Sonny Franzese was a high-ranking member of the Colombo crime family of the American Mafia. Born on February 26, 1917, in Naples, Italy, Franzese immigrated to the United States with his family as a child and grew up in Brooklyn, New York.
Franzese became involved in organized crime in his early adulthood and quickly rose through the ranks of the Colombo family. He was known for his involvement in various criminal activities, including loan sharking, extortion, and racketeering.
In 1966, Franzese was convicted of conspiracy to rob a bank and was sentenced to 50 years in prison. However, he was released in 1978 after serving only 12 years due to a technicality in his case.
Despite his criminal history, Franzese maintained a public persona as a legitimate businessman and philanthropist. He was involved in various charitable organizations and was known for his support of the arts.
Franzese passed away on February 24, 2020, at the age of 103.
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