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1961:
Providence, RI, US: Raymond Patriarca sues the Journal-Bulletin for libel and pays for a large advertisement in the Journal-Bulletin to criticize the newspapers for their coverage of him.
1962:
Providence, RI, US: Under Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy illegal FBI bugs were placed in Patriarca’s office from 1962 to 1965. Tapes indicate many political payoffs to the governor’s office, legislators and judges in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Patriarca was overheard on one tape while talking to Nicholas Bianco, a family member, “in this thing of ours, your love for your mother and father is one thing, your love for The Family is a different kind of love.” Excerpt from Deadly Alliance, a 2001 release by award-winning journalist Ralph Ranalli, “The Kennedy’s hated the Mafia, particularly their hometown mob boss, Raymond L. S. Patriarca, who had taunted the brothers during the McClellan committee hearings, saying: “You two don’t have the brains of your retarded sister.” Bobby Kennedy told a friend that he and Jack were ‘going after that pig on the hill,’ referring to the mob boss’s Federal Hill stronghold in Providence.”
Providence, RI, US: John F “Jackie” Nazarian, an enforcer and associate of the Patriarca crime family is shot by two men in an ally way next to 13 Vinton Street in Providence where Joseph “Jo Zita” Schiavone and Willie Marfeo, both organized crime associates ran an “unsanctioned” crap game. He lingers for a few days before dying but never reveals his killers. Rumored he made comments of a sexual nature about Henry Tameleo’s girlfriend. An eye witness and finger print lifted from the Nazarian murder weapon produce an indictment for Patriarca Family member Rudolph Sciarra who is arrested and charged with the murder.
1963:
Providence, RI, US: February 1, Rudolph Sciarra is found not guilty of the Nazarian murder and released.
Washington, US: Joseph Valachi became the first Mafia member to provide a detailed looked at the inside of the organization. Having been recruited by FBI Special Agents, and testifying before the US Senate McClellan Committee, Valachi exposed the name, structure, power bases, codes, swearing-in ceremony, and members of this organization. All of this had been secret up to this point. Valachi testifies that he has known Patriarca since 1938. "I met him as a soldier when I met him," Valachi says, referring to his rank in the mob.
Joseph Valachi
VALACHI SENATE TESTIMONY
Washington,DC: Col. Walter Stone, superintendent of the Rhode Island state police, testifies that Patriarca runs a "strongarm" operation.
1964:
Providence, RI, US: October 8, Joseph “Jo Zita” Schiavone, drives his vehicle to Elliott Buick on Elmwood Avenue, Providence, complaining to the service manager that the vehicle is skipping. A mechanic opens the hood and finds the engine wired with a stick of dynamite. Schiavone is reluctant to call police and instead calls Willie Marfeo. The police respond after being summoned by the service manager and tow the vehicle.
Sicily: A long, bitter and bloody civil war between Sicilian Mafiosi ends. The warfare and public opposition to it triggered numerous violations of the omerta code, and Sicilian authorities benefit in their struggle against the secret society.
1965:
Providence, RI, US: Raymond “Baby” Curcio a 31-year-old drug addict shot six times in the back of the head and neck. The murder was in response to Curcio burglarizing the home of Patriarca’s brother Joseph.
1966:
Providence, RI, US: Willie Marfeo and his nephew Louis Schiavone enter the Korner Kitchen Restaurant located at 376 Atwells Avenue in the Federal Hill section of Providence. A white male wearing a hat enters, orders everyone but Marfeo to the back room. Marfeo is ordered into the phone booth where he is shot and killed. Marfeo and Joe “Jo Zita” Schiavone were running a dice game without Patriarca’s permission.
Massachusetts, US: Joseph "The Animal" Barboza, a Portuguese associate of the New England Family, often used as "muscle" for Patriarca himself was arrested for illegal gun possession. While detained in jail, Barboza was sure that Patriarca or somebody would have posted his $100,000 bail for him. None of this happened. His friends, Arthur Bratso and Thomas DePrisco, began asking for donations. They had managed to collect $59,000 for Barboza's release. In November the pair showed up at the Night Lite Cafe looking for more funding. Instead they were murdered and dumped in the northern area of Boston and the $59,000 was stolen. Capo Illario Zaninno was believed to have been one of the murderers. Barboza sat in jail, while other friends of his were being killed off and pressured by the FBI to testify.
Joseph Barboza
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Providence, RI, US: Angelo DePalma, one of the largest “shylocks” in the State of Rhode Island and associate of the Patriarca crime family is murdered in his rear yard at 516 West Exchange Street, Providence. Raymond Patriarca orders Antonio, Angelo’s younger brother who was involved in collecting the high interest payments to discontinue the shylock business as the “family” will now take over. Antonio fled to Puerto Rico and returned after his brothers money ran out.
1967:
Attleboro, Mass.US: Louis R. Zoglio, a Patriarca associate is murdered and his body found in Attleboro Massachusetts. Sciarra , Fairbrothers and DePietro approach Antonio DePalma claiming responsibility for the death of Zoglio, stating he was killed because he murdered Angelo DePalma. They demand payment for their services. Antonio becomes disgruntled with the Patriarca family and begins talking to police.
Providence, RI, US: Patriarca and Tameleo were indicted for conspiracy to murder in the 1966 killing of Providence bookmaker Willie Marfeo.
Providence, RI, US: Joseph “Jo Zita” Schiavone is apprehended and charged after firing several shots at Louis Mannochio, a Patriarca family member while at Atwells Avenue and Ridge Street in Providence. A .38 cal. Colt Cobra, a black silk mask and black leather gloves were found in Schiavones pocket. A .45 cal. Automatic pistol is found at the curb in front of 386 Atwells Avenue.
1968:
Massachusetts, US: Henry Tameleo was convicted for the murder of gangster Teddy Deegan of Boston based on the testimony of Barboza. He was sentenced to the death penalty for his crime.
Enrico "Henry" Tameleo
Providence, RI, US: Rudolph Marfeo and Anthony Melei shot to death in Pannone’s Market located on Pocasset Avenue in Providence.
Pannone's Market
Providence, RI, US: Robert “Bobby” Candos, a 30-year-old bank robber disappears, rumored he was to testify against Raymond Patriarca.
Providence, RI, US: Robert Almonte, a Patriarca family associate is arrested and charged in the Marfeo, Melei murders. He is identified as the driver of the getaway car.
Robert Almonte
Providence, RI, US: Raymond Patriarca, Rudolph Sciarra, Maurice “Pro” Lerner, Robert Fairbrothers, Louis Manocchio, John Rossi and Frank Vendituoli indicted by a Grand Jury on a variety of charges related to the Mafeo, Melei murders. After the indictments were returned Sciarra, Manocchio and Vendituoli fled the state. These indictments were based on testimony given by John “Red” Kelly, a Boston associate. Facing the prospect of prison, Patriarca received an offer of asylum from his casino partner in Haiti, the notorious dictator “Papa Doc” Duvalier. Patriarca turned him down, confident that he could beat the rap.
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Rudolph Sciarra |
Robert Fairbrothers |
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Luigi Manocchio |
1969:
Providence, RI, US: Rudolph Sciarra was apprehended in Massachusetts and returned to Rhode Island.
Rudolph Sciarra
Providence, RI, US: Based on Antonio DePalma’s testimony Patriarca and Sciarra are tried in Superior Court for attempting to take over DePalma’s shylock business. Both are acquitted.
Providence, RI, US: Based on Antonio DePalma’s testimony Sciarra, Fairbrothers and DiPietro are tried for the murder of Zoglio in Massachusetts. All are found not guilty.
Providence, RI, US: Patriarca begins a prison term for his involvement in the murder of Willie Marfeo in the federal penitentiary in Atlanta.
Providence, RI, US: Based on Antonio DePalma’s testimony Louis “The Fox” Taglianetti, a Patriarca family member is arrested and charged with the murder of John F "Jackie" Nazarian.
Louie "The Fox" Taglianetti
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