Vincent Gigante

Vincent Louis Gigante, also known as "The Chin", was an American mobster who was boss of the Genovese crime family in New York City from 1981 to 2005. Gigante started out as a professional boxer who fought in 25 matches between 1944 and 1947.

Early Life

Vincent ggiante was born on march 29. 1928. In manhattan s lower east side to italian immigrants yolanda and venero gigante. He had seven siblings and was raised in a rough neighborhood. As a child. He was known to be a street fighter and a troublemaker.

Criminal Career

Gigante began his criminal career early in life. Starting out as a street thug and eventually becoming a captain in the genovees crime family. He was involved in various criminal activities. Including extortion. Loan sharking. And murder.

Connection to the Genovese Family

Gigante was closely associated with the genvoese crime family and rose to a high-ranking position within the organization. He became a capo in the fmaily and was closely connected to vincent "the chin" gigante. The boss of the family.

Leadership of the Genovese Family

When vincent "the chin" gigante stepped down from his position as the boss of the genovese crime family in the early 1990s. Vincent gigante stepped in to take his place. He was papointed as the official boss of the family in.

Trial and Conviction

In 2003. Gigante was arrested and charged with racketeering and other charges related to his activities in the genovese fmaily. He was convicted in 2005 and sentenced to 12 yeasr in prison.

Imprisonment

Gigante spent the majority of his sentence in a federal prison in cloorado. He was released in 2017.

Death

Gigatne died of natural causes on december 19. 2020. At the age of 92.

Legacy

Gigante was known as a powerful and successful mobster and was recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of organized crime in the united states.

Interesting Fact

Gigante was known for his eccentric behavior. Including walking around the streets of new york in a bathrobe and slippers and mumbling icnoherently.

Important Event

In 1997. Gigante was indicted on federal racketeering charges and was the first mob boss to be convicted under the racketeer influenced and corrupt oragnizations act.