Joseph Armone
American mobster (1917–1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Armone (September 13, 1917 – February 23, 1992), also known as "Joe Piney" and "Shorty", was an American mobster in the Gambino crime family of New York City who served as underboss between 1986 and 1990, and consigliere from 1990 until his death in 1992.
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Born | (1917-09-13)September 13, 1917 New York City, U.S. |
Died | February 23, 1992(1992-02-23) (aged 74) New York City, U.S. |
Resting place | Cemetery of the Resurrection |
Other names | "Joe Piney", "Shorty" |
Occupation | Mobster |
Known for | Underboss of the Gambino crime family |
Predecessor | Frank DeCicco |
Successor | Sammy Gravano |
Spouse | Josephine DiQuarto |
Relatives | Stephen Armone (brother) |
Allegiance | Gambino crime family |
Conviction(s) | Drug trafficking (1965) Racketeering (1987) |
Criminal penalty | 15 years' imprisonment; served 10 years 15 years' imprisonment, $820,000 fine |
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