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Peter Frank Balistrieri (1919-1997) was a member of the Milwaukee Family who rose to the position of Capodecina and later served as Acting Boss for his brother Frank.
In February/March 1963 he was inducted into the Family alongside Steve DiSalvo. The ceremony was held at the residence of the Balistrieris' father Giuseppe, a longtime Family member.
By 1968 Balistrieri and DiSalvo were both Captains.
Made members of Balistrieri's crew included Harry D'Angelo, Benedetto 'Benny' DiSalvo and August 'Augie' Maniaci.
By Fall 1971 he was identified as Acting Underboss for Joseph Caminiti.
By June 1974 members of Balistrieri's crew included Harry D'Angelo, Jerry DiMaggio, Salvatore 'Sam' DiMaggio, Benedetto DiSalvo and Dominic Gullo.
FBI files on Peter Balistrieri have been uploaded by the Milwaukee Mafia site and can be found here.