PH 92—hhh W. HOLMES that he understood that BRUNO was still in Florida. He said that he understands that PHILIP TESTA, mentioned above, is quite concerned about the FBI having contacted him. He also advised that FRANK FORTE, Philadelphia Police Department No. 29927, and JAMES GATTI, Philadelphia Police Department No. 87357, who are often referred to as being "BRUNO's Boys," actually work for JOE RUGNETTA, mentioned above, who in his opinion, is higher up with the Greasers than BRUNO. T~1l also advised that RALPH MARANCA, nientioned above, is, he believes, still in the alcohol racket and supposedly works for BRUNO but he could not verify this. On March 6, 1958, Confidential Informant T-5 said he had’ heard that ANGELO BRUNO was in Miami, Fla., amd had recently entered an unknown hospital in that city, where it was necessary for him to receive two blood transfusions in connection with an illness, the nature of which was not known to informant. T-5 said he had heard this information from BOBBY (LNU), who allegedly knows BRUNO. He related BOBBY complained to him that BRUNO formerly hung at the taproom at 15th and Morris Streets, which resulted in the place being closely scrutinised by the Philadelphia Police Department. T-5 stated he would attempt to ascertain the correct name of MWBBY(LNU). T-S further stated that it is. his opinion that BRUNO is subservient to FELIX DB TULLIO, wa., "Skinny Razor." He based his opinion on the following-described incident which was told him by AUGUSTINE MAZZIO, wa., Gus, Philadelphia Police Department No. 272611, who is a partner of CHARIES VENMZIAIE in the operation of a still. In approximately 1953 or 195) PETER CASELLA,\and ALFRED IEZZI, wanted to dissolve their interest in the Ticket Grill, 13th and Wharton . Streets, Philadelphia. BRUNO brought a prospective buyer to the Ticket Grill. This prospective buyer, BRUNO, jand IEZZI in discussing the price being asked for the grill had a heated argument with IEZZI telling BRUNO "Do me a favor, keep the out of here." IBZZI then went to FELIX Dp TULLIO, Wa., WSkinny Razor," and told him of the argument. DE TULLIO told IE2ZI not to worry about it. Approximately a week after the argument, BRUNO called DE TULLIO and’ told him about the argument. De TULLIO — 28 - Ro NW 45737 Docid:32560481 Page i == KYONIT AY ==
ne re PH 92-lhh supposedly told BRUNO at this time that whoever was at fault made no difference because "FREDDY is my partner." ALFRED IEZZI, commonly known as FREDDY, has been identified by T-5 as having part interest in the Television Bar at 8th and Washington Streets, Philadelphia, with DE TULLIO. Approximately a week after BRUNO contacted IB TULLIO, GUS MAZZIO, FREDDY IEZZI, and DE TULLIO were standing outside of the Television Bar when BRUNO drove by and did not spesk. ‘This apparently alarmed FREDDY because he said to DE TULLIO "Look, there goes BRUNO and he didn't even speak." SKINNY said in effect "Who cares." T-5 also stated that within the last two month period, MAZZIO told him about driving DE TULLIO's car in New Jersey. MAZZIO told him OLIVETO was in the back seat being chauffered, and; according to T-5, this indicates that OLIVETO is a leader in the Greaser Gang. T-5 said that OLIVETO took over the position formerly held by MARCO ; REGINELLI. He also stated that OLIVETO was kidding SKINNY and was not kidded back; therefore, this is some indication that DE TULLIO | i | is of lower.rank than OLIVETO. T-3 said that people contact D®= TULLIO to have matters straightened out and that he always advises these persons that he will let them know in two or three days, indicating that he has to go to a higher authority to obtain a decision. T-5 believes that OLIVETO rules on decisions which would pertain to illegal actions on the part of the Greaser Gang. investigation reflects as set out above that BRUNO is sssoctated with other Philadelphia members of the so-called "Greaser Mob" who are MICHARL MAGGIO, DOMINICKPOLLIN@, JOR RUGNETTA » FELIX Dé TULLIO, and DOMINIG& SPARAGNO. . On April 10, 1958, the Philadelphia Police Department arrested ANTHONY PROVENZANO, Philadelphia Police Department No. 288255, | and NICHOLAS RUSSO, Philadelphia Police Department-No. 213145, in. possession of approximately 100,000 numbers plays. It appears that these men are possibly pick-up men for the BRUNO faction due to the location of the arrest on South 8th Street, Philadelphia. There is a possibility, however, that these men could be employed by another numbers bank in the South Philadelphia area. At the hearing on the abové, these men were represented by Attorney GARFIELD LEVY and were held under $200.00 bail for. court. ~ 29 - “SOZ~\OSAS — ee EEE 7 NW 45737 DociId:32560481 Page 2
_— ( >, | - e \ Lye PH 92-Uhh DAVID MALONE, former Philadelphia Police Department Detective and former Chief of Philadelphia County Detectives, said in 1956 t ' that BRUNO was financing the edge on numbers play for the "Jewish Mob." CARL C. CIPRIANI, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division, Treasury Department, advised SA ROBERT W. HOLMES on January 25, 1957, that he had learned that contrary to general belief, BRUNO is not the top man in the Greaser Gang but is considered only a trigger man. BRUNO is ranked below JOSEPH RUGNETTA and PETER CASELLA. CIPRIANI said these two men can order an'execution which BRUNO cannot do. CIPRIANI said that BRUNO allegedly killed MARSHALL (MUTT) VENEZIALE, whose body was found in the trunk of his car on a South Philadelphia street in about 1954. He said VSNEZIALE was suspected of being an informant for Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division because in 18 years of bootlegging and operating a still he was never arrested. Money Lending On January 20, 1958, Confidential Informant T-, who has known BRUNO for a long period of time, said that he is extremely wealthy. He said BRUNO is active in lending money, not in small amounts as a loan shark, but he specializes in lending large amounts of money to racketeers who have more income. Informant said that BRUNO was reported to have made some very big loans to various members of the "Jewish Mob" and bankrolled them in many of their activities. By way of background generally, the informant said that "these people" referring to the various racketeers, are generally distrustful of ‘banks and probably have the major portion of their wealth in their homes. He said they do not believe that safe deposit boxes are entirely safe and these racketeers suspect that high officials . in the banks have keys and permit the Internal Revenue Service to examine the contents of any safe deposit box. He was speaking of ° the very wealthy racketeers. He did not specifically bring out any ' information concerning BRUNO but said that he considers BRUNO to be extremely wealthy. — On January 31, 1958, Confidential Informant T-ly advised SA JOHN H. BIERMANN that he was indebted to subject's brother-in-law,,. RALPH MARANCA, for approximately $30,000. He stated he is having difficulty making ends meet and he is paying MARANCA off in small amounts each week. AIF REVIEWED. BY EBHIFK TASK FORCE - 35-0 Gul 2A Mo RELEASE IN FULL C] fELEASE IN PART | - O TOTAL DENIAL SETS AE eed NW 45737 DociId:3256048i1 Page 3