Agency: FBI
Originator: FBI
From: MCWEENEY, SEAN M.
To: DIRECTOR, FBI
Document date: 10/23/1969
Document type: PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

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MANOCCHIO, LUIGI GIOVANNI, VENDITUOLI, FRANK

ANTHONY, FUG, LCN, ASSOC, WHEREABOUTS, NEG

DOCUMENT TYPE : PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT

CLASSIFICATION:

Unclassified

RESTRICTIONS: 4; 10(a)2; 11(a)

CURRENT STATUS : Redact

DATE OF LAST REVIEW:

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1969, to discuss her father. She stated that if she determined

anything positive she would immediately notify the FBId

On September 19, 1969, Colonel WALTER STONE,

Superintendent, Rhode Island State Police, advised that

informant stated subject MANOCCHIO in Chicaço, Illinoi:

with MAX INSERRO; formerly of Providence, Rhode Island,

and a known hoodlum and associate of ICN members. u

MAX INSERRO is a top aja of JOSEPH JOH! AlUPPA,

also Inown as JODY O'BRIEN, Chicago case number 92-667,

and known vice and gambling overseer, Cicero, Illinois

area.

INSERRO resides at 396 Commonwealth Lane, Elmhurst,

Illinois, and frequents on a daily basis AIUPPA'S headquarters,

Towne Hotel, Cicero, Illinois.

Neighborhood investigation INSERRO'S residence negative

to date, but a source in the neighborhood has been developed

and exhibited photographs of the subjects.

Informant coverage at the Towne Hotel has been

exhibited photographs alsol

Toll records of INSERRO'S residence phone will be

obtained by subpoena duces tecum taken and received for

possible leads.

INSERRO has been extremely uncooperative in past

Bureau contacts and unless advised to the contrary by

Boston, will not be interviewed. \

On August 26, 1969, RICHARD J. RYAN, SA, Intelligence

Division, Internal Revenue Service, Providence, Rhode Island,

JFK Law 11(a)

It is noted that MANOCCHIO'S brother,

DI. ANTHONY MANOCCHIO, received his medical education at

the University of Bologna and possibly MANOCCHIOS have

friends or relatives in that area. Internal Revenue Service

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Efforts to locate FAY BARTLETT, nee PATTERSON

at 136 Oakridge Street, negative on September 18, 1969

and October 2, 1969.,

THOMAS DILUGLIO, Providence, Rhode Island,

attorney and close friend of MANACCHIO confidentially

advised Bureau Agents that MANACCHIO telephonically in

MANACCHIO said he was

contact with him sure a case seato take"

and when he took care of some personal matters over the

DILUGLIO stated that MANACCHIO is quite concerned about

effect of publicity regarding case on aged mother and

brother DI. ANTHONY MANACCHIO, obstetrician at Rhode Island

Hospital,

Providence.

DILUGLIO contended he did not know

whereabouts of MANACCHIO and, if contacted again, will

strongly urge MANACCHIO to surrender.

DILUGLIO will be

contacted further regarding the above information. Also,

continued pressure through interviews and fisures will

be conducted on close associates of MANACCHIO in order to

effect his arrest through surrender or capture. U

RAYMOND JOSEPH PATRIARCA, Providence, Rhode Island.

son of subject PATRIARCA, contacted September 4, 1969, and

agreed to travel to Atlanta, Georria, and discuss fugitive

status of MANACCHIO and VENDI with father, currently

incarcerated at Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. RAYMOND

JOSEPH stated he feels that "heat" generated by the FBI

in fugitive investigation is reflecting adversely on father

and other subjects in this case, stating that certain unnamed

citizens in Providence now are saying that "FBI must have

good case or MANACCHIO and VENDI would not have run. "

RAYMOND JOSEPH also stated he hopes his father will okay

"passing word down to Providence" to have subjects surrender

to FBI in order to quell such talk. This aspect of investigation

by SA CHARLES A. REPPUCCI and advised as follows: \

On this occasion, informant said that the previous

week RUDY SCIARRA was staying in a motel or hotel in the

• Revere, Massachusetts area but, as of this date, did not

know his exact whereabouts but would be alert to same. l?

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In regard to LOUIS MANOCCHIO, informant said he

was around the Federal Hill area of Providence, Rhode Island

on Saturday, August 9, 1969, but would not known his location

at this time.

In reference to FRANK VENDI, informant said he

did not know this person but would make inquiries.

Informant

said he would make inquiries to obtain whereabouts of above

subjects and will advise this office. U

On August 29, 1969, informant advised he is aware

that RUDY SCIARRA has been apprehended at Upton, Massachusetts;

however, he has maintained contact with his sources and

has been unable to obtain the present whereabouts of LOUIS

MANOCCHIO.

Informant did say MANOCCHIO is a close friend

Of NICKY BIANCO, ICT member at Brooklyn, New York. u

He has the following close friends in Rhode Island:

JOSEPIL MOLLICONE, aka "PUPPY DOG," Owner,

County Loan, Atwells Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island

ANTHONY MACERONI, Funeral Director, Smith Street,

North Providence, Rhode Island

TOM DI LUGLIO, Attorney, residence, Johnston,

Rhode Island.

Informant said he will keep on this matter and

any information he receives he will immediately contact

the writer.

SA WILLIAM QUINN of the New York Office is

assigned an AR case on NICK BIANCO.

If BiANCO durino the past month has failed to disclose the

He further advises that in the

past attempts were made to talk with BIANCO and at no time

had BIANCO been friendly or cooperative.M

On September 18, 1969, SA ANTHONY VILLANO contacted

NY 3461-C who is a close associate of NICK BIANCO. He

advised that two weeks prior to the 18th BIANCO complained

to him about a sit down concerning people from Providence,

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Rhode Island.

BIANCO did not go into any details and did

not mention anyon from Providence, presently in the New York

area.

He stated that ever since BIANCO has been married,

he has not been out on the town of with any girlfriends.

Informant aid not recognize the photograph of subject.

On August 15, 1969, BU 332-C-TE was contacted by

SAS PAUL A. JOENSEN and DONALD CHESWORTH, JR.. concerning

the whereabouts of

subjects MANACCHIO, SCIARRA, and VENDITUOLI.

Intormant advised he is certain that these individuals are

not in Rochester, New York and expressed the opinion that

should they come to Rochester, he would know about them

almost mediately.

Informant added he has no knowledge

of any associates of these individuals in the Rochester

area and he has not heard their names being mentioned.

Informant stated that there is a place in Indicott.

New York with a reputation as a hideout for mob members

who are on the "lam."

He identified this location as

"Johnny's Cafe," in Endicott, New York and he stated the

owner, whose name he cannot recall, has been mentioned to

him in the past as having given refuge to wanted mob members.

Informant stated he has never been to this place, and has

suggested the location only because of its reputation.

On September 2, 1969, BS 670-C-TE, advised

SA CHARLES A. REPPUCCI as follows:

Informant advised he had contacted numerous sources

of his re FRANK VENDITUOLI, aka FRANK VENDI, of Barrington;

Rhode Island, Bureau Fugitive, and learned that FRANK VENDI

is a close friend and associate of FRANK ROSCITI, aka FRANKIE

PARKSIDE of North Providence, Rhode Island. Informant said

they both travel together selling phoney diamonds traveling

to Albany, New York, and Baltimore, Maryland.

Informant did

not know their hangouts in Albany, New York,

but when in

Baltimore, both would hang out at

'the Troc Club, which is

owned by BENNY TROTTER, a hoodlum in Baltimore, Maryland.

FRANK PARKSIDE would "play the girls" at this club.

Informant felt that FRANKIE PARKSIDE WOuld know

the present whereabouts of FRANK VENDI; however, informant

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On September 9, 1969, BA 1318-C-TE, an individual

who is familar with activities at the Club Troc, reported

that FRANKIE ROSCITI from Rhode Island is well known to

the informant as he comes to Baltimore periodically to dispose

of stolen property or to pull a flim ilam.

He stated that

ROSCITI was in Baltimore approximately three months aço,

at which time he was driving a truck and was accompanied

by a young man, idertity unknown. He stated that at this

time they were in possession of some cheap jewelry which

to son at som

they "pawned off" to JERRY EBERHARDT.

He stated that

ROSCITI is known to handle stolen appliances as well as

jewelry and usually sells these items to con-men who have

no comeback after they discover they have been cheated.

A photograph of FRANK VENDITUOLI and LUIGI MANOCCHIO

was displayed to the informant; however,

, he advised he does

not recall ever seeing any of these individuals in the company

of ROSCITI. He advised that ROSCITI usually contacts him,

they informant, when in town and when he next sees ROSCITI,

he will be alert for any information concerning the subject

of this investigation.

The informant advised that BENNY

TROTTA 19 presently in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he

attended the funeral of ROCKEY MARCIANO. U

On October 2. 1969, BA 1232-PC (BENNY TROTTA) advised

that he knows FRANK ROSCITI but does not know FRANK VENDITUOLI,

He reported substantially the same information as reported by

BA 1318-C-TE.

On October 1, 1969, BA 1318-C-TE advised that

FRANK ROSCITI is in town with another individual who was

definitely not identical with FRANK VENDITUOLI and at the

time of the call, both were at the Club Troc Bar.

SA BONNER

observed both of these individuals and neither was identical

tO FRANK VENDITUOLI OF LUIGI MANOCCHIO.

On October 2, 1969, Baltimore City Police Department

with the assistance of Maryland State Police, arreste

FRANK ROSCITI and FRANK LASH on illegally receiving stolen

property. These individuals were in possession of approximately

$48,000 worth of diamonds and also had a duplicate match of

some stones. Baltimore police were attempting to identify

the jewelry as stolen property and were holding ROSCITI and

LASH for investigation.

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On September 11, 1969, BS 1201-PC advised

SA SEAN M. MC WEENEY that

he did not know the exact

whereabouts of the subject, MANOCCHIO, however, he believed

he could be with one MAXIE

(LNU), a white male. Jewish

descent, residing Chicago, Illinois, where he is "connected"

with major ICN figures In Chicago,

Illinois, and where he is

the largest sportsbook and numbers operator in the city.

He stated that MANOCCHIO has made several trips to Chicago

during the past several years to see MAXIE.

stated that MANOCCHIO is an expert skier, an excellent

pilot, who possesses a superiority complex, and was very

close to RAYMOND PATRIARCA, LCN boss in New England. He

stated that SAL GARAFALO, Providence, Rhode Island, is a

very good friend of MANOCCHIO. He stated GARAFALO was a

front man for BOBBY ALMONTE, Providence, Rhode Island, in a

booking operation, and that GARAFALO layed off to MANOCCHIo.

Informant stated he knows FRANK VENDI, another fugitive in the

above mentioned matter, however, he has not seen him in over

& year and a half, and when he did see him it was on the

Federal Hill section of Providence, Rhode Island, talking to

RUDY SCIARRA, Providence, Rhode Island, another

•subject in

this case.

On August 13, 1969, NK 2966-PC advised that "BUTCHY"

MICELI has the contract to hit the individual who hit

ALTON HUGHES several weeks ago. According to the source,

HUGHES was hit by someone working for "TONY BOY", IN ANTHONY

BOIARDO, OI ANTONIO CAPONEGRO.

He stated that the boys were

very upset that HUGHES had been hit as he evidently had

been working for MICELI.

He further advised that HUGHES

was also working with the "BEAR", IN FRANK ANTHONY BASTO,

and that HUGHes and the "BEAR had stashed two stolen cars

Down Neck Newark that were to be used in a pro-posed robbery

of a stinka armored car that did not take place. !

NK 2966-PC was exhibited photos of RUDOLFO GREGORIO.

SCIARRA, LUIGI GIOVANNI MANOCCHIO, and FRANK ANTHONY VENDITNOLI,

who are believed to be associates of MICELI, and stated they

were unknown to him. I

Source did state, however, that several months ago

MICELI did ask informant if he was still spending time in

North Carolina, as he, MICELI, might need a place to hide

someone out for a while. U

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On September 3, 1969, BS 801-C-TE advised

SA JOHN F. KEHOE and WILLIAM J. WELBY as follows:

Informant advised that LOUIS MANOCCHIO, aka

"BABY SHANKS," 1s not around the Rhode Island or Massachusetts

area.

According to informant, the talk is that he has no

intention of returning to this area on his own.

heas heard that "BABY SHANKS" is in New York as he has a

girl friend whom he is very fond of; however, informant did

not know her name. U

Informant also pointed out that LOUIS MANOCCHIO

has a passport and that he has travelled outside the United

States on several occasions.

Informant said that Marocchio

has money and would be "hiding out in first-class style."U

On September 12, 1969,,

BS 942-C-TE advised

SA WILLIAM J. WELBY as follows:

Informant advised that he has no information

concerning the present whereabouts of LOUIS MANOCCHIO but,

from conversation on "the hill," MANOCCHIO'S brother is

supposed to have made the remark that his brother, LOUIS,

was in Italy. Informant could not further elaborate on this

matter.

September 16, 1969, BS 1159-PC advised

SA DENNIS M. CONDON that he learned from FRANK GRILLO,

Boston hoodlum that FRANK VENDITUOLI and LOUIS MANOCCHIO

are together. Informart did not know their exact whereabouts.

On September 16, 1969, BS 1031-PC advised

SA CHARLES A. REPPUCCI as follows: U

Informant advised he has been trying to obtain

information concerning Bureau fuaitives LOUIS MANOCCHIO

and FRANK VENDITUOLI with negative results. He said he has

talked to numerous people in Rhode Island concerning

these people but has not developed any information. U

He did say that LOUIS MANOCCHIO would, no doubt.

be in contact with his brother, ANDREW MANOCCHIO, as

ANDREW would be handling his brother's financial affairs.

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On September 19, 1969, BS 829-C-TE advised

SA CHARLES A. REPPUCCI aB fOllOwS: U

Informant advised he has been circuiting around

the Rhode Island area concering Bureau fugitives

LOUIS

MANOCCHIO and FRANK VENDITUOLI.

bring up their names which makes it hard to bring up the

subject.

Informant said he has heard that one of the individuals

who would know MANOCCHIO'S whereabouts would be his brother.

the present whereabouts of MANOCCHIO but does know that when

LOUIS MANOCCHIO was involved in a shooting with JOSEPH

he left Providence to visit either friends or relatives in

Ohio.

MANOCCHIO remained there for several weeks and then

returned to this area.

Informant said he does not know the names of the •

people in Ohio or the city where MANOCCHIO went on that JEK Act 6 (4)

occasion.'

on September 29, 1969

SA MARTIN P. CONLEY as follows:

PCI

advised

recent years did a considerdle amount of work together.

Informant advised that both VENDI and ROUKOUS purchased

cars from a Chrysler Dealer who owned a dealership in

Hartford, Conn. In addition the informant stated VENDI

and ROUKOUS spent a considerable amount of time during recent

years with RINALDO DI PIERTRAN (DI PIETRO), Danielson,

Connecticut.

The informant advised that the above two individuals

spent a considerable amount of time with a bookmaker from

Hartford, Connecticut, named"PICKLES", as well as a cousin of

HENRY CIPRIANO, Providence, Rhode Island hoodlum. Informant

said CIPRIANO'S cousin is a bookmaker and closely assoctted

with DI PIETRO. Infoimant recalled this bookmaker worked

out of a restaurant directly opposite from the Hartford

Railroad Station.

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Informant felt that because of relationship

between DI PIETRO and VENDI, DI PIETRO would be the

individual who would be hiding him out. ^

Informant further advised that VENTI'S aunt,

ROSE YUPPA, Barrington, Rhode Island, always went bail

for VENDI when he got in trouble. U

on September 30 and October 1, 1969, BS 670-C-TE

advised SA CHARLES A. REPPUCCI as follows: U

On September 30, 1969, this informant was contacted

in regard to any information he may possess concerning

RINALDI DI PIETRO of Connecticut and if he would know anyone

named "PICKLES" from Hartford, Connecticut, a bookmaker, as

these people may have knowledge of the present whereabouts

of FRANK VENDITUOLI, Bureau figitive, In case 166-845. U

Informant furnished the following information:.u

He stated he knows DI PIETRO and has not seen him

in some time as DI PIETRO was confined at the prison at

New Bedford, Massachusetts, and was recently convicted of

a murder charge at Fall River, Massachusetts. Informant

said that prior to his incarceration DI PIETRO could be

reached in Hartford, Connecticut, by calling his business

number, JA 7-9909, or his residence, JA 7-0022. Informant

on the postdance!

said FRANK VENDI is a good friend of DI PIETRO'S and that a

"PICKLES" AREMTA of Hartford, Connecticut, is also a close

friend and associate of DI PIETRO.

Another close friend of DI PIETRO is one CHARLES

TULASANO (PH), also of Hartford; Connecticut. Another

good friend of DI PIETRO'S is a person who operates the B&B

Motors on either New Britain Street or Weathersfield Street,

Hartford, Connecticut.

This person did federal time and many

racket men hang out at his auto place. Also, a good friend

Of DI PIETRO'S I8 One PETER SAHADI who owns a used car

business in New Britain, Connecticut. Also located across

the street from the B&B Motors, Hartford, Connecticut, 1s a

railroad salvage business owned by another individual who has

served federal time, where all of the hoodlums, including

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Informant also said that he thinks that this person

also has an apartment house where hoodlums could be hidden out.

Informant stated that if FRANK VENDI is with

DI PIETRO, In Hartford, Connecticut, then the above places

should be checked out.

The above information was telephonically furnished

SA WILLIAM GLOSSA, Coordinator of the New Haven Division, on

September 30, 1969.1

On Sept ember 26, 1969,

SA SEAN M. MC WEENEY as follows:

Set a 2601960. BS 942-C-78 adved

Informant advised that' he has heard nothing

concerting the whereabouts of LOUIS MANOCCHIO or

PRANK VENDI, both Federal fugitives.

He stated tow

close friends of MANOCCHIO are his brother, ANDREW MANOCCHIO,

a bookie on Federal Hill, Providence, Rhode Island, and

SAL, BARAPOLO, who operates a watch shop on Atwells Avenue,

and who is also a bookie.

On October 1 and 8, 1969,

BS 670-C-TE advised

SA CHARLES A. REPPUCCI as fOllOWS:

On the morning of October 1, 1969, he went to the

OffiCe of SAL GAROFALO, who sells "gaff" watches; that he

bought several "gaff" watches in order to engage him in

conversation concerning LOUIS MANOCCHIO, as informant knows

GARDFALO iS ClOse tO ManoccHIo.

Informant said GAROFALO indicated he had been

In contact with MANOCCHIO and MANOCCHIO has contacted hin

but he did not mention where MANOCCHIO could be reached.

GAROPALO did say MANOCCHIO has telephonically contacted him

and tola GAROFALO that if anyone makes bail on the local

charges he will surrender himself.

According to the conversation had with GAROFALO,

he indicated that MANOCCHIO was not too far from Providences

however. when informant inquired further, GAROFALO would not

give him any additional information.

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Informant also said he had heard that TOM DI LUGLIO,

Attorney at Providence, Rhode Island, also knows MANOCCHIO'S

whereabouts.1

On Sept ember 25 through September 30, 1969.

BS 846-PC advised SA JOHN P. HERLIHY as follows: u

Informant advised that if LOUIS MANOCCHIO, FRAnK

VENDI, FRANKIE SALEMME, and STEVIE FLEMMI are not right under

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida areas.

on September 20 and October 3

1969, BS 1159-PC

advised SA DENNIS M. CONDON as follows:

Informant advised that he heard that FRANK SALEMME,

STEVIE FLEMMI, FRANK VENDI, and LOUIS MANOCCHIO are all

hiding out in Florida but informant was unable to provide

any specifics. He said that STEVE FLEMMI is in touch

with his wife, JAY, and his brother, JIMMY, using pay phones.

has hired former Special Agent JOHN B. GREENE to interview

prospective whitnesses in the Brink's robbery trial and the

Interviewed ROY APPLETON

and is thinking about interviewing

RICHARD CHICOFSKY.

He said that his plan is to get

statements from these people so that they will keep him

from testifying for the government at the time of the trial. U

On September 3, 1969, BS 936-C advised SA GERARD S.

COMEN as follows:

Informant relayed that "PRO" LERNER is anticipating

ROY APPLETON and BILLY KENNEY will testify re the Providence

murder trial to corroborate the testimoney of JACK eLLeY..

have these two individuals "taken out".

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Informant relayed that affidavits will be forthcoming

to discredit the mental competency of KILLEY; specifically,

certain individuals are to affy that on the date of the MIELE-

MARFEO murders in Providence, KELLEY could not have possibly

been in the aforementioned area as he had an argument with his

wife on that date and left his residence in Watertown and

was staying at a room at the Danish House on the Brockton-Avon

line.

Certain individuals will state that KELLEY was with

them the Saturday of the killings in Providence. U

On August 28,1969, BS 1029-PC, advised SA DENNIS M.

CONDON as follows:

Informant advised that JOSEPH LAMATTINA, aka

JOE BLACK, has been very close to LARRY BAIONE over recent

months.

He has the distinct impression that "the organization"

is concerned that if RALPHIE LAMATTINA becomes unhappy while

in jail, he could hurt "the organization" and, consequently.

BAIONE is going out of his way to be nice to JOE LAMATTINA.

BAIONE, in conversation, said that "the organization" is very

concerned over JOHN KELLEY, and it is his opinion that it

would be good if they could take out some key witness so

they. could slow up these people who

are now starting to

testify against "the organization."

On August 27, 1969, BS 1159-PC advised SA DENNIS M.

CONDON as follows:

Informant advised that he has been unable to ascertain

the whereabouts of CARMEN MERLINO without jeopardizing his own

safety but is going to make every effort to come up with

MERLINO. He said he believes that FRANK VENDI and LOUIS

MANOCCHIO will definitely join with MERLINO now that they

are all fugitives.

Informant advised that FRANK GRILLO

who hangs out at

Sam's Spa on Harrison Avenue, near the

Boston City Hospital, between Massachusetts Avenue and

Korthampton Street, Boston, is in touch with MERLINO a couple

of nights a week,

telephonically, but GRILLO travels around

¿ooking for a "tail" and uses various pay phones. U

Informart said that some difficulty had arisen

among some of the defendants in the BRINK'S case (87-12361)

because "SONNY" DIAPERIO had negotiated with Attorney TOM TROY

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to defend him in this case. CHARLIE DOMINICO, ROCKY NOVELLO,

and BILLY CRESTA told DIAFERIO that "the organization" was

now interested in the Brink's case, and they did not want him

represented by TOM TROY, and that DIAFERIO would be told who

to have for a lawyer by Attorney RONNIE CHISHOLM.

Informant

said that the increased interest on the part of "the organization"

in the Brink's case was brought about after the arrests were

made in the MARFEO murder case wherein JOHN KELLEY is the

Key witness. U

Informant advised he would make every effort to

locate the fugitives, MERLINO, MANOCCHIO, and VENDI but it

would have to be consistent with his own personal safety and

security. U

On September 27, 1969, BS 1047-PC advised SA FRANCIS J.

PIERONI as follows:

Informant advised that on the morning of September 25,

1969, he was telephonically contacted by SONNY DIAPERIO Who

regeusted the informant meet DIAFERIO at the office of

AttoIney I. LEE BAILEY.

The informant proceeded to Boston,

met with DIAFERIO at BAILEY'S office, at which time DIAFERIO

told informant that an attorney representing JERRY ANGIULO

wanted to interview him. They left BAILEY'S office and

proceeded to One State Street, Boston, the law office of

Attorney LAWRENCE F. O'DONNELL where the informant was

introduced to Attorney JOHN B. GREENE.

GREENE told informant that he was making an

investigation at the request of Attorney ROMALD CHISHOIM relative

to the' "JACK KILLEY situation" and the indictments resulting

from the information furnished by KELLey. 1

GREENE stated that it was necessary to discredit an

¡astroy KELLEY'S effectiveness as a prosecution witness and tha

he, GRiNE, desired to obtain from the informant complete

background information regarding KOLLEY, including KELLEY'S

medical history, dates of hospitalization, and types of

medication taken by KELLEX.

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GREENE appeared to be particularly interested in

the stay of JACK KELLEY'S Wife ANN in Brockton, Massachusetts,

the details concerning this stay, the involvement of FBI

Agents with this stuation, and the identity of any Agents

Involved. (

Following this, there was a general discussion

regarding the informant's knowledge of the individuals

under indictment as a result of KELLEY'S testimony, as it

related to the Brink's Robbery and also the MARFEO murder

1n Rhode Island. l

During this interview, GREENE pointed out that he

formerly was associated with the fBI in the Boston,

Massachusetts area, that he therefore had complete knowledge

with how the iBI functions, and he instructer the informant

not to submit to an interview by any FBI Agent.

GREENE told the informant

that he would like

o Interview him again on september 29, 1969 at his office

so that nore detaiied information could be developed. 1.

Informant advised this interview took place

during the hours of 12:15 PM and 2:30 PM. L

On September 30, 1969, BS 1047-PC advised

SÀ FRANCIS J. PIERONI as fOllOWS: 11

Informant advised that on the previous day,

September 29, 1969, he was interviewed by Attorney JOHN B.

shiiis at one state Street, Boston, Massachusetts, from

approximataly 1:45 pm to 5:20 pm. l

on this occasion, GrEENE discussed each of the

Individuals who were indicted in connection with the Brink's

armored car robbery which occurred on December 28, 1968.

The informant questioned regarding his knowledge of each

Individual, how he first met the individual, how well he

knew the individual, and whether or not the

individual

actually participated in the robbery. U

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After a brief discussion concerning this point,

GREENE began to discuss the MARFEO murder which occurred in

Rhode Island.

Again GREENE questioned the informant as to

the informant's knowledge of each individual indicted for

this crime and in particular desired to know whether the

informant had met any of the defendents in Rhode Island

and the circumstances surrounding any such naming.

He also desired to know whether JACK KELLEY

KneW RAYtIOND PATRIARCA, whether he ever met with PATRIARCA

in Rhode Island, and everything the informant knew of the

circumstances of any such meeting between KELLEY and

PATRIARCA, particularly the place of the meeting.

The informant told GREENE that while he believed

KELLEY knew PATRIARCA, he had no knowledge of any meeting

between the two men. U

GREENE told informant that it was necessary to

KELLEY and PATRIARCA and that all efforts were being made

to develop information to disprove KELLEY'S statements in

this regard.

It was informant's impression based on the limited

amount of time that he devoted to the discussion of the Brink's

robbery that GREENE was primarily interested in the MAFEO

murder case in which the ICN people had a greater interest.

This impression was further supported by the fact that upon

the informant's arrival at GREENE'S office, Attorney AL

HORRIGAN, Attorney for JERRY ANGIULO, was present and gave

the definite impression of being in charge of the inguiry. L

During the interview, GREENE told informant that

it may become necessary for the informant to sion a certain

as davit on statements which were being prepared in order

to preclude informant from becoming involved as a witness

in support of KELLEY. U

Informant advised that only he and GREENE were

present during this interview. U

REINE said that he would be in touch with the

informant at a later time to continue their discussions.

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PIERONI aS Foldoteber 3, 1969 BS 1047-PC advised SA FRANCIS J.

Informant advised he met with Attorney JOHN B.

GREENE at One State Street, Boston, Massachusetts,

on October 1, 1969 from 10 am to 11:30 am. l

GREENE formerly discussed the Brink's armored car

robbery and the MARFEO murder and asked the informant if

the informant was aware that there had been numerous parking

tickets issued by the Boston Police Department involving

the car, usually driven by JACK KELLEY. GREEN pointed out

that it was entirely possible that a review of these

traffic tickets may reveal that KELLEY'S car was in fact

located in Boston, Massachusetts, on the date that KELLEY

claims to have met with RAYMOND L. S. PATRIARCA in Providence,

Informant told GREENE that the car which

KELLEY Normally drove was a 1968 Mercury, color blue, bearing

Masachusetts Registration W6ß-616, listed to Powers Realty,

19 Waldo Street, Brockton, Massachusetts.

Informant told GREENE that numerous traffic violations

citations have been received regarding this vehicle over a

has no knowledge

On this occasion, informant asked GREENE whom he

represented, whereupon GREENE stated that he represented

"some people in Boston." Upon further being pressed regarding

this point, GREENE stated that he was conducting an inquiry

at the request of Attorney RONALD CHISHOLM.

When asked for

the Identity of CHISHOLM'S client, GREENE again repeated

"some people in Boston.".

Informant then told GREENE that he, the informant,

had no way of knowing whether GREENE was still affiliated with

or reporting to his former employer, the fBI.

to this GREENE stated that he had been "checked out" by the

people he represents and pointed out that he had even been

held in contempt with his associate AttIney LAWRENCE O'DONNELI

by a judge in the past.

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ADMINISTRATIVE

IO request submitted October 17, 1969 by Boston

Dividon re subjéct, MANOCCHIO. U

Investigated period overlaps re Boston report.

as fugitive investigation in this matter no previously

reported.

Voluminous negative investigation in this case

not being report, but will be maintained in Boston file. \

Contacts have been estahlished with ART MC LAUGHLIN,

Security Officer, New England Telephone and Telegraph Co.,

Providence, Rhode Island, and PETE BENJAMIN, Corporal.

Intelligence Division, Rhode Island State Police, re

telephone toll information concerning relatives and

close associates of both fugitives.

Numerous intrastate

and interstate toll calls from phones assigned to Dr. ANTHONY

MANOCCHIO (401-831-5733), THOMAS DILUGLIO, (401-944-4460,

401-831-5530) , PEGGY HEYWOOD (617-676-8800), JIMMY SURIANNI

(401-246-1075), BOBBY VENDI (401-245-5733), have been

checked with negative results re location of subjects to date.

JER

Law 10(a) 2

LEADS

l1 leads in this matter being handled b

xpeditious communication, and therefore not beino rese

in this report.

Boston Division will keep Bureau adviser

of all pertinent leads in this case.

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INFIDEÁTIAL?

visited he and his wife ROSE stated they have ne idea

where FRANK VENDI may be found.

He said they were not

acquainted with MANOCCHIO.

There is no clearly defined geographical area ir

Miami known as "Spic Village", and it is apparent "Spic" 1!

a colloquial expression for individuals who speak Spanish.

Various informants with information of the Spanish-speaking

population in the Miami area are being contacted regaraing

the captioned subjects.U

By airtel September 19, 1969, the Miami Didsion

advised as followsan

A photograph of FRANK ANTHONY VENDITUOLI WaS

exhibited to Assistant Superintendent A. C. DARVILLE, CID,

Bahamas Police, Freeport, G.B.I., on September 16, 1969.

Assistant Superintendent DARVILLE stated he believed

VENDITUOLI to be identical with an individual known to him

as DAVID B. DALE, aka BILLY DALE.

Assistant Superintendent

DARVILLE stated that DALE is married to the mother of MbL

HARRIS, who is currently involved in a construction in an

organization called the Xanadu which is constructing a plush,

private club in which FRANK SINATRA is reputedly an investor.

A check of the files of the Bahamas Immigration,

Freeport, G.B.I., of DAVID B. DALE contained a photograph

of DALE which also appears identical with VENDITUOLI.

Assistant Superintendent DARVILLE requested a set

of VENDITUOLI'S fingerprints be forwarded to him so that in

a confrontation with DALE he will be prepared to fingerprint

DALE and compare his fingerprints with VENDITUOLI'S.

On October 6, 1969, a photostatic copy of

fingerprints of FRANK ANTHONY VENDITUOLI was obtained

from the Fall River, Massachusetts Police Department, and

forwarded to the Miami FBI Division.

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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

CONFIDEATLA Dola 20/1/69

JFK Law 10(a) (a)2.

She was again advised by SA MOWEENEy of the provisions of tho

Fedoral Fugitive Harboring Statuto.

CONRIDENTIAL

SAN SEAN M. MOWEENEX

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by

CLARIES AL BEPPICCI LEGE

_Date dictated 10/7/68

This document contoins nalther recommendalions nor conclusions of the FBL. Il Is the proporty. of the FBi and is loaned lo your opency

"l and lls contents aro not to be distributed outaldo your agency.

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