He is survived by his wife, Antoinette Strollo, his daughters, Janice (Ron) King, Sharon (Gary) Luc, Lisa Licata, his son Raymond Hertz; his two sisters, Jennie Dundee and Vilma Cramer; his grandchildren Angela, Pamela, Jamie, Jodi, Michelle, Anthony, Nicholas, Corey, Shannon, Kristy, Alexis, Raeanna, Raymond Jr., Braden, eighteen great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides his parents, Lenny was preceded in death by his daughter Gale Rudolphi, two sisters Alvina Palermo and Edina Strollo, and his two brothers Dante and Dominic.
Private services were held for family at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman. According to the 1989 crime report by the Pennsylvania Crime Commission the Pittsburgh family was in decline because the family was not accepting new members and the leadership was continuing to grow older. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday at the funeral home. [20] On October 31, 2006, boss Michael Genovese died after of years of fighting with bladder cancer and heart disease. That included illegal betting, poker machines and drug trafficking, The Vindicator reported Wednesday. The fact that people like Strollo agreed to be government witnesses "really spoke to the fact that organized crime families and associates knew they were in trouble," Lawson said, to such an extent that, in providing testimony, Tobin wrote Strollo "drew the final curtain on the fabled northern Ohio mob. in memory of Lenine "Lenny" Strollo, please visit our floral store. He is survived by his brother and sister Paul Peter Kopf (Jr.) and Dorothy Agnes Kopf Munns; by his 3 Robert Kopf, Sr. age 87 of Glen Ellyn, IL passed away February 14, 2023. Coffee and food was always on the the table as well as conversation. Dear brother of Peter Kathryn Jane Katie (Hall) Mueller passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2023. 1983)", "Law enforcement agents arrested six Pennsylvanians who allegedly were", "Primo v Mollica (1935 - 2001) - Glassport, PA", "TV Review: A&E's 'Godfather of Pittsburgh', "Numbers kingpin pleads guilty in operation that netted $2.5 million a year", "ADOLPH WILLIAMS Obituary (2016) - Pittsburgh, PA - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette", James Ridgway de Szigethy. Prosecutors agreed to drop 11 other charges against him. [7], On July 8, 2021, Pittsburgh family boss Thomas "Sonny" Ciancutti died. He had just celebrated his 90 birthday with family and friends a few weeks before. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) A former mob boss whose criminal enterprise helped earn Youngstown the name "Crimetown U.S.A" before turning federal witness has died at age 90. [2] [5] The LaRocca family is one of the original 26 mafia families in United States. From that perspective, it felt very historic, very end of an era,' she said. His arrangements are being handled by Rossi and Santucci Funeral Home, which confirmed his death and said details are pending. If a death has occurred, please call us on the number below: Helen Holmgren age 99 of Glen Ellyn, IL passed away February 19, 2023. [17] Through bribery LaRocca became a powerful Mafia boss by controlling politicians, police officers and other officials in the Pittsburgh area. I recall each member of the conspiracy, the people indicted, turned on each other all the way up through where Mr. Strollos brother became a states witness. Nothing gave him greater joy than to cook for his family, especially grilling and using herbs from his garden. The family would like to thank them for their sympathetic professionalism throughout this difficult time. "It's basically the end of an era," he said. 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Lenny was born April 21, 1931, in Youngstown, the son of the late Dominic and Antoinette Cavallo Strollo and . Lenny was blessed with a very large and loving family. He was kind before being kind was a thing. Gains says Strollos death is the end of an era in Valley history. By the time Strollo was released, there was no more fear of reprisal, as Pittsburgh's crime family had collapsed, Stoll said. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 9:00AM from Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, RI, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM in St . He was 91 years old. A wide-ranging FBI investigation in the 1990s led to the prosecution of dozens of Strollo associates, attorneys and public officials. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, he was a varsity track athlete at Lower Marion High School and at his alma James R. Davy passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023 at home in Glen Ellyn with his family by his side. A wide-ranging FBI investigation in the 1990s led to the prosecution of dozens of Strollo associates, attorneys and public officials. Great Grandmother to 20 lovely girls and boys. [12], In the late 1980s, the FBI increased its investigation into Pittsburgh's top cocaine traffickers, Charles "Chucky" Porter and Louis Raucci, Sr.[22] In March 1990, an indictment charged Charles "Chucky" Porter and Louis F. Raucci Sr., along with seven associates, on charges of drug distribution, extortion, conspiracy to commit murder, robbery, gambling and racketeering. Lenine "Lenny" Strollo AP YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) A former mob boss whose criminal enterprise helped earn Youngstown the name "Crimetown U.S.A" before turning federal witness has died at age. Barnes Undertaking CO -293 South Lincoln. Former Youngstown crime boss, Lenny Strollo, dead at age 80 715 views May 20, 2021 8 Dislike Share Save WFMJ Former Youngstown crime boss, Lenny Strollo, dead at age 80 3 Children found. Lots of fun memories that will last us forever. He is survived by his wife, Antoinette Strollo; his daughters, Janice (Ron) King, Sharon (Gary) Luc and Lisa Licata; his son, Raymond Hertz; his two sisters, Jennie Dundee and Vilma Cramer; his grandchildren, Angela, Pamela, Jamie, Jodi, Michelle, Anthony, Nicholas, Corey, Shannon, Kristy, Alexis, Raeanna, Raymond, Jr. and Braden; 18 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. After high school, Barb met her soon to be husband Joe Ferrone, while on vacation in Chicago with her girlfriends. At the time, Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig Morford said Strollo wanted Gains dead because he had an in with former Mahoning County Prosecutor James Philomena and could fix cases. [3] His family also maintained control of labor unions through Local 1058. Private services were held for the family at Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market Street, Boardman. After high school, Barb met Michael R. Fedor age 89 passed away peacefully on January 22 nd, 2023. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. We will forever carry your memory in our hearts. Gains, gunned down in his Boardman home Dec. 24, 1996 -- on Strollo's order -- spoke at the Canfield Township man's sentencing Tuesday in U.S. District Court. Strollo said he grew in power until he was made head of the Youngstown family after the death of boss Naples. Lenine Lenny Strollo, 90, of Youngstown, was called home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Visitation for Michael R. Fedor will be on Tuesday, February 7th from 11:30 AM until time of service at 12:30 Michael R. Fedor age 89 passed away peacefully on January 22 nd, 2023. [12] Siragusa emigrated in 1910 from Sicily to Brooklyn and later to Pittsburgh, where he manufactured and traded in illegal alcohol in Allegheny County. ", Mike Tobin, a former Cleveland Scene reporter who extensively researched Strollo's history in 1999 and later went on to work in the Cleveland U.S. attorney's office, said Strollo's case "was going to be, really, the last mob case in Cleveland. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - Notorious Youngstown mob boss Lenny Strollo has died. Federal investigations revealed that Gains assassination attempt was ordered by Strollo because Gains would not cooperate with the local mob. Prosecutors claimed his three employees arranged the 1996 killing of Ernie Biondillo Strollos rival and the woundings of Gains days before he took office and former Prosecutor Gary Van Brocklin. [10] Calderone controlled the Mafia Network from Apollo a town north of Pittsburgh. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Strollos career took an abrupt turn when he agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors. "Lenny Strollo is the last of the main characters in the long, sordid history of crime in the Valley. He was sentenced to 14 months. [12] Monastero and his brother Sam Monastero were murdered on August 6, 1929 in front of St. John's hospital. 77-1861.appeal of Thomas Fanell in No. : Pittsburgh Mob Power Goes Under The Microscope Amid Another Gambling Pinch", "9 Suspects in Southwestern Pa. Gambling Ring Waive Hearings, Head to Trail", "Iannelli gambling organization cracked; arrests today. [3] LaRocca's influence also grew through close ties to Gambino crime family boss Carlo Gambino, Bufalino crime family boss Russell Bufalino, Philadelphia crime family boss Angelo Bruno and Kansas City crime family boss Nick Civella. Lenine "Lenny" Strollo, 90, of Youngstown, was called home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. [12] In 1996, former capo Louis Raucci, Sr. died in prison. Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator: Gino Chiarelli, "Obituary: Geno Chiarelli / Powerful figure in Pittsburgh Mafia (Aug. 5, 1942 June 14, 2012)", "Retired big shot provided FBI with glimpse inside Pittsburgh Mafia Copied from: mafiahistory.us/rattrap/ptmannarino.html Source info: Valin, Edmond, "Retired big shot provided FBI with glimpse inside Pittsburgh Mafia", "Pittsburg mob family thrives despite decline in leaders", "United States of America v. Frank Joseph Rosa A/K/A "joe" Joseph Sica, Vincent Mannella.appeal of Joseph Sica, 560 F.2d 149 (3d Cir. [13][3][15] LaRocca was born in 1901 in Sicily and moved to the United States in 1910, he later moved in 1933 with his wife to Pittsburgh. That's part of how La Cosa Nostra fell apart.". Strollo pleaded guilty to racketeering and tax charges in 2004 and was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison. The funeral home handling arrangements on Thursday confirmed Lenine "Lenny" Strollo's death. [16] In 1964, LaRocca supported Frank Valenti's takeover of the Rochester crime family from Jake Russo. Strollo testified that he was the one who placed a call to Carabbia to set him up and to convince him to leave with former mob boss Jimmy Prato. Authorities allowed him to return to his Canfield mansion, which he was permitted to keep, along with his "ill-gotten gains," said de Souza. Dear grandmother of Cheryl, Tracy, Greg, Lauren, Kristen, Heather, Brian, Kevin, Daniel, Ryan, Sean, Ian, & Kandace. Lisa Abraham, former Tribune Chronicle reporter, spent weeks in Cleveland covering the federal trial of Altshuler, Turnage and Riddle, where Strollo was the star witness. Strollos guilty plea the day before Ash Wednesday prompted at least one courtroom joke: Whats Lenny Strollo giving up for Lent?. Though our words can do little, we hope our thoughts and prayers will encourage you this period and . Lenny was born April 21, 1931 in Youngstown, the son of the late. [18], In the early 1980s, the family consisted of Boss Sebastian LaRocca, Underboss Joseph Pecora, Consigliere Michael Genovese and caporegimes John Bazzano Jr., Antonio Ripepi and Joseph Regino. Strollo testified in the U.S. District Court trial that Altshuler arranged the Biondillo killing. [20] Genovese's former underboss Charles Porter was released from prison in 2000 after his 28 year sentence was halved for helping the FBI investigate mob operations from New York, New Jersey, Florida and California, including narcotics operations in Pittsburgh. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) A former mob boss whose criminal enterprise helped earn Youngstown the name "Crimetown U.S.A" before turning federal witness has died at age 90. [12] In 1953, Immigration and Naturalization Service tried to use LaRocca's criminal record to deport him but several prominent figures testified on his behalf during the hearings and he was able to remain in the country until his death in 1984. He is survived by his wife, Antoinette Strollo, his daughters, Janice (Ron) King, Sharon (Gary) Luc, Lisa Licata, his son Raymond Hertz; his two sisters, Jennie Dundee and Vilma Cramer; his grandchildren Angela, Pamela, Jamie, Jodi, Michelle, Anthony, Nicholas, Corey, Shannon, Kristy, Alexis, Raeanna, Raymond Jr., Braden, eighteen great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. On Dec. 23, 1996, Gains, having defeated Philomena the month prior to become prosecutor-elect, was ambushed by a gunman in the kitchen of his Boardman home. Thank God that his organization has been completely abandoned, said Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. In the 1990s, he agreed to a plea deal to testify against other local mobsters and corrupt politicians.In total, he helped prosecutors get more than 70 convictions as part of an organized crime probe in the Valley. Beloved wife of her late husband Robert Andrew Petersen. [12] The Pittsburgh family's main source of income was illegal sports and numbers gambling. The former organized crime leader, who faced 12 years in prison on federal and state charges including racketeering and murder and who stunned by breaking a mafiosi vow of secrecy to become a federal informant, has died at age 90. Ill never understand that, said Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains. Bernard Altshuler, 68, at the time; Lavance Turnage, then 26; and Jeffrey Riddle, then 38, were convicted in an investigation that also brought a deal with Strollo and indictments against public officials. All Rights Reserved. Strollo said he was able to carry out his illegal dealings by paying off public officials, in particular, the police chief of Campbell and turn sergeants. Even though I had to suffer, at least that, I believe, that is what ultimately took Mr. Strollo and his organization down, Gains said as he was reflecting on being shot by mobsters. Sharon and Gary I send my deepest sympathy to yo and your entire family. BOARDMAN One-time Valley mob boss Lenine "Lenny" Strollo, 90, the former organized crime boss who cooperated with the FBI and provided testimony on several Youngstown-area . Gains on Wednesday expressed his condolences to Strollo's family. During the zenith of mob activity, the furthest reaches of Pittsburgh and Cleveland outfits bristled in the Mahoning Valley. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio A former mob boss who helped Youngstown earn the name "Crimetown U.S.A" has died at age 90. Gains was shot Dec. 24, 1996, by an intruder in his home. "The members who had taken the vow of 'omerta' [the vow of silence] to never flip did, in fact, start taking plea deals," Tobin said. She was aresident of Glen Ellyn, Illinois for sixty years. Uncle of Mark Carol Ruth Petersen nee: Wille. Gains, who was badly wounded, remains county prosecutor. PALATINE - Visitation for Geraldine E. Potaniec, 90, will be held Monday, February 27, 2023, from 9:00 am until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church . [11], By 1925, Stefano Monastero, became the new boss of the Pittsburgh Mafia family, as Salvatore Calderone stepped down and retired. [19] LaRocca died on December 3, 1984. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - Notorious Youngstown mob boss Lenny Strollo has died.. Strollo spent 13 years behind bars. [3] According to the FBI, Ciancutti controlled a large illegal gambling ring with top bookmakers Robert Iannelli, John "Duffy" Conley, Jeff Risha and Ronnie "Porky" Melocchi, whom all paid him protection. Take care. 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