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2 unusual facts about Patriarca crime family


Carleton O'Brien

Formerly listed as Public Enemy No. 1 by state officials, O'Brien was one of the last independent racketeers as the Patriarca crime family began establishing themselves in Providence.

John Conte

In 1981, Conte successfully prosecuted Worcester crime boss Carlo Mastrototaro, a Genovese crime family caporegime who also was affiliated with the Patriarca crime family.


1978 in organized crime

May 1 - Joseph Napolitan, a member of the Patriarca crime family, is convicted of conspiring to distribute $3.3 million in counterfeit $100 bills.


see also

Raymond Patriarca

Raymond Patriarca, Jr., Providence mobster and former leader of the Patriarca crime family

Raymond L.S. Patriarca, Providence mobster and founder of the Patriarca crime family