Vito Genovese

Vito "Don Vito" Genovese (November 27, 1897 – February 14, 1969) was an Italian-born American mobster and crime boss who rose to power in America during the Castellammarese War to later become leader of the Genovese crime family. Genovese served as mentor to the future boss of the Genovese crime family Vincent "Chin" Gigante. He was known as Boss of all Bosses from 1957–1959.

Personal facts

Vito Genovese
Birth dateNovember 27, 1897
Birth place
Italy , Tufino , Province of Naples
cause of death
Myocardial infarction
Date of deathFebruary 14, 1969
Place of death
Missouri , Springfield Missouri
Resting place
Queens
Known for
Genovese crime family

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  1. http://uktv.co.uk/yesterday/item/aid/652830