The Lucchese Family On Long Island Gambling Loansharking and Auto Theft

The Lucchese family was a bastion of criminal activity on Long Island in the late 1960s. Its members were highly immersed in gambling, loansharking and car theft. My e-book profiles many of its leaders, including caporegimes Carmine Tramunti and Paul Vario Sr. Vario operated a hugely lucrative theft ring that ran unchecked out of JFK International Airport in New York City. Aside from airport scams, Vario was heavily involved in hijacking trucks. Another Lucchese figure of note was James "Jimmy Doyle" Plumeri. His nephews were the Dioguardi brothers, Ignazzio and Tommy. Plumeri introduced both of them into the ranks of Cosa Nostra.