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His father and uncle were members of the Gambino crime family, one of the most powerful New York mobs of the time under godfather Carlo Gambino. Frank DeCicco, who also went by the name Frankie Cheech, was born in Brooklyn on November 5, 1935. Frank "Cheech" DeCicco (5 November 1935 - 13 April 1986) was the underboss of the Gambino crime family under Paul Castellano. He regularly enjoyed these games at illegal gambling establishments in Brooklyn and Manhattan. I think it was Casso's idea -- bombs were widely used in Sicily by the Mafia at the time. The two mobsters murdered DeMeo on January 10, 1983. DeCicco's crew was one of the most powerful in the Gambino family. Gravano would also testify against Gigante in the 90s, who got 12 years for racketeering. The owner of an Italian restaurant directly across the street from where the car was parked said that Mr. DeCicco and Mr. Bellino were ''very good customers'' of his establishment but had not been in the restaurant before the explosion. Please try again later. Frank DeCicco also known as Frankie D and Frankie Cheech (November 5, 1935 Bath Beach, Brooklyn - April 13, 1986 Dyker Heights, Brooklyn) was the underboss for the Gambino crime family in New York City.. Background. Pate walked outside the club holding a bag of groceries and identified DeCiccos car. Joe Pesci immortalized a vicious killer in Goodfellas. Frank Decicco (1884-1966) *82, Grave #11817611 - Sysoon Gotti instructed all the Gambino made men and associates to attend DeCicco's wake, held over two days at a funeral home near the bombing site. Frank's a gambler. To replace DeCicco, Gotti ultimately appointed capo Joseph Armone as underboss. He's a street dog Sammy." Frank DeCicco | Life & Death | Mikey Scars [Trailer | Patreon Exclusive The leg is off. It was not immediately clear last night what effect, if any, the death of Mr. DeCicco would have on the trial. John Gotti got another underboss, Joseph Armone. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Since Castellano had skipped Dellacroce's wake, this was a good way to make amends to the family. Pagan's official reentry date is April 18, 2021. Bellino's Car Nearby. Pate had been chosen because he could not be linked to the Gambino crime family. David Traylor sur LinkedIn : I had a great time talking with Phil and However, DeCicco managed to calm Gravano down and accept Scibetta's death. He also appeared in the 1998 film Witness to the Mob, and the 2018 movie, Gotti. Castellano liked DeCicco and as the young mobster moved up the ranks the feeling became mutual. Castellano had also been denied this right. A judge sentenced him to time served and probatio, Four members and two associates of the Genovese crime family have now pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced on Thursday, February 9. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Frank DeCicco (November 5, 1935 April 13, 1986), also known as Frankie D and Frankie Cheech, was an American mobster consigliere and eventual underboss for the Gambino crime family in New York City. Initially he'd been closely affiliated with "Big Ernie" in the Genovese family.