Michael franzese grew up as the son of the infamous underboss of new yorks violent and feared colombo crime family. Michael franzese born may 27, 1951 is a former new york mobster and caporegime of the colombo crime family who was heavily involved in the gasoline tax rackets within the colombo crime family in the 1980s. Find out how and why he did what no one else managed to doand live. Michael franzese books list of books by author michael. He is the first son of a new york mobster to turn states evidence and testify against his father. Former colombo family crime boss michael franzese spoke to vladtv about being the only high ranking official from a major crime family to ever walk away from the life. Blood covenant michael franzese christian activities. From auto dealerships and union kickbacks to a lucrative gastax scheme and a successful venture in movie production, franzese earned millions in cash every week at his peak. At his most affluent, he generated 58 million dollars per week from legal and illegal businesses. In the book, he discussed his criminal activities, life with his father, among other personal issues. Its hard to imagine a better illustration than michael franzese for the proposition espoused by junior gotti. Quitting the mob by michael franzese, 9780060164935, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Just a few years ago, mafia boss, michael franzese was.
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