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).
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Alias (AKA) | Lilo The Cigar |
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Birth date | February 21, 1910 |
Birth name | Camillo Galante |
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Date of death | July 12, 1979 |
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