From the Boys
Ya ever take notice when a big-shot mobster kicks the bucket and The Boys put on his fancy funeral? The size of the crowd that shows up to pay their respects says it all, my friend. It’s a reflection of the man’s stature, see? And let’s not forget those funeral wreaths, are a display of his importance. The more wreaths, the more influential the guy. And you know what those wreaths say? “From the Boys,” loud and clear.
But let’s face it, pal. The mob life ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a world of murder, chaos, and spilled blood. Each of these guys left their mark on The Life, for better or worse. I ain’t here to pass judgment, just giving you the cold, hard facts or who they were, and where you can go and pay your respects.
Carlos Marcello / The Little Man Carlos Marcello was the silent but deadly kingpin of the New Orleans mob, born in Tunisia in 1910 and raised in Louisiana. This guy knew how to run things quietly but...
Carmine “The Cigar” Galante Carmine “The Cigar” Galante was a stone-cold killer with a lust for power, born in East Harlem in 1910. This guy was ruthless, rising through the...
Frank Costello / The Prime Minister Frank “The Prime Minister” Costello was the smooth-talking diplomat of the mob world, born in Italy in 1891 and raised in New York’s tough...
Harry “Pittsburgh Phil” Strauss Harry “Pittsburgh Phil” Strauss, he was one of the meanest hitters in Murder, Inc. Born in Brooklyn, he ain’t never been to Pittsburgh...
Joey Gallo Joey “Crazy Joe” Gallo was a real wild card in the world of organized crime, born in Brooklyn in 1929. This cat had a flair for the dramatic and a taste for chaos, always...
Louis “Lepke” Buchalter Louis “Lepke” Buchalter was the big boss of Murder, Inc., a real mastermind of mayhem. Born in the mean streets of the Lower East Side, he climbed the...
Louis Capone Louis Capone wasn’t related to Al, but he was every bit as dangerous. Born in Italy and raised in Brooklyn, Louis was a key player in Murder, Inc., the enforcement arm of the mob...
Mickey Cohen Check this out. Mickey Cohen, the flashy kingpin of the West Coast, was a real piece of work. Born in Brooklyn, raised in the streets, he started as a boxer before finding his true...
Tommy “Three Fingers Brown” Lucchese Alright, get this. Tommy Lucchese, born in Sicily and raised in Harlem, was one of the smoothest operators in the mob. They called him...