Vito Di Giorgio

Vito Di Giorgio (March 19, 1880 – May 13, 1922) was an early crime boss of the Los Angeles crime family. Originally from Palermo, Sicily, Di Giorgio lived most of his life as a grocer in New Orleans. While he lived in Los Angeles he was known as a wealthy food importer. During his New Orleans years he was an active Black Hander. As a Mafia boss in California, he was even feared by members of other crime families. He survived two shootings, only to be killed while visiting Chicago in 1922.

Personal facts

Vito Di Giorgio
Birth dateMarch 19, 1880
Birth place
Sicily , Palermo
Nationality
Italians
Date of deathMay 13, 1922
Place of death
Chicago , Illinois
Residence
Los Angeles

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  1. http://www.scribd.com/doc/34455739/Informer-v03n3-2010-July