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William "Big Billy" D'Elia (born June 24, 1946) is an American former mobster who was the head of the Bufalino crime family and protégé of family namesake Russell Bufalino.
Jul 11, 2023 · William “Big Billy” D’Elia is Mafia royalty. The “adopted” son of legendary organized crime boss Russell Bufalino, for decades D’Elia had unequaled access to the man the FBI and US Justice Department considered one of the leading organized crime figures in the United States.
- Matt Birkbeck
Oct 11, 2022 · In the book, the author says that Big Bill D’Elia was an underboss who became godfather of the Bufalino family when Russell died. In 2006, he was indicted for money laundering.
Aug 23, 2023 · KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For nearly 30 years, Luzerne County native William “Big Billy” D’Elia was at the side of Russel Bufalino, one of the most powerful organized crime leaders....
Apr 17, 1994 · To state investigators, William D’Elia is a reputed mobster, positioned to become interim caretaker of the powerful Philadelphia La Cosa Nostra. Will the real Billy D’Elia please stand up?
Nov 25, 2008 · William "Big Billy" D'Elia, 62, became the latest alleged American Mafia leader to turn government informant as he was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison for witness tampering...
Aug 23, 2023 · D’Elia, a Pittston native, has been referred to as the “adopted” son of Russ Bufalino, of the Bufalino Crime Family, and is believed to be a witness or participant in many criminal...
