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Vito Cascio Ferro

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Member of the Sicilian Mafia (1862-1943)

Lived 1862 to 1943 · aged 81
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Vito Cascio Ferro or Vito Cascioferro, also known as Don Vito, was an Italian criminal who was a prominent member of the Sicilian Mafia. He also operated for several years in the United States.

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The U.S. Treasury department used the spelling "Cascioferro" on this 1902 arrest sheet, though most other sources spell the name as "Cascio Ferro".The U.S. Treasury department used the spelling "Cascioferro" on this 1902 arrest sheet, though most other sources spell the name as "Cascio Ferro".Giuseppe Morello founded and led the Morello Gang, which is recognized as the first Mafia family in New YorkGiuseppe Morello founded and led the Morello Gang, which is recognized as the first Mafia family in New YorkMafia boss Vito Cascio Ferro with his son and a hunting dog.[13]Mafia boss Vito Cascio Ferro with his son and a hunting dog.[13]New York City police officer Joseph PetrosinoNew York City police officer Joseph PetrosinoPaolo Palazzotto (Joe Petrosino's alleged killer)Paolo Palazzotto (Joe Petrosino's alleged killer)

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Vito Cascio Ferro or Vito Cascioferro, also known as Don Vito, was an Italian criminal who was a prominent member of the Sicilian Mafia. He also operated for several years in the United States. He is often depicted as the "boss of bosses", although such a position does not exist in the loose structure of Cosa Nostra in Sicily.

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Lived 1862 to 1943 · aged 81
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