For decades, Corallo controlled dozens of labor unions, industries, and legitimate businesses in New York and around the country, he controlled trucking, the ports, garbage hauling, meat, produce, and fish companies, building trade, carpentry, electrical, and construction unions in New York and around the country. In owning major gravel companies in his territories or areas of influence, Corallo increased the Lucchese crime family's influence in the construction industry and with the unions involved. His first arrest in 1929, for grand larceny, was at age 16. Me? I dare say that If Tony had not stepped down from leadership but maintained his position as many other bosses do despite prison, the Lucchese Family would be in a whole lot better shape today. 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In the 1920s, Corallo joined the 107th Street Gang in East Harlem. amzn_assoc_isresponsive = "true"; On November 19, 1986, Corallo and the other defendants were convicted of all racketeering charges. To suggest a correction or addition, visit the memorial page and click Suggest Edits. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. Verify and try again. Corallo was married and had a son and a daughter. Corallo got his nickname, "Tony Ducks" by his ability to avoid, or "duck," subpoenas and convictions during a criminal career that spanned seven decades. Please enter location or other information that may help the volunteer in fulfilling this request. The two gangsters used these paper locals to set up favorable deals with trucking companies and exploit the rank and file chapter members. The garbage industry would be next on his list. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request. [9] On July 26, 1968, Corallo was sentenced to three years in federal prison.[10]. In 1982, Kubecka agreed to wear a surveillance device during meetings with the mobsters. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; By 1935, Corallo was working with the Gagliano crime family under boss Gaetano Gagliano, he was recruited to join forces with Johnny Dio and the two remained as a duo. We have a volunteer within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Attorneys, Politicians, and FBI Agents. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Next with the help of Lucchese capo Paul Vario and his crew, Corallo would gain power at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Tony had only served several small jail terms over the years until his Rico case. GREAT NEWS! On June 17, 1961, Corallo was convicted of bribery. [11] Corallo then became the indisputable boss of the Lucchese family. [8] On June 19, 1968, Corallo was convicted in the Marcus bribery case. On June 19, 1968, Corallo was convicted in the Marcus bribery case. [7] By nearly all accounts, Corallo was Lucchese's choice to succeed him. [13] From these recorded conversations, OCTF learned the Commission's internal structure, history, and relations with other crime families. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. On August 2, 1962, Corallo was sentenced to two years in state prison. Select this result to view Anthony M Corallo's phone number, address, and more. Previously cities included New Hyde Park NY and Redding CT. These conversations were shared with federal prosecutors and provided them with invaluable evidence against Corallo and other family bosses in the Mafia Commission Trial.[12][14][1]. Try again later. The two gangsters used these paper locals to set up favorable deals with trucking companies and exploit the rank and file chapter members. Corallo and Dio also controlled local chapters of the Conduit Workers Union (now called the Communication Workers' Union), the United Textile Workers Union (now called UNITE HERE), and the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators (now called the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades). [1], In the 1920s, Corallo joined the 107th Street Gang in East Harlem. With the help of a union official named Bernie Adelstein, the front business would be called Private Sanitation Industry Association. Criminal record dates back to 1929. In his later years, Corallo owned a luxurious home in Oyster Bay Cove, New York. amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; His first arrest in 1929, for grand larceny, was at age 16. In 1943, Corallo was appointed as a caporegime of his own crew, an accomplishment for a man in his early 30s. https://mafia.wikia.org/wiki/Anthony_Corallo?oldid=39875. Failed to report flower. On November 19, 1986, Corallo and the other defendants were convicted of all charges. Their unprecedented manipulations would forever change the labor unionization movement in the United States. On May 7, 1973, Tramunti was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison. hence the case here! This is Me - Control Profile. It was a corruption of the tallest order! Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. One of Corallo's first moves as boss was to take over gravel distribution in various areas of New York such as Long Island. If all enjoy, maybe I’ll forge ahead and write about another segment of his life’s story. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. February 25th 1985, the FBI and the NYPD visited Corallo’s home to arrest him on racketeering charges, however he was not there, he was in hospital and only after his discharge from hospital three days later was he arrested. This account has been disabled. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; based on information from your browser. In 1983, investigators decided to use new electronic surveillance technology to place a microphone and recorder inside Corallo's Jaguar XJ that Avellino drove for him in hopes of gaining some incriminating conversations. Anthony is related to Maria Corallo and Antonio M Corallo as well as 2 additional people. With Corallo in prison, the Commission designated Carmine Tramunti as interim Lucchese boss. He did 2 yrs in prison in 1962 for paying $35,000 in bribes to New York Supreme Court Justice James Vincent Keogh and Assistant U. S. Attorney Elliott Kahaner to assure a light sentence for a mob associate. On November 19, 1986, Corallo and the other defendants were convicted of all charges. In 1951, longtime boss Tommy Gagliano died of natural causes and Lucchese took over the family. The government now had the chance to attack the high levels of several Cosa Nostra families. Corallo was a quiet, unassuming man who enjoyed gardening, opera, and pasta. Photos | Summary | Follow. In the 1920s, Corallo joined the 107th Street Gang in East Harlem. Looking for Anthony Corallo in New Jersey? On July 13, 1967, Gaetano Lucchese died of a brain tumor. Hayley is a freelance Journalist who has an interested in writing about notorious Serial Killers to one time hit murderers. [3], From 1941 to 1960, Corallo was arrested at least 12 times for various crimes. [2], By 1935, Corallo had become a member of the Gagliano crime family, forerunner of the Lucchese family. These labor racketeering activities earned millions of dollars for the Gagliano family.[3]. A selfless move almost unheard of, especially in today’s Cosa Nostra. Once he was in the driver’s seat, Corallo proved to be an excellent “Representante”, guiding his minions in a careful and intelligent way. In 1951, longtime boss Tommy Gagliano died of natural causes and Lucchese took over the family.