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Frank Costello (Italian: [koˈstɛllo]; born Francesco Castiglia [franˈtʃesko kaˈstiʎʎa]; January 26, 1891 – February 18, 1973) was an Italian-American crime boss of the Luciano crime family. Born in Italy, he moved with his family to the United States as a child.
Apr 16, 2024 · Frank Costello (born Jan. 26, 1891, Cosenza, Italy—died Feb. 18, 1973, New York, N.Y., U.S.) was a major American syndicate gangster, a close associate of Lucky Luciano, noted for his influence with politicians.
Mar 12, 2022 · Meet Frank Costello, The Mob Boss Who Inspired Don Corleone. By Katie Serena | Edited By John Kuroski. Published March 12, 2022. Updated March 12, 2024. New York Mafia boss Frank Costello survived gang wars, police scrutiny, and an assassination attempt on his way to becoming one of the city's wealthiest mobsters.
Frank Costello was an influential mobster who survived several Mob wars, government scrutiny and an assassination attempt to control the powerful national Commission of Mafia bosses founded by Lucky Luciano. Born Francesco Castiglia in Italy, Costello came to the United States in 1895 to settle in Manhattan.
Francesco eventually became the leader of the 104th Street gang, which was an Italian gang based in Harlem. He began running small operations like burglary, assault, and robberies and soon began to make a name for himself as a criminal. In 1916 he legally changed his name to Frank Costello.
Delve into the captivating saga of Frank Costello, a legendary figure in the annals of organized crime. From his humble beginnings on the streets of New York...
Feb 19, 1973 · Frank Costello, the racketeer who survived gang bullets and safely maneuvered himself through complex trials and, deportation hearings, died yesterday morning of a heart attack. He was 82 years...
