TITLE:
The President Street Boys : growing up mafia / Frank Dimatteo.
Alternate Title:
Growing up mafia
Former Title:
Lion in the basement : growing up in the Gallo crime family
By:
Publication Date:
2016
Publication Information:
New York : Kensington Publishing Corp,
Physical Description:
vii, 231 p. : ill.
Geographic Term:
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-230).
Summary:
Mondo the Dwarf, Frankie Shots and Tony "Little Lolly Pop" Carna... were the President Street Boys. Frank was born into a family of mob hitmen. His father Ricky and godfather were shooters and bodyguards to the Gallo brothers. From the old school Mafia dons to the new-breed "independents" ... the author describes his experiences growing up in the old neighborhood, getting his cheeks pinched by Crazy Joe Gallo ... Watching the Gallos wage an all-out war against wiseguys with more power...deathbed confessions...stunning betrayals.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781496705471
General Note:
Previously self-published by the author under the title: Lion in the basement : growing up in the Gallo crime family.
