Category Archives: Mafia Stories from the Tunnel Bar

An attempt to murder all five heads of the New York Families

In an attempt to murder all five heads of the New York Families, a malcontent armed with a machine gun burst into a meet. The gun jammed. The bosses turned on the would-be killer, beating him senseless.

Posted in Mafia Stories from the Tunnel Bar | Leave a comment

Martin Casella: Don’t you know who I am?

In the street outside of the bar at First and Jackson in Hoboken, an independent operator — a “cowboy” — pulled a gun on Martin “Motts” Casella, demanding money. Casella said, “Don’t you know who I am? Do you know … Continue reading

Posted in Mafia Stories from the Tunnel Bar | Leave a comment

The father of “Crazy” Joe Gallo was in the kitchen putting the finishing touches on a fine Italian dinner.

The father of “Crazy” Joe Gallo was in the kitchen putting the finishing touches on a fine Italian dinner. The places were set in the dining room. His sons — all in good cheer — came in the door. The … Continue reading

Posted in Mafia Stories from the Tunnel Bar | 1 Comment

Aniello Dellacroce was a financial wizard

As a young man, Aniello Dellacroce, had an affair with another Mobster’s wife. This nearly always results in a death sentence. But, as Dellacroce was a financial wizard, the Boss convinced the aggrieved husband to accept a cash settelement. Aniello … Continue reading

Posted in Mafia Stories from the Tunnel Bar | Leave a comment

When Workman shot “Dutch” Schultz in Newark

When Workman shot “Dutch” Schultz in Newark, the hit man (a drug addict) went through the victim’s pockets, looking for something to steal. In a Mafia hit, nothing is to be taken. This gives the clear message that the intention … Continue reading

Posted in Mafia Stories from the Tunnel Bar | 1 Comment