Anthony Conigliaro, an 86-year-old former acting captain for the Genovese crime family, was tragically decapitated by a New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) truck in a Brooklyn crosswalk on June 12, 2024. Known by the nicknames 'Tony Cakes' and 'Tony the Dessert Man,' Conigliaro had a history of involvement in organized crime, including loan sharking and racketeering, which led to a 13-month prison sentence in 2005. Despite his criminal past, he was remembered by neighbors as a kind and caring individual who lived a quiet life in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Following his incarceration, Conigliaro successfully transitioned into the dessert industry, earning a reputation for his helpful nature. A modest memorial of flowers and candles was set up at the accident site, where chilling footage captured the aftermath of the incident. The DOT driver involved appeared visibly distraught, raising questions about the potential consequences of the accident.
