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| 1960 |
George 'Flip' Filippone was a member of the Genovese Family active in the Lowest East Side of Manhattan.
A member of the Mogavero - Lapi crew, he was promoted to Captain sometime in the late 1970s.
Born Giacinto Filippone on March 23, 1915 in Manhattan to Calogero (34y) and Mary Bandi (28y). Father from Collesano comune of Palermo, Sicily.
At time of birth family resided at 21 Monroe St in a section of the Lower East Side now called Two Bridges.
By September 1918 the Filippones moved across the street to 24 Monroe. Calogero worked as laborer with Turner Construction Company in Brooklyn.
George's first arrest of record came on November 15, 1931, when he was picked up by the NYPD's 3rd Squad in Manhattan on a grand larceny (auto?) charge. On November 30 discharged by Grand Jury.
On July 5, 1934 arrested, under alias George Zappula, by NYPD 3rd Precinct Manhattan on burglary charge. Around December 11, 1934 convicted on final charge unlawful entry and given suspended sentence.
By 1935 the Filippones had moved to Brooklyn, residing at 698 Ashford St in the East New York neighborhood.
As of Fall 1940 George was back at 21 Monroe and working down the block at 62 Catherine St. His parents remained in East New York, his father employed with the Edison Company at 680 Pearl St in Downtown Brooklyn.
On April 7, 1947 arrested by NYPD 2nd Division on gambling charge. One week later find $50 in Gamblers Court.
On January 21, 1949 arrested in Manhattan on gambling charge. On February 17 fined $100 in Special Sessions Court.
In 1956 visited 'friend', Genovese Soldier Rosario 'Saro' Mogavero, at Clinton Prison in Dannemora, New York. (Rosario Mogavero [1916-1973] was born to a father from Cerda, Palermo and grew up alongside the Filippones at 22-23 Monroe St. Filippone reported to Mogavero upon the latter's promotion to Captain in the early 1960s.)
By 1958 formally inducted member of Genovese Family.
A member of the Mogavero - Lapi crew, he was promoted to Captain sometime in the late 1970s.
Born Giacinto Filippone on March 23, 1915 in Manhattan to Calogero (34y) and Mary Bandi (28y). Father from Collesano comune of Palermo, Sicily.
At time of birth family resided at 21 Monroe St in a section of the Lower East Side now called Two Bridges.
By September 1918 the Filippones moved across the street to 24 Monroe. Calogero worked as laborer with Turner Construction Company in Brooklyn.
George's first arrest of record came on November 15, 1931, when he was picked up by the NYPD's 3rd Squad in Manhattan on a grand larceny (auto?) charge. On November 30 discharged by Grand Jury.
On July 5, 1934 arrested, under alias George Zappula, by NYPD 3rd Precinct Manhattan on burglary charge. Around December 11, 1934 convicted on final charge unlawful entry and given suspended sentence.
By 1935 the Filippones had moved to Brooklyn, residing at 698 Ashford St in the East New York neighborhood.
As of Fall 1940 George was back at 21 Monroe and working down the block at 62 Catherine St. His parents remained in East New York, his father employed with the Edison Company at 680 Pearl St in Downtown Brooklyn.
On April 7, 1947 arrested by NYPD 2nd Division on gambling charge. One week later find $50 in Gamblers Court.
On January 21, 1949 arrested in Manhattan on gambling charge. On February 17 fined $100 in Special Sessions Court.
In 1956 visited 'friend', Genovese Soldier Rosario 'Saro' Mogavero, at Clinton Prison in Dannemora, New York. (Rosario Mogavero [1916-1973] was born to a father from Cerda, Palermo and grew up alongside the Filippones at 22-23 Monroe St. Filippone reported to Mogavero upon the latter's promotion to Captain in the early 1960s.)
By 1958 formally inducted member of Genovese Family.
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| T. Greco |
He may have initially reported to Captain Thomas 'Tommy Palmer' Greco. (A 2/63 CI report notes that an individual, believed to be Filippone, was a Greco crew member. Filippone was first investigated under the nicknames George Del Gentro and George Agenti, leading to some redaction in early reports on his activities.)
Alternatively he may have been reporting to Vincenzo 'Jimmy Alto' Altomari in Lower Manhattan.
On March 7, 1958 picked up for vagrancy by NYPD 3rd Squad Manhattan. One week later acquitted in Felony Court.
On December 9, 1960 among six picked up for consorting in Manhattan. Those held were Genovese Acting Underboss Anthony 'Tony Bender' Strollo, Colombo Soldier Joseph Gallo and Genovese Soldiers Joseph 'Joe Curly' Agone, Philip 'Philly Katz' Albanese, Frank 'The Bug' Caruso and George Filippone.
The group, apprehended while having coffee in the rear of Luna's Restaurant on Mulberry St, was initially sought for questioning in the car bombing murder of loanshark Kenneth Feinberg (26y) the previous day in Forest Hills, Queens. Magistrate Vincent P. Rao threw out the consorting charge.
At time of arrest Filippone gave his father's address in East New York and claimed employment as a freelance jewelry salesman.
A February 1, 1961 arrest for dice resulted in a $3 fine.
On November 9, 1961 arrested by NYPD Criminal Intelligence Unit Manhattan on charges of bookmaking and possessing bookmaking records. On December 14 acquitted before Gamblers Court Judge Rao.
On November 11, 1961 arrested again for bookmaking. Nine days later case dismissed in Gamblers Court.
Alternatively he may have been reporting to Vincenzo 'Jimmy Alto' Altomari in Lower Manhattan.
On March 7, 1958 picked up for vagrancy by NYPD 3rd Squad Manhattan. One week later acquitted in Felony Court.
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| 1960 Arrest |
The group, apprehended while having coffee in the rear of Luna's Restaurant on Mulberry St, was initially sought for questioning in the car bombing murder of loanshark Kenneth Feinberg (26y) the previous day in Forest Hills, Queens. Magistrate Vincent P. Rao threw out the consorting charge.
At time of arrest Filippone gave his father's address in East New York and claimed employment as a freelance jewelry salesman.
A February 1, 1961 arrest for dice resulted in a $3 fine.
On November 9, 1961 arrested by NYPD Criminal Intelligence Unit Manhattan on charges of bookmaking and possessing bookmaking records. On December 14 acquitted before Gamblers Court Judge Rao.
On November 11, 1961 arrested again for bookmaking. Nine days later case dismissed in Gamblers Court.
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| R. Mogavero FBN Mafia Book |
By Fall 1962 believed reporting to Captain Rosario Mogavero.
Made members of Mogavero's crew included Joseph Agone, Philip Albanese, Joseph 'Little Carlo' Calabro, Frank Caruso, Michael 'Mike the Loader' Clemente, Carmelo 'Charlie Bananas' Coppolino, Albert DiStefano, George Filippone, Louis 'Louie Healthy' Gaccione, Salvatore 'Salvie' Gencarelli, Louis 'Louie the Hood' Georgiano, Joseph 'Joe Beck' Lapi and Saro's brother Joseph Mogavero.
By 1963 Filippone had been identified as an LCN member by Genovese Soldier turned CW Joseph Valachi, who appears to have known him as George Del Gentro.
On March 5 another CI, probably Gambino Soldier Alfred Santantonio, identified a photo of Filippone as an LCN member whose Family affiliation was unknown.
On May 23, 1963 FBI Agents, following up on the address given during Filippone's 1960 arrest, interviewed his eighty-two-year-old father Charles: "[His] son, George, does not reside with him at 698 Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, but resides with his wife and three children in a 'project' on Monroe Street [NYC]."
On July 9, 1963 FBI CI reported: "Regarding Joseph 'Socks' Lanza, informant advised George Del Gentro [Filippone] handles Lanza's bookmaking operation on the East Side of Manhattan." (Joseph Lanza [1900-1968], like Rosario Mogavero born to a father from Cerda, was a Genovese Soldier possibly reporting to his younger brother Nunzio 'Harry' Lanza [1908-1977].)
On June 8, 1964 FBI CI reported: "[Filippone's] men were operating at the Madison Bar, 116 Madison Street. Informant related they are taking bets on ball games, horses and the trotters over the phone." (During the 1970s and 80s this location was a hangout for the Bonanno Family's Chilli crew. Both Chilli brothers were originally Genovese Associates and probably got their start in the same crew as Filippone.)
By 1965 resided at 32 Monroe St.
On February 12 of that year listed in FBI report on prominent New York area shylocks. Report noted: "[Filippone] has a lengthy criminal record dating from 1931, including arrests for grand larceny, burglary and gambling. He associates with known hoodlums Philip Albanese, Rosario Mogavero, Joseph Agone and others. Filippone was identified by Joseph Valachi as a member of the Genovese Family of LCN. He is extremely active in shylocking and bookmaking in the [LES]."
On February 10, 1967 FBI CI reported: "[He] is familiar with George Filippone and believes he is a 'button guy' 'with' Saro Mogavero."
On October 10, 1967 FBI CI reported: "[CI] advised that members of the Vito Genovese Family are 'arming like mad'. [CI] stated the reason for this sudden preparation for gangland warfare has not been learned by him as yet, but advised the Genovese people are attempting to obtain revolvers and machine guns by the case load. [CI] identified Georgie 'Argento' Fillippone, Georgio 'Crumb' Tedesche and Joe 'De Carlo' Calabro as being the three most active members of the Genovese Family obtaining weapons. [CI] also advised that Joe Bonanno has spent 'loads of money for arms' also. [CI] stated the reason for this recent activity is known only to a few, but furnished the following theories for the sudden activity: One. Vito Genovese was preparing to prevent a power grab from within his Family and added at present one unknown member from the Bronx and two members from Manhattan, one of whom is Tommy Ryan (Eboli), are attempting to seize power from Vito. The second theory proposed by [CI] is that the Genovese Family is preparing to back Joe Bonanno in his move to regain control of his Family from Gambino and Colombo."
In September 1968 included in the FBI's list of 209 identified Genovese Family members.
On October 10, 1968 FBI CI (Member Source) reported: "[CI] was contacted and advised the following individuals are members of the Vito Genovese Family of LCN...George Filippone - Soldier under Saro Mogavero."
In November 1969 included in the FBI's list of 216 identified Genovese Family members.
By the early 1970s believed owned a social club at the corner of Monroe and Market Sts.
Crew leader Rosario Mogavero died January 1973.
In October 1973 included in the FBI's list of 190 identified Genovese Family members.
Made members of Mogavero's crew included Joseph Agone, Philip Albanese, Joseph 'Little Carlo' Calabro, Frank Caruso, Michael 'Mike the Loader' Clemente, Carmelo 'Charlie Bananas' Coppolino, Albert DiStefano, George Filippone, Louis 'Louie Healthy' Gaccione, Salvatore 'Salvie' Gencarelli, Louis 'Louie the Hood' Georgiano, Joseph 'Joe Beck' Lapi and Saro's brother Joseph Mogavero.
By 1963 Filippone had been identified as an LCN member by Genovese Soldier turned CW Joseph Valachi, who appears to have known him as George Del Gentro.
On March 5 another CI, probably Gambino Soldier Alfred Santantonio, identified a photo of Filippone as an LCN member whose Family affiliation was unknown.
On May 23, 1963 FBI Agents, following up on the address given during Filippone's 1960 arrest, interviewed his eighty-two-year-old father Charles: "[His] son, George, does not reside with him at 698 Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, but resides with his wife and three children in a 'project' on Monroe Street [NYC]."
On July 9, 1963 FBI CI reported: "Regarding Joseph 'Socks' Lanza, informant advised George Del Gentro [Filippone] handles Lanza's bookmaking operation on the East Side of Manhattan." (Joseph Lanza [1900-1968], like Rosario Mogavero born to a father from Cerda, was a Genovese Soldier possibly reporting to his younger brother Nunzio 'Harry' Lanza [1908-1977].)
On June 8, 1964 FBI CI reported: "[Filippone's] men were operating at the Madison Bar, 116 Madison Street. Informant related they are taking bets on ball games, horses and the trotters over the phone." (During the 1970s and 80s this location was a hangout for the Bonanno Family's Chilli crew. Both Chilli brothers were originally Genovese Associates and probably got their start in the same crew as Filippone.)
By 1965 resided at 32 Monroe St.
On February 12 of that year listed in FBI report on prominent New York area shylocks. Report noted: "[Filippone] has a lengthy criminal record dating from 1931, including arrests for grand larceny, burglary and gambling. He associates with known hoodlums Philip Albanese, Rosario Mogavero, Joseph Agone and others. Filippone was identified by Joseph Valachi as a member of the Genovese Family of LCN. He is extremely active in shylocking and bookmaking in the [LES]."
On February 10, 1967 FBI CI reported: "[He] is familiar with George Filippone and believes he is a 'button guy' 'with' Saro Mogavero."
On October 10, 1967 FBI CI reported: "[CI] advised that members of the Vito Genovese Family are 'arming like mad'. [CI] stated the reason for this sudden preparation for gangland warfare has not been learned by him as yet, but advised the Genovese people are attempting to obtain revolvers and machine guns by the case load. [CI] identified Georgie 'Argento' Fillippone, Georgio 'Crumb' Tedesche and Joe 'De Carlo' Calabro as being the three most active members of the Genovese Family obtaining weapons. [CI] also advised that Joe Bonanno has spent 'loads of money for arms' also. [CI] stated the reason for this recent activity is known only to a few, but furnished the following theories for the sudden activity: One. Vito Genovese was preparing to prevent a power grab from within his Family and added at present one unknown member from the Bronx and two members from Manhattan, one of whom is Tommy Ryan (Eboli), are attempting to seize power from Vito. The second theory proposed by [CI] is that the Genovese Family is preparing to back Joe Bonanno in his move to regain control of his Family from Gambino and Colombo."
In September 1968 included in the FBI's list of 209 identified Genovese Family members.
On October 10, 1968 FBI CI (Member Source) reported: "[CI] was contacted and advised the following individuals are members of the Vito Genovese Family of LCN...George Filippone - Soldier under Saro Mogavero."
In November 1969 included in the FBI's list of 216 identified Genovese Family members.
By the early 1970s believed owned a social club at the corner of Monroe and Market Sts.
Crew leader Rosario Mogavero died January 1973.
In October 1973 included in the FBI's list of 190 identified Genovese Family members.
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| P. DeFeo |
That same month the FBI provided an outline of the Genovese Family hierarchy, naming Frank Tieri as the Boss and listing Peter DeFeo and thirteen other Captains. Identified DeFeo crew members included Peter 'Patty Shark' Bivona, Vincent 'Jimmy Blink' Bivona, Lorenzo 'Chappie' Brescio, Frank Caruso, Cosmo 'Collie' DiPietro, George Filippone, Edward 'Eddie Buff' Lanzieri, Vincent 'Jimmy Jones' Potenza, Eli Zeccardi and Carmine 'Sonny Pinto' DiBiase. (Carmine DiBiase may not have been a member. Eli Zeccardi was by then the Family's Underboss, and a few of the others listed are typically identified with different crews in other reports. The following year Filippone is named as a Lapi crew member.)
By April 1974 named by FBI CI (Member Source) as a member of crew headed by Joseph Lapi.
By April 1974 named by FBI CI (Member Source) as a member of crew headed by Joseph Lapi.
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| J. Lapi (1967) |
From a social club at 20 Monroe St, Lapi supervised a crew that included Joseph Agone, Philip Albanese, Joseph Calabro, Albert DiStefano, George Filippone, Louis Gaccione, Salvatore 'Salvie' Gencarelli, Vincent Mauro and Saro's brother Joseph Mogavero.
On August 1, 1975 FBI CI reported: "[George[ Filippone is opening a pizza parlor on Mulberry Street next door to the Luna Restaurant. Informant further stated that Filippone works 'under' Joseph Lapi, aka 'Joe Beck', and continues to frequent Monroe Street, New York City."
On August 19, 1975 FBI CI reported: "[George] Filippone frequents the Italian-American Club at Market and Monroe Streets, New York City, and possibly runs Joseph Lapi's gambling operation from this location."
On August 1, 1975 FBI CI reported: "[George[ Filippone is opening a pizza parlor on Mulberry Street next door to the Luna Restaurant. Informant further stated that Filippone works 'under' Joseph Lapi, aka 'Joe Beck', and continues to frequent Monroe Street, New York City."
On August 19, 1975 FBI CI reported: "[George] Filippone frequents the Italian-American Club at Market and Monroe Streets, New York City, and possibly runs Joseph Lapi's gambling operation from this location."
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| P. Albanese FBN Mafia Book |
On September 5, 1975 FBI Special Agent reported: "[SA] advised he has observed Philip Albanese at the consolidated Italo-American Social Club, Market and Monroe Streets, New York in the company of George Filippone, Joe Lapi and others." (Philip Albanese [1907-1979], born to a Sicilian father, may have served as Captain for a brief time in the late 1960s.)
On September 15, 1975 FBI CI reported: "[George] Filippone has six people, two of which are Puerto Ricans, working for him in his gambling operation out of the Italian-American Club...Informant states Filippone and Joe Lapi, aka Joe Beck, have periodic meetings at the Chinese Restaurant located next to the Italian-American on Market Street. Informant stated Lapi had a financial interest in the gambling operation of Filippone's at one time."
On October 9, 1975 Unspecified Male interviewed by FBI: "[UM] in reply to why he has been seen at 19 Monroe Street, New York, a club operated by Joseph Lapi aka Joe Beck, advised he, [Redacted] Monroe Street, and knows many of the individuals that frequent this club. [UM] advised Lapi opened this club for his acquaintances in Knickerbocker Village and there is no illegal activity taking place in this club. [UM] advised to his knowledge, Lapi is a 'Capo' and Lapi is very highly respected in Knickerbocker Village. [UM] did not identify any members of Lapi's 'crew' and advised Lapi does not have a set crew but can draw on any number of individuals in the criminal element. [UM] advised Lapi is closest to George Filippone, aka George Agenti in the Knickerbocker Village area."
On November 11, 1975 FBI CI reported: "[Joe Lapi] and George Filippone continue to frequent the social club at Market and Monroe Streets [and] further a Frank (LNU) and Tony (LNU) also frequent this club in addition to handling Lapi's and Filippone's gambling action."
Also on that date an informant (possibly the same one) noted that Lapi had half of the gambling operation at 23 Monroe. The location hosted a card game that netted approximately $2,000 per week.
On December 4, 1975 FBI CI reported: "[George] Filippone owns a Pizza Parlor on Mulberry Street between Hester and Canal Streets, across from Matty 'The Horse' Ianiello's restaurant. This Pizza Parlor is a hangout for many Italian hoodlums." (Matthew 'Matty the Horse' Ianniello [1920-2012] was a Genovese Captain promoted some time around May of that year and held the position, in between a few Acting roles in the administration, for the next thirty years.)
On September 15, 1975 FBI CI reported: "[George] Filippone has six people, two of which are Puerto Ricans, working for him in his gambling operation out of the Italian-American Club...Informant states Filippone and Joe Lapi, aka Joe Beck, have periodic meetings at the Chinese Restaurant located next to the Italian-American on Market Street. Informant stated Lapi had a financial interest in the gambling operation of Filippone's at one time."
On October 9, 1975 Unspecified Male interviewed by FBI: "[UM] in reply to why he has been seen at 19 Monroe Street, New York, a club operated by Joseph Lapi aka Joe Beck, advised he, [Redacted] Monroe Street, and knows many of the individuals that frequent this club. [UM] advised Lapi opened this club for his acquaintances in Knickerbocker Village and there is no illegal activity taking place in this club. [UM] advised to his knowledge, Lapi is a 'Capo' and Lapi is very highly respected in Knickerbocker Village. [UM] did not identify any members of Lapi's 'crew' and advised Lapi does not have a set crew but can draw on any number of individuals in the criminal element. [UM] advised Lapi is closest to George Filippone, aka George Agenti in the Knickerbocker Village area."
On November 11, 1975 FBI CI reported: "[Joe Lapi] and George Filippone continue to frequent the social club at Market and Monroe Streets [and] further a Frank (LNU) and Tony (LNU) also frequent this club in addition to handling Lapi's and Filippone's gambling action."
Also on that date an informant (possibly the same one) noted that Lapi had half of the gambling operation at 23 Monroe. The location hosted a card game that netted approximately $2,000 per week.
On December 4, 1975 FBI CI reported: "[George] Filippone owns a Pizza Parlor on Mulberry Street between Hester and Canal Streets, across from Matty 'The Horse' Ianiello's restaurant. This Pizza Parlor is a hangout for many Italian hoodlums." (Matthew 'Matty the Horse' Ianniello [1920-2012] was a Genovese Captain promoted some time around May of that year and held the position, in between a few Acting roles in the administration, for the next thirty years.)
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| 1970s |
By the fall of 1977 Filippone was promoted to Captain.
Around October-November of that year he sponsored Peter 'Petey Red' DiChiara and Frank 'Frankie the Eye' Vispisiano for membership.
Peter DiChiara (1942-2018) grew up on Monroe St and was born to a father from Resuttana comune of Caltanissetta, Sicily. In later decades he served as a Captain and as a member of the Family's administration. (Peter's grandfather may have originally been from Petralia Sottana in Palermo.)
Frank Vispisiano (1940-2011) was born in the LES to parents from Villarosa comune of Enna, Sicily. He worked numbers with Joseph 'Junior' Chilli of the Bonanno Family and was also reportedly involved in narcotics. A couple of years after being made a kidnapping conviction resulted in a four-to-twelve year state sentence.
On November 1, 1977 FBI CI reported on recent inductions noting: "...[Peter DiChiara?] was recently made a member of the Genovese Family. He was sponsored by George Filippone [aka] George Argenti (phonetic). [Redacted] and [Redacted] (phonetic) were reportedly '4th Ward Guys' and hang around Monroe Street, 'Lower East Side', New York City."
On November 22, 1977 FBI CI (NJ) reported: "[The] following individuals have reportedly been 'made' in the 'Westside Crew' [redacted]...4. Frank Vispisiano (ph) - A numbers man who is 'with' George Filippone, aka Georgie Agenda (ph), who is a Captain in the 'Westside Crew'."
Around January 1978 FBI CI reported: "[CI] advised he recently heard [Redacted] (TNU), were 'made' [redacted] in the Bonanno Family...Informant advised that [Redacted] were given loansharking interests in the Fulton Fish Market area. Informant stated he knew [Redacted] to [redacted], namely George Filippone, aka Georgie Agenda, and Joseph Lapi, aka 'Big Joe Beck', [redacted]. Informant did not know how [Redacted] came to be 'made' in the Bonanno Family, but stated he received this info from reliable sources." (This is believed to be referring to the Chilli brothers Joseph [1933-2008] aka 'Junior' and Gerald [1934-2016] who were both inducted into the Bonanno Family in 1977.)
By 1979 made members of Filippone's crew included Salvatore 'Sammy Meatballs 'Aparo and Frank Vispisiano.
Probable crew members included Peter DiChiara.
On January 12, 1979 FBI CI reported:
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Around October-November of that year he sponsored Peter 'Petey Red' DiChiara and Frank 'Frankie the Eye' Vispisiano for membership.
Peter DiChiara (1942-2018) grew up on Monroe St and was born to a father from Resuttana comune of Caltanissetta, Sicily. In later decades he served as a Captain and as a member of the Family's administration. (Peter's grandfather may have originally been from Petralia Sottana in Palermo.)
Frank Vispisiano (1940-2011) was born in the LES to parents from Villarosa comune of Enna, Sicily. He worked numbers with Joseph 'Junior' Chilli of the Bonanno Family and was also reportedly involved in narcotics. A couple of years after being made a kidnapping conviction resulted in a four-to-twelve year state sentence.
On November 1, 1977 FBI CI reported on recent inductions noting: "...[Peter DiChiara?] was recently made a member of the Genovese Family. He was sponsored by George Filippone [aka] George Argenti (phonetic). [Redacted] and [Redacted] (phonetic) were reportedly '4th Ward Guys' and hang around Monroe Street, 'Lower East Side', New York City."
On November 22, 1977 FBI CI (NJ) reported: "[The] following individuals have reportedly been 'made' in the 'Westside Crew' [redacted]...4. Frank Vispisiano (ph) - A numbers man who is 'with' George Filippone, aka Georgie Agenda (ph), who is a Captain in the 'Westside Crew'."
Around January 1978 FBI CI reported: "[CI] advised he recently heard [Redacted] (TNU), were 'made' [redacted] in the Bonanno Family...Informant advised that [Redacted] were given loansharking interests in the Fulton Fish Market area. Informant stated he knew [Redacted] to [redacted], namely George Filippone, aka Georgie Agenda, and Joseph Lapi, aka 'Big Joe Beck', [redacted]. Informant did not know how [Redacted] came to be 'made' in the Bonanno Family, but stated he received this info from reliable sources." (This is believed to be referring to the Chilli brothers Joseph [1933-2008] aka 'Junior' and Gerald [1934-2016] who were both inducted into the Bonanno Family in 1977.)
By 1979 made members of Filippone's crew included Salvatore 'Sammy Meatballs 'Aparo and Frank Vispisiano.
Probable crew members included Peter DiChiara.
On January 12, 1979 FBI CI reported:
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[Frank] Vispisiano, aka 'Frankie The Eye', a 'made' member of the 'Westside crew' (Genovese Family), under George Agenda (TN George Filippone), is heavily involved in narcotics trafficking with several associates. Informant advised this operation deals in heroin and cocaine, but advised that [redacted].
Informant advised the following individuals are involved in Vispisiano's narcotics dealings: [Redacted].
According to the informant, the above group operates on a continuous basis and reportedly has good connections locally [redacted].
Informant has furnished previous information that [redacted]. Both of these individuals are known to frequent Vispisiano's cafes near Clinton and East Broadway, and Clinton and Henry Street, Manhattan.
...Sammy Meatballs' (probably identical to Salvatore Aparo), a 'made' guy with George Filippone, aka George Agenda, of the 'westside crew' (Genovese Family), is heavily involved in cocaine trafficking. Informant advised 'Sammy Meatballs' is assisted in his narcotics dealings by [Redacted] (LNU).
Informant advised the following individuals are involved in Vispisiano's narcotics dealings: [Redacted].
According to the informant, the above group operates on a continuous basis and reportedly has good connections locally [redacted].
Informant has furnished previous information that [redacted]. Both of these individuals are known to frequent Vispisiano's cafes near Clinton and East Broadway, and Clinton and Henry Street, Manhattan.
...Sammy Meatballs' (probably identical to Salvatore Aparo), a 'made' guy with George Filippone, aka George Agenda, of the 'westside crew' (Genovese Family), is heavily involved in cocaine trafficking. Informant advised 'Sammy Meatballs' is assisted in his narcotics dealings by [Redacted] (LNU).
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Identified as Captain in 1983 Senate Chart of Genovese Family membership. Address listed at 16 Monroe St.
George Filippone died June 20, 1986 and was waked at Morace Macagna Funeral Home in the Lower East Side. Buried in Staten Island.
Identified as Captain in 1983 Senate Chart of Genovese Family membership. Address listed at 16 Monroe St.
George Filippone died June 20, 1986 and was waked at Morace Macagna Funeral Home in the Lower East Side. Buried in Staten Island.
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