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  1. Thomas DeSimone (May 24, 1950 – disappeared January 14, 1979) was an American criminal associated with New York City's Lucchese crime family who is alleged to have participated in both the Air France robbery and the Lufthansa heist.

  2. Apr 13, 2024 · This time Batts was at The Suite, a club owned by Hill, when DeSimone came in and brutally murdered him — but that was just the beginning of this grim tale. This is the grisly story behind the murder of Billy Batts and the parts that Goodfellas left out.

  3. Apr 7, 2015 · In Martin Scorsese’s classic gangster film Goodfellas, Tommy DeVito, played by Joe Pesci, gets whacked by John Gotti’s family in retribution for killing made man Billy Batts, played by Frank ...

  4. Jun 7, 2024 · Tommy DeSimone spent nearly half of his short life working with the mob and played a role in several major crimes, including the Air France robbery and the infamous Lufthansa heist.

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  5. Mar 9, 2024 · Thomas DeSimone served as the inspiration for “Tommy DeVito,” the Goodfellas character played by Joe Pesci in an Academy Award-winning performance. Unlike Pesci, however, DeSimone was an imposing man who stood 6’2″ and weighed 225 pounds.

  6. Dec 7, 2023 · The real-life Tommy DeSimone's death is mysterious, as his body was never found, unlike in the film. Joe Pesci's portrayal of Tommy remains a career-defining role, as his performance is both intimidating and sympathetic.

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  8. Jul 27, 2015 · Tommy DeSimone is a Lucchese gangster who was portrayed by Joe Pesci in the 1990 hit movie Goodfella's. DeSimone was part of the Vario crew with Henry Hill and Jimmy Burke.

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