Stefano "The Undertaker" Magaddino (October 10, 1891 – July 19, 1974) was a Sicilian mafioso who became the boss of the Buffalo crime family in western New York. His underworld influence stretched from Ohio to Southern Ontario and as far east as Montreal, Quebec. Known as Don Stefano to his friends and The Undertaker to others, he was also a charter member of the American Mafia's ruling council, otherwise known as The Commission.
In 1921, in Avon, New Jersey, Magaddino was arrested for his involvement in the murder of Pietro Caiozzo, a member of the rival Buccellato clan from Castellammare del Golfo. In 1924, Magaddino became a naturalized U.S. citizen.
Buffalo crime family
Magaddino eventually moved to Niagara Falls, New York, then in later years further north to Lewiston, another town on the Niagara River facing the Canadian border. Although he was a successful mortician operating his legitimate Magaddino Memorial Chapel funeral home business in Niagara Falls, with Prohibition in effect in the United States, Maggadino made his real money running a profitable bootlegging business by smuggling wine and spirits across the Niagara River into New York State, thereby supplying the needs of speakeasies located in Buffalo and the very "Honky-tonk" Niagara Falls. After Prohibition ended, Magaddino and his crime family made their money by means of loan sharking, illegal gambling, extortion, carjacking and labor racketeering as well as other legitimate lucrative businesses such as linen service businesses that served the needs of most of the hotels located throughout the region as well as taxicab companies and other service-oriented businesses.
For the past century, the Hollywood movie industry has painted a picture of the Mafia. The common story is that the mob, also known as "The Commission" ran the country from Chicago and NYC. This is a lie. There was a third region that was just as important as Chicago and NYC, and was CRUCIAL to the operations in NYC.
The original Commission, also known as La Cosa Nostra. Was created by Lucky Luciano. He created a commission of organized crime bosses, the original bosses were 4 bosses from NYC, Joseph Bonanno, Tommy Gagliano, Vincent Mangano and Joseph Profaci. The 5th boss was the infamous Al Capone in Chicago. The 6th boss was Stefano Magaddino, known as the Buffalo mafia boss, who actually lived in and operated out of Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls, NY used to be primarily Sic...
published: 04 Aug 2021
The Buffalo Crime Family
The Buffalo Crime Family Part 1 of 2 - In Part One we discuss the reign of Stefano Magaddino and the Reign of Former Buffalo Acting Bosses and Important Figures During Magaddino's Reign. And Bosses that took over the family while the Bosses Attention swayed towards New York Issues.
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1908–1912 – Angelo "Buffalo Bill" Palmeri – stepped down, becoming Underboss.
1912–1922 – Giuseppe "Joseph" Peter DiCarlo Sr.
1922–1974 – Stefano "The Undertaker" Magaddino – died of natural causes on July 19, 1974 at the age of 82.
Acting 1962–1967 – Frederico "Fred Lupo/the Wolf" Randaccio – jailed June 1967
1974–1984 – Samuel "Sam the Farmer" Frangiamore – sanctioned by the Commission; retired
Acting...
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Sam and Jerry Interview retired New York State Trooper in charge of the Magaddino Mafia Task Force Stefano Magaddino was one of the longest serving bosses in American Cosa Nostra history, although his crime family in Niagara Falls was considerably smaller than the New York families, Magaddino still managed to become the most powerful Castlellammarese Leader. This story told by retired NYS Trooper from the Organized Crime Task Force, George Karalus. Also included in this 60 minute DVD never before seen photos of the 1957 Apalachin raid.
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The Buffalo crime family Boss led his family from Prohibition era, through the 1960's and into the 1970's. For roughly 50 years Stefano Magaddino was a presence in the Western N...
published: 10 Aug 2008
The Most Ignored Mafia Boss in History part II
Welcome to part 2 of the Most Ignored Mafia Boss in History!
If you haven't seen part 1, please follow this link:
https://youtu.be/3ak4puHFiUA
For part 2 I interviewed Lee Coppola, an absolute legend in Western New York when it comes to crime reporting, especially crime reporting regarding the Mafia.
For the past century, the Hollywood movie industry has painted a picture of the Mafia. The common story is that the mob, also known as "The Commission" ran the country from Chicago and NYC. This is a lie. There was a third region that was just as important as Chicago and NYC, and was CRUCIAL to the operations in NYC.
The original Commission, also known as La Cosa Nostra. Was created by Lucky Luciano. He created a commission of organized crime bosses, the original bosses were 5 bosses fr...
published: 15 Sep 2021
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I-Team: Is strip club raid a sign of Buffalo Mafia resurgence?
Documents obtained by the 7 Eyewitness News I-Team show two recent developments are part of a wider federal investigation into the possible re-emergence of organized crime in Buffalo.
For the past century, the Hollywood movie industry has painted a picture of the Mafia. The common story is that the mob, also known as "The Commission" ran the ...
For the past century, the Hollywood movie industry has painted a picture of the Mafia. The common story is that the mob, also known as "The Commission" ran the country from Chicago and NYC. This is a lie. There was a third region that was just as important as Chicago and NYC, and was CRUCIAL to the operations in NYC.
The original Commission, also known as La Cosa Nostra. Was created by Lucky Luciano. He created a commission of organized crime bosses, the original bosses were 4 bosses from NYC, Joseph Bonanno, Tommy Gagliano, Vincent Mangano and Joseph Profaci. The 5th boss was the infamous Al Capone in Chicago. The 6th boss was Stefano Magaddino, known as the Buffalo mafia boss, who actually lived in and operated out of Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls, NY used to be primarily Sicilian. Most people have heard of Lucky Luciano, Al Capone and maybe Joe Bonanno. Some people have heard of Joe Profaci, Vincent Mangano and Tommy Gagliano.. However almost no one has ever heard of Stefano Magaddino...
1. Stefano Magaddino was the longest running Boss in mafia history ever.
2. He was never sent to prison, he was never assassinated.
3. He organized the meeting at Appalachin, NY.
4. The 5 families used him as an external mediator when they had disputes.
5. He was related by blood to Joe Bonanno.
6. He owned a funeral home where it is rumored he cremated the remains of mafia murder victims.
7. He was a member of the "Good Killers", an assassin squad that paved the way for Murder Inc.
Yet, his name and legacy has been completely scrubbed from the history books, and the Hollywood movie industry buried his story completely.
This is the story of Stefano Magaddino, the most ignored Mafia Boss in History...
For the past century, the Hollywood movie industry has painted a picture of the Mafia. The common story is that the mob, also known as "The Commission" ran the country from Chicago and NYC. This is a lie. There was a third region that was just as important as Chicago and NYC, and was CRUCIAL to the operations in NYC.
The original Commission, also known as La Cosa Nostra. Was created by Lucky Luciano. He created a commission of organized crime bosses, the original bosses were 4 bosses from NYC, Joseph Bonanno, Tommy Gagliano, Vincent Mangano and Joseph Profaci. The 5th boss was the infamous Al Capone in Chicago. The 6th boss was Stefano Magaddino, known as the Buffalo mafia boss, who actually lived in and operated out of Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls, NY used to be primarily Sicilian. Most people have heard of Lucky Luciano, Al Capone and maybe Joe Bonanno. Some people have heard of Joe Profaci, Vincent Mangano and Tommy Gagliano.. However almost no one has ever heard of Stefano Magaddino...
1. Stefano Magaddino was the longest running Boss in mafia history ever.
2. He was never sent to prison, he was never assassinated.
3. He organized the meeting at Appalachin, NY.
4. The 5 families used him as an external mediator when they had disputes.
5. He was related by blood to Joe Bonanno.
6. He owned a funeral home where it is rumored he cremated the remains of mafia murder victims.
7. He was a member of the "Good Killers", an assassin squad that paved the way for Murder Inc.
Yet, his name and legacy has been completely scrubbed from the history books, and the Hollywood movie industry buried his story completely.
This is the story of Stefano Magaddino, the most ignored Mafia Boss in History...
The Buffalo Crime Family Part 1 of 2 - In Part One we discuss the reign of Stefano Magaddino and the Reign of Former Buffalo Acting Bosses and Important Figures...
The Buffalo Crime Family Part 1 of 2 - In Part One we discuss the reign of Stefano Magaddino and the Reign of Former Buffalo Acting Bosses and Important Figures During Magaddino's Reign. And Bosses that took over the family while the Bosses Attention swayed towards New York Issues.
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1908–1912 – Angelo "Buffalo Bill" Palmeri – stepped down, becoming Underboss.
1912–1922 – Giuseppe "Joseph" Peter DiCarlo Sr.
1922–1974 – Stefano "The Undertaker" Magaddino – died of natural causes on July 19, 1974 at the age of 82.
Acting 1962–1967 – Frederico "Fred Lupo/the Wolf" Randaccio – jailed June 1967
1974–1984 – Samuel "Sam the Farmer" Frangiamore – sanctioned by the Commission; retired
Acting 1984 – Joseph Pieri Sr. – served as underboss to Frangiamore, became consigliere and retires 1987
1985–2006 – Joseph "Lead Pipe Joe" Todaro Sr. – became semi-active in 1995, retired. Died in 2012.
Acting 1995–2006 – Joseph "Big Joe" Todaro Jr. – the son and underboss to Todaro Sr.
2006–present – Joseph Todaro Jr. – son of former boss Joseph Todaro Sr.
Front Boss 2006–2016 – Leonard Falzone – former consigliere
Factions (1969–1974)
In 1969 the Buffalo family split into four factions, "Magaddino-Randaccio faction", "Pieri-Frangiamore faction", "Fino-Sansanese faction" and the "Rochester faction".
Acting Boss 1969–1970 – Salvatore "Sam" Pieri – leader of the Pieri-Frangiamore faction; imprisoned Acting Boss 1970–1972 – Joseph Fino – leader of the Fino-Sansanese faction; imprisoned Acting Boss 1972–1974 – Samuel "Sam the Farmer" Frangiamore – leader of the Pieri-Frangiamore faction; served as acting boss from July 1972 until Magaddino death in July 1974.
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The Buffalo Crime Family Part 1 of 2 - In Part One we discuss the reign of Stefano Magaddino and the Reign of Former Buffalo Acting Bosses and Important Figures During Magaddino's Reign. And Bosses that took over the family while the Bosses Attention swayed towards New York Issues.
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1908–1912 – Angelo "Buffalo Bill" Palmeri – stepped down, becoming Underboss.
1912–1922 – Giuseppe "Joseph" Peter DiCarlo Sr.
1922–1974 – Stefano "The Undertaker" Magaddino – died of natural causes on July 19, 1974 at the age of 82.
Acting 1962–1967 – Frederico "Fred Lupo/the Wolf" Randaccio – jailed June 1967
1974–1984 – Samuel "Sam the Farmer" Frangiamore – sanctioned by the Commission; retired
Acting 1984 – Joseph Pieri Sr. – served as underboss to Frangiamore, became consigliere and retires 1987
1985–2006 – Joseph "Lead Pipe Joe" Todaro Sr. – became semi-active in 1995, retired. Died in 2012.
Acting 1995–2006 – Joseph "Big Joe" Todaro Jr. – the son and underboss to Todaro Sr.
2006–present – Joseph Todaro Jr. – son of former boss Joseph Todaro Sr.
Front Boss 2006–2016 – Leonard Falzone – former consigliere
Factions (1969–1974)
In 1969 the Buffalo family split into four factions, "Magaddino-Randaccio faction", "Pieri-Frangiamore faction", "Fino-Sansanese faction" and the "Rochester faction".
Acting Boss 1969–1970 – Salvatore "Sam" Pieri – leader of the Pieri-Frangiamore faction; imprisoned Acting Boss 1970–1972 – Joseph Fino – leader of the Fino-Sansanese faction; imprisoned Acting Boss 1972–1974 – Samuel "Sam the Farmer" Frangiamore – leader of the Pieri-Frangiamore faction; served as acting boss from July 1972 until Magaddino death in July 1974.
#BUFFALONEWYORK
Sam and Jerry Interview retired New York State Trooper in charge of the Magaddino Mafia Task Force Stefano Magaddino was one of the longest serving bosses in Am...
Sam and Jerry Interview retired New York State Trooper in charge of the Magaddino Mafia Task Force Stefano Magaddino was one of the longest serving bosses in American Cosa Nostra history, although his crime family in Niagara Falls was considerably smaller than the New York families, Magaddino still managed to become the most powerful Castlellammarese Leader. This story told by retired NYS Trooper from the Organized Crime Task Force, George Karalus. Also included in this 60 minute DVD never before seen photos of the 1957 Apalachin raid.
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The Buffalo crime family Boss led his family from Prohibition era, through the 1960's and into the 1970's. For roughly 50 years Stefano Magaddino was a presence in the Western New York criminal underworld as well as being the head of the national syndicate and La Cosa Nostra affairs.
He was a founding memberand head of Charlie "Lucky" Luciano's Commission and attended important underworld summits such as the 1946 Havana Conference and the 1957 Apalachin meeting.
Sam and Jerry Interview retired New York State Trooper in charge of the Magaddino Mafia Task Force Stefano Magaddino was one of the longest serving bosses in American Cosa Nostra history, although his crime family in Niagara Falls was considerably smaller than the New York families, Magaddino still managed to become the most powerful Castlellammarese Leader. This story told by retired NYS Trooper from the Organized Crime Task Force, George Karalus. Also included in this 60 minute DVD never before seen photos of the 1957 Apalachin raid.
Little Italy Niagara LLC 1221 19th Street Niagara Falls New York 14301
The Buffalo crime family Boss led his family from Prohibition era, through the 1960's and into the 1970's. For roughly 50 years Stefano Magaddino was a presence in the Western New York criminal underworld as well as being the head of the national syndicate and La Cosa Nostra affairs.
He was a founding memberand head of Charlie "Lucky" Luciano's Commission and attended important underworld summits such as the 1946 Havana Conference and the 1957 Apalachin meeting.
Welcome to part 2 of the Most Ignored Mafia Boss in History!
If you haven't seen part 1, please follow this link:
https://youtu.be/3ak4puHFiUA
For part 2 I i...
Welcome to part 2 of the Most Ignored Mafia Boss in History!
If you haven't seen part 1, please follow this link:
https://youtu.be/3ak4puHFiUA
For part 2 I interviewed Lee Coppola, an absolute legend in Western New York when it comes to crime reporting, especially crime reporting regarding the Mafia.
For the past century, the Hollywood movie industry has painted a picture of the Mafia. The common story is that the mob, also known as "The Commission" ran the country from Chicago and NYC. This is a lie. There was a third region that was just as important as Chicago and NYC, and was CRUCIAL to the operations in NYC.
The original Commission, also known as La Cosa Nostra. Was created by Lucky Luciano. He created a commission of organized crime bosses, the original bosses were 5 bosses from NYC, Joseph Bonanno, Tommy Gagliano, Vincent Mangano and Joseph Profaci. The 5th boss was the infamous Al Capone in Chicago. The 6th boss was Stefano Magaddino, known as the Buffalo mafia boss, who actually lived in and operated out of Niagara Falls, New York.
Most people have heard of Lucky Luciano, Al Capone and maybe Joe Bonanno. Some people have heard of Joe Profaci, Vincent Mangano and Tommy Gagliano.. However almost no one has ever heard of Stefano Magaddino...
1. Stefano Magaddino was the longest running Boss in mafia history ever.
2. He was never sent to prison, he was never assassinated.
3. He organized the meeting at Appalachin, NY.
4. The 5 families used him as an external mediator when they had disputes.
5. He was related by blood to Joe Bonanno.
6. He owned a funeral home where it is rumored he cremated the remains of mafia murder victims.
7. He was a member of the "Good Killers", an assassin squad that paved the way for Murder Inc.
Yet, his name and legacy has been completely scrubbed from the history books, and the Hollywood movie industry buried his story completely.
This is the story of Stefano Magaddino, the most ignored Mafia Boss in History...
Welcome to part 2 of the Most Ignored Mafia Boss in History!
If you haven't seen part 1, please follow this link:
https://youtu.be/3ak4puHFiUA
For part 2 I interviewed Lee Coppola, an absolute legend in Western New York when it comes to crime reporting, especially crime reporting regarding the Mafia.
For the past century, the Hollywood movie industry has painted a picture of the Mafia. The common story is that the mob, also known as "The Commission" ran the country from Chicago and NYC. This is a lie. There was a third region that was just as important as Chicago and NYC, and was CRUCIAL to the operations in NYC.
The original Commission, also known as La Cosa Nostra. Was created by Lucky Luciano. He created a commission of organized crime bosses, the original bosses were 5 bosses from NYC, Joseph Bonanno, Tommy Gagliano, Vincent Mangano and Joseph Profaci. The 5th boss was the infamous Al Capone in Chicago. The 6th boss was Stefano Magaddino, known as the Buffalo mafia boss, who actually lived in and operated out of Niagara Falls, New York.
Most people have heard of Lucky Luciano, Al Capone and maybe Joe Bonanno. Some people have heard of Joe Profaci, Vincent Mangano and Tommy Gagliano.. However almost no one has ever heard of Stefano Magaddino...
1. Stefano Magaddino was the longest running Boss in mafia history ever.
2. He was never sent to prison, he was never assassinated.
3. He organized the meeting at Appalachin, NY.
4. The 5 families used him as an external mediator when they had disputes.
5. He was related by blood to Joe Bonanno.
6. He owned a funeral home where it is rumored he cremated the remains of mafia murder victims.
7. He was a member of the "Good Killers", an assassin squad that paved the way for Murder Inc.
Yet, his name and legacy has been completely scrubbed from the history books, and the Hollywood movie industry buried his story completely.
This is the story of Stefano Magaddino, the most ignored Mafia Boss in History...
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Documents obtained by the 7 Eyewitness News I-Team show two recent developments are part of a wider federal investigation into the possible re-emergence of orga...
Documents obtained by the 7 Eyewitness News I-Team show two recent developments are part of a wider federal investigation into the possible re-emergence of organized crime in Buffalo.
Documents obtained by the 7 Eyewitness News I-Team show two recent developments are part of a wider federal investigation into the possible re-emergence of organized crime in Buffalo.
For the past century, the Hollywood movie industry has painted a picture of the Mafia. The common story is that the mob, also known as "The Commission" ran the country from Chicago and NYC. This is a lie. There was a third region that was just as important as Chicago and NYC, and was CRUCIAL to the operations in NYC.
The original Commission, also known as La Cosa Nostra. Was created by Lucky Luciano. He created a commission of organized crime bosses, the original bosses were 4 bosses from NYC, Joseph Bonanno, Tommy Gagliano, Vincent Mangano and Joseph Profaci. The 5th boss was the infamous Al Capone in Chicago. The 6th boss was Stefano Magaddino, known as the Buffalo mafia boss, who actually lived in and operated out of Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls, NY used to be primarily Sicilian. Most people have heard of Lucky Luciano, Al Capone and maybe Joe Bonanno. Some people have heard of Joe Profaci, Vincent Mangano and Tommy Gagliano.. However almost no one has ever heard of Stefano Magaddino...
1. Stefano Magaddino was the longest running Boss in mafia history ever.
2. He was never sent to prison, he was never assassinated.
3. He organized the meeting at Appalachin, NY.
4. The 5 families used him as an external mediator when they had disputes.
5. He was related by blood to Joe Bonanno.
6. He owned a funeral home where it is rumored he cremated the remains of mafia murder victims.
7. He was a member of the "Good Killers", an assassin squad that paved the way for Murder Inc.
Yet, his name and legacy has been completely scrubbed from the history books, and the Hollywood movie industry buried his story completely.
This is the story of Stefano Magaddino, the most ignored Mafia Boss in History...
The Buffalo Crime Family Part 1 of 2 - In Part One we discuss the reign of Stefano Magaddino and the Reign of Former Buffalo Acting Bosses and Important Figures During Magaddino's Reign. And Bosses that took over the family while the Bosses Attention swayed towards New York Issues.
DOWNLOAD LINK - https://yapsstore.com/shop/ols/products/the-buffalo-crime-family-genovese-jersey-faction
1908–1912 – Angelo "Buffalo Bill" Palmeri – stepped down, becoming Underboss.
1912–1922 – Giuseppe "Joseph" Peter DiCarlo Sr.
1922–1974 – Stefano "The Undertaker" Magaddino – died of natural causes on July 19, 1974 at the age of 82.
Acting 1962–1967 – Frederico "Fred Lupo/the Wolf" Randaccio – jailed June 1967
1974–1984 – Samuel "Sam the Farmer" Frangiamore – sanctioned by the Commission; retired
Acting 1984 – Joseph Pieri Sr. – served as underboss to Frangiamore, became consigliere and retires 1987
1985–2006 – Joseph "Lead Pipe Joe" Todaro Sr. – became semi-active in 1995, retired. Died in 2012.
Acting 1995–2006 – Joseph "Big Joe" Todaro Jr. – the son and underboss to Todaro Sr.
2006–present – Joseph Todaro Jr. – son of former boss Joseph Todaro Sr.
Front Boss 2006–2016 – Leonard Falzone – former consigliere
Factions (1969–1974)
In 1969 the Buffalo family split into four factions, "Magaddino-Randaccio faction", "Pieri-Frangiamore faction", "Fino-Sansanese faction" and the "Rochester faction".
Acting Boss 1969–1970 – Salvatore "Sam" Pieri – leader of the Pieri-Frangiamore faction; imprisoned Acting Boss 1970–1972 – Joseph Fino – leader of the Fino-Sansanese faction; imprisoned Acting Boss 1972–1974 – Samuel "Sam the Farmer" Frangiamore – leader of the Pieri-Frangiamore faction; served as acting boss from July 1972 until Magaddino death in July 1974.
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Sam and Jerry Interview retired New York State Trooper in charge of the Magaddino Mafia Task Force Stefano Magaddino was one of the longest serving bosses in American Cosa Nostra history, although his crime family in Niagara Falls was considerably smaller than the New York families, Magaddino still managed to become the most powerful Castlellammarese Leader. This story told by retired NYS Trooper from the Organized Crime Task Force, George Karalus. Also included in this 60 minute DVD never before seen photos of the 1957 Apalachin raid.
Little Italy Niagara LLC 1221 19th Street Niagara Falls New York 14301
The Buffalo crime family Boss led his family from Prohibition era, through the 1960's and into the 1970's. For roughly 50 years Stefano Magaddino was a presence in the Western New York criminal underworld as well as being the head of the national syndicate and La Cosa Nostra affairs.
He was a founding memberand head of Charlie "Lucky" Luciano's Commission and attended important underworld summits such as the 1946 Havana Conference and the 1957 Apalachin meeting.
Welcome to part 2 of the Most Ignored Mafia Boss in History!
If you haven't seen part 1, please follow this link:
https://youtu.be/3ak4puHFiUA
For part 2 I interviewed Lee Coppola, an absolute legend in Western New York when it comes to crime reporting, especially crime reporting regarding the Mafia.
For the past century, the Hollywood movie industry has painted a picture of the Mafia. The common story is that the mob, also known as "The Commission" ran the country from Chicago and NYC. This is a lie. There was a third region that was just as important as Chicago and NYC, and was CRUCIAL to the operations in NYC.
The original Commission, also known as La Cosa Nostra. Was created by Lucky Luciano. He created a commission of organized crime bosses, the original bosses were 5 bosses from NYC, Joseph Bonanno, Tommy Gagliano, Vincent Mangano and Joseph Profaci. The 5th boss was the infamous Al Capone in Chicago. The 6th boss was Stefano Magaddino, known as the Buffalo mafia boss, who actually lived in and operated out of Niagara Falls, New York.
Most people have heard of Lucky Luciano, Al Capone and maybe Joe Bonanno. Some people have heard of Joe Profaci, Vincent Mangano and Tommy Gagliano.. However almost no one has ever heard of Stefano Magaddino...
1. Stefano Magaddino was the longest running Boss in mafia history ever.
2. He was never sent to prison, he was never assassinated.
3. He organized the meeting at Appalachin, NY.
4. The 5 families used him as an external mediator when they had disputes.
5. He was related by blood to Joe Bonanno.
6. He owned a funeral home where it is rumored he cremated the remains of mafia murder victims.
7. He was a member of the "Good Killers", an assassin squad that paved the way for Murder Inc.
Yet, his name and legacy has been completely scrubbed from the history books, and the Hollywood movie industry buried his story completely.
This is the story of Stefano Magaddino, the most ignored Mafia Boss in History...
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Documents obtained by the 7 Eyewitness News I-Team show two recent developments are part of a wider federal investigation into the possible re-emergence of organized crime in Buffalo.
Stefano "The Undertaker" Magaddino (October 10, 1891 – July 19, 1974) was a Sicilian mafioso who became the boss of the Buffalo crime family in western New York. His underworld influence stretched from Ohio to Southern Ontario and as far east as Montreal, Quebec. Known as Don Stefano to his friends and The Undertaker to others, he was also a charter member of the American Mafia's ruling council, otherwise known as The Commission.
In 1921, in Avon, New Jersey, Magaddino was arrested for his involvement in the murder of Pietro Caiozzo, a member of the rival Buccellato clan from Castellammare del Golfo. In 1924, Magaddino became a naturalized U.S. citizen.
Buffalo crime family
Magaddino eventually moved to Niagara Falls, New York, then in later years further north to Lewiston, another town on the Niagara River facing the Canadian border. Although he was a successful mortician operating his legitimate Magaddino Memorial Chapel funeral home business in Niagara Falls, with Prohibition in effect in the United States, Maggadino made his real money running a profitable bootlegging business by smuggling wine and spirits across the Niagara River into New York State, thereby supplying the needs of speakeasies located in Buffalo and the very "Honky-tonk" Niagara Falls. After Prohibition ended, Magaddino and his crime family made their money by means of loan sharking, illegal gambling, extortion, carjacking and labor racketeering as well as other legitimate lucrative businesses such as linen service businesses that served the needs of most of the hotels located throughout the region as well as taxicab companies and other service-oriented businesses.
Over the years, it also became a popular spot to visit for celebrities, with the list of well-known guests including the likes of famed Falls mafia boss Stefano Magaddino, New York Yankees great Yogi...
Over the years, it also became a popular spot to visit for celebrities, with the list of well-known guests including the likes famed Falls mafia boss Stefano Magaddino, New York Yankees great Yogi...
Populated by characters of the era—radio actor John Barrett, MafiosoStefano Magaddino, former lightweight champion Jimmy Slattery, and president-elect Franklin D ... Even Don Stefano, huddled alone in a ...
The FBI has claimed in court documents that Todaro's father and, later, Todaro took control of the local Mafia at some point after longtime mob boss Stefano Magaddino, a Lewiston resident, died in 1974.
The FBI has claimed in court documents that Todaro's father and, later, Todaro took control of the local Mafia at some point after longtime mob boss Stefano Magaddino, a Lewiston resident, died in 1974.
BY CHARLIE SPECHT NEWS STAFF REPORTER. John M ... He was 79. Mr ... Raised in Watertown, Mr ... This photo proves it Report ... Mr ... Hanchette became editor of the Niagara FallsGazette, where he covered the ailing Mafia chieftain Stefano Magaddino with resourcefulness.
Oct. 5, 1942 – Sept. 14, 2022. John M ... He was 79. Mr ... Raised in Watertown, Mr. Hanchette was a 1964 graduate of St ... Mr ... Hanchette became editor of the Niagara FallsGazette, where he covered the ailing Mafia chieftain Stefano Magaddino with resourcefulness.