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The Colombo Family: A History of New York's Colombo Mafia Family

by Andy Petepiece

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A century-spanning account of the Colombo crime family

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A century-spanning account of the Colombo crime family

Andy Petepiece organizes the history of New York’s Colombo Family around its leadership, internal power struggles, and major moments in the wider history of La Cosa Nostra. The account begins with Joe Profaci’s arrival in the United States and follows the organization through Carmine Persico’s death in 2019. Persico’s long control of the family, including periods of imprisonment and the acting bosses appointed in his place, forms a central thread. Alongside profiles of figures including Joe Colombo, Joey Gallo, and Michael Franzese, the book summarizes mob trials and addresses events such as the Castellammarese War, the Apalachin meeting, and three family rebellions.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • True-crime readers interested in New York organized crime
  • Readers seeking a leadership-focused history of the Colombo Family
  • Those interested in La Cosa Nostra trials, factions, and twentieth-century mob history

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Organized crimeMafia leadershipInternal conflictMob trialsNew York history

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Book overview

The Colombo Family

 

The Colombo Family is a well-researched book on the nearly 100-year history of one of New York City's infamous La Cosa Nostra organizations. It begins with the USA arrival of Joe Profaci, the first Boss, and ends in the confusion of the passing of Boss Carmine Persico in 2019.

 

Some of the essential events covered include the 1928 meeting of mobsters in Cleveland, the Castellammarese War of the early 1930s, the Apalachin fiasco of 1957, plus three Colombo Family rebellions. Boss Carmine Persico dominates the narrative as he retained control of the Family from the mid-1970s until 2019. It was an incredible feat for most of the time he was behind bars.

 

The book includes profiles of many Acting Bosses that Persico appointed to carry out his wishes. Also provided are summaries of many mob trials that the reader will find interesting. Individual chapters contain information on some lesser-known characters, some of whom you hope you never meet.

 

Most readers, familiar with La Cosa Nostra, will recognize many of the characters from this history. The book provides details on well-known hoods such as Joe Profaci, Joe Colombo, Carmine Persico, Joey Gallo, and Michael Franzese.

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