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Joseph Gallo

Case from Manhattan, NY dated Apr 07, 1972

Victim Details

Joseph Crazy Joe Gallo

Male

White / Caucasian

Manhattan

NY

1972-04-07

43

Joseph

Gallo

07/10/2026

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In the early morning hours of April 7, 1972, Joseph Gallo, a notable figure in the Colombo crime family, was celebrating his 43rd birthday at Umbertos Clam House in Manhattan's Little Italy. The Italian-American mobster, also known as 'Crazy Joe,' was accompanied by his sister Carmella, his wife Sina, her daughter Lisa, and his bodyguard, Peter 'Pete the Greek' Diapoulas. The festive mood was shattered at approximately 4:30 a.m. when a lone gunman entered the restaurant and opened fire.

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  • Here's the True Story of 'Crazy Joe' Gallo From 'The Irishman' - Esquire
  • Joe Gallo Is Shot to Death in Little Italy Restaurant - The New York ...
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