Carmine Galante

Carmine Galante (pronounced gah-LAN-tay), also known as "Lilo" and "Cigar" (February 21, 1910 – July 12, 1979) was a mobster and acting boss of the Bonanno crime family. Galante was rarely seen without a cigar, leading to the nickname "The Cigar" and "Lilo" (an Italian slang word for cigar).

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Lilo The Cigar
Birth dateFebruary 21, 1910
Birth nameCamillo Galante
Birth place
New York City , East Harlem , United States , New York
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathJuly 12, 1979
Place of death
New York City , Brooklyn , Bushwick Brooklyn , United States , New York
Resting place
St. John Cemetery (Queens)
Known for
Bonanno crime family

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