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| 1960s |
Felix / Philip 'The Cat' Monaco was a made member in the Genovese Family's Harlem crew.
Born December 26, 1917 in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania to Ruggiero (34y) and Angelina Ruocco (25y). Parents from Agropoli comune of Salerno, Campania.
At the time of Felix's birth the family resided at 129 Middle Ave in Wilmerding, a town located about ten miles outside Pittsburgh. Ruggiero worked as a machine hand with Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company in East Pittsburgh. (Several members of the local Family, including the Volpe brothers, came from Agropoli.)
By April 1920 the Monacos moved to New York, settling in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan.
Born December 26, 1917 in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania to Ruggiero (34y) and Angelina Ruocco (25y). Parents from Agropoli comune of Salerno, Campania.
At the time of Felix's birth the family resided at 129 Middle Ave in Wilmerding, a town located about ten miles outside Pittsburgh. Ruggiero worked as a machine hand with Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company in East Pittsburgh. (Several members of the local Family, including the Volpe brothers, came from Agropoli.)
By April 1920 the Monacos moved to New York, settling in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan.
Through the twenties and the thirties they spent time at various addresses on E 117th and E 118th Sts before leaving for Claremont in The Bronx, where Ruggiero went from shoemaker to postal worker.
Felix married Mildred Russo (27y) in that borough on June 16, 1945. Witnesses were Benjamin and Rose Lalli. The bride, daughter to Anthony and Maria Buonacore, was also originally from East Harlem.
By April 1950 the couple was living at 336 E 118th in the old neighborhood. Felix listed his employment as fruit salesman.
By 1958 he was a made member of the Genovese Family's large Harlem-based crew, then headed by Michael 'Trigger Mike' Coppola.
By April 1950 the couple was living at 336 E 118th in the old neighborhood. Felix listed his employment as fruit salesman.
By 1958 he was a made member of the Genovese Family's large Harlem-based crew, then headed by Michael 'Trigger Mike' Coppola.
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| M. Coppola FBN Mafia Book |
Made members of Coppola's crew included:
Associates of interest included George Barone, Salvatore 'Toddo' Bellomo (father to future Boss Liborio aka Barney), Philip 'Philly' Buono, Vincent 'Fish' Cafaro, Douglas Rago and Saverio 'Sammy Black' Santora. (Bellomo and Buono may have already been made. Barone, Rago and Santora were inducted in the 1970s.)
Around early 1963 designated the subject of an FBI anti-racketeering investigation.
- Charles 'Charlie Bullets' Albero
- Paul John 'Frankie' Carbo
- Alfred 'Sharkey' Cupola
- Anthony DeMartino
- Benjamin DeMartino
- Theodore DeMartino
- Pasquale 'Patsy' Erra
- Sabato 'Sammy Feets' Falgiano
- Antonio 'Buckaloo' Ferro
- Joseph L. Lanza (not to be confused with 'Socks' Lanza, a Genovese member active at the Fulton Fish Market)
- Frank 'Cheech' Livorsi
- Philip 'Benny Squint' Lombardo (Acting Captain)
- Felix 'The Cat' Monaco
- Louis 'Louie Dome' Pacella
- Joseph 'Joe Swede' Paterra
- Joseph Rao
- Alexander 'Al Ross' Rosato
- Angelo 'Charley Four Cents' Salerno
- Anthony 'Blackie' Salerno
- Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno
- Ferdinand 'Freddy Four Cents' Salerno
- Daniel 'Danny Hogan' Scarglato
- John 'Al Brown' Schillaci
- Frank 'Farby' Serpico
- Ralph Serpico
- Joseph 'Joe Stretch' Straci
- Joseph 'Joe Stutz' Tortorici
Associates of interest included George Barone, Salvatore 'Toddo' Bellomo (father to future Boss Liborio aka Barney), Philip 'Philly' Buono, Vincent 'Fish' Cafaro, Douglas Rago and Saverio 'Sammy Black' Santora. (Bellomo and Buono may have already been made. Barone, Rago and Santora were inducted in the 1970s.)
Around early 1963 designated the subject of an FBI anti-racketeering investigation.
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| P. Lombardo FBN Mafia Book |
Philip Lombardo succeeded Michael Coppola as the Harlem crew's Captain following the latter's death in 1966.
In September 1968 included in the FBI's list of 209 identified Genovese Family members.
Around January 13, 1969 self-proclaimed Lucchese Soldier Carmine 'Fats' Taglialatela was interviewed by the FBI in California. Taglialatela was involved in a loan dispute with Lombardo crew member Benny DeMartino, whom he described as a Genovese Captain, prior to leaving New York. He identified several Genovese members through photographs, including Monaco, noting: "...6. Felix Joseph Monaco - Tagliatella knew this individual [redacted], whom he described as a member of the Genovese Family in the regime of Benny Squint. He is involved in crap games and numbers and also operates as a shylock. [Redacted]. Tagliatella advised Monaco has a brother who is one of the jailers at Rikers Island, the New York City jail. [Redacted]."
In November 1969 included in the FBI's list of 216 identified Genovese Family members.
In October 1972 included in the FBI's list of 198 identified Genovese Family members.
In October 1973 included in the FBI's list of 190 identified Genovese Family members.
That same month the FBI provided an outline of the Genovese Family hierarchy, naming Frank Tieri as the Boss and listing Philip Lombardo and thirteen other Captains. Made members identified as Lombardo crew members were Andrew 'Benny the Old Man' Benzola, Frank 'Cheech' Cacciatore, Alfred 'Good Looking Al' Criscuolo, Anthony DeMartino, Benjamin DeMartino, Sabato Falgiano, Antonio Ferro, Orlando 'Eddie Greco' Grieco, Joseph L. Lanza, Michael 'Mike Rosie' Maione, Felix Monaco, Louis Pacella, Joseph Pagano, Pasquale Pagano, Joseph Paterra, Alexander Rosato, Angelo Salerno, Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno, Anthony 'Blackie' Salerno, Fred Salerno, Daniel Scarglato, John Schillaci, Frank Serpico, Joseph Straci, Joseph Tortorici and Anthony 'Tony Miserable' Vellucci.
In January 1977 included in the FBI's list of 198 identified Genovese Family members.
Around Spring 1977 George Barone was inducted into the Genovese Family under Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno's sponsorship. A reception was subsequently held for the new members. Barone later testified: "There was a breakfast held nearby, and there were all of the members in our group, the Harlem group were there having breakfast to welcome in the new inductees...[Harlem group numbered] 50 to 55."
In June 1979 included in the FBI's list of 177 identified Genovese Family members.
That same month the FBI provided a breakdown of the Genovese Family hierarchy, naming Frank Tieri as Boss, Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno as Underboss and John 'Buster' Ardito as Consigliere. Matthew Ianniello was listed as Acting Underboss. Listed Captains included Philip Lombardo. Those named as Lombardo crew members included Andrew Benzola, Frank Cacciatore, Alfred Criscuolo, Anthony DeMartino, Benjamin DeMartino, Sabato Falgiano, Antonio Ferro, Orlando Grieco, Joseph L. Lanza (Deceased), Michael Maione, Felix Monaco, Joseph Pagano, Joseph Paterra (Deceased), Alexander Rosato, Anthony Salerno, Fred Salerno (Deceased), Daniel Scarglato, John Schillaci, Frank Serpico, Joseph Tortorici (Deceased) and Anthony Vellucci. (This report was outdated in at least some aspects, i.e. listing deceased members as current members.)
By 1983 possibly resided at 1922 Powell Ave in Unionport, The Bronx.
Felix Monaco died March 1983. (Some sources list the date as February 21.)
He is posthumously included in charts and membership lists from 1983, 1987, 1988 and 1993.
In September 1968 included in the FBI's list of 209 identified Genovese Family members.
Around January 13, 1969 self-proclaimed Lucchese Soldier Carmine 'Fats' Taglialatela was interviewed by the FBI in California. Taglialatela was involved in a loan dispute with Lombardo crew member Benny DeMartino, whom he described as a Genovese Captain, prior to leaving New York. He identified several Genovese members through photographs, including Monaco, noting: "...6. Felix Joseph Monaco - Tagliatella knew this individual [redacted], whom he described as a member of the Genovese Family in the regime of Benny Squint. He is involved in crap games and numbers and also operates as a shylock. [Redacted]. Tagliatella advised Monaco has a brother who is one of the jailers at Rikers Island, the New York City jail. [Redacted]."
In November 1969 included in the FBI's list of 216 identified Genovese Family members.
In October 1972 included in the FBI's list of 198 identified Genovese Family members.
In October 1973 included in the FBI's list of 190 identified Genovese Family members.
That same month the FBI provided an outline of the Genovese Family hierarchy, naming Frank Tieri as the Boss and listing Philip Lombardo and thirteen other Captains. Made members identified as Lombardo crew members were Andrew 'Benny the Old Man' Benzola, Frank 'Cheech' Cacciatore, Alfred 'Good Looking Al' Criscuolo, Anthony DeMartino, Benjamin DeMartino, Sabato Falgiano, Antonio Ferro, Orlando 'Eddie Greco' Grieco, Joseph L. Lanza, Michael 'Mike Rosie' Maione, Felix Monaco, Louis Pacella, Joseph Pagano, Pasquale Pagano, Joseph Paterra, Alexander Rosato, Angelo Salerno, Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno, Anthony 'Blackie' Salerno, Fred Salerno, Daniel Scarglato, John Schillaci, Frank Serpico, Joseph Straci, Joseph Tortorici and Anthony 'Tony Miserable' Vellucci.
In January 1977 included in the FBI's list of 198 identified Genovese Family members.
Around Spring 1977 George Barone was inducted into the Genovese Family under Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno's sponsorship. A reception was subsequently held for the new members. Barone later testified: "There was a breakfast held nearby, and there were all of the members in our group, the Harlem group were there having breakfast to welcome in the new inductees...[Harlem group numbered] 50 to 55."
In June 1979 included in the FBI's list of 177 identified Genovese Family members.
That same month the FBI provided a breakdown of the Genovese Family hierarchy, naming Frank Tieri as Boss, Anthony 'Fat Tony' Salerno as Underboss and John 'Buster' Ardito as Consigliere. Matthew Ianniello was listed as Acting Underboss. Listed Captains included Philip Lombardo. Those named as Lombardo crew members included Andrew Benzola, Frank Cacciatore, Alfred Criscuolo, Anthony DeMartino, Benjamin DeMartino, Sabato Falgiano, Antonio Ferro, Orlando Grieco, Joseph L. Lanza (Deceased), Michael Maione, Felix Monaco, Joseph Pagano, Joseph Paterra (Deceased), Alexander Rosato, Anthony Salerno, Fred Salerno (Deceased), Daniel Scarglato, John Schillaci, Frank Serpico, Joseph Tortorici (Deceased) and Anthony Vellucci. (This report was outdated in at least some aspects, i.e. listing deceased members as current members.)
By 1983 possibly resided at 1922 Powell Ave in Unionport, The Bronx.
Felix Monaco died March 1983. (Some sources list the date as February 21.)
He is posthumously included in charts and membership lists from 1983, 1987, 1988 and 1993.
