Angelo Bruno was a Sicilian-American mobster who was boss of the Philadelphia crime family for two decades until his assassination. Bruno was known as "the Gentle Don" due to his preference for conciliation over violence, in stark contrast to his successors.
Angelo and Sue Bruno
Angelo Bruno murder scene
Philadelphia crime family
The Philadelphia crime family, also known as the Philadelphia Mafia, Philly Mob , Philly Mafia, Philadelphia-South Jersey Mafia, or Bruno-Scarfo family is an Italian-American Mafia family based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formed and based in South Philadelphia, the criminal organization primarily operates in Philadelphia, South Jersey, and the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area. The family is notorious for its violence, its succession of violent bosses, and multiple mob wars.
An FBI photo of the Philly Mob congregating, including Phil Leonetti, Joey Pungitore, Philip Narducci, and Nicholas Milano
Salvatore Testa, gunned down in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, September 14, 1984, on orders from Philly Mob Boss Nicodemo Scarfo
John Stanfa (right) talking to Tommy "Horsehead" Scafidi
John Stanfa recruited John Veasey as an enforcer during the war with Chuckie Merlino. Veasey later became a government turncoat, testifying for the prosecution at Stanfa's trial.
