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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. Greater Milwaukee and some cities in all Wisconsin (as Madison) Italians, Italian Americans are made men. Other ethnicities as "associates". Skimming, gambling, narcotics, racketeering, murder, extortion, bookmaking, bribery, and loan sharking |
The Milwaukee crime family or Balistrieri crime family is an American Mafia crime family based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The crime family was considered a branch of the Chicago Outfit. The family's most influential boss was Frank "Mr. Big" Balistrieri, who was greatly involved in the Las Vegas skimming casinos. Today, the crime family is nearly extinct, since Balistrieri died in 1993, with the Chicago Outfit gaining control over some of the illegal rackets in the area.
Boss (official and acting)
1918-1921 — Vito Guardalabene — died on February 6, 1921 from natural causes.
1921-1927 — Peter Guardalabene — the son of Vito Guardalabene was boss until 1927.
1927 — Joseph Amato — died of natural causes on March 28, 1927.
1927-1949 — Joseph Vallone — the Commission decided that the Milwaukee family would answer to and remain under the Chicago Outfit's power. Vallone retired in 1949 and died on March 18, 1952 from natural causes.
1949-1952 — Salvatore "Sam" Ferrara — in 1952 he was voted out by his family and members of the Chicago Outfit forced him to step down.
1952-1961 — John Alioto — trained his son-in-law Frank Balistrieri.
1961-1993 — Frank "Mr. Big" Balistrieri — imprisoned March 1967-June 1971. In the late 1970s, with his two sons Joseph and John worked with Bonanno crime family capo Michael Sabella. He was imprisoned from 1983-1991 for his involvement in Las Vegas skim racket. He died of natural causes on February 7, 1993.Acting 1967-1971 — Joseph "Joey Bal" Balistrieri Sr. — Frank's son and capo, became underboss in 1993.
Acting 1983-1993 — Peter "Pete Bal" Balistrieri — Frank Balistrieri's brother and underboss.
1993-1997 — Peter "Pete Bal" Balistrieri — he died of natural causes on August 17, 1997
1997–2014 — Joseph "Joe Camel" Caminiti — he was Frank Balistrieri's consigliere Died January 2014.
2014–present — Peter "Pitch" Picciurro
1927-1949 — Stephen "Steve" DiSalvo — demoted in 1949, retired in the 1980s, deceased in the 1990s.
1949-1961 — Joseph Gumina — moved to Kansas City, deceased in the 1970s.
1961-1993 — Peter Balistrieri — became boss.
1993-2010 — Joseph "Joey Bal" Balistrieri Sr. — Frank's son, deceased in 2010.
1927-1952 — Vito Seidita — stepped down, retired in 1971, deceased in 1978.
1952-1961 — Carmelo "Charles" Zarcone — demoted in 1961, deceased in 1969.
1961-1997 — Joseph "Joe Camel" Caminiti — became underboss.
1997-2014 — Peter "Pitch" Picciurro — became boss.
2014–present — John "Johnny Bal" Balistrieri
Boss Peter "Pitch" Picciurro — Picciurro had served as the consigliere for Peter "Pete Bal" Balistrieri during his brief reign, and he continued his role during Caminiti's leadership. From 2014 he has taken the position of the deceased Caminiti as boss.
Underboss vacant/unknown
Acting Underboss — See Consigliere
Consigliere John "Johnny Bal" Balistrieri — the Frank Balistrieri's son, John has served as lawyer until 1984, when he was suspended and each was later disbarred. John Balistrieri's application to get his law license back was rejected by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in August, 2014."Acting Consigliere" Salvatore "Sal Al" Alioto. Nephew of former Capo Frank Alioto
Tony (silent T), holds unknown status but is believed to be the hidden acting boss 2010–present.
Tom (big T, real name John), is believed to still on higher ranks, but keeps a lot of distance.
Angelo "Big Angelo" Alioto (deceased) February 3, 2011. Frank Balistrieri's brother in law
Stephen "Steve" Di Salvo (deceased)
Frank Alioto — Angelo Alioto's son.
Vito Aiello (deceased)
Carlo "Connie" Balistrieri
Joseph "Baby Joe" Balistrieri Jr. — Joseph Balistrieri Sr.'s son.
John Basile
Joseph "Joey V" Basile — John's brother.
Walter Brocca - Ralph's father
Ralph "Junnie" Brocca
Thomas "Big Tom" Cannizarro
Anthony "Tony" Cimino
Benjamin "Benny" Di Salvo
Michael "Dr. Mike" Dentice
Paul M. "Paul Dannis" Dentice — Dentice's relative.
Nick Dentice
Frank DeNigris
Joseph "Joe E." Enea
Michael "Mike" Enea — Joe's brother.
Dominic Frinzi(deceased)
Nicholas "Nicky" Facarino
James "Jimmy" Jennaro (deceased)
Frank La Galbo
Dominic "Queenie" LoCicero
Aaron "Blue Eyes" Getrieri—operates loan sharking in nearby Brookfield
August Manaici(deceased)
Michele Mineo(deceased)
Santo Marino(deceased)
Andrew "Andy" Marconi
August "Augi Palms" Palmisano (slain by a car bomb on June 30, 1978)
Frank "Frankie Palms" Palmisano
Anthony "Tony Pipe" Pipito(deceased)
John Rizzo(deceased)
John "Giovanni" Safina
Nicholas "Nick the Spic" Sansone
Richard Sansone — Nick's brother.
Jack "Jackie" Turrene
Joseph "Joe Vali" Volpe
Charles "Mr. Chuck" Marseo (deceased )
Brentano " Mr. Blu" Tatmano
Jack "Nurse Jackie" BePolito
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