Is La Cosa Nostra still alive and well?

teaserpleaser · 06-01-10, 10:05 AM

polish mob in hamtramck til this day, kolwaski sausage was a front back in the day not sure about now. Dont know about La costra nostra

Deuce · 06-01-10, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by teaserpleaser

polish mob in hamtramck til this day, kolwaski sausage was a front back in the day not sure about now. Dont know about La costra nostra

Kowalski, in the deli, naturally.

spartangreen · 06-01-10, 10:30 AM

Detroit Mafia is dead, ended with the Tocco's

Deuce · 06-01-10, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by spartangreen

Detroit Mafia is dead, ended with the Tocco's

I see that one of the Tocco's is still kicking though. Giacoma "Jack" Tocco. He was released from Prison and is still a boss. Practicing or not I have no clue. I am sure there is still some involvment with the UAW, if it is ran locally I have no clue. I would love to pick this guys brain. Still lives in GP.

Chi_archie · 06-01-10, 10:46 AM

interesting subject..... I'd like to know more

spartangreen · 06-01-10, 10:49 AM

Originally posted by Deuce

I see that one of the Tocco's is still kicking though. Giacoma "Jack" Tocco. He was released from Prison and is still a boss. Practicing or not I have no clue. I am sure there is still some involvment with the UAW, if it is ran locally I have no clue. I would love to pick this guys brain. Still lives in GP.

I lived with his grandson at MSU, also named Jack Tocco, he hated being associated with the grandfather.

Deuce · 06-01-10, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by spartangreen

I lived with his grandson at MSU, also named Jack Tocco, he hated being associated with the grandfather.

Just looked your boy up, I see we have friends in common. I wanna talk to the old man without getting two in my hat. I'll see what I can do.

spartangreen · 06-01-10, 11:03 AM

One of the grand daughters is a sports anchor, Maria, she also went the MSU, she did sports in lansing for awhile on the NBC station and now i think is at a big station in ohio.

jjgold · 06-01-10, 11:46 AM

Still around but not as powerful, Fed gov't wore them down.

THE PROFIT · 06-01-10, 11:55 AM

cosa nostra alive & well. Although its not officially called that in the States. The mafia is alive but not well. Too many dirty motherfukin rats that must be weeded out. Too much greed

Karayilan9 · 06-01-10, 01:22 PM

N'Drangheta are strongest these days

Dank_Fire · 06-01-10, 01:28 PM

Not nearly as powerful as it once was....Major families deal in in much more petty rackets these days as opposed to the construction and union labors....There is no more honor, anyone will snitch in a heartbeat

Ralphie1412 · 06-01-10, 02:22 PM

The Chicago mafia just got taken down over the last couple years. They never called it the mafia or la cosa nostra. In the Chicago the mob was referred to as the outfit. The chicago outfit was one of the most brutal mobs ever. They were also known for running the most gambling.

Frank Calabrese Sr.'s son wore wire in jail and got his old man talking about all kinds of stuff. Joey the clown Lombardo was on the lam for a year. Google chicago family secrets trial. The whole thing went down.

Mr Windy City · 06-01-10, 02:24 PM

Deuce, you think if anybody does have ties to the costa nostra they are going to openly tell you on an internet sports forum? LOL. Detroit mafia is long gone, but some of the other families in other areas such as New York and Chicago are still ticking. Many have resorted to legitimate business and small rackets on the side. Feds ruined everything, wish I could go back in time

Mr Windy City · 06-01-10, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by Ralphie1412

The Chicago mafia just got taken down over the last couple years. They never called it the mafia or la cosa nostra. In the Chicago the mob was referred to as the outfit. The chicago outfit was one of the most brutal mobs ever. They were also known for running the most gambling.

Frank Calabrese Sr.'s son wore wire in jail and got his old man talking about all kinds of stuff. Joey the clown Lombardo was on the lam for a year. Google chicago family secrets trial. The whole thing went down.

You don't have to believe me, but I know at least 3 members that were in the outfit. They all did their bids, got out and are now struggling with everyday life. They cannot even talk or be around their old time buddies and if they are caught doing so they go back to the joint. Feds have made it really hard for any of the old-timers to get back on their feet

Ralphie1412 · 06-01-10, 02:28 PM

my grandpa knew a bunch of them. Those guys cant jaywalk without a hassle.

The mafia doesnt work anymore, they dont throw 5 year stretches that they all do. They throw you life without parole and everyone flips.

Yo windy return a text brother, everyone deserves a second chance.

Deuce · 06-01-10, 02:43 PM

Mr Chicago, I would love to talk to them is all. Just for stories and shit. Fascinating.

Mr Windy City · 06-01-10, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Deuce

Mr Chicago, I would love to talk to them is all. Just for stories and shit. Fascinating.

Yep. They do have some fantastic stories. And they are still quite the nutbags I can assure you that.

Mr Windy City · 06-01-10, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by Ralphie1412

my grandpa knew a bunch of them. Those guys cant jaywalk without a hassle.

The mafia doesnt work anymore, they dont throw 5 year stretches that they all do. They throw you life without parole and everyone flips.

Yo windy return a text brother, everyone deserves a second chance.

Sorry bruh, got a new contract so had to change numbers. I have not seen one of your texts lol. I'll see if I can recover your number....

Ralphie1412 · 06-01-10, 02:53 PM

pm me your new number or email me

Mr Windy City · 06-01-10, 03:16 PM

Originally posted by Ralphie1412

pm me your new number or email me

pm's were disabled sir, Ill get a hold of you.

Ralphie1412 · 06-01-10, 03:20 PM

willie turned mine on, u just gotta ask.......hit me up right now ralphie1412atyahoo......were talking small here