Tommy Gagliano
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"Thomas Gagliano" redirects here. For the American politician, see S. Thomas Gagliano.
This article is about the Italian-American mobster. For the Italian-Canadian businessman, see Gaetano Gagliano.
Thomas Gagliano (born Tommaso Gagliano; Italian: [tomˈmaːzo gaʎˈʎaːno]; May 29, 1883 − February 16, 1951) was an Italian-born American mobster and boss of what U.S. federal authorities would later designate as the Lucchese crime family, one of the "Five Families" of New York City. He was a low-profile boss for over two decades. His successor was his longtime loyalist and underboss, Tommy Lucchese.
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Born | Tommaso Gagliano (1883-05-29)May 29, 1883 |
Died | February 16, 1951(1951-02-16) (aged 67) |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Nationality | Italian |
Other names | Tom Gagliano Gaetano Gagliano |
Citizenship | American |
Occupation | Crime boss |
Predecessor | Bonaventura Pinzolo |
Successor | Tommy Lucchese |
Spouse | Josephine Pomilla |
Allegiance | Gagliano crime family |
Conviction(s) | Tax evasion (1932) |
Criminal penalty | 15 months' imprisonment |
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