As recently as 2011, he was named in a companion indictment to the extortion of a financial group based in Texas that led to his son Nicky Jr.s conviction in 2015. [8], On the evening of October 31, 1989, Nicky Scarfo Jr. was dining at an Italian restaurant in Philadelphia when a man wearing a Batman mask and holding a plastic Halloween candy bag entered the restaurant and approached Scarfo's table. Lesson to be learned. Lisa Marie Scarfo the daughter-in-law of jailed organized-crime leader Nicodemo Little Nicky Scarfo pleaded guilty in Camden federal court to conspiracy to make false statements for the purpose of influencing the actions of the bank on her mortgage loan application. I raised seven children and worked the same job for fifty years in south Philly as far back a I can remember there was always "criminali" mostly they were low key going about their business they did not bother citizens and the neighborhoods peace full and safe but this crew were Animals led by an Animal. November 1, 2011. World's oldest mob wannabe. Forget this stronzo. In my opinion, to be 60 something and as infatuated with the mob as the most dimwitted kid in [insert trashy suburb somewhere in metro NYC or Philly here] is a fate far worse than death.Congratulations, Georgie Boy. ANYONE IN THE MAZZONE FAMILY TREE? He was the father of Nicky Scarfo Jr., a Lucchese family soldier, who was sentenced in 2015 to 30 years in prison for security fraud, racketeering, and illegal gambling. Mob boss Nicky Scarfo, who himself had been an amateur boxer followed the careers of young fighters from South Philadelphia, including Beloff. Twenty members of Scarfo's organization were imprisoned, and many more came under indictment. 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Fuckin A - he was a Man.Those who bad mouth him either shaved time of their sentences by ratting, or weren't around at the time and would never be able to so much as tie his shoes if they were.RIP to the whole dying breed of real Men. Mark, then only 17 years old, had been taunted for years by classmates about his father's criminal activities. Suspect In Murder Of Temple Student Walked After D.A. The younger Iannece is allegedly a hitman and extortionist, and deeply involved in the distribution of, Smith, Jim. Nicky Scarfo was destined to become one of the unit's first targets. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. [49], Scarfo was indicted on May 14, 2010, on gambling and racketeering charges for his alleged role in what law enforcement authorities claim was a $2 billion international sports-betting operation. Increasingly despondent over his father's possible imprisonment, Mark Scarfo hanged himself in the office of his father's concrete supply company in Atlantic City. ", Lockwood, Jim. [21][22][23] In 1986, Caramandi was indicted for his role in the extortion case and decided to testify in court. - 13 January2017)( his death)( 2 children). Meeting was 2011. Convicted thrice, with related sentencings, he was sent to federal penitentiary at Marion, Illinois, in 1989. [1] Nicky is the first cousin of Phil Leonetti, an admitted former underboss of the Philadelphia crime family. ", Quoted in Anastasia, George. from your fans in ohio. accounts, the history behind an article. "[7], After graduation, Nicky Scarfo allegedly became involved in organized crime. Das pretty friggin' awesome, huh? According to court testimony by Scafidi (who had turned state's evidence by this time), they beat Angelina with aluminum bats to make sure the bats wouldn't break. Philip Testa was killed via a nail bomb, on March 15, 1981, after which Scarfo was named top boss. Threats of harming another Testa was the son of former Boss Phil Testa, who had been Scarfo's close friend and mentor. ", "Son of Jailed New Jersey Gangster Is Sentenced for Illegal Gambling Operation. FirstPlus Financial Group, Inc., Web site. Rule #1 Don't trust no one! In 1990, Nicky Scarfo and Gaetano "Tommy Horsehead" Scafidi were allegedly ordered to beat mobster Martin Angelina because he refused to stop associating with Chuckie Merlino. The 302 Came Out On Stevie Mazzone Here On Big Trial.Net. The war would cost him his little brother's life, his brother Mario to become a government informant and Riccobene himself to be given a life sentence for first degree murder. [5] After the murder attempt his father arranged for him to be inducted into the Lucchese crime family in the mid 1990s. The reasoning behind this hit was Testa's growing popularity and power, which could have posed a threat to Scarfo's own power. Nicodemo Scarfo moved to live with his mother Catherine, in Atlantic City in 1964. Discover Nicky Scarfo Jr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) A federal judge in New Jersey has sentenced a reputed mobster to two years behind bars for the Pennsylvania man's role in . Wife of reputed mob figure Nicky Scarfo Jr. pleads guilty in mortgage scheme. [53] In October 2011, Michael A. Maffucci, one of Scarfo's co-defendants, agreed to plead guilty in the scheme and testify against Scarfo.[2][54]. It Don't Matter His Dead! He began his criminal career as Scarfo and his attorneys claimed that no such information existed, and that the involuntary isolation was punishment for Scarfo's other alleged (but unproven) criminal activity. Nicodemo Domenico "Little Nicky" Scarfo Sr. (March 8, 1929 - January 13, 2017) was a member of the American Mafia who became the boss of the Philadelphia crime family after the deaths of Angelo Bruno and Phil Testa.. During his criminal career, Scarfo had a murderous reputation, also engaging in organized crime activities such as drug trafficking and gambling. george thanks for a awsome inside look at the truth about joe merlino and what really happened with the fbi trying to trick joey who was to smart to fall for that. Celebrities. The father is the late Nicodemo D. "Little Nicky" Scarfo, the notorious Philadelphia mob boss who died in prison four years ago while serving what amounted to a life sentence following convictions on racketeering and murder charges. ", "Scarfo's Son Pleads Guilty to Weapons Charge. So if he is going straight who is running things here? [56][57] Fishman also alleged that Scarfo and his associates forced FirstPlus to pay $6 million and give 1.6 million shares of stock to Scarfo and Pellulo in exchange for two companies (Globalnet Enterprises and Rutgers Investment Group) that had almost no value. Scarfo acted as the getaway driver. Testa's murder sparked a war within the family. -Kenny N. George, I just bought Blood and Honor on Nook over New Years and couldn't put it down, amazing book. Keep it Clean. I have read everything LCN related and it is seriously up there as one of the best. He made it a public execution and made him an example to anyone that wasn't willing to give him what he wanted. Scarfo. ", New Jersey State Commission of Investigation, Federal Medical Center in Butner, North Carolina, "On the anniversary of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, a look at history's most fearsome mob bosses", "Nicky Scarfo, Mob Boss Who Plundered Atlantic City in the '80s, Dies at 87", "Always A Joker, Never A Rat. PLEASE BE ADVISED: Soon we will no longer integrate with Facebook for story comments. Nicky is the first cousin of Phil Leonetti, an admitted former underboss of the Philadelphia crime family. ", The couple married in early 2001. Scarfo Jr. is the son of former Philadelphia crime family boss Nicodemo "Little Nicky" Scarfo Sr.. Scarfo Jr. was the victim of a notorious assassination attempt by a masked gunman on Halloween in 1989. Esposito, Richard and Schone, Mark. He has an older half-brother, Chris (born in 1957), and a younger brother, Mark (born in 1970). He was 87. [27] George Fresolone was appointed as Scarfo's bodyguard, but Fresolone became an informant and recorded hundreds of hours of conversations with mobsters including Scarfo. show.Better than doing another 20 yrs in a cage. Your a dueche bag Gary. 14 years imprisonment, 55 years imprisonment, This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 20:17. That's what was new hereJoey in his own words talking about things that have been said and written about him. Also, do you think they will ever make a Philly mob movie? Nicky Jr was part of a scam that attempted to siphon over $12 million dollars from the Texas based FirstPlus Financial Group Inc. 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Nicky Scarfo Jr. was born to Nicodemo and Domenica Scarfo. "Scarfo Son Indicted. [8] However, the relationship with Joey Merlino was to prove inauspicious. ", Federal inmate locator (must enter inmate's name or ID number), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nicky_Scarfo_Jr.&oldid=1137465027, This page was last edited on 4 February 2023, at 20:12. So, how much is Nicodemo Scarfo worth at the age of 88 years old? Upon not getting any success as a boxer, Nicodemo Scarfo was then introduced to the mob by his uncles, the Piccolos. 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Nicky Jr was part of a scam that attempted to siphon over $12 million dollars from the Texas based FirstPlus Financial Group Inc. His wife Lisa Marie Scarfo plead guilty to mortgage fraud using money obtained from the FirstPlus takeover , she now faces up to five years in prison. ", Anastasia, George. Only Scarfo's middle son, Nicodemo, followed in his father's footsteps, acting as his messenger and enforcer during Nicodemo Sr.'s early years in prison. Also learn how He earned most of Nicodemo Scarfo networth? Joey Merlino is a stand up guy he learned from his mistakes not to talk to any out siders only the guys he grew up with.joey loves being a gangster hill never change only smarter .my.father and his father were close friends.the feds should leave him alone and focus on terrorism .good luck joey in ur up coming trial I pulling for u . Scarfo, who had carried out his murders things Here close friend and mentor of young fighters from South,. 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