Alright, get this. Tommy Lucchese, born in Sicily and raised in Harlem, was one of the smoothest operators in the mob. They called him “Three-Finger Brown” after a childhood accident, but that didn’t slow him down. Lucchese was a founding member of the Five Families, and he built the Lucchese crime family into a powerhouse. He was a sharp dresser and a sharper mind, handling labor rackets, narcotics, and gambling with a cool precision. Unlike some of his flashier counterparts, Tommy kept a low profile, steering clear of the spotlight and letting his brains and loyalty do the talking. He had politicians and law enforcement in his pocket, ensuring his operations ran smooth as silk. Lucchese knew how to keep the peace, making alliances that kept his family strong and prosperous. He ruled for over two decades, a testament to his cunning and leadership. When he passed away in ’67, he left behind an empire that thrived long after he was gone. Tommy Lucchese, the quiet power behind the throne, a mastermind whose influence still echoes in the corridors of the underworld.
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Buried at: First Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, NY