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P-36 (Re%. 12-13-56)

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Date: 5/8/62

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SUBJECT:

: DIRECTOR, FBI (92-2717)

ANGELO BRUNO, aka

PH 627-PC advised SA EDWARD D. HEGARTY on 5/7/62

that he visited New York city from Saturday night, 5/5/02,

through early Monday morning, 5/7/02. Informant stated that

he went to New York with JOHN CAVELLI, aka Ice Cream, who Is

a close associate of PHILIP TESTA, who is BRUNO's Chief

-leutenant and who controls BRUNo's Philadelphia numbers

operation.

Informant stated that while in New York, he and

CAVELLI stayed at the residence of DAN CHERICO (phonetic),

1009 Ogden Avenue, Bronx, N.Y., telephone GE 8-1645.

Informant

described CHERICO's residence

as a very large house

approximately six bedrooms.

In addition to the living room

located on the first floor, there was a large den or recreation

room located just off the main living room on the first floor.

He stated that CHERICO resides at this address with his wife

and two young daughters, ages approximately seven and 12.

Informant stated that he did not know the reason

for CAVELLI's visit to New York, but that at approximately

2 p.m. on Sunday, 5/6/62, he was present in CHERICO's home

when a number of persons

entered

the house. All of them

were introduced to him.

92-2717-552

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1962

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PH: 92-444

Informant identified the persons present as DAN CHERICO,

JOE BONAFIA (phonetic), JOHN CAVELLI, PHILIP TESTA,

PAUL

LACONA (phonetic), HENRY NOISE (phonetic), JOE (LNU) ; and

three other persons whose first or last names he could not

recall.

Informant stated that TESTA was the last person

to arrive and he arrived alone.

Subsequent to his arrival,

all persons present entered the recreation room, with the

exception of the informant, who was not permitted to enter

the room.

The room's sliding doors were closed and a meeting

was held which lasted at least la hours.

Informant did not

know the purpose of the meeting.

Informant described JOE BONAFIA as approximately 5'9"

175 pounds, 30 years of age, curly black hair, pointea nose,

white, male, American, of Italian descent.

CHERICO is described as 5'8" to 5'9", 45 years.of

age, 165 pounds, black hair, greying on sides, dark eyes,

speaks as though he is a native of Italy.

LACONA iS

described as 6', 195 pounds, 40 years of

age, black hair, white, male, American, of Italian extraction.

NOISE is described as 220 pounds, 5'7", greying

nair but partially bala, dark horn rimnea

glasses, 58 to 59

years of age, white, male, American, Italian extraction.

JOE. (INU)) is described as short,

partially

balanchain emokes cigars, 50 to b5 reara of age, of Itallan.

Informant

stated that aside from himself, TESTA,

and CAVELLI, the remaining persons were all from New York.

City; however, PAUL LACONA and HENRY NOISE stated that they

were from Boston.

NOISE told informant that he and LACONA

are the owners of Gero's Bar and Restaurant, Hanover and

Commercial Streets, located in the north end of Boston.

Informant stated that CAVELLI did not indicate to

him the purpose of the meeting, but he did tell him. he wished

him to accompany him some time next week on a trip to New York

City. in order to deliver a large sum of money.

He did not

indicate to whom

the money would be given nor the purpose

of the delivery.

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PH 920444

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on 5/8/62 numerous photographs were exhibited to

informant

and he identified a photograph of HENRY SELVITELLA,

Boston PD #262 87, date of photograph February 1950, as

the person introduced to him as HENRY NOISE.

The informant stated it is his opinion that the

New York meeting had something to do with BRUNO's Philadel-

phia numbers operation because of the presence of TESTA and

CAVELLI.

He further belleves the money, which he will take to

New York city in company with CAVELLI,

also must have some

connection with BRUNO!s numbers activities, will be deltvered

to CHERICO's residence, 1009 Ogden Avenue,

Bronx, N.Y.

New York is requested to immediately review the

above in effort to identify CHERICO, BONAFIA, and the other

persons possibly at the meeting.

Inasmuch as Philadelphia

indices

are negative re both CHERICO and BONAFIA, New York

is requested to furnish Philadelphia with their

background

and present New York associates.

New York should also

consider the possibility of utilizing a highly confidential

source in determining CHERICO's activities inasmuch as the

meeting was held in his home. New York immediately furnish

Philadelphia photographs of persons identified so they may

be displayed to informant. Consider furnishing photographs

of known associates of persons identified or individuals

who meet description of persons listed above.

Boston is requested to furnish Philadelphia with

up-to-date information on SELVITELLA and attempt to identify

PAUL LACONA.

Boston is requested to furnish photograph oi

PAUL LACONA.

Boston and New York are requested to expedite their

investigations in order that informant's next trip to New

York can be provided sufficient coverage, considering that

there could possibly be a violation of ITAR Statute, which

could involve ANGELO BRUNO and other prominent racket figures.

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PH 92-444

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Informant is the son of a nationally known.

racket figure who has furnished information considered

reliable to date.

IN. VIEW OF SENSITIVITY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION

AND IN VIEW OF THE DANGER OF COMPROMISING INFORMANT'S LIFE

AND POSITION, THIS INFORMATION SHOULD BE HANDLED WITH THE

GREATEST CARE.

BRUNO CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

FROHBOSE

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