THE FIVE FAMILIES
The Five Families refers to the five Italian-American organized crime families that operate out of New York. The Five Families have its roots with the immigration of Rocco Marchetti from Milan to the United States in 1896.
established 1896
territories New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania
THE FIVE FAMILIES
Though organized crime had existed prior to the establishment and growth of the Five Families, the power of modern-day crime families can be accredited to the overturn of the American-born gangsters by Milanese immigrant Rocco Marchetti.Born and raised in Milan, Rocco and his parents immigrated to the United States in 1896 in search of work. They settled down in Brooklyn, and for the first couple of months, the Marchettis were unsuccessful in securing jobs. Marchetti had also not been enrolled in school and he spent most of his time wandering around the city.Marchetti would befriend Jacob Kaufman, a Russian-born Jewish boy two years his junior. Though the two stuck together simply to keep trouble away from older gangsters, their similar hobbies in boxing and committing petty crimes (shoplifting, disorderly conduct) allowed a strong friendship to blossom between them. The Families trace their roots back to the meeting of Marchetti and Kaufman.
American-born Giuseppe DiLaurentis ran Mafia operations within New York prior to Marchetti and Kaufman's meeting. His faction did not contain but a singular Sicilian (Angelo "Rocket" Tappari), which Marchetti saw as a disgrace to the mob. In 1906, only 20 at the time, Marchetti decided to make a bid for DiLaurentis' control.With the help of Kaufman and a couple of his cousins (Irish and Italians), Marchetti managed to infiltrate DiLaurentis' gang as an associate. His job was to run numbers and surveillance, but he would also relay information back to Kaufman and his cousins. And while he had the abilities to rise through the ranks, he refused to take an oath.By mid-1907, DiLaurentis became suspicious of Marchetti, but by then, a plan was in place to take him out. On July 4th, 1907, Marchetti did not show up to his post. DiLaurentis sent soldiers, including Rocket Tappari, to Marchett's residence where they would be ambushed and killed by Kaufman. Marchetti was already on the way to DiLaurentis' manor with cousin Gabriele Lombardi.
By 1908, Marchetti had established his family as The crime family after his assassination of Giuseppe DiLaurentis. Rocco Marchetti was given the role of capo dei capi (the boss of all bosses or THE GODFATHER) and the other four Families would soon follow suit.The Marchettis would dominate New York City as the wealthiest and most influential of the Five Families. They specialized in racketeering, murder, fraud, and extortion.Rocco Marchetti would be killed by a member of the Carusos via car bomb, which would lead to the 4-year war between them, effectively wiping out the Carusos as a whole. His eldest son Dante would become his successor as the Don of the Marchettis and the capo dei capi.
WHAT IS...
CAPO DEI CAPI?
Literally translates to "the boss of all bosses". It is the name given to the current Don of the Marchetti family as the title only passes through them. Aka THE GODFATHER, the capo dei capi is the most powerful mobster in the entire American mafia and each Don of the other Five Families is required to pay him tribute. Orlando Caruso, the last Don of the Caruso family, failed to pay tribute to Dante, which led to his murder in 1941.
DON?
Leader of a single, particular crime family. Dons have complete authority over their family, only to be checked by the capo dei capi. It is not common for a Don to physically engage in murders or other violent crimes as he is the one that is responsible for giving orders and directing his family.
CONSIGLIERE?
Advisor to the Don. It is not required for a family to have a consigliere. They are the most privileged member after the Don, having the rights to question the Don's motives and challenge him if needed. They are considered to be the Don's most trusted confidant.
CAPOREGIME?
High-ranking made member of the mafia. Similar to a lieutenant in the military, capos are responsible for performing orders conducted by the Don by instructing a select number of soldiers and/or associates. They are usually the ones who have blood on their hands.
THE MARCHETTIS
'La morte mi trovera vivo'
The Marchettis are responsible for handling territorial disputes since every successor becomes the new Godfather, therefore holding the most power and influence.The Marchetti Manor is located in the heart of Brooklyn. They operate mostly out of Brooklyn, Manhattan, State Island, Queens, the Bronx, and parts of New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania— they have the most territory.They are the first to expand into Las Vegas.
est. 1896
founder Rocco Marchetti
membership 200 made members, 1,000+ associates
alliances NYPD NYFD Palermos Sartoris Saccones
rivals Carusos
Rocco "Padrone" Marchetti
CAPO DEI CAPI
Dante "Pretty Boy" Marchetti
THE GODFATHER
Jacob "Yanko" Kaufman
CONSIGLIERE
Emiliano "Six" Marchetti
CAPOREGIME
Anthony "Tony" Lombardi
CAPOREGIME
FBI TEN MOST
WANTED FUGITIVE
RACKETEERING; LOAN SHARKING; DRUG TRAFFICKING
DANTE MARCHETTI
Aliases: Pretty Boy, Don Marchetti, The Don, THE GODFATHER
DESCRIPTION
Age 27
Date of Birth August 19th, 1916
Place of Birth Brooklyn, New York
Height 6'4" (193 cm)
Weight 193 lbs (87.5 kg)
Occupation Kingpin, criminal mastermind
Marks Crooked nose, perhaps broken
Remarks Knowledgeable in martial arts and the use of firearms
Hair Black
Eyes Brown
Complexion Tan
Race White
Nationality American
CRIMINAL RECORD
MARCHETTI HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER OF ORLANDO CARUSO.
RELATIONSHIPS
| Rocco Marchetti | Deceased father, strained |
| Jacob Kaufman | Found father, loyal |
| Emiliano Marchetti | Half-brother, loyal |
| Anthony Lombardi | Close friend, loyal |
| ??? | Wife, devoted |
WARNING
AUTHORITATIVE. EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY ABSENT. PRONE TO VERBAL OUTLASHES AND INTIMIDATION. WILL BURN FOR HIS WIFE.
WANTED
by the
FBI
CONSPIRACY AGAINST GOVERNMENT; ORGANIZED CRIME; EXTORTION
JACOB KAUFMAN
Aliases: Yanko, Shark, Old Man
DESCRIPTION
Age 55
Date of Birth November 3rd, 1888
Place of Birth Moscow, Russia
Height 6'5" (195.6 cm)
Weight 211 lbs (95.7 kg)
Occupation Consigliere, lawyer
Marks Sharp, crooked nose
Remarks 1912 Harvard Law School graduate, has ties to Russia
Hair Grey
Eyes Blue
Complexion Fair
Race White
Nationality American
CRIMINAL RECORD
KAUFMAN HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.
RELATIONSHIPS
| Rocco Marchetti | Deceased best friend, devoted |
| Dante Marchetti | "Adopted" son, loyal |
| Emiliano Marchetti | "Adopted" son, loyal |
| Anthony Lombardi | "Nephew," loyal |
| Clara McAvoy | Estranged daughter, indifferent |
| Mariah McAvoy | Clara's mother, indifferent |
WARNING
ABSENT FATHER. HARD-HEADED. CONSTANT JEALOUSY. MANIPULATION. CONTROLLING.
WANTED
by the
FBI
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT; HOMICIDE; MURDER OF A POLICE OFFICER
EMILIANO MARCHETTI
Aliases: Milo, Six
DESCRIPTION
Age 24
Date of Birth April 3rd, 1919
Place of Birth Brooklyn, New York
Height 6'3" (190.5 cm)
Weight 198 lbs (89.8 kg)
Occupation Caporegime, hitman, assassin
Marks Glasgow smile scar on left side, ear piercings
Remarks Licensed gun owner, posessor of illegal firearms
Hair Black
Eyes Hazel
Complexion Tan
Race White
Nationality American
CRIMINAL RECORD
MARCHETTI HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF THE MURDER OF NEW YORK POLICE OFFICER JACKSON REYNOLDS.
RELATIONSHIPS
| Rocco Marchetti | Deceased father, indifferent |
| Jacob Kaufman | "Uncle," loyal |
| Dante Marchetti | Half-brother, devoted |
| Anthony Lombardi | Best friend, loyal |
WARNING
OVERLY AMBITIOUS. UNSERIOUS IN SERIOUS TIMES. HAS NO CONCEPT OF PERSONAL SPACE. FACETIOUS. ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
WANTED
by the
FBI
KIDNAPPING; BURGLARY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON; BREAKING AND ENTERING
ANTHONY LOMBARDI
Aliases: Tony, Goose
DESCRIPTION
Age 33
Date of Birth June 14th, 1910
Place of Birth Manhattan, New York
Height 6'3" (190.5 cm)
Weight 188 lbs (85.3 kg)
Occupation Caporegime, abductor, mugger
Marks Left side cheek scar
Remarks Physical brute, excels in close-handed combat
Hair Black
Eyes Brown
Complexion Tan
Race White
Nationality American
CRIMINAL RECORD
LOMBARDI HAS BEEN CONVICTED WITH THE KIDNAPPING OF A YOUNG FEMALE.
RELATIONSHIPS
| Rocco Marchetti | Deceased uncle, indifferent |
| Jacob Kaufman | "Uncle," loyal |
| Gabriele Lombardi | Deceased father, passive |
| Dante Marchetti | Close friend, loyal |
| Emiliano Marchetti | Best friend, devoted |
WARNING
CARELESS. PHYSICALLY DOMINEERING. OVERLY SARCASTIC. DAUNTLESS AND QUICK TO GET PHYSICAL. EXTREMELY SLY.