Joe Masseria

Criminal

Birthday January 17, 1886

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Italy

DEATH DATE Apr 15, 1931 (45)

About

New York mob boss known for being the boss of what later became known as the infamous Genovese crime family. He was assassinated at the Coney Island restaurant Nuova Villa Tammar in April 1931.

Before Fame

He moved from Italy to the United States in 1916

Trivia

He has been depicted several times in popular films and TV shows, including "Lucky Luciano" and "Boardwalk Empire."

Family Life

His birth name is Giuseppe Masseria.

Associated With

He and Frank Costello were both bosses of the Genovese crime family.