Annaloro Family History & Genealogy

In 1959, Bruno succeeded Joseph Ida as boss of the Philadelphia family. Over the next 20 years, Bruno successfully avoided the intense media and law enforcement scrutiny and outbursts of violence that plagued other crime families. Bruno himself avoided lengthy prison terms despite several arrests; his longest term was two years for refusing to testify to a grand jury. Bruno did not allow family involvement in narcotics trafficking, preferring more traditional Cosa Nostra operations such as bookmaking and loansharking. However, Bruno did allow other gangs to distribute heroin in Philadelphia for a share of the proceeds. This arrangement angered some family members who wanted a share of the drug dealing profits. Bruno preferred to operate through bribery rather than murder. For instance, he banished a violent soldier, Nicodemo “Little Nicky” Scarfo, to the then-backwater of Atlantic City for being too violent. Later in his tenure, Bruno had to deal with the New York crime families desire to operate in the increasingly lucrative Atlantic City gambling industry. The Five Families thought Atlantic City was far too lucrative for the Philadelphia family to get all of the action, even though Atlantic City had long been regarded as Philadelphia’s turf. While under Mafia rules, they couldn’t set up shop in Atlantic City without Bruno’s consent, Bruno knew better than to try to challenge the New York families. Each family was a lot stronger than his and any attempt to challenge them, could have led to Bruno’s death. Instead, he allowed them to operate in Atlantic City in exchange for a cut of their profits. This decision didn’t go over well with his underlings. Several factions within the Philadelphia family began conspiring to betray the aging Bruno. On March 21, 1980, the 69 year-old Bruno was killed by a shotgun blast in the back of the head as he sat in his car in front of his home at the intersection of 10th Street and Snyder Avenue in South Philadelphia. It is believed that the killing was ordered by Antonio Caponigro (aka Tony Bananas), Bruno’s consigliere. A few weeks later, Caponigro’s body was found stuffed in a body bag in the trunk of a car in New York City. About $300 in bills were jammed in his mouth and anus (to be interpreted as signs of greed). The Commission had reportedly ordered Caponigro’s murder because he assassinated Bruno without their sanction. Other Philadelphia family members involved in Bruno’s murder were tortured and killed. After Caponigro’s murder, Philip ‘Chicken Man’ Testa led the family for one year until he was killed by a nail bomb at his home. Testa’s death resulted from an attempt by Peter Casella, Testa’s underboss, and Frank “Chickie” Narducci, a capo, to become the Philadelphia boss and underboss. After Testa’s death, Scarfo took over the Philadelphia family. In the ensuing years, the Philadelphia family would be decimated by government informants, more infighting, and the prosecutions of Scarfo and other mobsters.

Frank C Annaloro of Trenton, Mercer County, NJ was born on October 2, 1913, and died at age 64 years old in January 1978.

Aurelio E Annaloro of Flushing, Queens County, NY was born on July 20, 1913 in Italy or San Marino, and died at age 86 years old on March 11, 2000.

Charles Paul Annaloro of Zephyrhills, Pasco County, FL was born on September 11, 1927, and died at age 77 years old on December 4, 2004. Charles Annaloro was buried at Florida National Cemetery Section 1C Row 10A Site 5 6502 Sw. 102nd Ave., in Bushnell.

Arvilla I Annaloro of Saint Paul, Dakota County, MN was born on August 18, 1906, and died at age 81 years old on January 7, 1988. Arvilla Annaloro was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section V Site 3429 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis.

Sam J Annaloro of Saint Paul, Dakota County, MN was born on September 27, 1911, and died at age 85 years old on November 26, 1996. Sam Annaloro was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section V Site 3429 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis.

Paul Annaloro of United States was born circa 1919. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Paul Annaloro.

Marie Annaloro-Maz of Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, CA was born on December 18, 1928, and died at age 77 years old on August 19, 2006.

Anthony Annaloro of Sacramento, Sacramento County, California was born on January 4, 1957, and died at age 49 years old on February 17, 2006.

Marcella Annaloro of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota was born on April 8, 1909, and died at age 61 years old in May 1970.

Craig S Annaloro was born on July 21, 1971, and died at age 39 years old on May 2, 2011. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Craig S Annaloro.

Frank Annaloro of New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana was born on August 21, 1907, and died at age 69 years old in November 1976.

Paul Annaloro of Morgan City, Saint Mary County, Louisiana was born on October 5, 1919, and died at age 65 years old in July 1985.

John Annaloro of Chalmette, Saint Bernard County, Louisiana was born on March 27, 1902, and died at age 82 years old in August 1984.

Janice M Annaloro was born on December 6, 1937, and died at age 61 years old on October 2, 1999. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Janice M Annaloro.

Camillo Annaloro of Slidell, Saint Tammany County, LA was born on January 18, 1933, and died at age 77 years old on July 27, 2010.

Albert A Annaloro was born on December 21, 1954, and died at age 48 years old on December 22, 2002. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Albert A Annaloro.

Anthony Annaloro of Slidell, Saint Tammany County, Louisiana was born on November 11, 1899, and died at age 75 years old in March 1975.

Lillian G Annaloro of New Orleans, Orleans County, LA was born on January 25, 1909, and died at age 86 years old in January 1995.

Emic Annaloro of Meraux, Saint Bernard County, LA was born on August 1, 1925, and died at age 72 years old on January 29, 1998.