Bonanno crime family

The Bonanno family is one of "Five Families" said to be in control of organized crime (Mafia activities) in New York City. It is named for its founder Joseph Bonanno.

Joseph "Joe Bananas" Bonanno: 1931-1962

Founded by Joseph Bonanno from his Brooklyn organization, following the assassination of Salvatore Maranzano in 1931 during the Castellammarese War, Bonanno became one of the youngest organized crime leaders in the National Crime Syndicate at age 26. As one of the smaller of New York's "Five Families" the tight knit and well organized organization under Bonanno's leadership became one of the most profitable families during the next three decades. While the organization lacked manpower Bonanno was allied to Joe Profaci and, until their later falling out, the Buffalo Crime Family under cousin Stefano Magaddino.

Related Topics:
Brooklyn - Salvatore Maranzano - Castellammarese War - National Crime Syndicate - Joe Profaci - Buffalo Crime Family - Stefano Magaddino

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