Vincent Gigante

Vincent Louis Gigante, born on March 29, 1928, was a prominent figure in organized crime, known as the boss of the Genovese crime family from 1981 until his death in 2005. Before his notorious rise in the Mafia, Gigante began his career as a professional boxer, participating in twenty-five matches between 1944 and 1947. His transition from the boxing ring to the underworld marked the beginning of a life steeped in crime.

Gigante's criminal journey commenced as a Mafia enforcer for the Luciano crime family, which later evolved into the Genovese family. His influence extended to his family, with three of his four brothers—Mario, Pasquale, and Ralph—joining him in the Mafia, while only Louis chose a different path as a Catholic priest. In 1957, Gigante gained notoriety for his involvement in a failed assassination attempt on Frank Costello, a powerful figure in organized crime.

By the 1960s and 1970s, Gigante had ascended the ranks, becoming a caporegime overseeing his own crew in Greenwich Village. In 1981, he officially took control of the Genovese family, while Anthony