office. James Anthony Traficant Jr. (May 8, 1941 - September 27, 2014) was an American politician who served as a Democrat, and later independent, member of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio.He represented the 17th Congressional District, which centered on his hometown of Youngstown and included parts of three counties in northeast Ohio's Mahoning Valley. Santo Trafficante 5 10 (1.78 m) Born November 15, 1914 Tampa, Florida, USA Died March 17, 1987 Spouse Josephine Marchese April 17, 1938 - March 17, 1987 (his death, 2 children) Publicity listings 2 Portrayals Did you know Edit Trivia Represented by Frank Ragano. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Welcome to Boxer Cycle Works. 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. Trafficante again escaped conviction. The first case stemmed from the FBIs well-known Donnie Brasco undercover sting operation. In a 1978 legal testimony, Trafficante discussed how quickly Castro shut it all down, then reopened the casinos on his own terms. Fifteen years following the assassination, Trafficante testified in front of the United States House Select Committee on the murder of JFK in exchange for immunity. Batista let Trafficante and other mobsters build as many casinos and hotels as they wanted in exchange for a cash kickback. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. So, at his attorney Ralph Fernandez's urging, he has agreed to talk publicly, hoping to shore up his damaged reputation. 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. Getting in bed with Trafficante and other leading members of Americas organized crime seems like a strange thing to do for the CIA. They used to be my greatest friend," Trafficante says. The idea behind the assassination wasnt just to punish JFK but also to get his brother off the Mobs back. Still, he lives comfortably enough to give his sons Jaguar sports cars, red for Dino and white for Joseph. 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. I have thought of you and Santo many times over the past 50 years. 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. After a lifetime in organized crime, Trafficante Jr. died of national causes in 1987. At 7:25 p.m. on January 3, 1953, Florida Mafia boss Santo Trafficante Jr. had just finished dinner with his wife and children at his father-in-laws house in the Ybor City section of Tampa, Florida. If the decision is upheld on appeal, charges against Trafficante may be dismissed. Santo Trafficante Jr. was a reserved, modest man married to the same woman for 49 years. After this look at Santo Trafficante Jr., read the gruesome story of the murderous American dentist, Benjamin Salomon, of World War II.
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