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American boxer and mobster (1928–2005)
Vincent Louis Gigante (/dʒɪˈɡænti/ jig-AN-tee, Italian: [dʒiˈɡante]; March 29, 1928 – December 19, 2005), also known as "Chin", was an American mobster
Vincent_Gigante
American mobster (1923–2022)
late family boss Vincent "The Chin" Gigante. Gigante was born in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, to Salvatore Esposito Vulgo Gigante (April 26, 1900 –
Mario_Gigante
American Mobster
1980s. He succeeded Vito Genovese as Boss in 1969 and was succeeded by Vincent Gigante in 1981. Lombardo began his career as a soldier on Michael "Trigger
Philip_Lombardo
Italian-American organized crime group
waterfront, the family was run between 1981 and 2005 by "The Oddfather", Vincent "Chin" Gigante, who feigned insanity by shuffling unshaven through New York's Greenwich
Genovese_crime_family
American mobster
Bellomo as "acting boss" of the crime family following the indictment of Vincent Gigante in the "Windows Case". On June 11, 1996, Bellomo was indicted on Racketeer
Liborio_Bellomo
Italian-American mobster (1897–1969)
murder charges. After returning to the U.S. in 1945, Genovese mentored Vincent Gigante, the future boss of the Genovese family. In 1957, Genovese vied for
Vito_Genovese
Faction of the Genovese crime family
1920s until his arrest in the late 1950s. In the early 1980s capo Vincent Gigante, was made the new boss of the Genovese crime family. He continued to
Greenwich_Village_Crew
American mobster (1902–1976)
Gambino–Anastasia's underboss–in the murder conspiracy. Genovese ordered Vincent Gigante to carry out the hit on Costello, which was attempted outside Costello's
Carlo_Gambino
Italian-American mobster (1891-1973)
decided to move on Costello. Genovese ordered Vincent Gigante to murder Costello, and on May 2, 1957, Gigante shot and wounded Costello outside his apartment
Frank_Costello
American priest (1932–2022)
Genovese crime family members, family boss Vincent "The Chin" Gigante and top capo/acting boss Mario Gigante. Gigante was raised in Greenwich Village and attended
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Genovese mobsters asking why Vincent Gigante was upset by drug deals when Gigante himself profited from drug deals. When Gigante heard these statements he
List of past Lucchese crime family mobsters
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American crime boss (1915–1985)
the murder, Gotti was elected as the new boss of the Gambino family. Vincent Gigante, the boss of the Genovese family, was outraged that Gotti had killed
Paul_Castellano
1998 American television film
Milito Vincent Pastore as Michael DeBatt Peter McRobbie as George Pape (based on Gerard Pappa) Nicholas Kepros as Vincent "The Chin" (Vincent Gigante) Michael
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British actor (born 1989)
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and Vincent Mario Gigante (1923–2022), Caporegime in the Genovese crime family Matteo Gigante (born 2002), Italian tennis player Michael Gigante (born
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Abnormal mental or behavioral patterns
insanity. One famous example of someone feigning insanity is Mafia boss Vincent Gigante, who pretended for years to be suffering from dementia, and was often
Insanity
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victim of a racially motivated killing Vincent Chin, a victim in the 1993 Ramada Hotel drownings Vincent Gigante (1928–2005), American mobster nicknamed
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Canadian actor and singer (1978–2020)
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Nick_Cordero
One of the "Five Families" that dominate organized crime activities in New York City, US
committed many murders. While they were allies of Genovese family boss Vincent Gigante, they were bitter rivals to Gotti and the Gambinos. During the late
Lucchese_crime_family
2018 film by Kevin Connolly
Gambino family, becoming "the real-life Godfather". Rival boss Vincent "The Chin" Gigante of the Genovese crime family plots with Casso to eliminate him
Gotti_(2018_film)
Large meeting of the American Mafia held in 1957
decided to move on Costello. Genovese ordered Vincent Gigante to murder Costello, and on May 2, 1957, Gigante shot and wounded Costello outside his apartment
Apalachin_meeting
Italian-American Mobster
One of his early boxing protegees was future Genovese family boss Vincent Gigante. On January 11, 1952, Eboli assaulted two officials during a professional
Thomas_Eboli
Italian-American mob boss (1902–1957)
1957, Genovese decided to move on Costello. On May 2, 1957, gunman Vincent Gigante shot and wounded Costello outside his apartment building. Although
Albert_Anastasia
American mobster (1929–2024)
caporegime, then briefly served as acting boss for imprisoned boss Vincent "Chin" Gigante, before stepping down to serve as consigliere. Cirillo was born
Dominick_Cirillo
American mobster (1942–2020)
Casso had warned, Lucchese boss Anthony Corallo and Genovese boss Vincent Gigante decided to kill Gotti, DeCicco and every other conspirator in Castellano's
Anthony_Casso
Governing body of the American Mafia
a Commission meeting in 1988 was led by John Gotti and attended by Vincent Gigante and new Lucchese boss Victor Amuso, the first Commission meeting since
The Commission (American Mafia)
The_Commission_(American_Mafia)
New York-based organized crime group
boss Vincent Gigante dies in prison". NBC News. Retrieved July 28, 2026. "US mafia godfather Gigante dies". BBC News. Retrieved July 28, 2026. "Vincent Gigante
Gambino_crime_family
American attorney (born 1958)
Gambino crime families. He led the prosecution team in the Vincent Gigante case, in which Gigante was convicted. From 2002 to 2005, Weissmann was deputy director
Andrew_Weissmann
2025 film by Barry Levinson
family Debra Messing as Bobbie Costello, Frank's wife Cosmo Jarvis as Vincent Gigante, a rising soldier in Vito's crew Kathrine Narducci as Anna Genovese
The_Alto_Knights
Italian American mobster (1897–1962)
following Genovese's orders, Vincent Gigante ambushed Costello in the lobby of his Central Park apartment building, The Majestic. Gigante called out, "This is
Lucky_Luciano
American mobster
surveillance regularly spotted Canterino at 3:00 am, driving Genovese boss Vincent Gigante to a friend's townhouse in Manhattan. Canterino once told the FBI that
Dominick_Canterino
American mobster
aligned himself with the family's skippers, including boss Vincent Gigante. Giovanelli claimed Gigante was "the biggest cheater" he knew at card games. In 1985
Federico_Giovanelli
Medical prison in Texas, US
Up: Gigante becomes top don as Gotti fades". Daily News. August 12, 2001. Retrieved June 15, 2020. Raab, Selwyn (December 19, 2005). "Vincent Gigante, Mafia
Federal Medical Center, Fort Worth
Federal_Medical_Center,_Fort_Worth
Italian-American crime boss (1899–1967)
crime families to gain Commission control. On May 3, 1957, gunman Vincent Gigante wounded Costello, Luciano's successor as head of the family. Shaken
Tommy_Lucchese
Film by Danny A. Abeckaser
Sigler as Josephine Barbara Nick Cordero as Vincent Gigante Robert Davi as Vito Genovese P. J. Byrne as Vincent Vasisko Gino Cafarelli as Carmine Galante
Mob_Town_(2019_film)
American lawyer
Fordham University School of Law in 1928. In 1957, he represented Vincent Gigante in his trial for shooting Frank Costello to help Vito Genovese usurp
Maurice_Edelbaum
American mobster
Elite Ready Mix. Allegedly promoted to captain under the regime of Vincent "Chin" Gigante in the late 1980s or early 1990s after living a low-profile life
Daniel_Leo_(mobster)
American mobster
agreement under which Albert and his followers would join the crew of Vincent Gigante, then a powerful capo in the Genovese Family. Cutrone and his rebels
Albert_Gallo
American mobster (born 1945)
Genoveses; Castellano had especially close ties with Genovese boss Vincent "Chin" Gigante, and approaching any major Genovese figure, even one of their generation
Sammy_Gravano
New York-based organized crime group
point to their ears when referring to him—a nod to how Genovese boss Vincent Gigante told his men to point to their chins rather than use his name. Remembering
Bonanno_crime_family
American mobster (1943–2023)
landed other Mafia bosses in prison. Inspired by Genovese boss Vincent "The Chin" Gigante, Massino forbade his men from saying his name out loud due to
Joseph_Massino
American mobster
operations in the Bronx, Prisco received permission from Genovese boss Vincent Gigante to kill Sanguiolo. In 1994, Prisco was charged with the 1988 DiGilio
Angelo_Prisco
American actor (born 1951)
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Tony_Amendola
American mobster
organization created by Catholic priest Louis Gigante, who was the brother of Genovese family boss Vincent Gigante. SEBCO was an organization of low-income
Vincent_DiNapoli
American actor and filmmaker
large speakers suspended in the game area. He plays the role of Vincent "The Chin" Gigante in the American crime drama television series Godfather of Harlem
Vincent_D'Onofrio
American basketball player (1931–1975)
said to have contacts with New York City mobsters Thomas Eboli and Vincent Gigante. According to Molinas' attorney in the case, Jacob Evseroff, it was
Jack_Molinas
Sicilian-American mob boss (1898–1963)
show, which blends facts with fiction, depicts him getting killed by Vincent Gigante. "Colombo Crime Family". Retrieved February 19, 2026. English, T. J
Joseph_Magliocco
American mobster (born 1899, disappeared 1962)
itinerary for the evening. Strollo then passed that information on to Vincent Gigante, who was to be the shooter. Although Costello was only slightly wounded
Anthony_Strollo
Neighborhood in New York City
"The Life of 'The Oddfather,' Vincent Gigante", History Defined, January 27, 2023. Accessed January 19, 2024. "Vincent Gigante was born in 1928 in the Lower
Lower_East_Side
American music executive (1927–1990)
FBI suspected that Levy had used the Roulette Room as a front for Vincent Gigante, allegedly the boss of the Genovese crime family, and that Levy had
Morris_Levy
Faking illness for personal gain
going into extensive detail; sudden termination or onset of symptoms Vincent Gigante, a don of the American Mafia, was seen wandering the streets of Greenwich
Malingering
Federal hospital in Springfield, Missouri
including Joseph Bonanno of the Bonanno crime family, Vito Genovese and Vincent Gigante of the Genovese crime family and John Gotti of the Gambino crime family
United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners
United_States_Medical_Center_for_Federal_Prisoners
Carlo Gambino (1902–1976) Vito Genovese (1897–1969) Mario Gigante (1923-2022) Vincent Gigante, "Chin" (1928–2005) Gene Gotti (born 1946) John Gotti (1940–2002)
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American mobster (1902–1993)
within the family began to wane when Greenwich Village-based mobster Vincent Gigante became the family's boss in 1981, succeeding Phillip "Benny Squint"
Peter_DeFeo
Italian-American mob boss
a day-to-day basis. Leadership of the family ultimately passed to Vincent Gigante. Catena cultivated close relations with Newark City officials and with
Gerardo_Catena
Italian-American organized crime group
street boss were positions created by former Genovese family leader Vincent Gigante. Boss – The boss is the head of the family and is sometimes called
American_Mafia
American organized-crime family faction
union. He eventually died in prison in 1988. In the early 1980s, Vincent "the Chin" Gigante became the Genovese family's new boss and promoted powerful New
Genovese crime family New Jersey faction
Genovese_crime_family_New_Jersey_faction
associate Steve "Likos" Lekemetros, Boston's Philip La Court, Vincent Gigante's brother Ralph Gigante, and Chicago Outfit informant Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal (the
1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal
1961_NCAA_University_Division_men's_basketball_gambling_scandal
Street in Manhattan, New York
Houston Street. Notable residents include Genovese crime family boss Vincent Gigante; artist and satirist Joey Skaggs at 135 Sullivan Street, politician
Sullivan_Street
American mobster
Longo said. "We're not. Because Vito Genovese ain't here no more, Vincent Gigante is. We're here." Longo was convicted and sentenced to 11 years in federal
Alan_Longo
Public school in New York City
Feliciano - singer and guitarist ("Light My Fire", "Feliz Navidad") Vincent Gigante - boss of the Genovese crime family Cecelia Goetz - lawyer Andre Harrell
Bayard Rustin Educational Complex
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Salvatore Giangana, 1908–1975) Gaetano Gianolla (1880s–) Mario Gigante (1923–2022) Vincent Gigante, "Chin", "The Oddfather", "Vinny" (1928–2005) Charles Gioe
List of Italian-American mobsters
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American mobster
organization created by Catholic priest Louis Gigante, who was the brother of Genovese family boss Vincent Gigante. SEBCO was an organization of low-income
Steven_Crea
Day of the year
2004 – Renata Tebaldi, Italian soprano and actress (born 1922) 2005 – Vincent Gigante, American mobster (born 1927) 2008 – James Bevel, American minister
December_19
American mobster
York Police Department (NYPD) against the Genovese family. Since boss Vincent Gigante had gone to prison the last time, the family had assumed a lower-key
Rosario_Gangi
American gangster
for the loss of his childhood friend. Genovese crime family mob boss Vincent Gigante was suspected of handing down the murder contract, but was acquitted
Dominick_Cataldo
Viga, a Bonanno associate. December 19 – Genovese crime family boss, Vincent Gigante dies from complications of a heart disease in a federal prison hospital
2005_in_organized_crime
American mobster
sawed-off shotgun. He was killed instantly. Genovese crime family boss Vincent Gigante was suspected of ordering Pappa's murder, but was acquitted of his
Gerard_Pappa
Karen Gilmour & Howard B. Swartz December 8, 1998 (1998-12-08) 106 Vincent Gigante wandered the streets of New York wearing only pyjamas and a bathrobe
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American mobster
influential and wealthy mafioso who occasionally answered directly to Vincent Gigante and his uppermost family members, often going over his captain's head
Joseph_Galizia
Italian-American mobster (1917–1987)
he was going to take the matter up with Genovese crime family boss Vincent Gigante. Vitale consulted consigliere Anthony Spero who advised him to kill
Antonio_Tomasulo
racketeer August 23 – James Belcastro, Chicago Outfit extortionist Vincent Gigante retires from boxing and becomes involved in organized crime. Joseph
1940s_in_organized_crime
North American labor union
Coffey, President of Local 1922, because he had disrespected a son of Vincent Gigante, the head of the Genovese crime family. Barone subsequently became
International Longshoremen's Association
International_Longshoremen's_Association
American mobster (1941–2010)
known associate and supporter of longtime Genovese crime family boss Vincent Gigante, Fiumara had played an important role within the Genovese crime family's
Tino_Fiumara
American mobster
became the official consigliere of the Genovese family. When boss Vincent Gigante and underboss Venero Mangano went to prison, Ida handled the day-to-day
James_Ida
Day of the year
Belgian-American journalist, author, and academic (died 2018) 1928 – Vincent Gigante, American boxer and mobster (died 2005) 1929 – Sheila Kitzinger, English
March_29
Italian-American mobster (1933–2004)
became a figurehead for new boss Vincent "the Chin" Gigante. This maneuver helped deflect law enforcement scrutiny of Gigante's affairs. When Salerno was eventually
Vincent_Cafaro
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Qin (surname) Jin (Chinese surname) Qian (surname) Chen (surname) Vincent Gigante (1928–2005), a notorious mafioso, often referred to by his nickname
Chin_(disambiguation)
Anthony Sawoniuk 2005-11-06 Belarus United Kingdom Nazi collaborator Vincent Gigante 2005-12-19 United States Oxygen deprivation American Mafia boss Boss
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Giants from Greek myth
In Greek and Roman mythology, the Giants, also called Gigantes (Greek: Γίγαντες, Gígantes, singular: Γίγας, Gígas), were a race of great strength and
Giants_(Greek_mythology)
American judge (born 1924)
organized crime trials and proceedings including the conviction of Vincent Gigante, the head of the Genovese crime family. In 1987 Glasser sentenced Victor
I._Leo_Glasser
American mobster (1911–1992)
circles that Salerno was merely a front man for the real boss, Vincent "Chin" Gigante. For instance, Alphonse "Little Al" D'Arco, who later became acting
Anthony_Salerno
family is convicted of drug trafficking and is sentenced to 15 years. Vincent Gigante, Genovese's driver and bodyguard to 7 years and Bonanno Crime Family
1950s_in_organized_crime
wins the Kentucky Derby in one of the most eventful Derbys ever. Vincent Gigante fails to assassinate mafioso Frank Costello in Manhattan. May 3 – Brooklyn
1957_in_the_United_States
American mobster and FBI informant (1931–2015)
organized crime figures as Tony Salerno, Carmine Persico, John Gotti, and Vincent Gigante..." Iannuzzi described his cookbook as the "favorite staples of his
Joseph_Iannuzzi
2025) March 27 – Douglas Applegate, politician (d. 2021) March 29 – Vincent Gigante, American Mafia gangster (d. 2005) March 31 – Lefty Frizzell, American
1928_in_the_United_States
American television series
2–3), a politician who represents Harlem in Congress Vincent D'Onofrio as Vincent "The Chin" Gigante (seasons 1–2; guest seasons 3–4), the mob boss of the
Godfather_of_Harlem
American mobster (1934–2025)
administration of the Genovese family business when their leader, Vincent Gigante, went to jail in 1997. The men, prosecutors said, continued the family's
John_Barbato
Salvatore Lima "Salvo", Italian politician and mafia associate March 29 – Vincent Gigante "The Chin", Genovese crime family Don July 13 – Tommaso Buscetta, Sicilian
1920s_in_organized_crime
to keep the pressure off the official boss Vincent Gigante. Cafaro also explained that caporegimes Vincent DiNapoli and Liborio Bellomo removed caporegime
1986_in_organized_crime
American stage and film director (1903–1986)
Italy, Minnelli met Danica ("Denise") Radosavljević Gay Giulianelli de Gigante, a Yugoslavian-born divorcée. She accompanied him during the filming of
Vincente_Minnelli
Summer Olympics. Yū Fujiki, 74, Japanese film and television actor. Vincent Gigante, 77, American Genovese family crime boss, heart disease. Marjorie Kellogg
Deaths_in_December_2005
American mobster (born 1929)
as consigliere of the Genovese crime family under the regime of Vincent “Chin” Gigante, operating primarily out of Hoboken, New Jersey, Manna served his
Louis_Manna
Street in Manhattan, New York
Thompson Street, mobster and acting boss of the Bonanno crime family. Vincent Gigante, at 181 and 238 Thompson Street, Italian-American mobster who was boss
Thompson_Street_(Manhattan)
French wrestler and actor (1946–1993)
Wrestling Association (UWA), where he performed under the name "André el Gigante". He toured with AJPW three times per year, from 1990 to 1992, usually
André_the_Giant
Development in Manhattan, New York
and graduate students. Among the buildings' tenants was the mobster Vincent Gigante. When the complex opened, the tower at 110 Bleecker Street contained
University Village (Manhattan)
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Photojournalist
the "Commission Trial" on February 27, 1985. On March 15, 1988, Vincent "Chin" Gigante, boss of the Genovese Crime Family, consented to being photographed
Yvonne_Hemsey
Month of 1928
create over 5 million new women voters as young as twenty-one. Born: Vincent Gigante, American mobster; in Manhattan (d. 2005) Italian pilot Mario de Bernardi
March_1928
American television series
superior at the FBI Cullen Moss as Russ Aborn Tony Amendola as Vincent "The Chin" Gigante, the mob boss of the Genovese family Melanie Nicholls-King as
Black_Bird_(miniseries)
Five major New York City organized crime families of the Italian American Mafia
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