Mario Riccobene

Mario "Sonny" Riccobene (1933-1993, New Jersey)[1] was a member of the Philadelphia crime family. He later became a federal witness after his son committed suicide with the fear of being killed from Nicodemo Scarfo and his fellow gangsters.[2] He later returned to his old lifestyle and in 1993 murdered by his old associates.[3] Riccobene had been in the witness protection program but eventually removed from the program because he was unable to follow the rules.[4]

Early life

Born in Philadelphia to Sicilian immigrant parents, he was the half- brother of Harold Riccobene. He joined the Bruno family in the 1950s, frequently working as a driver for Angelo Bruno.[5]

Criminal Life

During the Bruno-Scarfo war, the violence was increasing and Mario was approached by Scarfo's consigliere Frank Monte[6] to "(turn) over his brother" but he refused. Riccobene ended up telling his brother. In May 1982, Monte was fatally shot in response.[7]

In 1983, he and Harry were convicted of racketeering. He was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in jail and a $10,000 fine.[8]

References

  1. ↑ La Cosa Nostra
  2. ↑ He Dared To Die Mob 'Snitch' Slain In N.j. M. Riccobene Spurned Fbi Protection
  3. ↑ He Dared To Die Mob 'Snitch' Slain In N.j. M. Riccobene Spurned Fbi Protection
  4. ↑ Slaying Raises Fear Of Return Of Riccobene-scarfo Warfare After Violence Between Mob Factions Claimed Two Riccobenes, Mario Became A Government Witness. He Testified Against His Half Brother, Harry.
  5. ↑ La Cosa Nostra
  6. ↑ WITNESSES TESTIFY ABOUT MAFIA LIFE
  7. ↑ La Cosa Nostra
  8. ↑ La Cosa Nostra


This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 9/3/2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.