Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 2107 Hote). . Date: DATE: 11-14-2017 AGENCY : RECORD NUMBER :. RECORD SERIES : AGENCY FILE NUMBER : ORIGINATOR : FROM: TO: TITLE : DATE: ’ PAGES: SUBJECTS : DOCUMENT TYPE: CLASSIFICATION : RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : DATE OF LAST REVIEW: OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : v9.1 Docld: 32316500 Page 1 JFK Assassination System Identification Form Agency Information FBI _ 124-10348-10029 HQ SEE TITLE Document Information FBI NH- HQ [Restricted] 01/23/1964 8 y ANTHONY PROVENZANO PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT Unclassified 4 Redact 09/02/1998 INDEFINITE AT, INC ENV, STATEMENT 1] 6/25/201
Nope: unter the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 moe. * , DATE: 11-14722017 ° ! . oe - Sf $6 j q FBI % r Date: 1/23/64 qtarsmit the following in (Type in plain text or code) _ AIRTEL | (Priority or Method of Mailing) " TO : DIRECTOR, FBI (1437-10015) FROM : SAC, NEW HAVEN (137-796) (P) | gg YG SUBJECT: NH 438-PC RE: New Haven airtel to Bureau, 1/18/64. - New Haven teletype to Bureau, 1/20/64. . Bureau teletype to New Haven, 1/21/64. Enclosed herewith for the Bureau are three copies of a 3-page insert reflecting results of contacts with NH 438-PC, Al offi enclosed are two copies each of the same insert for ices receiving copies of this communication. NH 438-PC CLAIMS THAT DISCLOSURE OF FACTS SET FORTH WOULD IDENTIFY HIM, INFORMANT FURTHER STATED THAT IF HE IS IDENTIFIED AS AN INFORMANT HE WOULD BE KILLED, , The reliability of this informant has notebéen determined to date; however, some parts of the information have been verified by other sources. o, ke Joe wx nigy -s00 15-10 reau_. ne} Be gh 2- Boston. (137222159 e 2) , ‘et 2-.Chicago “VY "(ine 2) ‘S 2- Los Angeles ‘(Enc 2). J 3 2- Philadelphia (Enc 2) By 2—- Newark — (Enc 2) “ 2- New York (137-10197) (Enc 2) A. ' 2- ye Haven y) mer) p/h RER/ac . Dit} af 4 A ASS I (17) eo / r Ue “7 es I | : wi LL Eig = ; eth Sent M ¥ PO By ~~ in Charge { Att ch. 32310500 Page fs ‘ { af .
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 (44 USC 2107 Hote}. DATE: 11-14-2017 a) * ”" NH 137-796 1. NH 438-PC was contacted by SA ROBERT E, ROBERTSON and he furnished the following information: Whey On January 17, 64, int iar eteisea that recently he was, dri cing with LOUXMONTE, a well-known Italian singer. 2 7///” that he d been introduced to MONTE by ENZANOwe aka. ronyyProvensanoy-8 New Jersey union | sex He stated that MONTE was telling hin-that he w was wn to gO to Hollywood, California in the near futyre and would ain. oa be starring in a new film to be produced by FR NATRA.” Le starting on about February 12, 1964. a q MONTE has advised the informant that a piece of his contract is held by SAM GIANCANA and (FNU) FRACETTI,, well-known Chicago individuals affiliated with La Cosa Nostra. He also stated that SINATRA has part of the contract and all receive a percentage of MONTE's earnings. He further advised that SAM GIANCANA was furnishing financial support for the production of the film that is to be made by the FRANK SINATRA studios. Informant advised that two years ago while he was visiting ‘ relatives in Providence, Rhode Island, he. was talking with RAYMOND: PATRIARCA concerning various matters and during the conversation, PATRIARCA was discussing the killing of SCHUSTER (ARNOLD SCHUSTER). He added that PATRIARCA stated that TENUTO, ‘who was responsible for this killing, had been set up and was then living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Informant advised that he does not Know the name or exact address of TENUTO, .. but stated he felt certain that TENUTO was still living in the Italian colony in Buenos Aires. .. Informant stated that he may visit PATRIARCA again in the . future,. and if the opportunity arises, he will attempt to develop current information concerning TENUTO. DoctId:32316500 Page 3 }
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992? (44 USC 2107 Hote}. DATE: 11-14-2017 “ NH 137-796 2. Informsnt advised in connection with La Cosa Nostra _ activities in Connecticut that.all activities in Connecticut were previously cleared through JOHNN ‘ROBERTS, who was more or less a middle man for all activities, He stated that after JOHNNY ROBERTS was murdered the various New York organizations . started dealing directly with the local La Cosa Nostra leaders in Connecticut and this still continues, He stated that the present prosedure is, if New York wishes certain action to be taken the New York organization will contact JOE.LA SELVA in Waterbury, MIDGE RENAULT in New Haven or BOBBY DOYLE in Hartford and then. this. organization will furnish the information. tothe: proper person in accordance with the organizations desires. Informant advised that, the crap game being operated by THOMAS "The Blond" WASTANO at the Oakland Social Club had been terminated by the raid by the Bridgeport, Connecticut Police Department ‘ on January 9, 1964, : Informant stated that the organization known as the WILLY MORETTI group from New York is banking a new crap game that is to be operated under TOMMY” "The Blond" on Hurd Avenue which is very near’ a Main Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Informant — stated that*he did not know the’ identity of the” New York individuals ifvolved ‘in this, however, he planned to visit this game and would attempt to ascertain additional information. -On January‘ 18, 1964, informant advised that: , aecordiag to information available: ‘at Bridgeport, Connecticut; . SAM. GIANCANA from Chicago, Illinois will be’ designating new bosses*in charge of" the: ‘VITO GENOVESE organization, Informant advised that he had been unable to develope ' any additional information concerning the meeting allegedly to occur concerning the GENOVESE organization but he believed that he may be in a position to furnish the identity of some of the individuals attending this meeting when it does occur, tr cbrow— OF > ot Docld: 32316500 Page 4
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 27107 Hote}. o Zo DATE: 11-14-2017 ? ad NH 137-796 3. On January ‘20, 1964, informant advised that he was at the Arch Street Athletic Club, Bridgeport, Connecticut, and while there, MICKEY POOLE, true name MICHAEL PUGLIO, received a telephone call about 2:30 AM, on January 19, 1964, from someone unknown to informant, This telephone call was received telephone number FO. 8-9324. Informant subsequently . -advised that the meeting was to occur. The informant stated he was given the impression that this was a meeting concerning the VITO GENOVESE organization. Informant was further advised that it had been determined that SAM GIANCANA from Chicago, Illinois, would be named the new boss as replacement for VITO GENOVESE at the meeting. ; Subsequently on January 20, 1964, informant..recontacted and stated he had made inquiries and determined that MICHAEL PUGLIO was to be out of town until Thursday and FRANK PICCOLO was. also missing or out of town. Informant stated that he believed both PICCOLO and PUGLIO had disappeared to attend the meeting. Informant stated he believed the meeting would be held at the Eatland Motor Hotel, Portland, Maine; however, he stated his source of information had made mention of going to Pittsburgh previously and if the meeting was not in Maine the possibility existed that it could be in Pittsburgh. Informant stated the exact location where the meeting is being held is unknown. However, he is certain the meeting is now in. progress, * Se 7 ee a , On January 21, 1964, informant was recontacted and advised he understood" that FRANK PICCOLO*was out of town when he first - reported him as missing; however, PICCOLO is allegedly around ‘Bridgeport and did not go with MICKEY POOLE to the meeting. Informant advised he is certain MICKEY POOLE went to the meeting and he is endeavoring to obtain additional information concerning this matter. Informant did not know the means of transportation being used by POOLE and stated that POOLE just disappeared and left word that he would be back about Thursday. Docld: 32316500 Page 5
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assazsination Records Collection Act of 199? (44 USC 27107 Hote}. DATE: i1i1- 14-2017 NH 137-796 if NH 438-PC was contacted by SA ROBERT E, ROBERTSON and he furnished the following information: '-On January 17, 1964, informant advised that recently he was drinking with LOU MONTE, a well-known Italian singer. Informant stated that he had been introduced to MONTE by ARTHUR PROVENZANO, aka. Tony Provenzano, a New Jersey union racketeer,. He stated that MONTE was telling him that he was to go to Hollywood, California in the near future and would be starring in a new film to be produced by FRANK SINATRA starting on about February 12, 1964, MONTE has advised the informant that a piece of his contract is held by SAM GIANCANA and (FNU) FRACETTI,, well-known Chicago individuals affiliated with La Cosa Nostra. He also stated that SINATRA has part of the contract and all receive ‘a percentage of MONTE's earnings. He further advised that SAM GIANCANA was furnishing financial support for the production of the film that is to be made by the FRANK SINATRA studios. Informant advised that two years ago while he was visiting ' relatives in Providence, Rhode Island, he was talking with ~—..- RAYMOND PATRIARCA concerning various matters and during the conversation, PATRIARCA was discussing the killing of SCHUSTER (ARNOLD SCHUSTER). He added that PATRIARCA stated that TENUTO, who was responsible for this killing, had been'set up and was then living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Informant advised that he does not know the name or exact address of TENUTO, but stated he felt certain that TENUTO was still living in the Italian colony in Buenos Aires. Informant stated that he may visit PATRIARCA again in the future,. and if the opportunity arises, he will attempt to develop current information concerning TENUTO. Docld: 32316500 Page 6. }
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assazsination Records Collection Act of 199? (44 USC 27107 Hote}. DATE: 11-14-2017 NH 137-796 Informant advised in connection with La Cosa Nostra _ activities in Connecticut that. all activities in Connecticut were previously cleared through JO. ROBERTS, who was more or less a middle man for all activities, He stated that after JOHNNY ROBERTS was murdered the various New York organizations started dealing directly with the local La Cosa Nostra leaders in Connécticut and this still continues, He stated that the present prosedure is, if New York wishes certain action to be taken the New York organization will contact JOE LA SELVA in Waterbury, MIDGE RENAULT in New Haven or BOBBY DOYLE in Hartford and then this. organization will furnish the information.to'the. proper person in accordance with the organizations desires. Informant advised that the crap game being: operated by THOMAS "The Blond" WASTANO at the Oakland Social Club had been terminated by the raid by the Bridgeport, Connecticut Police Department | on January 9, 1964. Informant stated that the organization known as the _ WILLY MORETTI group from New York is banking a —— new crap game that is to be operated under TOMMY "The Blond" on Hurd Avenue which is very near™” = ce Main Street*in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Informant: stated thatAhe did not! know. the’ identity of the” New York individuals involved in this, however, he planned to visit this game and would attempt to ascertain additional ‘information. On January'18, 1964, informant advised that . according to information available: ‘at Bridgeport, Connecticut; . SAM. GIANCANA from Chicago,‘ Illinois will be’ désignating new bosses*in charge of* the ‘VITO GENOVESE organization. ‘Informant advised that he had been unable to develope any additional information concerning the meeting allegedly to occur concerning the GENOVESE organization but he believed that he may be in a position to furnish the identity of some of the individuals attending this meeting when it does occur. DocId:32316500 Page 7