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Bonaventura 'Joseph' Pinzolo, aged 43, died on September 5, 1930, in Manhattan, New York. Pinzolo, also known as 'Fat Joe,' was a prominent figure in organized crime, specifically within the Lucchese crime family. His death was a result of a violent power struggle during the Castellammarese War, a bloody conflict between rival Mafia factions vying for control over New York City's criminal enterprises.
Pinzolo's rise to power was marked by controversy and conflict. After the murder of Gaet ...Read More
Pinzolo's rise to power was marked by controversy and conflict. After the murder of Gaet ...Read More
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Bonaventura Joseph Fat Joe Pinzolo
Male
White / Caucasian
Manhattan
NY
1930-09-05
43
Bonaventura
Pinzolo
11/27/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've always been fascinated by the dynamics that unfolded during the Castellammarese War. One aspect... ...Read More
05/11/2024
05/11/2024
I've been thinking a lot about the circumstances around Bonaventura 'Joseph' Pinzolo's murder during... ...Read More
02/19/2023
02/19/2023
Has anyone else looked into the office where Pinzolo was killed? It's said that the Brokaw building ... ...Read More
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
