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| 1959 |
Salvatore 'Blackie / Black Sam' Graffagnino Jr. was a member of the Lucchese Family.
By the late 1970s he was an influential figure in the Garment District and a member of the Harlem - Queens crew headed by Carmine 'Willie Brown' LoCascio.
Born December 20, 1912 in Manhattan to Salvatore (28y) and Mary Panelli (22y). Father from Calascibetta comune of Enna, Sicily.
The Graffagninos resided at 2034 -> 2046 2nd Ave in Manhattan's East Harlem neighborhood. The elder Salvatore initially worked as a laborer in the borough's Garment District, where his son held sway in later decades.
By June 1925 the family moved to Brooklyn, residing on Blake Ave in the East New York section. Salvatore's father listed his occupation as plasterer.
His first encounter with the law was in 1929 at age sixteen, sentenced to an indefinite term for assault.
On September 25, 1930 arrested on extortion charge. Case dismissed early the following month.
On May 12, 1931 charged with felonious assault. One month later convicted on final charge assault 3rd degree and given suspended sentence.
On August 1, 1932 arrested for a second time on felonious assault charges. Around October 13 convicted on final charge assault 3rd degree and sentenced to two months at the Workhouse.
Burglary arrests in January and June 1934 both resulted in a discharge, as did a January 1935 arrest for possessing stolen property.
On January 17, 1935 held in connection with the theft two days prior of approximately $1,000 worth of dresses from an East New York shop. Others arrested were Salvatore Naso (22y) and Julius Mersand (24y). The following day the trio was discharged.
On February 1, 1935 arrested for robbery. Discharged three days later.
On May 5, 1935 married Vita Marchese (20y) in Brooklyn. Bride's parents from the Province of Catania, Sicily.
On May 7, 1936 picked up for vagrancy. Discharged eight days later.
On March 20, 1938 part of a group charged with the armed robbery of National Bank in Mattituck, Long Island. The New York Daily News reported: "[Graffagnino] admitted, police claim, that he received $1,100 as his split. He refused to say how many had been in on the job, and though admitting to police that he was one of the inside men, denied he was armed. The bank robbers obtained $6,300 in the holdup, escaping in an automobile after threatening patrons."
Press accounts described Graffagnino as a chauffeur living at 2334 85th St in Gravesend, Brooklyn.
By the late 1970s he was an influential figure in the Garment District and a member of the Harlem - Queens crew headed by Carmine 'Willie Brown' LoCascio.
Born December 20, 1912 in Manhattan to Salvatore (28y) and Mary Panelli (22y). Father from Calascibetta comune of Enna, Sicily.
The Graffagninos resided at 2034 -> 2046 2nd Ave in Manhattan's East Harlem neighborhood. The elder Salvatore initially worked as a laborer in the borough's Garment District, where his son held sway in later decades.
By June 1925 the family moved to Brooklyn, residing on Blake Ave in the East New York section. Salvatore's father listed his occupation as plasterer.
His first encounter with the law was in 1929 at age sixteen, sentenced to an indefinite term for assault.
On September 25, 1930 arrested on extortion charge. Case dismissed early the following month.
On May 12, 1931 charged with felonious assault. One month later convicted on final charge assault 3rd degree and given suspended sentence.
On August 1, 1932 arrested for a second time on felonious assault charges. Around October 13 convicted on final charge assault 3rd degree and sentenced to two months at the Workhouse.
Burglary arrests in January and June 1934 both resulted in a discharge, as did a January 1935 arrest for possessing stolen property.
On January 17, 1935 held in connection with the theft two days prior of approximately $1,000 worth of dresses from an East New York shop. Others arrested were Salvatore Naso (22y) and Julius Mersand (24y). The following day the trio was discharged.
On February 1, 1935 arrested for robbery. Discharged three days later.
On May 5, 1935 married Vita Marchese (20y) in Brooklyn. Bride's parents from the Province of Catania, Sicily.
On May 7, 1936 picked up for vagrancy. Discharged eight days later.
On March 20, 1938 part of a group charged with the armed robbery of National Bank in Mattituck, Long Island. The New York Daily News reported: "[Graffagnino] admitted, police claim, that he received $1,100 as his split. He refused to say how many had been in on the job, and though admitting to police that he was one of the inside men, denied he was armed. The bank robbers obtained $6,300 in the holdup, escaping in an automobile after threatening patrons."
Press accounts described Graffagnino as a chauffeur living at 2334 85th St in Gravesend, Brooklyn.
On March 22, 1938 he pleaded guilty in Suffolk County Court and was immediately sentenced to ten-to-twenty years in New York State prison. First of several defendants in the case to enter pleas.
On March 24, 1938 received at Sing Sing Prison.
On March 21, 1940 Graffagnino and co-defendants were given five year Federal probation terms as the result of an Eastern District of New York indictment stemming from the National Bank robbery.
By September 1943 he is believed to have been released; a World War II Draft Card shows he and his wife living at 177 Milton Ave in New Dorp, Staten Island.
Subsequently violated parole and returned to Sing Sing.
Paroled early December 1946.
On April 10, 1948 arrested by NYPD on parole violation charge and held on suspicion in another bank robbery.
By the early 1950s the Graffagninos had returned to East New York and were residing at 702 Essex St.
On August 19, 1953 parole revoked and returned to Sing Sing.
On June 18, 1956 released from Sing Sing following the maximum expiration of his sentence.
By 1958 Graffagnino was a made member of the Lucchese Family.
On March 24, 1938 received at Sing Sing Prison.
On March 21, 1940 Graffagnino and co-defendants were given five year Federal probation terms as the result of an Eastern District of New York indictment stemming from the National Bank robbery.
By September 1943 he is believed to have been released; a World War II Draft Card shows he and his wife living at 177 Milton Ave in New Dorp, Staten Island.
Subsequently violated parole and returned to Sing Sing.
Paroled early December 1946.
On April 10, 1948 arrested by NYPD on parole violation charge and held on suspicion in another bank robbery.
By the early 1950s the Graffagninos had returned to East New York and were residing at 702 Essex St.
On August 19, 1953 parole revoked and returned to Sing Sing.
On June 18, 1956 released from Sing Sing following the maximum expiration of his sentence.
By 1958 Graffagnino was a made member of the Lucchese Family.
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| A. Corallo (1960) |
A partially redacted CI report suggests the possibility that he was sponsored for membership by Future Boss Antonio 'Tony Ducks' Corallo.
If correct he would probably be a member of one of the Harlem - Queens crews along with Corallo.
During the late 1950s listed employment first as laborer with Atkin Construction and subsequently as foreman with Berri Construction Company, both located on or near Glenmore Ave in East New York.
On March 18, 1959 held by Unspecified LE. (See top)
Around February 1963 designated subject of FBI anti-racketeering investigation.
On July 1, 1963 the FBI's New York Office reported: "The following individuals are being added to the list of members of the Thomas Lucchese 'family' named [by CI], who is in a position to furnish reliable information concerning this 'family': [List included Salvatore Graffagnino]." (The informant may have been Gambino Soldier Alfred Santantonio, murdered ten days after this report.)
By 1965 operated Lock & Key Bar and Grill located on Utica Ave in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Around September 8, 1965 possibly wounded in shooting.
If correct he would probably be a member of one of the Harlem - Queens crews along with Corallo.
During the late 1950s listed employment first as laborer with Atkin Construction and subsequently as foreman with Berri Construction Company, both located on or near Glenmore Ave in East New York.
On March 18, 1959 held by Unspecified LE. (See top)
Around February 1963 designated subject of FBI anti-racketeering investigation.
On July 1, 1963 the FBI's New York Office reported: "The following individuals are being added to the list of members of the Thomas Lucchese 'family' named [by CI], who is in a position to furnish reliable information concerning this 'family': [List included Salvatore Graffagnino]." (The informant may have been Gambino Soldier Alfred Santantonio, murdered ten days after this report.)
By 1965 operated Lock & Key Bar and Grill located on Utica Ave in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Around September 8, 1965 possibly wounded in shooting.
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| B. DeMartino FBN Mafia Book |
On September 10 FBI CI reported: "[Two days ago] Blackie Graffagnino, who is a member of the Lucchese group in New York City, and who operates the Lock and Key Bar and Grill in Brooklyn, was seriously shot in the lower part of the right arm and in the right shoulder. He advised he had heard Blackie had been shot by Benny the Bum (Benny DeMartino). CI advised Benny the Bum frequented and was hanging out in a motel which he allegedly owned on Exit 5, located on the New England Thruway. He advised, of course, Benny the Bum is known to the management of this motel.” (Benjamin DeMartino [1913-1993] was a Genovese Soldier then reporting to Michael 'Trigger Mike' Coppola.)
Five days later CI reported: “[He] had heard the reason for the shooting was that Benny DeMartino is known in New York as a shylock’s shylock, he frequently loaned money to other individuals who put the money on the street. Apparently a very large substantial amount was given by Benny the Bum to Graffagnino, and Graffagnino had used over $20,000 of this amount in order to purchase a home for a woman with whom Graffagnino had been keeping company.”
In September 1968 included in the FBI's list of 50 identified Lucchese Family members.
Around December 1968 subject of an FBI extortion investigation.
On February 7, 1969 FBI CI Carmine 'Fats' Taglialatela, self-professed Lucchese Member, reported: "[Another] member of Paul Vario’s regime is one Blackie (LNU), who is running a labor union for the LCN in Harlem."
Around July 1969 borrowed $10,000 from Lucchese Associate Sidney Lieberman to invest in Dawn Joy Fashions located on 7th Ave in Garment District. (Sidney Lieberman was a central figure in the Family's garment interests into the 1990s.)
On October 6, 1969 FBI CI reported: "[Blackie] Graffagnino is attempting to sell the Lock and Key Tavern located on Avenue U at Utica Avenue, Brooklyn."
In November 1969 included in the FBI's list of 63 identified Lucchese Family members.
Suspected participant in the March 9, 1970 burglary approximately $100,000 worth of cash and checks from Citizens National Bank of Miami in Florida. The Miami News reported: "Charles W. Lantz, the president, said the burglars tore out a metal wall panel under a window on the north side of the building and bypassed the burglar alarm. Once inside the building, intruders drilled two holes in precisely the right spots to disengage the bolts locking the door to the night depository. "They did not get into the main vault," Lantz said. "Only the night depository." He said that all the loot came from the night depository and most of it was in checks that could not be cashed by the burglars."
On April 23, 1970 arrested by the NYPD's 67th Precinct at the Golden Door Bar in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
On April 30, 1970 FBI CI reported: "[He] saw 'Blackie' Graffagnino at Tom's Auto Wrecking Junk Yard located at 5610 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn on 4/25/1970. He stated that Graffagnino was behaving belligerently towards the owner of the wrecking company who informant believes was Tom. Informant opined the heated discussion might be in reference to a shylock loan. Subsequently to Graffagnino's conversation with Tom, [redacted] to try and locate [Redacted] for him. Graffagnino stated he has been looking for [Redacted] and can't find him. Informant believes Graffagnino is looking for [Redacted] in reference to a shylock loan. Graffagnino told [Redacted] if the latter could locate [Redacted] could get a hold of Graffagnino at 213 West 35th Street, New York City." (The address was site of Sidney Lieberman's trucking company. The FBI later described Graffagnino as controller of this business.)
In 1971 interviewed by FBI: "[Graffagnino] advised he was a partner in Dawn Joy Fashions and had borrowed $10,000 in [7/69] from Sidney Lieberman to invest in Dawn Joy. Lieberman advised the same and no interest was charged."
By 1972 resided at 163-15 86th St in Howard Beach, Queens.
Five days later CI reported: “[He] had heard the reason for the shooting was that Benny DeMartino is known in New York as a shylock’s shylock, he frequently loaned money to other individuals who put the money on the street. Apparently a very large substantial amount was given by Benny the Bum to Graffagnino, and Graffagnino had used over $20,000 of this amount in order to purchase a home for a woman with whom Graffagnino had been keeping company.”
In September 1968 included in the FBI's list of 50 identified Lucchese Family members.
Around December 1968 subject of an FBI extortion investigation.
On February 7, 1969 FBI CI Carmine 'Fats' Taglialatela, self-professed Lucchese Member, reported: "[Another] member of Paul Vario’s regime is one Blackie (LNU), who is running a labor union for the LCN in Harlem."
Around July 1969 borrowed $10,000 from Lucchese Associate Sidney Lieberman to invest in Dawn Joy Fashions located on 7th Ave in Garment District. (Sidney Lieberman was a central figure in the Family's garment interests into the 1990s.)
On October 6, 1969 FBI CI reported: "[Blackie] Graffagnino is attempting to sell the Lock and Key Tavern located on Avenue U at Utica Avenue, Brooklyn."
In November 1969 included in the FBI's list of 63 identified Lucchese Family members.
Suspected participant in the March 9, 1970 burglary approximately $100,000 worth of cash and checks from Citizens National Bank of Miami in Florida. The Miami News reported: "Charles W. Lantz, the president, said the burglars tore out a metal wall panel under a window on the north side of the building and bypassed the burglar alarm. Once inside the building, intruders drilled two holes in precisely the right spots to disengage the bolts locking the door to the night depository. "They did not get into the main vault," Lantz said. "Only the night depository." He said that all the loot came from the night depository and most of it was in checks that could not be cashed by the burglars."
On April 23, 1970 arrested by the NYPD's 67th Precinct at the Golden Door Bar in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
On April 30, 1970 FBI CI reported: "[He] saw 'Blackie' Graffagnino at Tom's Auto Wrecking Junk Yard located at 5610 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn on 4/25/1970. He stated that Graffagnino was behaving belligerently towards the owner of the wrecking company who informant believes was Tom. Informant opined the heated discussion might be in reference to a shylock loan. Subsequently to Graffagnino's conversation with Tom, [redacted] to try and locate [Redacted] for him. Graffagnino stated he has been looking for [Redacted] and can't find him. Informant believes Graffagnino is looking for [Redacted] in reference to a shylock loan. Graffagnino told [Redacted] if the latter could locate [Redacted] could get a hold of Graffagnino at 213 West 35th Street, New York City." (The address was site of Sidney Lieberman's trucking company. The FBI later described Graffagnino as controller of this business.)
In 1971 interviewed by FBI: "[Graffagnino] advised he was a partner in Dawn Joy Fashions and had borrowed $10,000 in [7/69] from Sidney Lieberman to invest in Dawn Joy. Lieberman advised the same and no interest was charged."
By 1972 resided at 163-15 86th St in Howard Beach, Queens.
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| D. Cataldo |
On May 20, 1972 the sister of Colombo Associate Dominic 'Little Dom' Cataldo married. Reception attendees included Lucchese Associate Anthony 'Sonny' LaValle. CI later noted: "Blackie Graffagnino was scheduled to attend but something came up and he could not make it." (Cataldo was inducted into the Colombo Family after the books opened in 1976. Fellow Howard Beach resident Sonny LaValle [1916-1989] ran a gambling operation that included various LCN members and associates among its workers and clientele)
That summer designated subject of RICO investigation.
That summer designated subject of RICO investigation.
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| A. LaValle (L) and S. Graffagnino (1970s) |
On July 28, 1972 FBI CI reported: "[Blackie] has been recently seen at Mike's New Linden Bar on Cross Bay Boulevard, in Ozone Park. Informant believes Blackie introduced Anthony Vincent LaValle aka Sonny to the owners of Mike's New Linden Bar [where] Sonny is presently taking sports action. Sonny and others would on a fairly regular basis have Sunday breakfast at Blackie's home [in] Howard Beach."
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| P. Vario |
On September 25, 1972 the Brooklyn District Attorney's Racket Squad advised FBI NYO: "[Squad] has observed and / or overheard and identified over 90 New York City policemen at Bargain Auto Parts, 5702 Avenue D, Brooklyn, which location is the headquarters for LCN captain Paul Vario, Sr. In addition to the police corruption angle of the DA’s investigation, in excess of 350 individuals with arrest records have been identified at the location in presence of Paul Vario, Sr., [Redacted] and other Vario henchmen. Some of the more prominent individuals observed were LCN figures Anthony Leone, button Evola Family; Salvatore Ferrugia, a Capo in the Evola Family; Salvatore Graffagnino, a button man in the Lucchese Family; Anthony Ruggiano, a button man in the Gambino Family; Carmine Tramunti, Acting Boss Lucchese Family, and others.”
In October 1972 included in the FBI's list of 59 identified Lucchese Family members.
On June 25, 1973 surveilled by FBI at Mike's New Linden Bar in Ozone Park.
In October 1973 included in the FBI's list of 57 identified Lucchese Family members.
On February 21, 1974 FBI CI reported: "Graffagnino owns two cutting rooms in the garment area of NYC and hangs out at a trucking outfit, 'Lieberman's', [in] Garment Center."
On January 29, 1975 FBI CI reported: "[Sam] Black is the owner of Harry's Pub. Informant stated Graffagnino recently kicked [Redacted] out of Harry's Pub and now appears to be conducting some of his business out of [location but CI] doubts Graffagnino is the owner of [record]."
In January 1977 included in the FBI's list of 51 identified Lucchese Family members.
In early April 1977 attempts by the FBI to locate and interview Graffagnino were abandoned after his attorney phoned the NYO and requested that he be present for any contacts with his client.
In October 1972 included in the FBI's list of 59 identified Lucchese Family members.
On June 25, 1973 surveilled by FBI at Mike's New Linden Bar in Ozone Park.
In October 1973 included in the FBI's list of 57 identified Lucchese Family members.
On February 21, 1974 FBI CI reported: "Graffagnino owns two cutting rooms in the garment area of NYC and hangs out at a trucking outfit, 'Lieberman's', [in] Garment Center."
On January 29, 1975 FBI CI reported: "[Sam] Black is the owner of Harry's Pub. Informant stated Graffagnino recently kicked [Redacted] out of Harry's Pub and now appears to be conducting some of his business out of [location but CI] doubts Graffagnino is the owner of [record]."
In January 1977 included in the FBI's list of 51 identified Lucchese Family members.
In early April 1977 attempts by the FBI to locate and interview Graffagnino were abandoned after his attorney phoned the NYO and requested that he be present for any contacts with his client.
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| C. LoCascio |
By Fall 1977 member of crew headed by Lucchese Captain Carmine LoCascio.
Made members of LoCascio's crew included Frank 'The Hawk' Borelli, Anthony 'Tony Moon' Ciccone, Vincent 'Jimmy East' Ciraulo, Thomas DioGuardi, Salvatore 'Blackie' Graffagnino, Frank Lagano, Mariano 'Mac' Macaluso, Thomas 'T Balls' Mancuso, Anthony 'Curly' Russo, Charles Tuso and Angelo 'Cheesecake' Urgitano.
Associates of interest included Anthony 'Bowat' Baratta, inducted early the following year and taking over the crew in the late 1980s.
LoCascio supervised his regime's activities from Bridge Lanes / Whitestone Bowling Alley in Queens.
Around November 1977 Graffagnino was designated the subject of FBI investigation into an interstate gambling (?) operation.
On January 24, 1978 FBI CI reported: "Blackie Sam, TN Salvatore Graffagnino, is known by many as a playboy and is from the Canarsie section of Brooklyn."
On June 12, 1978 FBI CI reported: "CI advised Blacky Graffagnino, a Lucchese Soldier, was a [Redacted] aka [Redacted]. Both men were made in the Lucchese Family [redacted] Tony Ducks Corallo."
In July 1978 included in FBI's list of approximately 70 identified Lucchese Family members. An additional twelve individuals listed as suspected members.
Around December 1979 subject of an FBI hijacking case.
By March 1980 identified as controlling Dawn Joy Fashions and the Vinrell Tavern / Cell 54, both in the Garment District.
On December 3, 1980 FBI CI reported on an upcoming event to be hosted by Unsub (Garment District) at the Tammy Brook Country Club in Cresskill, New Jersey. CI noted: "Approximately 600 people have been invited to this affair [which] is to cost [Redacted] approximately $250,000. Source advised 'Tony Ducks' Corallo, Boss, Lucchese LCN Family; 'Black Sam' Graffagnino, [redacted] and member Lucchese Family; Thomas Gambino, son of the late Carlo Gambino, plus additional unknown wiseguys will also be in attendance. Source stated an invitation was extended to Frank 'Funzi' Tieri, Boss, Genovese Family, but source not certain if Tieri will attend because of ill health."
By 1981 suspected financial interest / business influence in L.T. One, Inc. located at 247 W 35th St and Lieberman & Reynitsky Trucking located at 213 W 35th St in Garment District.
A background report on Graffagnino compiled in early March 1981 stated: "No union position. Has influence in all unions representing employees of trucking companies who do work in the New York City Garment Center, in particular ILGWU, Local 102. Infrequent travel from New York area. May make periodic vacation trips to South Florida."
The Bureau of Prisons site has an entry for Graffagnino showing a release on May 12, 1981.
In June 1983 identified as Lucchese Soldier in Senate Chart of Lucchese Family membership.
Made members of LoCascio's crew included Frank 'The Hawk' Borelli, Anthony 'Tony Moon' Ciccone, Vincent 'Jimmy East' Ciraulo, Thomas DioGuardi, Salvatore 'Blackie' Graffagnino, Frank Lagano, Mariano 'Mac' Macaluso, Thomas 'T Balls' Mancuso, Anthony 'Curly' Russo, Charles Tuso and Angelo 'Cheesecake' Urgitano.
Associates of interest included Anthony 'Bowat' Baratta, inducted early the following year and taking over the crew in the late 1980s.
LoCascio supervised his regime's activities from Bridge Lanes / Whitestone Bowling Alley in Queens.
Around November 1977 Graffagnino was designated the subject of FBI investigation into an interstate gambling (?) operation.
On January 24, 1978 FBI CI reported: "Blackie Sam, TN Salvatore Graffagnino, is known by many as a playboy and is from the Canarsie section of Brooklyn."
On June 12, 1978 FBI CI reported: "CI advised Blacky Graffagnino, a Lucchese Soldier, was a [Redacted] aka [Redacted]. Both men were made in the Lucchese Family [redacted] Tony Ducks Corallo."
In July 1978 included in FBI's list of approximately 70 identified Lucchese Family members. An additional twelve individuals listed as suspected members.
Around December 1979 subject of an FBI hijacking case.
By March 1980 identified as controlling Dawn Joy Fashions and the Vinrell Tavern / Cell 54, both in the Garment District.
On December 3, 1980 FBI CI reported on an upcoming event to be hosted by Unsub (Garment District) at the Tammy Brook Country Club in Cresskill, New Jersey. CI noted: "Approximately 600 people have been invited to this affair [which] is to cost [Redacted] approximately $250,000. Source advised 'Tony Ducks' Corallo, Boss, Lucchese LCN Family; 'Black Sam' Graffagnino, [redacted] and member Lucchese Family; Thomas Gambino, son of the late Carlo Gambino, plus additional unknown wiseguys will also be in attendance. Source stated an invitation was extended to Frank 'Funzi' Tieri, Boss, Genovese Family, but source not certain if Tieri will attend because of ill health."
By 1981 suspected financial interest / business influence in L.T. One, Inc. located at 247 W 35th St and Lieberman & Reynitsky Trucking located at 213 W 35th St in Garment District.
A background report on Graffagnino compiled in early March 1981 stated: "No union position. Has influence in all unions representing employees of trucking companies who do work in the New York City Garment Center, in particular ILGWU, Local 102. Infrequent travel from New York area. May make periodic vacation trips to South Florida."
The Bureau of Prisons site has an entry for Graffagnino showing a release on May 12, 1981.
In June 1983 identified as Lucchese Soldier in Senate Chart of Lucchese Family membership.
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| A. Corallo |
Around August 1984 informant reported that Graffagnino was scheduled to meet with Lucchese Boss Antonio Corallo in Florida.
By October 1984 living at 251 172nd St in Miami Beach. Noted associate of Lucchese Consigliere Chris 'Christy Tick' Furnari who listed residence in nearby Hallandale.
On November 26, 1984 FBI NYO reported: "Salvatore Graffagnino is a member of the Lucchese LCN Family who, according to source information, is believed to represent the Lucchese Family's interest in New York's garment center. Graffagnino allegedly has several business interests in the garment center as well as association with Lucchese Family head Tony Ducks Corallo and Gambino Capo Tommy Gambino, who may be the most influential LCN figure in the garment industry. Recent source information indicates Graffagnino holds meetings with his associates on most Sunday mornings. FBI surveillance has verified that Graffagnino does hold these weekly meetings."
In 1988 included in Senate list of 102 identified Lucchese Family members.
Graffagnino died February 21, 1990.
By October 1984 living at 251 172nd St in Miami Beach. Noted associate of Lucchese Consigliere Chris 'Christy Tick' Furnari who listed residence in nearby Hallandale.
On November 26, 1984 FBI NYO reported: "Salvatore Graffagnino is a member of the Lucchese LCN Family who, according to source information, is believed to represent the Lucchese Family's interest in New York's garment center. Graffagnino allegedly has several business interests in the garment center as well as association with Lucchese Family head Tony Ducks Corallo and Gambino Capo Tommy Gambino, who may be the most influential LCN figure in the garment industry. Recent source information indicates Graffagnino holds meetings with his associates on most Sunday mornings. FBI surveillance has verified that Graffagnino does hold these weekly meetings."
In 1988 included in Senate list of 102 identified Lucchese Family members.
Graffagnino died February 21, 1990.
More Lucchese Family posts can be found in the Index.