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Frank Costello (Italian: [koˈstɛllo]; born Francesco Castiglia [franˈtʃesko kaˈstiʎʎa]; January 26, 1891 – February 18, 1973) was an Italian-American crime boss of the Luciano crime family. Born in Italy, he moved with his family to the United States as a child.
Frank Costello (born Jan. 26, 1891, Cosenza, Italy—died Feb. 18, 1973, New York, N.Y., U.S.) was a major American syndicate gangster, a close associate of Lucky Luciano, noted for his influence with politicians.
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Apr 22, 2024 · Learn about the life and crimes of Frank Costello, the Italian-American gangster who became one of the most influential and wealthy mob bosses in history. From his early days in New York to his role in the National Crime Syndicate, Costello survived wars, scandals, and an assassination attempt.
Learn about Frank Costello, a powerful mobster who survived several wars, trials and attempts on his life. He was a close associate of Lucky Luciano and a top adviser to the national Mafia Commission.
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Francesco eventually became the leader of the 104th Street gang, which was an Italian gang based in Harlem. He began running small operations like burglary, assault, and robberies and soon began to make a name for himself as a criminal. In 1916 he legally changed his name to Frank Costello.
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