Philadelphia Cosa Nostra Family Has New Boss
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| Skinny Joey Merlino |
What is not known is whether he is the official boss or acting boss for Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino, who is serving a short stint down in Florida.
Joseph "Uncle Joe" Ligambi and Joseph "Chickie" Ciancaglini, Sr. are sharing the position of consiglieri.
The underboss position is officially unfilled, though it is believed that South Philadelphia-based capos Stevie Mazzone and John "Johnny Chang" Ciancaglini may fill the void by serving as street bosses for the often-troubled Philly crime family.
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| Joseph "Uncle Joe" Ligambi. |
Narducci served close to 30 years in prison.
"They don't want any problems," said the source. "Phil is well-respected."
We are working on a more detailed report.
Here is a previous report, meanwhile: The volatility for which the Philadelphia crime family was once well-known can return as swiftly as the time it takes to pull a trigger.
Here is a previous report, meanwhile: The volatility for which the Philadelphia crime family was once well-known can return as swiftly as the time it takes to pull a trigger.
Two generations historically at odds with each other have been working together (the old Scarfo gang and the Merlino young turks). The ability to rivet these two enclaves together is among the skills "Uncle Joe" is credited for having. But with or without him, shifts in power are inevitable as the family's composition changes (with some members returning to the street, and others heading off to prison)....