i? a HW 45737 CONFIDEATIA PH 92-44 (2) On April 17, 1962, NARDUCCI, along. with other gamblers and number writers known to T-6, waited at the offices of Penn Jersey. Vending to confer with BRUNO who was then making a telephone call from a public pay station “across the street. T-8 on April 7, 1962, said that NARDUCCI and FRANK SINDONE had been detained on April 16, 1962, by the _ Philadelphia Police and. they were released by these officers: and not booked after giving two. officers in the "red car": ten dollars each, T- on April. 25,.1962, said NARDUCCL, accompanied by ADAM D'OLIO, conferred with BRUNO on this date to obtain a loan in the amount: of $500 for a third party. This loan was granted after each certified to BRUNO the borrower would repay. — On May 10, 1962, T-8 said NARDUCCI told him that he is trusted by. PHILIP TESTA and ANGELO BRUNO to the extent that he attended a meeting at Penn Jersey Vending, Inc., where all were present in addition to a man from Trenton, N.J., who 1s seeking BRUNO's intercession to recover $15,000 from the lender from Trenton, N.J., who is. closely associated © with CARL IPPOLITO. ; T-8 | ‘on May” 12, 1962, and again on June 7, 1962, _ saw NARDUCCI enter Penn Jersey. Vending to confer with BRUNO, On the latter date, BRUNO sent NARDUCCI to run several errands for him as NARDUCCI on this date was observed. paying - BRUNO's telephone, ‘gas, and electric bills for BRUNO's residence.’ This same source on June 8, 1962, saw NARDUCCI, accompanied by TESTA, enter Penn. Jersey Vending. BRUNO, this date, was conducting "eourt". arbitrating differences between a number backer and his writer. — . T~8 on June 11, 1962, saw. BRUNO. conferring with NARDUCCT, FRANK MONTE, and FRANK SINDONE in that order on 209 “conris (TIAL Docld: 32279684465 Page 106
HW 45737 C) () CONFIDENTIAL PH 92-444 ‘JAV/lac (3). the ‘sidewalk in Front. of Penn. Jersey Vending on that date . T-8 on June 12, 1962, reported that NARDUCCI, PHILIP TESTA, and ALFRED IEZZI, as well as FRANK SANSONE, ‘talked to ANGELO BRUNO .individually. TESTA and SANSONE are very active dn the numbers activities in South Philadel . phia. T- 6 on. June 14, 1962, said NARDUCCI entered Penn Jersey Vending and in BRUNO's absence departed. On June 15, 1962, he accompanied NICHOLAS. PICCOLO in the vicinity of ; ‘Eighth and Christian Streets, inquiring of BRUNO's whereabouts at several stores. T-8 on June 20, 1962, said that FRANK NARDUCCL said: he conferred with BRUNO on that date to tell.BRUNO that NARDUCCI had been arrested by the Phila- delphia Police Department for lottery on June 19, 1962. It was not known by the: source whether it was dismissed, released, or whether or not NARDUCCI was broke. NARDUCCI and PHILIP TESTA conferred with BRUNO on June 27, and on June 28, 1962, at the offices of Penn Jersey Vending, -according to 7-8 who observed both: entering on both dates. T-1 on ‘the latter date said TESTA, NARDUCCI and BRUNO definitely discussed numbers. T-1 also said the. number book is under the personal direction of ANGELO BRUNO, ' ad are NARDUCCI and TESTA. in this activity. 7 | , - 21 a) CONFIDEN HAL Docld: 3227968445 Page 107
Mee ee CONFIDENTIAL PH 92-444 JAV: MK NICHOLAS. (INU), + aka.» Little Nicky former. number writer for. NICHOLAS PICCOLO ; 7-8. on April 27,. 1962, said that NICHOLAS PICCOLO, aka., Nicky Buck, told him-that Little Nicky, who works for him as a number writer, desired to quit even though he's making between $100 and $125 a week. This. source also reported that a conference Was held between PICCOLO, FRED’ ‘IEZZI, ANGELO BRUNO, and PHIL TESTA concerning "Little. Nicky's". action. T-1 reported on April 27,° 1962, that FRED IEZZI obtained a job in the sumer for "Little. Nicky" at the 500 Club, Atlantic City, N.d. “p-8 on May 3, 1962, reported that TESTA and BRUNO met. with "rattle Nicky" to discuss. his. actions as quitting: ‘28 &@ number writer for NICKY BUCK. TT. 6 on May 9, 1962, observed LITTLE NICKY again entering Penn Jersey to confer with BRUNO, IEZZI, and PICCOLO. It. is to be noted that T-5 on June:2, 1962, stated that BRUNO had contacted | ‘FELIX JOHN DE TULLIO, who: presently has a proprietary interest =~ = in the 500 Club in Atlantic City, N.J., and LITTLE NICKY was. assured that his dob. at the 500. Club. has been obtained. 7-6 en June 20, 1962, peported: that. LITTLE ‘NICKY commutes from Philadelphia, Paes to Atlantic. City, N. Jes daily. WW 45737 Docld: 32279684465 Page 106
CONFIDENTIAL PH 92-44 JAV/mjt (1) FRANK NICOLETTI residence 3123 South Broad Street, Philadeiphia, Pa. T6 on November 13, 19612, reported that FRANK NICOLEPTI ‘during 1952 became a business partner with IGNAZIO DENARO in the loan sharking business operating from the corners of 8th and Christian Streets. DENAR@ was previously affiliated in this business with ANTONIO POLLINA. NICOLETTI practically daily can be found at 740 Christian Street, which is operated by "DON GEECH", true name FRANK DAMIANO. According to this souree this individual operates this hang out at 740 Christian Street for ANGELO. BRUNO and his friends. -‘GEECH was a 'pusher! of money for ANTONIO POLLINA and hé also operated a numbers book from this location. | Several sources in the past as well as this source have regarded 740 Christian Street as the known hang out of the 'Greaser Gang", of which ANGELO BRUNO is the present. recognized leader. SA DAVID E. WALKER on May 31, 1961, interviewed NICOLLETI, at which time he admitted he has frequented the vicinity of 8th and Christian Streets for some 40 years. -T6 and T5 have never known FRANK NICOLETTI to be employed at any occupation. T5 on November 1, 1961, reported that FREDDY WILLIAMS, 821 League Street, the address of WILLIAMS! mother-in-law, is a lieutenant or a pick-up man in the numbers business for FRANK and his brother LEONARD NICOLETTI.. . FRANK at that time was handling the numbers work by telephone operat ing on the third floor of 821 League Street. Informant also said that NICOLETTI was associated with ANGELO BRUNO, and that BRUNO, NICOLETTI, and others méet persons in the vicinity of 8th and Christian Streets using the barber shop at 902 South 8th Street as a meeting place. T8 or. February. 9, 1962, stated that FRANK NICOLETTI was in charge of the offices of Penn Jersey Vending in the absence of ANGELO BRUNO on that date. T6 on April 25, 1962, said. chat FRED IEZZI, FRANK | NICOLETTI, PAT MASSI, and ANGELO BRUNO, at approximately 2:10 pom. held a conference in the office of Penn Jersey Vending. It is not known to this source the nature’of the topic they discussed. 217 HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 109 AA
PH 92-414, —_ This same source on May 4, 1962, observed NICOLETTI meeting with BRUNO and BRUNO's lieutenant, PHILIP TESTA, ~ On May 15, 1962, T8 said NICOLETTI met with IGNATIUS DENARO and BRUNO in the evening of May 15, 1962, at ALFONSO MNTOREEDIO'S .Danper shop, 902 South 8th Street. ~ This same source on May 16, 1962, observed NICOLETTI meeting with BRUNO; DENARO, and FRANK SANNINI, at 740 Christian Street, Philadelphia. SANNINI was described by the source as having. in the past been a "pusher". of loan shark money for ANTONIO POLLINA. Hé presently resides at 1160 South llth Street, telephone number HOward 5- 7995 « .He continues to frequent TAO Christian Street. -T8 on May 17, 1962, said that NICOLETTI and DENARO met with IEZZ1I shortly before IEZZI, on that date, conferred ‘ with ANGELO BRUNO concerning his desire to become disassociated : with the management of the 500 Club in Atlantic City, N.J. a On May 24, 1962, T6 said that NICOLETTI met BRUNO, PAT MASSI, LOU LALLI, and FRANK SANNINI at Penn Jersey Vending Incorporated. From here they went to 740 Christian Street for a private luncheon in the back room and for conversation. This same source on May 25, 1962, said NICOLETTI rn on that date again met with BRUNO, DENARO, and SANNINI at os 740 Christian Street, at approximately 3 p.m;., however, just prior to noon that date NICOLETTI was observed calling at Penn Jersey Vending for BRUNO and in his absence departed. T8 on June 4, 1962, reported that PHILIP TESTA, NICOLETTI, and BRUNO met at Penn Jersey Vending on that date. NICOLETTI was then observed driving BRUNO in NICOLETTI's car from Penn Jersey Vending to MICHAEL GRASSO's office, where BRUNO éntered for a meet ing on that date. On June 5, 1962, BRUNO sent NICOLETTI to the barber shop at 902 East 8th: Street’ to give DENARO a message.- Thereafter, _ BRUNO met DENARO and NICOLETTI at the barber shop on that date. ; T8 on June 11 and 12, 1962, saw NICOLETTI enter Penn Jersey Vending along with PHILIP TESTA for a conference with ANGELO BRUNO. At a latter date BRUNO conferred with NICOLETTI for a period of time walking back and forth on Catharine | Street | between 7th and 8th. ais CONFIDEYTIAL HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 110
CONFIDE PH 92-444 (3) a T6 on Juné 16, 1962, reported that FRANK NICOLETTI and PHILIP. TESTA entered Penn Jersey Vending at approximately 12:30 p.m. followed by ANGELO BRUNO within 10 minutes on that date. BRUNO conferred with several individuals who were waiting for him among which were number writers and convicted felons. ~ 76 on June 22, 1962, saw NICOLETTI enter Penn Jersey on that date. BRUNO's absence he departed, however, this source reported on June 26, 1962, NICOLETTI met at this office with PHILIP TESTA, ANGELO BRUNO, JOE SPITALERI, aiid CALOGERO SINATRA, the latter the visiting Italian National. At approximately. 12:40 on this date, BRUNO accompanied by DAVID COHEN, his attorney, SPITALERI and SINATRA departed Penn , Jersey Vending to -eat at a restaurant at 10th and Catharine Streets. NICOLETTI and TESTA remained at the Penn. Jersey Vending offices. NICOLETTI and TESTA were later observed departing those offices togeter. It is to be noted that Tl on June 26, 1962, reported the censor the same information as above on that time. T8 on June27, 1962, reported that NICOLETTI was in BRUNO's presence when ANTHONY SAVINO, who operates a store at 6th and Wolf Streets, attempted to obtain BRUNO's ‘intercessio with LOU LALLIcto-e ‘have LALLI discontinue or replaced by another vending machine operator. BRUNO was able to have LALLI withdraw his. vending machines in accordance with SAVINO's desires. \ T3 on June 29, 1962, reported that FRED SALERNO the brother-in-law of ANTHONY CAPONIGRO aka Tony Bananas of New Jersey accompanied NICOLETTI to Penn Jersey Vending on June 29, 1962, to obtain BRUNO's assistance in securing © ALFRED S, SALERNO) . T6 on the same date confirmed that this meeting took place and said that NICOLETTI and SALERNO walked from Penn. Jersey Vending to 740 Christian Street where they entered. ao CONAENTIAL legal aid to handle an appeal case for FRED SALERNO (true nane | WW 45737 Docld:32299448 Page 111
CONFIDENa PH 92- an «SAV: Jk (1) NICHOLAS PICCOLO, also known as "Nicky" Buck . / Residence: address 1019 Fitzwater Street ™ Business address Piccelo's 500 Club at llth and Christian Streets Vehicle - Pennsylvania license DO6415 T-6 sha T-16 have consistently reported that NICHOLAS PICCOLO and his brother, JOE PICCOLO, currently are ehgaged in illegal lottery, numbers , in South: Philadelphia. re 6 on February 14, 1962, and on February 28, 1962, reported | that on the former date PICCOLO. met with “BRUNO, PHILIP TESTA, FRANK SINDONE and FRANK’ TANNARELLA at Penn Jersey Vending, -Ine.3 on the latter date he was again at Penn Jersey Vending when other gamblers and number writers were present, T-8 reported -PICCOLO's presence at Penn Jersey Vending with BRUNO again on March 8, 1962, and April 13; 1962. T-8 on April 27, 1962, reported that. FRED IEZ2ZI, PHILIP PESTA, NICHOLAS PICCOLO and ANGELO BRUNO met on this date to. discuss "Little Nicky" who had turned over all his collection sheets to NICHOLAS PICCOLO.oen Thursday night; April 26, 1962', ’ "Tattle Nicky" desired te quit as a number writer for NICHOLAS ‘ PICCOLO. f | “This Same source on May 3, 1962, reported that "Little 7? ~ Nicky" met with BRUNO and TESTA en that date concerning "Little # Nicky's" desire to- quit PICCOLO as a number writer, +6 on May 9, 1962, said that BRUNO on this date adjudicated "Little Nicky's" quitting PICCOLO, “Little Nicky," PICCOLO, BRUNO and others met at the Same place on that date. T-8 on May 11, 1962, said that PICCOLO attended a. “meeting with IGNATIUS ‘DENARO and -ANGELO BRUNO at MARIO "SONNY" - RICCOBENE's Luncheenette at 907 South 8th Street where anyone passing this luncheonette could hear DENARO excitingly- shouting and BRUNO in a loud voice shouting back; ‘The nature of this friction was not known to the source. “ee” CONFIE | HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 112
CONFIDETIAL PH 92~444 (2) ~-8 on May 17, 1962, observed ‘BRUNO, PHILIP TESTA and PICCOLO entering | Penn Jersey Vending for a meeting on this date. The same source reported on “May 19, 1962, that PICCOLO again accompanied by TESTA entered. Penn Jersey Vending while BRUNO was across the street with NORMAN FROMKIN at Giardino Gel Torine Restaurant. £-8 on May 23, 1962, “May 25, 1962, and May 29, 1962, reported that PICCOLO was ebserved entering Penn Jersey Vending on these dates ‘and BRUNO's absence on May 25, 1962; he. departed. On May 29, 1962, he met PHILIP TESTA and’ PRED IEZZI there for a conference. This same source observed him entering again on June 5; 1962 ; and departing at BRUNO's absence, T-6 on June 7, 1962, said that PICCOLO met with JOHN SIMONE, aka "Casablanca", BRUNO, PAT MASSI, LOU LALLI, at 740 Christian Street, the known hangout,. according to this source, © of the so-called "Greaser Gang!’ SIMONE had brought to this place wedding invitations of a mutual close associate at Trenton, N. Jes whose child was to be married on July 1, 1962, T-8 on June 8, 1962, reported BRUNO met with "Little Nicky", NICHOLAS PICCOLO and FRED IEZZI at Penn Jersey Vending on this date, "Little Nicky" is now employed.in Atlantic City, “N. J.» at the 500 Club, which is operated by FELIX JOHN DE TULLIO. This source reported that BRUNO arbitrated this change, leaving ‘NICHOLAS PICCOLO as a number writer and being emp Loyed at Atlantic City as indicated abeve. 7 nae on JSurre- 8 1962, said: “that NICHOLAS PICCOLO had nécessary- ‘to “pay: off” ‘the ‘loeal~ police: in” erdee £0 opérate any type of” ‘gambling: ‘game. : BRUNO serves as counselor for FICCOLS in these: matters. nee “This same- ‘source. on June’ ch 1962, ‘neported: ‘that’ ‘PECCOLO was ‘again present. ‘when BRUNO was counseling another individual on this date concerning gambling matters, 223 HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 113
WH OX } PH 92-444 (3) T-2 on June 14, 1962,. reported. that he had been frequently present during the month of June when BRUNO contacted NICHOLAS PICCOLO at the 500 Club, llth and Christian Streets. He regards. the "Buck Brothers", JOE. PICCOLO and NICHOLAS PICCOLO as close associates of ANGELO BRUNO, — T-8 on June 16, 1962, saw PICCOLO accompanied by FRANK IANNARELLA enter Penn Jersey Vending. PICCOLO then accompanied FRANK NARDUCCI to several stores in the vicinity of 8th and. Christian Streets inquiring for ANGELO BRUNO. This same source reported on June 20, 1962, that he saw BRUNO and PICCOLO leave Penn Jersey Vending and enter PICCOLO's personally-owned vehicle. PICCOLO was chauffeuring BRUNO in South Philadelphia on this date. oe pe 6 on June 26, 1962; saw PICCOLO. meet with TESTA and BRUNO at Penn. Jersey Vending on this date, The same source on June 28, 1962, reported that CALOGERO SINATRA, the visiting Italian National, accompanied - BRUNO, to the offices of Penn Jersey Vending. Shortly thereafter BRUNO and. SINATRA departed with NICHOLAS PICCOLO and BEN.GOLUP.' SINATRA, PICCOLO and BRUNO were again observed returning to Penn Jersey Vending ‘at later hour. At this time PICCOLO held a meeting with BRUNO. and ADAM D'OLIO. It is to be noted that JOSEPH PICCOLO when interviewed on March 26, 1962, said JOSEPH RUGNETTA is his uncle. RUGNETTA's first wife and PICCOLO's mother were sisters, Upen death PICCOLO's father, JOE RUGNETTA materially assisted PICCOLO family. He is regarded by PICCOLOs like a father. JOE and NICHOLAS jointly run the 500 Club, llth and Christian Streets. | HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 114
™ | ¥ a CONFIDENTIAL PH 92-444 JAV /mas (Ll) EDWARD QUIROLO Undertaker, 327 East 109th Street New York City, N. Ys T-6— stated ‘EDDIE (QUIROLO), Undertaker from New - York, was seen. entering Penn Jersey Vending on February | 9, 1962 and Mareh 8, 1962 to talk to ANGELO BRUNO eoneerning — the purehase of pareels of land with BRUNO and mortgage money. set ie oe HW 45737 Docld: 322968446 Page 115
PH 92-444 JAV:pek (1) MARIO RICCOBENE, aka. "Sonny" Riccobene Residence 728 Carpenter Street Philadelphia, Pa. . 7 Vehicle License..No.: Pennsylvania 577-954 PH T-8 stated MARIO RICCOBENE told him ANGELO BRUNO was angry with him bécause HARRY RICCOBENE, inmate, Eastern State. Penitentiary, refused to sell BRUNO John's Vending Company, 737 South Seventh Street, phone WAlnut 5-O446. "SONNY" RICCOBENE is running the latter in behalf of HARRY, with the assistance of "LONG JOHN," true name RAYMOND MARTORANO. BRUNO because of this -- is referring his customers to LOU LALLI to install LALLI's music machines. at the same locations BRUNO has cigarette vending ‘machines, T-8 saw "SONNY" RICCOBENE enter Penn Jersey Vending ‘to see BRUNO on March 12,14, 1962. The purpose of the visits ‘is not known to this source, - PH T-6 on March. 27, 1962, stated "SONNY" RICCOBENE ‘1s operating a "Ziganette" card game at his luncheonette, 909 ‘South Eighth Street. JOHN SIMONE and CARL IPPOLITO came from Trenton, N. J.,; on March. 27, 1962, at BRUNO's request to take some action in BRUNO's behalf concerning this game. They visited RICCOBENE's luncheonette, March 27, 1962, accompanied : by BRUNO ° ; , This same source, March 31, 1962, said FRANK NARDUCCI ‘and FRANK MONTE are working at "SONNY's" game, apparently as ‘dealers, T-8 on April 1, 1962, said IGNAZIO DENARO declared himself in as a partner in the operation of a "Ziganette" game presently being "bankrolled" by RICCOBENE. This game is being conducted in the back room of "SONNY's" luncheonette, 909 South Eighth Street. RICCOBENE resented DENARO's actions in this regard. ——«CONFMBE Tay ; AW 445737 Docld: 32279684465 Page 116 Kou.
CONFIDE TI This same source, April 9, 1962, said the "Ziganette" game operated at "SONNY's" during the weekend of April 6-8, 1962, by NARDUCCI and MONTE with BRUNO and PHILIP TESTA in attendance during the evening of April 6, 1962, to early morning hours of April 7, 1962. PH 92-444 (2) T-6 on June 29, 1962, saw "SONNY" RICCOBENE driving DENARO around South. rR one in RICCOBENE's car, bearing Pennsylvania license 577-954 T-8 on April 12, 1962, said BRUNO met with two in- QGividuals, not known to him, in the back room of RICCOBENE's place, 909 South Eighth Street on this date. Further on April 20, 1962, BRUNO held a conference with IGNAZIO DENARO in the pack. room of this luncheonette.. T-8 saw "SONNY" RICCOBENE enter Penn Jersey Vending » on April 30, 1962, and depart in BRUNO's absence. This source said on May 5, 1962, that SAM SCAFIDI is a partner to RICCOBENE at. this. luncheonette. SAM's father, ‘name not known, was "connected" with the "Italian underworld, ". in the Philadelphia area in the past. This source does not know if SAM is connected in any way with BRUNO or his "crowd" except in the ownership of the above luncheonette,. T- on May 11, 1962, said BRUNO, DENARO, and NICHOLAS PICCOLO met at RICCOBENE's luncheonette, 909 South Eighth Street. Any one passing could hear DENARO excitedly shouting and BRUNO in. a loud voice shouting back .at him. The nature. of the argument was not known; however, DENARO. had been detained by the police at. Eighth and Christian Streets and questioned on May 10, 1962.: BRUNO may have been angry with him for having talked to the police, T- on May 14, 1962, said BRUNO met with TESTA at RICCOBENE 's luncheonette Shortly after noon time on this date. -. DENARO met ‘with -FRED IEZZI there after 3:00 p.m. for a con- ference. 229 CONFIDKNTIAL HW 45737 Docld: 3229684465 Page 117
FR CONFIDENTIAL PH 92-444 SAV: MMR (2) SONNY RICH ' Miami, Fla. . Pessibly identical. te THOMAS ALTAMAURA | ‘Senny's Restaurant and Pizzeria, a 247 - 23rd Street - Miami Beach, Fla. he | ‘stated BEN GOLOB. teld him that "SONNY" (LNU) frem Miami, Fla;,; is attempting te outbid NORMAN. FROMKIN for ‘the lease zs ef "Coney Island" in the Deminican Republic. Further, FROMKIN met with BRUNO on May 19, 1962, at! Giardine del Terine Restaurant te ebtain BRUNO's intercession in his behalf te speakte "SONNY" T-1 reperted May 19, 1962; on FROMKIN's desires to have BRUNO talk te "SONNY" ‘fer the abeve stated reasons. P71 said "SONNY" RICH" operates "Senny' S Pizzeria" in ‘Miami, Fla. _T-8 on May 29, 1962, stated BERNARD "BUCKY". ALLEN (whe ewns 75°: percent ef the steck, "Coney Island," Deminican Republic, while FROMKIN ewns 25 percent) said "SONNY RICH" represents a syndicate in Miami, Fla., which is bidding. $25, 000 to $30,000 te ebtain the lease. _FROMKIN is presently paying $18, 000 a year te lease "Coney | Island. wer It is ‘to be neted, THOMAS ALTAMAURA, ef Senny's Restaurant and Pizzeria, Quy - 23rd. ‘Street, “Miami, Fla. was interviewed by the FBI, Miami, Fla., en May 25, 1962. ‘He said. he enly knew BRUNO as a custemer during the past two years. —- £ HW 45737 on  CONN@ENTIAL Docld: 32279684465 Page 116 3
a riDENTIAL - PH 92-444 JAVsepe ~~ (a) SAM. RIPKA; WILLIE RIPKA; MARIE RIPKA, Windsor Vending, Inc. (Former Business) 1140 Wright Avenue, Camden, N.J. Phone: WO 3-3375 Garden State Vending, Inc. (Present Business) Same address (succeeded Windsor) T— on May. 22, 1962, stated SAM RIPKA, brother of WILLIE - RIPKA, former owner of Windsor Vending Company, Inc., 1140 Wright Avenue, Camden, N.J., WO 3-3375, 18 the present serviceman for Garden State Vending, Camden, N.J. Informant states BRUNO has a proprietary interest in Garden State Vending which succeeded Windsor Vending. Further, WILLIE RIPKA and his wife, MARIE, own several shares of Garden State Vending along with BRUNO, JOE WILSON, Camden Attorney, and possibly SALVATORE AVENK , aka Sam Avena, of Camden, N. Jo T-6 on May 25, 1962, reported WILLIE RIPKA also owns the Copaeabana Bar at 19th and Wallace Streets, Philadelphia, where JACK GELMAN is the manager, WILLIE told T-6 he obtained a $500 rs, loan from BRUNO for GELMAN without interest. On June 27, 1962, MARIE RIPKA was working at Garden State Vending, Inc. fo: 3 Is s HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 119
a, VONFIDEATIAL PH 92-444 (1) ANGELO RUSSO, Butcher, Residence and Business Address: 2301 South 9th Street, Telephone number: Howard 5-0110, Pennsylvania. Vehicle License Plates # GLake 0-6} had ‘reported: on February 14, 1962, that Lov LALLI told” him that. “BRUNO attempted to. borrow $10, 000 inasmuch | RUSSO in the purchase of a ‘piece of. réal estate at 3rd and Oregon Avenues , Philadelphia. T-8 on April 11,..1962,- observed “MICHAEL GRASSO , TRos and ANGELO RUSSO. arrive at Penn Jersey Vending in RUSSO's . personally owned: car bearing Pennsylvania License GLe42, This. source reported they conferred with BRUNO. this date concerning the shopping center under development at 3rd and Oregon Avenues wherein GRASSO, RUSSO, and BRUNO..are the principals involved. T-6 also observed. him” at..Penn Jersey Vending on ‘the: following dates to confer’ with BRUNO ° Goncerning the land purchase ‘and development. at sed and Oregon’ Avenues : April 12, 1962 May 31, 1962 — June 7; 11, 20, 1962 - “This: source reported that. RUSSO receives mail in connection. with this development: which is. addressed to. ‘Ranchland. Construction. Company... This ‘is .the company in which RUSSO, BRUNO, and GRASSO. are the principals. in the purchasé and development of the ground at 3rd and Oregon. Avenues , “which will. be treated separately in another ‘portion of this report. 238 CONFIDRNTiAr | HW 45737 Docld: 32279684465 Page 170
a PH ges ly _ JAV: bog ALFRED ‘Ss. SALERNO, ‘aka FREDDIE — Residence: 93 Bleeker. Street, ‘Newark, N.d. FBI Number: 361 395 PH T-8 on June’ 29, 1962, reported that ALFRED S. SALERNO, aka FRED SALERNO; « the brother-in-law of ANTHONY CAPONIGRO of Newark, N.J., on June 29, 1962, was observed | entering Penn Jersey. Vending to confer with SRUNOs At the time he was “accompanied: by. FRANK. NICOLETTI. According to. this ‘source, NICOLETTI- brought ‘SALERNO to” BRUNO. SALERNO. had a conviction in Camden, N.J.; and was obtaining BRUNO's’ assistance to appeal his case. The © - gource reported that BRUNO attempted to obtain the services ~ of JACOB KOSSMAN; Attorney, 1325 Spruce, Street, Philadelphia, to represent. SALERNO and file an. appeal in his. behalf. PH 76. on June 29, 1962, réported that SALERNO ‘was involved in :the traffic of illegal . alcohol. v The Newark Office advised on July 6, 1962, that ALFRED SALERNO, FBI Number 361 395, 93 Bleeker Street, Newark, N.J., and NICHOLAS NARDIELLO, 5 Joy Street;: West Orange, N. Jo, were arrested December.31, 1959, at Absecon, N.J., charged with operating an illegal still and evading $250,000 in taxes on. illicit. liquor. Both were convicted in Camden District Court. On July 5, 1961, SALERNO was ‘sentenced to five years in Federal prison by Federal Judge ARTHUR LANE at Trenton, | N.J. Notification of appeal by SALERNO was filed. ft | 2h WEB " HW 45737 Docld: 3227968446 Page 171
ia HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 122 | CONFIDENUIAL PH 92-444 “JAV /mas (2) ‘JAMES M, SALVATORE, aka. "CHINZEY". 116 Merion Road, ‘Colwiek, N. J: Quality Liquors Ine., 1034. South Broadway Street . (Pro rie tor T-8 on | April 1, 1962, “reported that MARIO MAGGIO was baek from Puerto Rigo. He went’ there with SALVATORE "SAMMY" AVENA, Attorney, 425 West Market Street, Camden, _N, J., and “QHINZEY" son-in-law MARCO REGINELLI, deceased. CHINZEY presently owns a. liquor store in Camden, N.od. (Quality Liquors Ine., 1034 South ‘Broadway. ) Mr. MARINO, "SavMy's" father—in- law, also accompanied them on this trip. BRUNO had made efforts to obtain a. lawyer with conneetions: in Puerto Rieo to obtain a gambling | easino license according Go. T-8. 235 CONFIDENTIAL
PH 92-444 JAV:epe (1) FRANK SANNINI, — Residence ~- 1160 Seuth llth Street, Philadelphia, Pas | Phene: Heward 5-5995 Business Address - Tapreem, : 15th and. Meere Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. . T-6 en April 21, 1962, reperted that FRANK SANNINI, of the abeve address, is a "cempare" ef IGNATIUS DENARO, 1946 te 1953 SANNINI and DENARO were very clese secially. They frequented drinking heuses tegether and dated wemen. SANNINI did werk fer Unit Vending Cempany during this peried. In 1951 er 1953, DENARO severed all business relatiens with ANTONIO POLLINA (shylecking) and it was at this time that FRANK IANNARELLA went te werk fer POLLINA in shylecking activity. Appreximately feur years ago _ SANNINI went te werk "pushing meney" fer POLLINA and terminated this appreximately six menths age. T-8 en May 11, 1962, reperted SANNINI was present at. a meeting at 740 Christian Street attended by ANGELO BRUNO, — PHILIP TESTA, FRANK NICOLETTI, and IGNATIUS DENARO, This meeting meved frem Tho Christian Street te MARIO "SONNY" RICCOBENE's ~~ luncheenette where a meeting centinued between BRUNO, DENARO, and NICHOLAS PICCOLO. This same seurce reperted en May 16, 1962; that SANNINI . met at 740 Christian Street with BRUNO, DENARO, and FRANK NICOLETTI. This same seurce en May 24, 1962, ebserved SANNINI, _ PAT MASSI, LOU LALLI, FRANK NICOLETTI, and BRUNO depart Penn ~ Jersey Vending and enter 740 Christian Street fer a cenference in the back reem. The nature ef their discussien was net knewn te this seurce, The same seurce again saw BRUNO, DENARO, and NICOLETTI with SANNINI at 740 Christian Street en May 25, 1962, : 236 CONFIBENTIAT’ HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 123
PH 92-444 JAV:els (1) _. FRANK SANSONE, aka. "HANK", Residence address: 618 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, © Philadel hia Police De artment_ # 85863 ~ ' -T-8 on March 2, 1962, reported that HANK’ SANSONE is a numbers writer who "hangs around” FRANK PALUMBO's réstaurant. "SNUFFY'" IANNARELLA makes a regular collection of number plays in the number ‘book maintained by HANK. This source said that on March 2, 1962, HANK told him that ‘in TANNARELLA's absence he had to turn his number plays for. that date over to ANGELO BRUNO, HANK indicated he owes BRUNO $1, 800. HANK said that if he had a $6.00 hit) on that date he will be ablé’ to repay BRUNO the $1, 800 dividend. HANK said BRUNO is. unhappy with him for having come. to BRUNO on that date to turn in his numbers as it jeopardized. ‘BRUNO . The Same source on March’ ph: “1962, reported that. 7 ANGELO BRUNO and PHIL THETA continue to handle the. number  vaction" of. HANK SANSONE. — to ‘eaey a suit of. money "to" “Penn Jersey. Vending that date “to give to FRANK TANNARELLA.. fe * SANSONE: on. Jue. 12, 1962, ‘met ANGELO” BRUNO at Penn - Jersey Vending according to. 7-6, “The nature: of. this discussion was not known to this. ‘Source. cont op 8 on | June 13, t96e; was ‘told. by HANK SANSONE that ‘he’ ‘would be back: shortly and that he had to deliver a sum- of money to Penn Jersey. ‘Vending for: ‘BRUNO. or IANNARELLA. T-6 on. June 15; 1962 ,. said that ANGELO | BRUNO. met with 2, ‘HANK, FRANK NICOLETTI, PHILIP TESTA, FRED IEZZI, an@ FRANK _ MATTEO at the offices of Penn . Jersey Vending where . he held - _ individual conferences. It is to be noted according to this — Mee HW 45737 2g CONFIDENTIAL ee ee _o ~. _ - - —_ - 7 -_— Docld: 32279684465 Page 1274
u HW 45737 a a 4 CONFIDERY [AL PH 92-444 (2) 0 | source, that HANK SANSONE, TESTA , and MATTEO are engaged in numbers activities. T-8 on ‘June 22, and 28, 1962, gaia that SANSONE usually arrives’ at Penn Jersey Vending to see BRUNO, TESTA, or TANNARELLA betwéen 2:00 and 3:15 pcm. daily. He was. observed by this source entering em both days. indicated ‘above. Further, on June 28, 1962, SANSONE told him that he had been arrested on a common. gamblers charge at "LULU" ESPOSITO's Luncheonette at 19th and Hoffman. Streets, Philadelphia, T-1 on June 28, 1962,. ‘also observed SANSONE enter Penn Jersey Vending to confer with BRUNO on that. date. 28 roNFDAATIN Docld: 3227968446 Page 125
PH 92-444 . JAVsels ANTHONY SAVINO, Operator candy’ store and luncheonstte at 6th. and. Wolf Streets, Philadel hia . Tt 8 on March | oT. 1962; Laentified ANTHONY SAVING as an operator of a store on the northwest corner of 6th and Wolf Streets, Philadelphia. SAVINO on March 26, 1962,. attended the "Ziganette" game at MARTO "SUNNY" ‘RICCOBENE' s luncheonette at 909-907 South 8th Street. Players there borrowed $1,500 from SAVINO and other loans were being made by other individuals- present, ~The’ Majority present were close associates who work in some capacity for ANGELO BRUNO. “T.6 on June 4, “1962; reported that. ANTHONY SAVINO, 2238 South 6th. Street, “borrows money ‘from ANGELO BRUNO. through ' HW 445737 FRANK IANNARELLA |. ‘SAVINO told him he presently owes $150, and that he ebtains. this money whenever needed by going to BRUNO 's Penn Jersey Vending. and. there meeting LANNARELLA .. $8 on June oT; 1962, ‘said SAVINO: told him he contacted. ANGELO. BRUNO’ to. obtain BRUNO!s intercession in removing LOU LALLI- as. a vendor at SAVINO's store. SAVINO desired to replace LALLI by another vendor ,, ‘but he owes” LALLI a sum of money in- connection: with machines LALLI- installed_in his place, This. same source. reported. on June 28,- 1962, that _ BRUNO. called: him. and” ‘told him that BRUNO had been successful, that LALLI wowld remove his .machines,.and his machines. would be replaced by Long. John's (RAYMOND. MARTORANO ) . - SAVING: said . that in accordance with what BRUNO..effected, -SAVINO: obtained two checks from: Long John totalling. $500,-.one for $420. he gave to LOU LALLI, and the $80. check for himself. Long. John. would then: place two” pinball machines and. oné juke. box in = - SAVINO 's plac eof business, SAVINO would then split with Long John the commissions from the machines on a 50-50 basis until the $500 was repaid. eo 7 CONFIDEN IAL eho Docld: 32279684465 Page 176
— —~ | | IINNAITH AR PH 92-444 —CONFID YTTAL JAV:epe SAMUEL A, SCAFIDI 12 Rempher Drive, Bridgeton, N.J. New Jersey License EGP- e135. T-8 on June 19 ‘and 21, 1962, reported he observed an elderly Italian driving a car bearing New Jersey license EGP 815 on both dates visit ANGELO BRUNO at Penn Jersey Vending. Above vehicle is. registered to SAM-SCAPIDI at the above address, T 6 on May 5, 1962, said SAM SCAFIDI, known to her, is the partner to MARIO "SONNY" RICCOBENE, at Riceobene's Lunchéonette, 907 South 8th Street. SCAFIDI was described by T-6 as white male, Italian origin, tall, thin'with a yellowish.complexion. SAM's father, name and address not known, was "connected" with the Italian underworld in Philadelphia area in the past. It is not known to source if SCAFIDI's father, known to him, is dead or alive. HW 45737 Docld: 32279684465 Page 127
Neen we ; AW 445737 van fon, ed PH 92-444 JAV:epe (1) RALPH SCHWARTZ 18190 West Chureh Road, Elkins Park, Pa. Employed motion picture projeetionist with IATSE Union, 1317 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pa., and Manages Penn Jersey Vending, Ine., 775 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. . PH T-1 and PH T-8 during the past six months have reported that RALPH SCHWARTZ has worked at Penn Jersey Vending practieally daily serving as office manager and "all-around handyman" for ANGELO BRUNO, T-8 also reported SCHWARTZ is presently employed as a motion pieture projeetionist for the IATSE Union, 1317 Vine Street, Philadelphia, working at several movie houses because he does not have a steady assignment. PH T-6 on November 1, 1961, reported that SCHWARTZ and MARIO MAGGIO, of the M. Maggio Cheese Company, in the past were seen together socially in center city Philadelphia clubs, To this source's knowledge, SCHWARTZ and MICHAEL MAGGIO, deceased father of MARIO, had a father-son relationship. It was through the MAGGIOs that SCHWARTZ became associated with ANGELO BRUNO and members of the so-called "Greaser Gang" who frequent: the corner of 8th and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. a PH T-8 on October 30, 1961, stated that SGHWARTZ was . formerly the proprietor or leasee of the Italia Theater, 729 Christian Street, and he employed PHILIP TESTA and FRANK TANNARELLA din this theater either as "bouncers" or as ushers, . PH T-1 and PH T6 have consistenly reported that SCHWARTZ serves as a "flunkie"” for ANGELO BRUNO and they are of the opinion he is of no significanee in BRUNO's legal or illegal networks. PH T-6 reported that SCHWARTZ is on the payroll of Penn Jersey Vending Inc. » 2 CONFIORNTIAL a ee ee _ en oe _ _ Docld: 32279684465 Page 1276
HW 45737 = CONFIDENTIAL 1 92-444 aon MN a i See? PH T-8 on June 26, 1962, observed RALPH SCHWARTZ, CALOGERO SINATRA, and JOSEPH SPITALERI leave Penn Jersey Vending on this date and enter RALPH SCHWARTZ's personally-owned Chevrolet. SCHWARTZ was observed: driving these individuals to the 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, where SPITALERI boarded a train, No. 132, departing Philadelphia for New York at 3:30 p.m. SINATRA and SCHWARTZ were observed leaving 30th Street Station and returning to Penn Jersey Vending on that date. ~ ahs CONFIDENTIAL en Docld: 32279684465 Page 1279
ca HW 45737 _JAVsboq Se a se CONFIDXNTIAL (1) ABE SEROT Residence: 1805 Hawthorne Avenue, Havertown, Pa., TR 8-. Business: Pennar Paper. Company,” / Stationers, 330. North end | Street ; Ei hedetphtay Pe WA. 3-1350_ PH T=8 on: March: 65. 1962, advised that ABE SEROT told him on March 6,° 1962, ‘that. BRUNO discussed. with SEROT the conviction. of BRUNO' Ss. ‘brother=in-laiv, - RALPH. MARANCA ‘in lo¢al. court; Philadelphia. BRUNO was making €fforts to contact. MITCHELL COHEN to bring about favorable political action to. appeal MARANCA's case. ‘The same source observed ‘SEROT enter Penn Jersey vending to confer with BRUNO on March T, 1962, “PH T6. on March 7, 1962, reported that SEROT was: in attendance at a. meeting. held by BRUNO at. Giardino del Torino Restaurant, 826 South 8th Street, attended by BRUNO, BARNEY BROOKS, and MITCHELL COHEN. The. meeting concerned action desired by BRUNO on the: part. of COHEN and BROOKS to bring - about favorable action in’ local court pending against RALPH MARANCA and a reversal. of . the. -eonviction of DOMINICK COLDZZI. It is to: be noted that SEROT was‘ interviewed on June 7, 19615. by. Agents’ of the Philadelphia Office; at which time he said he formerly owned and sold to DOMINICK COLOZZI Clubhouse 1, 1636 Wolf Street, and Clubhouse 2, 1655 South Chadwick Street, local bars in South Fhiladelphia. SEROT said he was aware that the Philagelphia Police considered COLOZaL as a numbers operator. PH T-1 on- April. 18; 1962,. said that SEROT told -him he offered ‘BRUNO ‘an opportunity to invest in the Péennar Paper Company,. which. is owned and operated by SEROT.- Further,. BRUNO did not consider the investment ‘to be a good one at that time. “6 CONFIDANTIAE Docld: 3227968446 Page 1530
CONFIDENTIAL PH 92= Hi ‘JAV3 bog. {2) PH 7-8 stated that. BRUNO was. contacted” by ‘ABE SEROT on. June 7, 9, 12, and 13, -1962:° He learned this ‘from ‘SEROT- who also told him that ‘SEROT was ‘experienéing © union trouble at his ‘place: of ‘business and was “attempting to enlist BRUNO' s” assistance. and. influence. with local unions. to have this desist. —_ oe The’ same: source. stated-t ‘that SEROT recontacted' “BRUNO for the same. ‘Purposes: on. June 16. 195 and 21; 1962. PH “T. 1 reported. he” 600° had been told by SEROT. on | June. 16, 1962, ‘that SEROT was seeking BRUNO's tafluence to "cure" his labor: “problems. Lo PH TB on June. May “1962, saw BRUNO, “SEROT, © ana” ‘CHARLES’ ‘COSTELLO * departing Penn, Jersey. Vending. Company and_ : all enter ‘BRUNO's car, leaving the wicinity of Sth and . Christian Streets on this date. Re ee eee HW 45737 It is to be noted that SEROT is deriving an income. from the . operations of Clubhouse 1. and Clubhouse 2, which - income may be altered. af. DOMINICK COLOZZI's conviction in local court prevented him from entering either Clubhouse — to operate the. same. CON Docld: 3227968446 Page 1531
PH 92-444 JAVsepe (1) JOHN JAMES. SIMONE, aka Jehn Casablanca, 710 President Avenue, Laurence Tewnship, N.J. FBI #355 389 PH PD #199 782 T-1 en March’ oT, 1962, reperted that JOHN SIMONE, aka "Casablanca," accempanied CARL "PAPPY" IPPOLITO and ANGELO BRUNO te MARIO "SONNY" RICCOBENE's luncheenette en that date cencerning the eperatien ef a "ziganette"” game which started at 8 p.m., March 26, 1962, and was still in eperatien en that date, T-5 en April 18, 1962, said JOHN SIMONE teld him he recently visited Puerte Rica When he teld this te BRUNO, BRUNO said he, toe, was there recently fer enly twenty-four heurs , T-8 en April 18, 1962, stated that SIMONE had accempanied BRUNO and IPPOLITO te visit PONZI (true name MICHAEL CAMMAROTA), whe was then cenfined at the University Hespital in Philadelphia.. This same seurce on April 24, 1962, reperted that this same greup, in additien te PHILIP TESTA and FRANK MONTE, saw  — CAMMAROTA at the University Hespital en that date; SIMONE dreve frem Trenten, N.J., accempanied by IPPOLITO in SIMONE's car, bearing New Jersey license GH769. T-8 en June 7, 1962, reperted that JOHN CASABLANCA breught from Trenten, N.J., on June 7, 1962, wedding invitatiens fer a wedding which weuld take place at Trenten, N.J., with mutual friends ef ANGELO BRUNO. SIMONE, PAT MASSI, LOU LALLI, and-NICHOLAS PICCOLO met at 740 Christian Street on that date fer a conference, 740 Christian Street, accerding te this seurce, is a knewn hangeut fer members ef the se- -called "Greaser Gang," ef which BRUNO is the recegnized leader, . 248 CONFI dyna HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 1532
PH 92-444 JAV:els (2) FRANK SINDONE, ‘Residence; 7:36 Christian Street, Philadelphia Police Department # 235539 Motor Vehicle License pS 28552- Cy. -¥56192 \, P12 and T-8 during * the past six months, Jé&mary through June 1962, had reported that FRANK SINDONE daily frequents the corner of. 8th and Christian Streets. He also frequents Penn. Jersey. Vending © ‘and: Marie's Luncheonette at — 827 Christian Streét.  T-8 has known: SINDONE. to be active in numbers, is a frequent borrower of money from ANGELO BRUNO through FRANK TANNARELLA, and he is a-constant gambler. m= 6 ‘on February Ts, “1962, ‘reported that SINDONE is presently soliciting new vending machine stults for ANGELO BRUNO. Tp 8. has observed SINDONE entering Penn Jersey ‘Vending for the purpose of conferring. with BRUNO on the following dates: March - 9, wm. 20, oT; 1962 April’ ail. and 12, 135 ATs 30, 1962 May 24, 1962 | - June ul, “1962 . re . 7-6. on “March 14, 1962, reported his: “purpose was 6 potrow. money. from FRANK: TANNARELLA. This same source reported that on March 18, 1962, SINDONE: attended a christening party at the CR Club, along with. members a8 ANGELO BRUNO's family. .. P-8 on, March 30, 1962, ‘said that FRANK: SINDONE. told. him’ that’ STEVE. MELCHTIORE, | ‘working’ as a county | detective, - ' ANGELO: BRUNO , “SINDONE said. ‘that BRUNO was malcing an effort in ‘Ais behalf to have his- local case- dismissed . rs 8 on. 1 April. 17, 1962, said that. SINDONE. told him that SINDONE had: ‘reported to ANGELO BRUNO that SINDONE and’ FRANK NARDUCCI had been "picked up" by the local police on oo CONFIDKRTIAL \ woe. - HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 133
iy CONFIOKNTIAT PH 92-444 ( RO a )” April 16, 1962, SINDONE amd NARDUCCI each gave the two officers in the red car $10. 00 each amd they were released. T-l om April 23, 1962, reported. SINDONE was then taking horse bets. He has & girl working for him, T-6 of ApPLl 25,°1962, Peperted that SINDONE and JOHN CAPPELLO, at Poem Jersey. Vending » zeperted to. ANGELO BRUNO upon the tesults of their gambling at the "Zigenette’™ eae operated by LULU: ESPOSITO. CAPPELLO lost in ez e880 £ $4, Goo, SINDONE lest approximately $250. T-6 on May 4, 1962; said that SINDONE to14é him he eentacted | one BRUNO througn JIMMY IND, a bartemder at. the 24 Slub, om May 4,. 1962, for the ‘purpose of obtaining a loan from BRUNO to, JIMMY. | _.. This sams sdtrce reported that om May 11, 1962, SINDONE: arrived at Penn Jersey Vending’ with PHIL TESTA, TESTA then accompanied . “BRUNO to- make: 2, mest with-s- third party. PB ob May 13, 14... and, ADs “19625 “weported that _ SINDONE attended LULU ESPOSITO 's “Zi ganatte"! game om the latter - date with JOHN CAPPELLO: and on the form er. with FRANK TANNARELLA . Bes ome. June 4. 1962, said that FRANIC SINDONE told _ 7 ham that DEWEY YESNER, Proprietor of the Dewey « shedn Prestaurants, borrowed $5 909. ‘from ‘ANGELO: BRUNO, oe “ ; TB: ‘on Tana | ‘48, “1962, said that Gus se. knownyto, him, who operate @ the F& J- Tatchoons 1029. So “LOt th Street, ‘told him that .he is a pabt _ PRANK SINDONE im this luncheconette. GUS said that he 1 making efforts | to dis continue this partnership, is. PaO & . FB on June | 20; 1962, “paid. that FRANK SINDONE requested ANGELO BRUNO to.intercede for him in obtain ine a postponement ef his ¢ase im local court. This source believes the case imvolved gambling . 251 CONNDEN HA a - wee wee eee HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 134
f fl | Ko HW 45737 PH 92-444 JAV 3: imw JOSEPH TANITSKY, Aka “MICKEY” 42 Levering Circle Drive Cynwyd, Pa. . Telephone’ Number TE 9=-7978 On payroll, Gordon-Davis Linen Supply Co., ‘Lith and Oxford Streets,” Philadelphia, Pao» POplar 3-2500 | Philadelphia Police Department jumber 285086 - PH T385-on” February” 8,: 1962, stated- that "MICKEY" ‘TANITSKY is soliciting Stops for BRUNO! s- ‘Penn Jersey Vending, Inc. T-8 regards TANITSKY as a “political fixer" in local courts, City of: Philadelphia. T=1: ‘reported ‘TANITSKY was observed entering Penn Jersey Vending March 1,2 and: 55 1962. --~Comments of this- source appear under caption "Illegal Activities in this” “report; 8- ‘observed TANITSKY visiting BRUNO on April 17, 1962, May 1 “agea. and May16, 1962. ‘PANITSKY: obtained BRUNO's intercession-on behalf of his - -frtend; gay ‘KATTELMAN.” “KAPTELMAN’ B~ ‘dispute with JOSEPH KANEFSKY, '- also: known. as JOE KANE, is set” forth under the names of the _ disputing: “parties” in: this report: On June 1, 1961 5° SANITSKY: ‘informed SA JOSEPH A, VERICA ~-he is employed as a solteétér and-trouble shooter for- GORDON=DAVIS Linen‘ Supply Company and has“ been’ so-employed for the past ten years, He denied any dealings with BRUNO. TANITSKY is seen daily at Broad and Locust Streets, Philadelphia. 53 CONFIDENTIAL Docld: 3227968446 Page 135
(1) | PH 92 -44A : APSE rey Al JAV/cas . ACERT IE EOE WENT \| the ~ RE: PHILIP TESTA (LCN)(T-1) I 1010 Carpenter Street FBI #222651 Tl on February T; 1962, stated BRUNO contacted PHILIP TESTA that date and TESTA told the source that he was going to drive BRUNO to Trenton, N.J., that night. T6 stated PHILIP TESTA was ANGELO BRUNO's principal lieutenant and trusted employee in BRUNO's illegal enterprises, numbers, skylocking, and often chauffeur and bodyguard. This source, on Febritary 8, 1962, stated that BRUNO needed a sum of money in excess of $2,000. He contacted TESTA and TESTA | immediately sent him the money on this date within a period me of five minutes. The source was of the opinion that TESTA must be a depository for BRUNO, On February 8, 1962, TESTA was observed entering the office of Penn Jersey Vending, Ine., 775 South 8th Street, where he conferred with BRUNO. BRUNO at this time had numerous visitors known to the source as numbér writers and gamblers. The identities of these parties will appear below. \ T8 on February 14, 1962, stated that PHILIP TESTA is presently conducting skylocking activities as well as a- numbers business for BRUNO but the skylocking is being con- ducted from TESTA's home on Carpenter Street. T6 again observed TESTA entering Penn Jersey vending, Ine., (PJV) on Febritary 14, 1962, where he conferred with BRUNO, Tl and T8, on March 2, 1962, advised that PHILIP  \ TESTA was then in the Skin and Cancer Hospital, Philadelphia, ce Room 203. This source reported on March 7, 1962, that TESTA . was to be released frdm ihe hospital on Mareh’7, 1962. . _ 6, on March 9, 1962, advised that TESTA was pre- | sent at PJV where he conferred with BRUNO. At this time, FRANK po MATTEO, aka Frank Mendal, Frank Sindone, Frank Narducci, was - known to the source to be active in illegal lottery in Phila- delphia. ..Mémbers also conferred with BRUNO at this.time. 254 %% * ¢ r rHDEN IAL nd — HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 136
i. (2 Se go-4Ay Tl, on Mareh 9, 1962, reported TESTA visited BRUNO after having just left the Skin and Cancer Hospital. T8, on March 14, 1962, identified FRANK MONTE, Phila- delphia Police Department #256868 who will be listed as: ofle of BRUNO's associates and identified above, was known to this source as TESTA's "first Lieutenant in the numbers businéss. T8, on March 13, 1962, reported that BRUNO and TESTA were observed making telephone calls from Giardino de Torino Restaurant, 826 South 8th Street. On March 23, 1962, T8 reported BRUNO was returning to Philadelphia from Miami, Fla., and was to meet that evening with TESTA and FRANK IANNARELLA aka "SNUFFY" to discuss the loss incurred due to the large number hits during the week March 19-23, 1962. T8, on Mareh 24, 1962, stated that FRANK SANSONE, aka Hank, 618 South 9th Strest, Philadelphia PD #58863, turns in his numbers plays to PHILIP TESTA. f T6, on March 28, 1962, advised that BILL KATZMAN, during the week of Mareh 18-24, 1962, borrowed a ‘sum of money from BRUNO after having been "hard hit om the numbers." The borrowor must go to TESTA to obtain the money after BRUNO 7 approves the loan, according to this source, BILL KATZMAN is also known as BILL BALONEY, whose identity will be set out above. . 7 A T=, on March 30, 1962, observed TESTA entering PJV where TESTA conferred with BRUNO. The purpose of this conference not known to source, 2 T-2 , on April 1, 1962, recalled FRANK D'ALPHONSO. was working for MARIO "SONNY" RICCOBENE in the numbers business. It was indicated that BRUNO did not like D'ALPHONSO “to be’with" RICCOBENE and BRUNO sent D'ALPHONSO a large sum of business, _ illegal lottery, in an effort té woo him away from RICCOBENE, — D'ALPHONSO declined the action and TESTA accosted D'ALPHONSO in _ BRUNO's behalf because of D'ALPHONSO's actions, This indicated “| to this source that TESTA was still “ramroding" BRUNO's activities. CONFIDANTIAL Meee — | MW 45737 Docld: 322994468 Page 137
HW 45737 288 dara iri (3) PH 92-444 T8, on April 2, 1962, observed TESTA visiting PJV_ on this date, the purpose of the contact was unknown to the source, oo T6, on April 4, 1962, again saw TESTA entering PJV where he conferred with BRUNO and FRANK MATTEO coneerning numbers activities, ; co — * —£=3 on April 10, 1962, advised that TESTA met at PJV with JAMES TURCO. The latter is a close associate of ANGELO BRUNO who maintains a residence in Vineland, N.J., and has an apartment in Philadelphia, Pa. TESTA and TURCO discussed financial matters and the refinancing of a "$40,000 deal" the specifics of which were not known to the source, ee 78, on April 11, 1962, advised that ADAM D?OLIO met PHILIP TESTA at PJV for the purpose of going to another location for a meeting. The place of meeting and the nature of same wa unknown to source, This source, on April 10, 1962, also ~~ reported that evening that TESTA was to accompany BRUNO at approxi- mately 7:10 p.m. to see a friend in a local hospital. T8, on April 16, 1962, reported that TESTA was present at a meeting at PJV with BRUNO and IGNAZIO DENARO, DENARO indicated at the time he was to aecompany State Senator ANTHONY DI SILVESTRO on April 17, 1962, the purposeof DENARO's trip , and the agésociation with DI SILVESTRO is unknown to the source, On April 17, 1962, T€ observed TESTA arid BRUNO again | using the phone at Giardino dé Torino Restaurant even though ~ BRUNO had phones available to him at his place of business across the street, ~ Tl, on April 24, 1962, stated that FRANK MONTE, PHIL TESTA, ANGELO BRUNO, CARL (PAPFY) IPPOLITO and JOHN SIMONE, aka CASABLANCA, went to see "PONZI" true name MICHAEL CAMMAROTA who was confied at the University Hospital. SIMONE, that date, . drove from Trenton, N.J., with LPPOLITO in SIMONE's vehicle, _ New Jersey Registration GH769. oe T6, on April 25, 1962, shortly after noon, observed TESTA with BRUNO in BRUNO's car. The same source, on April 27, 1962, advised he observed TESTA entering PJV where he conferred | 6 GOWFIDXIAL Docld: 3227968446 Page 1536
(4) PH 92-444 with BRUNO, NICHOLAS PICCOLO, aka NICKY BUCK, and ALFRED IEZZI. According to the source, the conference concerned the actions of "Little Nicky" whose identity is unknown to the source, who desired to quit as a numbers writér for NICHOLAS PICCOLO even though he was making between $100 and $125 a week. "Little Nicky" had turned over his collection sheets to PICCOLO on Thursday, April 26, 1962. T6, on May 2, 1962, said he learned that TESTA, on that date, had turned over to ANGELO BRUNO on that date a sum At this time, JAMES TURCO was present. On May 3, 1962, "Little Nicky" was summoned to PJV and there discussed the | actions of quitting PICCOLO with PHILIP TESTA and ANGELO BRUNO, According to T6, met at PJV on May 4, 1962, where BRUNO arbitrated a situation with an individual unknown to the source. of money. To5, on May 10, 1962, with BRUNO and FRANK NARDUCCT at PJV on this date. on May 4, 1962, BRUNO, TESTA, and FRANK NICOLETTI stated that TESTA again met SAM, whose. last name is unknown to the source who resides in Trenton, N.J.,; and is associated with GARL IPPOLITO at Trenton, N.J., called on BRUNO this date requesting BRUNO intercede for him with IPPOLITO to have IPPOLITO recover for him $15,000. The $15,000 was borrowed from SAM by a friend of SAM and IPPOLITO. On May 11, 1962, T8 observed TESTA attending a meeting ‘at 740 Christian Street at approximately 2:20 p.m. with BRUNO and DENARO, NICOLETTI, and FRANK SANNINI. The meeting then moved from 740 Christian Street to MARIO RICCOBENE's luncheonette, 907 South 8th Street; however, meeting. shouting back at DENARO. TESTA did not attend the latter The source stated that anyone passing RICCOBENE's luncheonette at this time could hear BRUNO in a loud voice The nature of the argument was not known to the source; however, the source feels it.may have been — over DENARO being interviewed om May 10, 1962, by the police at 8th and Ghristian Streets. T6, on May 11, 1962, stated that TESTA would accompany BRUNO from PJV to the vicinity of 19th and Hoffman Streets to see "Big Frank" who operates a fruit store, identity is unknown to the source.. is unknown to the sourcé. FRANK's true — The purpose of this meeting HW 45737 DoclId: 32296446 Page 139
HW 45737 i } (5) PH 92-444 On May 15, 1962, T8 said TESTA and BRUNO conferred at PJV shortly before noon that date and he also met again at ALFONSO MAIORIELLO's Barber Shop, 902 South 8th Street, where BRUNO had a meeting with IGNAZIO DENARO and JAMES TBRCO at approximately 6:45 p.m. T2l on May 16, 1962, stated BRUNO, TESTA, and TURCO left Philadelphia at midnight, May 15, 1962, for Atlantic City, N.J., and BRUNO and TESTA returned to Philadelphia at 7:30 a.m. on May 16, 1962. T8, on the same date, reported that BRUNO appeared at PJV where a meeting was held at 3 p.m. between BRUNO and JOSEPH PICCOLO, aka JOE BUCK, brother of NICKY BUCK, and ALFRED IEZZI. TESTA was also in attendance at.this time. T6, on May 17, 1962, stated he learned that TESTA accompanied ANGELO BRUNO to the Garden State Race Track for part of the afternoon of May 15, 1962. Source did not know whether BRUNO and TESTA won or lost at wagering. ~ fl, on May 17, 1962, reported that TESTA again attendéd a meeting with BRUNO and ALFRED IEZZI on that date prior to 2 p,m. IEZZI at this time requested BRUNO to inter- cede for him with FELIX JOHN DE TULLIO, IEZZI desired to disassociate himself from the operations of the 500 Club, Atlantic City, N.J. TESTA was later seen with BRUNO, this date, in the vicinity of 8th and Christian Streets, with NICHOLAS "PICCOLO, aka NICKY BUCK. On May 18, 1962, T-8 reported that BRUNO, accompanied by TESTA, went to see DE TULLIO in accordance with IEZZI's request, IEZZI did not wish te accompany them when they went to see DE TULLIO. , | T8, on May 19, 1962, stated TESTA met with NICHOLAS” _ PICCOLO in the vicinity of 8th and Christian Streets, 2:30 p.m. while BRUNO at the Same time talked with, NORMAN FROMKIN at Giardino de Tortno Restaurant. On May 19, 1962, T3 reported that PHILIP TESTA was - ' reminiscing on this date and told the Source that in the beginning he had a store on 9th Street which legitimatly earned $5,000 or $6,000 a year but it proved to be a hig problem of "covering bills and all that." TESTA stated he sald chickens CONFIDSATIAL 258 Docld: 3227968445 Page 140
| « j eo, wee CONFIDER (6) PH 92-444 to many other stores on 9th Street. PHILIP TESTA said when you start to Bamble it is "no good." He also said he could probably open the store again but it “would only be sold." TESTA stated he does want "something legit for his kids! sake. " T6, on-May 21, 1962, advised TESTA chauffeured. BRUNO on this date to Bala-Cynwyd Pa., toe see his aecountant, JOSEPH WILSON, JX., telephone Mo 4-7779. On May 22, 1962, BRUNO; até TESTA met with ALFRED IEZZI at which time IEZZI was informed BRUNO had conferred with DE TULLIO who agreed that IEZZI could disassociate himself with the mémbers-of the 500 Club in Atlantic City, N.J. Thereafter, TESTA and BRUNO departed for Camden, N.J., 3:15 p.m., TESTA doing the driving. T6, on May 24, 1962, advised that TESTA was driving BRUNO, that afternoon after BRUNO had met with PAT MASSI, FRANK NICOLETTI, LOUIS LALLI, and FRANK SANNINI at 740 Christian Street. a On May 25, 1962, T6 reported TESTA again met with BRUNO at PJV approximately 11:20 a.m, and they departed there- from at 12:35 p.m. On June 1, 1962, T5 arranged to meet BRUNO at the barber shop of ALFONSO MAIORIELLO, 902 South 8th Street, that evening. ae T5, on June 4, 1962, reported that TESTA chauffeured BRUNO in Philadelphia on this date. Tl, on June 8, 1962, reported that TESTA met with ANGELO BRUNO at PJV on this date. TESTA discussed recent police personnel changes. TESTA indicated that an unknown game, gambling, was closing to which BRUNO stated that apparently payoffs were greater then the action would bear. On June 26, 1962, T5 stated that TESTA met with BRUNO, FRANK NICOLETTI aig CALOGERO SINATRA, the latter a visiting Italian National whos: the first cousin of ANGELO BRUNO, at PJV. This source reported another meeting with BRUNO on June 27, (1962, at PJV at which time IGNAZIO DENARO and TOMMY FOLEY, true name RALPH KATZ, were present. CONFIDENMUAL 259 a - ee cee we eee nee HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 141
CONFIDAN Liat (1) PH 92-444 JAV/cas . RE; VINCENZO TURCO, aka James Turco, Jimmy Turcos3 Lineoln Road, Vineland, N.J, Vehicle: Buick, New Jersey Tags CKC -155 oo . Contacteds: Philadelphia, Pa. Telephone #: SA A 6-77 2 16, on April 10, 1962, reported TESTA met with JAMES TURGO and ANGELO BRUNO at Penn Jersey Vending, Inc., (PJV) April 9, 1962, where they discussed the sale and distribution — of cigarettes and cigarette vénding machines and refinancing a business involving ‘$40, 000 in connection with the vending © machine business, The source alse: reported on May 2, 1962, that JAMES TURCO again: visited PJV and. conferred with BRUNO in the” presence. of other. known” “gamblers from the: Philadelphia area. T8 observed TURCO operating a Buick, New Jersey tags CKG-155. He met BRUNO this date, the nature of this business was unknown to him. On May 15, 1962, Te stated TURCO conferred with BRUNO before noon on this date at PJV, After 6 p.m, this” ‘date he” met . with IGNAZIO° DENARO, BRUNO and: TESTA at ‘the barber shop, ‘902 © South 8th Street. TESTA ‘and.TURGO left at approximately T3 15 p.m. after FRANK NICOLETTI and ‘DENARO. On May 16, 1962, T6 reported that BRUNO, accompanied by TESTA and TURCO, departed Philadelphia midnight, May 155° 1962, ‘and BRUNO a@d TESTA returned: approximately 7:30 a.m., May 16, 1962, The place they visited and the purpose of — their visit are unknown to this source. The source stated ‘TURCO returned after 11 a.m. on May 16, 1962, and conferred with ~~ BURNO at PJV. At. this time, TURCO was accompanied by FRANK ATELLA, who is a partner to TURCO's nephew, known - only” to the’ source as TONY DUNDEE, in the elothing manufacturing business. It appeared as though FRANK ATELLA was making efforts to "push" DUNDEE out of the business. The difficulties he encountered acs CONFIWENTIAL HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 142
HW 45737 (2) —-CONFIDETiay PH 92-444 were being explained to BRUNO | as they desired him to act as arbitrator. T8, on May 17, 1962, advised JAMES TURCO visited the vicinity of 8th and Christian Streets looking for BRUNO. Shortly after noon, this date, several individuals conferred with BRUNO, they being ALFRED IEZZI, PHILIP TESTA, and NICHOLAS PICCOLO. ‘The nature of this meeting was not known and the Source was of the tUpinion it had some connection with BRUNO's recent visit to Atlantic City, N.J...T6 reported that TUCO was contacted by BRUNO on this date and TDRCO was to accompany BRUNO and TESTA to see CHARLES COSTELLO at 8 p.m., May 18, 1962, at Trenton, N.J. According to the source, TURGO can be con- tacted at Philadelphia at SA 6-7741. 26 CONFIDRNTIAL Docld: 3227968446 Page 145
ro HW 45737 VVTIP LUE IAL PH gael, JAV: bog (1). MAX WEISBERG, ‘aka’ WILLIE Residence: 2601 Parkway, Apartment LOLOSA; ° Fhijadelphia, Pa. FBI Number: 155 8826 . Philadelphia’ ‘Police Department Number: 37025 — Employment: Sales. Manager, Cadillac Linen Service, 1015 North Bodine Street. Philadelphia, | Pa. - PH T8 on February 8, 1962, saw MAX. WEISBERG enter . Penn Jersey Vending. RUSSELL. BUFALINO also entered to see. BRUNO at this time.. The purpose of the visit was not known . to the source. PH TL on March 93. 1962, stated that WILLIE WEISBERG “and FELIX JOHN DE TULLIO- solicited and furnished exterminating stops for ANGELO BRUNO's: gon MICHAEL. This same source on April 2, 1962,. reported that: . -WEISBERG told him that’ BRUNO contacts him concerning linen supply stops. BRUNO. contacted WEISBERG. on April 2, 1962, for this purpose... PH T-3 on April 12;° “1962, saw WEISBERG an@ SAMUEL _ "CAPPY" HOFFMAN enter Penn Jersey Vending April 12, 1962, and. confer with BRUNO. This. source stated that.WEISBERG told him he went to see BRUNO in ah effort to have BRUNO desist in stealing stops from STAN HARRIS Vending, 508 West Venango Street. WEISBERG: “Windibated: BRUNO did not extend him the courtesy but indicated he, BRUNO, would continue to obtain all the stops he possibly could, This same source ebserved WEISBERG visiting BRUNO again at Penn Jersey Vending . on June.7, 1962, but the purpose Was not known to the source, . PH T-6 on. June 20, 1962, reported that WEISBERG and HOPRMAN obtained ‘vending machine stops for SAM MARGOLIS at the Saxony East. | 265 CON FIQENTIAL 4 Docld: 3227968445 Page 144
Wits yg . P38 dae gy tet 4 9 Rep PH 92-444 . SAV: MMK/erg JOSEPH A. WELSON and JOSEPH A. WILSON, JR. Accountants ; Bardlay Building Telephone TE 9-6356 _ SOSERE A. wIEson, AgeSuntant, Bala Cynwyd, Pa., told PH . Tel on March 2, 1962, he has a ten ‘per cent interest in Garden _ State Vending, WILSON told him He was. told. by ANGELO BRUNO that SUE BRUNO , ANGELO' s’ wife, personally loaned. Garden State Vending $19,000, ‘Inasmuch a8 she could not > "show" ‘any additional: money, GEORGE KATZ ‘Leaned Garden State Vending an additional $5,000: which KATZ gave to ERUNO, obtaining a. - demand payment: nete” for the same, ee “PH Te8 reported in. March 1962 that JOSEPH A. “WILSON” was then handling ‘the aceounting. matters: and SALVATORE. AVENA,. ‘Attorney, was. handling the legal. matters. for: Garden State. ‘Vending. ‘Further, _ WILLIE and MARTE RIPKA, who.’ were the: principals. of Windsor Vending. Camden, N. J. (which - ‘company Was Succeeded by. Garden’ State Vending) maintain. a a proprietary interest in the. datter Company . “pe8 6 on March il, 1962, reported ‘he ‘saw JOSEPH A. WILSON, _ Te » Accountant, visit ‘BRUNS at. Penn Jersey Vending on this date. . . On April 3, 1962, “WILSON reviewed BRUNO's tex structure with BRUNO, particularly as be. -BRUNO's dealings. in Miami , Fla. Ba6 en april 10, 1962, ‘said ‘WILSON has and will continue to handle the accounts of Garden State Vending, Camden, N. J.5 and conferred with “BRUNO, on this” date concerning these accounts. 2] said JOE WILSON ‘told him on April 13, 1962, that BRUNO was. obneé ened with the inclusion ef a $500 item in his in- come. tax return for 1961, whether it be included. This source ~ seid he was not at Liberty to disclose. the. details: oF! this item, and | suggested: WELSON be interviewed ° concerning: Ate a Tol en May. 2, 1962, said BRUNO told hin accountant JOSEPH. WILSON instructed BRUNO to file a. guarterly Wage . tax: report to the City of Philadelphia to show himself as an employee of ‘Garden . State Vending Company 5 Camden, No J. | Tn8 on May 21, 1962, saw PHILIP TESTA and ANGELO BRUNO on this date leave. 8th and Christian Streets and drive to ON WILSON s office in Bala Cynwyd. ‘TESTA did the driving. (. HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 145
HW 45737 capacity. VUINT iviy as PH 92-444 JAV/lac | (1) SOLLY ZEIGER Business. Firm of Herman. Dubrow Diamonds 727 Sansom Street . Walnut 59992 ps 218 stated on June. 29, 1962, that SOLLY. ZEIGER © is the brother of HARRY ZEIGER. HARRY and HERMAN DUBROW are partners in the: firm of HERMAN DUBROW, Diamonds; 727 Sansom Street. SOLLY is connected with ‘the. firm, but T-18 does not. believe he is a member nor does he know SOLLY's {T-8 stated ANGELO BRUNO contacts SOLLY at the above company and purchased. a diamond ring from SOLLY on April li, 1962. T-6 on April 17, 1962, reported FRANK IANNARELLA went to the Camac Baths to give SOLLY. ZEIGER a message to have ZEIGER call. BRUNO. BRUNO did not wish to contact ZEIGER directly. - cS eco CONFINENTIAL _. —_ - Ps Docld: 3227968445 Page 146
PH 92-444 (yim Penn Jerse Vending, Inc. 775 South Sth Street Philadelphia, Pa. On June 27, 1962, P21. reported that Penn Jersey S ‘Vending, Ine., 775 South 8th: Street, Philadelphia, is a Pennsylvania corporation which was” formed at a meeting in the offices of Attorney HERBERT K, FISHER, Market Street National Bank Building, Philadelphia, Pa., on November 15, 1961, with the original officers of this corporation being: ROLAND HAIG, 234 South 2lst. Street; ELIZABETH V, JONES, 525 West Dauphin Street; and EILEIN COHEN, 6727 Harbison Street, all of Philadelphia. fhe State of Pennsylvania approved this‘ corpors ition: ‘on November 20, 1961, with authorized’ capital of. 000 shares at > -no-par-value. The stock is dated November: 24 , 1961, “‘this- ~~--gorporation ‘was’ formed with the ‘sum-of~ $5; 000, “Nine-hundred ‘and ninety shares were issued to SUE BRUNO, wife of ANGELO BRUNO, and tem shares were issued to MICHAEL BRUNO, son of SUE BRUN®, ‘The present officers of this corporation are as follows: , “MICHAEL: GRASSO, JRe President: - RALPH SCHWARTZ - _ Vice-President: Secretary-Treasurer “MICHAEL BRUNO In addition, the above officers are also members of the. Board. ; According to this source, this corporation. maintains a checking account at the 8th and Christian | Street branch of the Broad Street Trust Company. _ oe . - Aecording to a source, only two parties are permitted to sign checks against the Penn Jersey Vending, Inc., they being SUE BRUNO and RALPH SCHWARTZ, mo CONFIDYNTIAL HW 45737 Docld: 3227968445 Page 147
PH 92-444 JAVs imw (2) Penn Jersey, Inc,, usually maintains in the checking account a balance in the low four figures. Applications for retail: cigarette ‘dealer's licenses ‘with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Bureau of Investigations and Collections, Cigarette Tax Section, reflect Penn Jersey Vending, Inc. is assigned Plate Number 39533V. “There are approximately 118 vending machines on locations, which locations and addresses of the same were furnished by Penn Jersey Vending to the above Cigarette Tax Section. A copy of the same has been obtained. ‘T-21, on the above date, has noticed two employees working for Penn Jersey Vending. They are JOSEPH ESPOSITO, who operates a 1958 Chevrolet delivery truck for Penn Jersey Vending, and RALPH SCHWARTZ, who appears to be constantly in the offices of Penn Jersey Vending.” | . - One formér-employee known to this source is JOSEPH MARTINO, who formerly worked for the M. “Maggio Cheese Company at llth and Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, as an accountant. One additional 1956 one-half ton Chevrolet truck with a lift gate is also operated by the personnel of Penn Jersey Vending. Le “p21, T=6, 7-8 and T=-2 “have féequently seen PRANK . TANNARELLA delivering or picking up cigarette vending machines with the latter truck. a . Both trucks have been’ purchased ‘fromthe J. C. Vending Company 5 CHARLES COSTELLO (BRUNO's | associate), at Trenton, N.J. ‘Penn Jersey Vending is a three-story pbuilding on the ‘comer of: 8th: ‘and Catherine Streets, located on the northeast — corner of this intersection. .The first floor is divided into two offices, the front office being Penn Jersey Vending, Inc., operated. “by ANGELO BRUNO, and the rear office being occupied by MICHAEL BRUNO, the son of ANGELO, for his exterminating business, Globe ‘Exterminating Company, The second floor of this building is — divided into two apartments with two separate families occupying j 4 a NL 2 _consipe dria HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 146
PH 92-444 JAV simw (3) each apartment and these families are not related to BRUNO, according to T=-21, The third floor is also divided into two apartments, the front apartment being rented out and the back apartment being used exclusively by ANGELO BRUNO, according to Treo _ From observation of BRUNO's officés on the first floor, it appears the equipment consists of one money counter, one adding machine, one filing cabinet, and two used desks. The equipment in- the Globe Exterminating Office, to which BRUNO has access, is not visible from the. public office at this location. Penn Jersey Vending: apparently has a contract with | the Owl Protective. Company, Imc., 120 North Camac Street, telephone Locust 8-5770, which organization has wired Penn Jersey Vending for burglary protection. T=8, on February 8, 1962, reported that no one as of that date was on the payroll of Penn Jersey Vending, Inc. This source reported that this company has a gasoline account with Frank's Esso Station at llth and Christian Streets. The — operator of this station, FRANK (last name unknown to the source), stated he has known FRANK to be a number writer in the past in the City of Philadelphia, MARTIN A, COOPERSMITH, CPA, 1521 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, is the accountant employed by Penn Jersey Vending to audit their accounts. ' T+16, on February 15, 1962, Said BRUNO wet” at: FELION JOHN DE TULLIO'S Bar at 8th and: Washington Avenue ‘on’ February 14, 1962, concerning Penn Jersey Vending, Inc, actions against other cigarette venders, At this meeting were BRUNO, DE TULLIO, STANLEY BAER, JOSEPH: GREENSTONE, and JOSEPH RONCONI. BAER and GREENSTONE own S & K Vending Machine Company, Inc. They ‘wanted BRUNO to stop stealing their stops in Philadelphia, BRUNO indicated he would take all the vending machines “or cigarette stops he could get regardless of the individuals involved, ° 73 CONFIDENTIAL Lo. HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 149 - 2S - - ~ - a —____
~ PH 92-444 cy « ) ONFIDENU AL ‘ JAV: imw (4) T=-8, on-February 27, 1962, said that ALFRED IEZZI, on February" 275 ‘1962, made a loan to ANGELO BRUNO in the amount of $3,336.64. The check from IEZZI was orewn on the Metropolitan Securities, Inc., and has bank number of 3- ie ‘This check was entered as a deposit to the account of Penn~ Jersey” Vending, Ine. T-2, on February 27, 1962,° ‘peported that "MIKE" COSTELLO told him that ANGELO BRUNO wanted COSTELLO's location for BRUNO's cigarette vending machine. BRUNO told COSTELLO to - inform the vendor COSTELLO presently has that COSTELLO is going out of business and no longer wants that vender's: machine; ‘further, COSTELLO should determine the amount of money he owes N the. vender, having borrowed initially to obtain the vender's ~~machine, and BRUNO would give him that amount .of money to pay off the vender after COSTELLO obtained his contract with the vender, Thereafter BRUNO would install his machine in the same location, - oo This source cited the above to reflect the ethics ‘involved in obtaining cigarette locations where the operator at that location has an existing contract with other venders. T-21 reported that ALFRED IEZZI loaned ANGELO BRUNO -an additional $2,500 in the form of a check, check number 155520, dated March 9, 1962, and drawn on the Home Unity Savings and Loan Association. This amount was also entered as a deposit to the Penn: Jersey Vending; Inc. account. -  fa6> on March 17, 1962, reported that the Chemical Trust Company, 770 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., granted the Garden State Vending Company, Inc,, of Camden, N.J., a loan with ~ which BRUNO purchased forty-five new cigarette vending machines |. - from National Machines at St. Louis, Mo, This same source, on March 23, 1962, stated that delivery of these machines was made, ~The source learned from a bank that Penn Jersey Vending, Inc.. issued a check in the amount of $1,564: as payment for .these “machines. The said check was issued to BEN GOLOB, who operates Garden State Vending Company, Imc. at Camden, N.J, BRUNO, © — HW 45737 according to this source, also owns a majority of the shares issued by Garden State Vending Company, Imc. at Camden. ve Docld: 3227968446 Page 150
PH 92-4 ay - ) CONFIDN JAV 3: imw (5) $8, on April 2, 1962, reported that CHARLES I. COSTELLO, of ‘the J &C Vending, gh? - Southard Street, Trenton, N.J,, om April 2, 1962, loaned Penn Jersey, Inc., ANGELO BRUNO, $10, 000, COSTELLO'S check, number’55-78 , cleared the Broad. 2 Street Trust at. 8th and Christian Streets, Philadelphia, this source believed, -It is .to be noted, under the caption of “Associates” in this report, BRUNO'’s practice of lending money to obtain locations at which to place his cigarette vending machines is clearly’ set forth. “Also under this caption will be reflected | ‘his practice of holding "court" with-known ‘gamblers and number writers wherein he arbitrates differences, Many of the latter are soliciting cigarette vending machine stops for BRERO and the same is also reflected. “ghe transfer of title from the trucks purchased by Penn Jersey Vending and the insurance covering the same are handled by MICHAEL GRASSO, JR., who operates a real estate office in South Philadelphia, He, too, is identified under the caption of "Associates." Currently, LOU LALLY, operator of Lally Music: Machine. Company, is presently active with BRUNO im the Penn Jersey Vending, Inc, in placing their respective machines, music machines and cigarette vending machines” ‘respectively; at many of the same locations; ~Both LALLZ and BRUNO, in many instances, have shared 50-50 the cost of obtaining the: ‘particular ‘location, whether it - be a loan with interest or without interest on the money loaned. LALLZ is also characterized under the caption of “Associates” and. his activities noted therein, -T.8-and:T-2-have reported that BRUNO is not at present drawing a-salary from Penn Jersey Vending, Imc.; however, HW 45737 he is on the payroll of Garden State Vending at Camden, N.J., according to these sources. 275 CONFIBENTIAL Docld: 3227968446 Page 151
‘ PH 92-44) (2) PH T-8 reported in Mareh 1962 that JOSEPH A. WILSON was then handling the accounting matters and SALVATORE AVENA, Attorney, was handling the legal matters for Garden State Vending. Further, WILLIE and MARIE RIPKA, who were the principals of Windsor Vending, Camden, N.J. {which company was succeeded by Garden State Vending) maintain a proprietary interest in the latter company. PH T-6 on March 2, 1962, stated he saw a check @rawn on the Broad Street Trust Company on this date in the amount of $5,000 - payable to Garden State Vending Company and signed by GEORGE KATZ as maker, KATZ on this date borrowed this amount of money from the above bank to loan it to ANGELO BRUNO, according to this source, To secure the loan BEN GOLOB, on behalf of Garden State Vending, signed a "Demand Payment Note! KATZ is to receive six per cent interest on this loan quarterly. PH T-8 on March 17 and 23, 1962, said GOLCB borrowed money from a New York bank with which to purchase cigarette vending machines from the National Machine Company, St. Louis, Mo. The loan was charged to Garden State Vending, but the machines were delivered to and are in use at Penn Jersey Vending Ine., Philadelphia. T-l on May 2, 1962, said BRUNO told him accountant JOSEPH WILSON instructed BRUNO to file a quarterly wage tax report to the City of Philadelphia to show himself as an employee of Garden State Vending Company, Camden, -N.J. On June 12, 1962, BEN GOLOB told PH T=2 he borrowed for Garden State Vending (ANGELO BRUNO) an additional $15,000 with which to operate Garden State Vending. $5,C00 was borrowed from each of the following persons: Dr. JOSEPH FIORELLO, GEORGE KATZ, and GOLOB's friend "SPADE," He gave each a demand payment note. Further, BRUNO initially loaned the company $20,000 and the additional $15,000 indicated to the source that BRUNO presently has $35,000 of his money tied up in Garden State Vending. ” i HW 45737 Docld: 32279684465 Page 152
NEIDIN LAL PH. 92-444 a ~ JRP: Jag - ANGELO BRUNO's -Land Purchase Broward Count 5 Fla. EDWARD QUIROLO 327 East - 109th. Street: : New York city = 7 VINCENT. TREMANUNNO ,_ aka Vinny _ New York Cit oN . wintnes ; Philade1phBaiConfidential Informant - 8, “on February 9, 1962, stated that an EDDIE, last name unknown, an undertaker from -New York City,. met: with: “ANGELO BRUNO to discuss ANGELO BRUNO 's. _purchase of. property.” This informant also said that EDDIE on. March 8, 1962, visited ANGELO BRUNO | ‘again | for the same ‘purpose. Philadelphia Confidential Informant: T-1, during’ March 1962, advised that a. friend told him about. ANGELO.BRUNO meeting a person. known only as EDDIE, who was_ accompanied by an individual named BENNY (phonetic). (It. is believed that BENNY: referred to by T-1 is actually” VINCENT TREMANUNNO , ‘who is’ known as VINNY). According to. T-1, “ EDDIE is a funeral director, probably in .. Brooklyn, N. Yes” ‘and ‘has- a ‘wife, who has been operated on for a sinus condi tion.” EDDIE's © friend "BENNY" is also. from. New York, according to. T-1 — T-1 said that EDDIE and BENNY. came to Philadelphia. on. Mareh 5, . 1962, and. had been to” Cleveland, Ohio,» prior to ‘coming © ~ . to- Philadelphia: “EDDIE, according to the information T+1 received from his friend; owned’ ‘property. ‘in Broward County, Fla. This ~ property was ‘formerly owned by. IRVING B.: »CAREY- and -an-. individual named WOLF. At the time” CARYY purchased the, land,-“BRUNO “‘had’:an- opportunity: to. invest, | but did not want to do so because it was. ay ddal where” ‘BRUNO would have-to. place the ownership in. CAREY's name. c  PeaL said that he™ was told BRU 0. related that he had fell into this trap anyway ‘because CAREY” had died: T-1 ‘said the delay. in. purchasing the land was caused: by difficulty. in® Obtaining. a-clear title. T-1 ‘said that EDDIE and. his - friend | had met with BRUNO to arrange .a | financial: sale, and ‘BRUNO had> mentioned. when he’ ‘purchased the | land » he would not have to be present at the closing. It. was stated that the land was being purchased from EDWARD in the mame of SUE BRUNO © and the wife of CARL (CARL "PAPPY" IPPOLITO).. _ eer DETR 287 HW 45737 ees er rr et >see 2 Docld: 3227968446 Page 153
fr os PH 92-444 T-8 advised on May 19, 1962, that BEN GOLOB told ANGELO. BRUNO on May 19, 1962, that NORMAN FROMKIN was in the state of New Jersey and had returned from the Dominican. Republic. GOLOB stated to BRUNO. and informant that he had met. FROMKIN on the evening of May 18, 1962, at Howard Johnson's Restaurant, located just outside of Trenton, N.dJ. It was also indicated to informant that NORMAN FROMKIN is operating "Coney Island" in the Dominican. Republic on a lease basis from the. government . This lease is - expiring and an individual from Miami, Fla., SONNY (LNU), is currently attempting to outbid FROMKIN in the expiration ‘of FROMKIN's lease. It was, indicated to informant that FROMKIN desired BRUNO to intercede in his ‘behalf ‘to speak to SONNY as. FROMKIN was of the opinion BRUNO was acquainted with. SONNY. — T-6 advised on “May. 19, 1962, that. NORMAN FROMKIN | and ANGELO BRUNO were observed by him during the afternoon of May 19, 1962, entering @iardino dél:Torino Restaurant, located “at 8th and Catherine Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. ais CONFIDEN(TIAN s Docld: 3227968445 Page 154
PH g2-lslydy eee RWH:epe (Q) CARD GAMES PH T-6 reported on March 26, 1962, that "SONNY" RICCOBENE has a luncheonette at 909 South 8th Street in the first floor middle ro _ ef which a "ziganette" game has been conducted, There were games “ there on the evenings of March 24 and 25, 1962, and on the first of those nights an unknown player lost $2,500,00. Person known only to T-6 as "CHUCK" won between $4,000 and $5, 000. This game was formerly run by BILL BELARDO at 308 Fitzwater Street, but moved to RICCOBENE's because of police action. Persons ‘known to T-6 to have participated in the game on March 25, 1962, are FRANK ITANNARELLA; SONNY RICCOBENE, who bankrollied the game; FRANK SINDONE; "JOE GIBBONS;" JOE LA ROSA; FRANK NARDUCCT ; "LITTLE FRANK," who is a bookmaker. To indicate that the game is run by SONNY RICCOBENE, PH T-3 said that on March 28, 1962, BRUNO told him of a conversation with FRANKIE, believed to be: FRANK MONTE, concerning the ziganette game. MONTE and RICCOBENE had become involved in an argument about play at the game on March 23, 24, and 25, 1962, the details of which BRUNO did not give, BRUNO said that the game was SONNYs and that MONTE had no part of it... He told FRANK to stay where he belonged, mind his own business, and let SONNY take care of the game. On Mareh 31, 1962, PH T-1 learned from FRANK ITANNARELLA that there had been some diseussion about the division of the profits and it was mentioned that among the expenses was $20.00 to at least ene policeman, presumably for proteetion,. It was not specified for how long a period $20;00 was good, T-6 said on Mareh 31, 1962, that on orders of the police the ziganette game had been moved from RICCOBENE's luneheonette to the Pasement of a residence nearby ; the address of which was unknown to T- : , On April 25 1962, FRANK MONTE told T-5 that a few days previously he made $587.00, of which he gave $50.00 to the police and $20.00 a piece to AL and REDS. One of these took care. of the door and one brought sandwiches and coffee. That left FRANK with five "slips" of $80.00 a piece, FRANK mentioned making $497.00 in 492 HW 45737 Docld:32296446 Page 155