Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Trafficante had now not only lost an ally but a significant portion of his income as his casinos were closed by the Marxist revolutionary. [8] Allusions to these historic connections were confirmed by the CIA's 2007 declassification of the "Family Jewels" documents. Every so often I think of the Jekyll Island and White Lake, NC trip and laugh. Associates: Sam Giancana, Charlie Lucky Luciano, Meyer Lansky, Cuba, Fidel Castro, Johnny Rosselli, Robert Maheu. He offered to pay $150,000 to have Castro killed, but Roselli declined any pay and introduced Maheu to two men he referred to as "Sam Gold" and "Joe." U.S. Treasury Department documents indicate that law enforcement believed Trafficante's legitimate business interests to include several legal casinos in Cuba; a Havana drive-in movie theater; and shares in several restaurants and bars in Trafficante's hometown of Tampa, Florida. Other Mafia leaders, as well as newer organized crime networks, took over many of the rackets the family ran throughout the 20th Century. However the meeting came to be, the mob nonetheless brought influential states like Illinois into the Kennedy fold in exchange for the White House going easy on organized crime. He maintained all of the lucrative casinos in Cuba, further cemented ties with powerful Mafia families he had established as a young man in New York, and ruthlessly put down any attempts to usurp his territory or power. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. This browser does not support getting your location. After a violent mob war left several of Trafficantes rivals dead or weakened, his gang rapidly rose to prominence in Tampa. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Santo Trafficante (53540265)? cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Consequently, while generally recognized as the most powerful organized crime figure in Florida throughout much of the 20th century, Trafficante was not believed to have total control over Miami, Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, or Palm Beach. Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. That was in part due to his lifestyle. "But then you get into alias this and alias that and when they get you in court, you probably just create more problems," he says. Like many of the most prominent mobsters of the 20th century, his father, Santo Trafficante Sr., grew up in Sicily, Italy but became a major player in the criminal world after migrating to America. Search above to list available cemeteries. Santo was one of the FBIs targets in that case. He was, in many ways, the archetypical old-school Mob boss. There was an error deleting this problem. "My wife's got money. His luck has not improved recently. prosecution, fled temporarily to Cuba. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Fifteen years following the assassination, Trafficante testified in front of the United States House Select Committee on the murder of JFK in exchange for immunity. Harris & Ewing/Library of Commons/Wikimedia Commons. Born: November 15, 1914, Tampa, Florida In the 1960 presidential election, Kennedy family patriarch Joe Kennedy Sr. used his ties to organized crime to secure votes for his son, John F. Kennedy. All Rights Reserved. [2] Trafficante Jr. would frequently meet with Lucchese in New York City for dinner.[2]. Conspiracy theorists consider Giancana along with Mafia leaders Santo Trafficante Jr. and Carlos Marcello associated with the assassination of Kennedy. In 1950, the aging Trafficante Sr. began to slow down. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Santo Trafficante Jr. His uncle, the late Santo Trafficante Jr., was reputed to have been the boss of the local Mafia. That arrest also led Cuban authorities to become warier of the mobster, especially as the political tides seemed to be turning there. Santo Trafficante then categorically denied every allegation about stating he wanted RFK or JFK dead and got off scot-free. cemeteries found in Ybor City, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He convicted infamous criminal labor union head, Jimmy Hoffa. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. The mafiosos that made up the family are either retired, in prison, or have died due to old age. After this look at Santo Trafficante Jr., read the gruesome story of the murderous American dentist, Benjamin Salomon, of World War II. Getty ImagesSanto Trafficante was wanted in 48 states by the time he was 43. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Pallbearers are Augie Castellana, Sam Paniello, Christopher Paniello, Anthony B. Marchese, Peter Marchese Jr., Ian Cordell, Don Smith, Frank Pancho Trafficante, John Castellana, and Dr. Santo Paniello. santo trafficante daughters She misses him, but she's making do. 12 talking about this. Santo Trafficante Jr. continued to develop his interests in Cuba serving as Luciano and Lanskys local liaison. She is now living in Virginia. He was accused of making false financial statements for loans he used to invest in his citrus business, to purchase luxury cars and to buy a beach condo. His abiding passion is food. Zeng8r/Wikimedia Common A set of bolita balls. "They'll sleep under trees on you.". She was an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. We have to admit we are fascinated by the whole idea of the mafia and the people we knew and the whispers we grew up hearing. Returning to Miami, he joined his father, managing some . Scott M. Deitche is the author of six books on organized crime, including a biography of Santo Trafficante Jr., and has written dozens of articles on organized crime for magazines and newspapers. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Santo Trafficante Jr. (November 15, 1914 - March 17, 1987) was among the most powerful Mafia bosses in the United States. He walked outside and got into a 1951 Mercury sedan driven by one of his associates. Rosselli later claimed to be involved with or to actually be a shooter in a Mob conspiracy to kill President John F. Kennedy, and some accounts have Trafficante involved in the alleged, and unproven, conspiracy. His business ventures have not always been successful. Santo Jr. was indicted several times through the 1950s but was convicted only once, on state charges in 1954 for bribery, and that conviction was overturned by the Florida Supreme Court. Like Trafficante Jr. before him, had many close calls with law enforcement, but always escaped serious charges. According to Scott M. Deitche in The Silent Don, the family was profiting not only from its offshore casinos but from narcotics trafficking. THE HIT THAT EXPOSED SOME OF TAMPAS ELITE. Trafficante was arrested on a bookmaking conspiracy charge. The choice was nothing more than honoring a tradition. The gunmen drove off, unaware they had failed to kill Trafficante, merely grazing his arm. Hoffa said to me, This has to be done.'. In the 1950s, Tampas reputation for corruption and vice was so bad it prompted one national magazine to label the area the Hell Hole of the Gulf Coast. Given such negativity, who can blame people for just wanting to forget? He grimaces at the thought that the rumor has persisted so long. While the senior Trafficante had been a major mobster in his own right, nobody could have expected the heights that were going to be reached by his son. Learn more about managing a memorial . . So, at his attorney Ralph Fernandez's urging, he has agreed to talk publicly, hoping to shore up his damaged reputation. [13] During his testimony, Trafficante also admitted for the first time that he had worked with the CIA from 1960 to 1961 for an attempt to poison Castro but stated that his role was only as an interpreter between CIA officials and Cuban exiles. Federal investigators brought racketeering and conspiracy charges against him in the summer of 1986. Rosselli testified in 1975 to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on the efforts to kill Castro. Santo Trafficante 5 10 (1.78 m) Born November 15, 1914 Tampa, Florida, USA Died March 17, 1987 Spouse Josephine Marchese April 17, 1938 - March 17, 1987 (his death, 2 children) Publicity listings 2 Portrayals Did you know Edit Trivia Represented by Frank Ragano. We guarantee you'll never look at Ybor City the same way again. If the decision is upheld on appeal, charges against Trafficante may be dismissed. Passing before her were her parents Antonino and Sarafina Marchese; her beloved husband Santo Trafficante Jr.; her son-in-laws Augie Paniello and Richard Valdes; and her brothers, Bennie Marchese, Tommy Marchese, and Peter Marchese. "Now when I walk in a bank," Trafficante says, "the president runs out the back door.". Trafficante enjoyed life in Cuba, developed a relationship with its strongman, the dictator Fulgencio Batista, and helped the Trafficante Crime family garner even more profits from its legitimate gambling operations there. When you think of Florida and organized crime, it is difficult to avoid conjuring up images of Tony Montana in Scarface, or the heyday of Miami Vice. Most mornings Trafficante spends a few hours at his modest wholesale automobile lot at the intersection of Dale Mabry Highway and W Broad Street. "The Mob? During the 1950s, Trafficante Jr. maintained a narcotic trafficking network with Tommy Lucchese, the boss of the Lucchese crime family in New York City. There is a problem with your email/password. She was predeceased in death, by other loving family members. ". Ed Giorandino/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images. Santo Trafficante Jr. (November 15, 1914 - March 17, 1987) was among the most powerful Mafia bosses in the United States. Santo Jr. succeeded his father as the boss of Tampa upon his death. Born in Tampa, Florida to Sicilian parents Mafia don Santo Trafficante, Sr. and his wife Maria Giuseppa Cacciatore. It never did exist.". Santo worked closely with Lucchese family boss Tommy Lucchese, who was a friend of his father, and a man who helped train him in the 1940s. Indeed, a wiretapped conversation picked up a Key Bank official calling Trafficante a "sacred cow," with loans in excess of a million dollars. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Trafficante proceeded to open casinos in Cuba at his fathers behest and facilitated heroin smuggling by working together with famous mobsters Charles Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky. He escaped conviction all but once, receiving a five-year sentence for bribery in 1954, but his conviction was overturned by the Florida Supreme Court before he entered prison. Santo Trafficante Senior died in 1954. The investigators were looking for proof of drug-money laundering. He even sent his son, Santo Trafficante Junior, to New York, to gain a better understanding of how the mafia operated there. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Meanwhile, he continued to make money from the drugs that came through Tampa. Still, he lives comfortably enough to give his sons Jaguar sports cars, red for Dino and white for Joseph. Though his prison sentence wasnt long and he returned to a strong position in Florida, Trafficante never forgave Castro. TRAFFICANTE, Santo Jose, 72, of Tampa, passed away July 13, 2010, To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our, All my Love to the family Michael R. Tartaro. 2023, Tampa Mafia. [2] Trafficante Jr. had known Lucchese since the 1940s, when his father and Lucchese had trained him in the mafia traditions. The chairman cited a confession from Roselli that Trafficantes allies organized a sharpshooter, Lee Harvey Oswald, to take out the President. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Phil Alessi, a childhood friend, marvels at Trafficante's taste and capacity. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. prosecution, fled temporarily to Cuba. Trafficante had been operating in Cuba since the late 1940s under his father, Santo Trafficante Sr., a mobster in Tampa, Florida. He sought treatment for stomach cancer and was ready to hand power over to a trusted lieutenant. [15] He repeated the claim two days later on ABC's Good Morning America,[16] in Newfield's Frontline report entitled JFK, Hoffa and Mob broadcast in November 1992,[17] and again in his 1994 autobiography Mob Lawyer. And the Trafficante Crime family found out that it had an unusual ally in their concerns about Castro: the Central Intelligence Agency. An editor and public historian, Carly Silver has written for Smithsonian, Narratively, The Atlantic, Atlas Obscura, and Archaeology, among other publications. He died on March 17, 1987. I have thought of you and Santo many times over the past 50 years. Consequently, while generally recognized as the most powerful organized crime figure in Florida throughout much of the 20th century, Trafficante was not believed to have total control over Miami, Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, or Palm Beach. Published: March 15th, 2017 - By Scott M. Deitche, Contributing Writer, Florida Mafia boss Santo Trafficante Jr. died 30 years ago March 17, El Chapos lawyers complain about strict rules at New York prison. We found ourselves in a love affair with Tony Soprano and we could not stop watching. Santo Trafficante arrives at Queens Supreme Court in Kew Gardens. This is a carousel with slides. the daughter of immigrants from the Italian region of Basilicata. More importantly, Castro imprisoned Trafficante and then had him exiled from Cuba. Or does he just look like one? Santo Jr., who had inherited the leadership of the Tampa Mafia around 1950 when his father, Santo Sr., fell ill, had now completed his consolidation of power in Tampa and beyond. Trafficantes chance came in the 1960s when he became acquainted with mobster John Handsome Johnny Roselli. Fine food, and lots of it. Mobster dies, two nations. Several were wounded. Santo met and married Maria Giuseppe Cacciatore on April 20, 1909. Valenti hired his son-in-law at the produce company and allowed him to name his own salary. Visitation will take place on Saturday, May 16th, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, with service to follow at Gonzalez Funeral Home, 7209 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL. They had three daughters, Antoinette born . Trafficante would rather be force-fed raw carrot sticks for eternity than be seen talking to a reporter. We send our most sincere sympathies to the Trafficante family. And despite relatively small time beginnings, Trafficante proved to be a shrewd mobster. [18] According to Ragano, he met Hoffa at the Teamsters' headquarters in Washington, DC, then delivered the message to Trafficante and Marcello in a meeting at the Royal Orleans Hotel in New Orleans. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Verify and try again. In 1954, Santo Sr. died of natural causes (at a time when some of his remaining rivals were still being violently dispatched), and his son took over leadership of the crime family. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Trafficante Jr. was nonetheless a ruthless and old-school mob boss. Services will be followed by a graveside service at the Italian Club Cemetery and a reception at the family home. Trafficante was a ruthless mob boss, and quickly consolidated control over the criminal networks in Tampa. SANTO TRAFFICANTE SR, A Sicilian of the Old School, RULED TAMPAS UNDERWORLD FOR MORE THAN A DECADE! The idea behind the assassination wasnt just to punish JFK but also to get his brother off the Mobs back. The people of Tampa, especially the ones still around to remember those days still feel a duty of sorts to keep quite of these things, as if these people are still amongst us and can hear our chatter. Email blog@themobmuseum.org. Santo Jr.'s daughters still owns 3610, where Santo spent time when he wasn't in Tampa or Miami. Peter Moruzzi/Wikimedia Commons The glamorous casino in the Hotel Nacional De Cuba in Havana in 1958. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Upon his return to the United States, he became determined to bring down the man who ended his empire. RIP Santo. Santo Trafficante Jr. was a reserved, modest man married to the same woman for 49 years. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Jo Paniello and Sarah Ann Valdes; her grandchildren, Dr. Santo Paniello and wife Susan; Dina Smith and husband Don; Melissa Castellana and husband John; and Valerie Cordell and husband Ian; her great-grandchildren, Michael Sierra, Elizabeth Paniello, Sam Paniello, Christopher Paniello, Christina Castellana, Augie Castellana, Alexa Cordell, Anna Cordell Drew Smith, Allison Hunt and husband Joey; as well as endless extended family. Salcines was observed at the properties the weekend of June 9, 1967. He headed the Trafficante crime family from 1954 to 1987 and controlled organized criminal operations in Florida and Cuba, which had previously been consolidated from several rival gangs by his father, Santo Trafficante Sr. Trafficante maintained links to the Bonanno crime family in New York City, but was more closely allied with Sam Giancana in Chicago. [5] [4] All were fined, up to $10,000 each, and given prison sentences ranging from three to five years. Indeed, some people would rather not dwell on the less-than-noble aspects of our local history. In 1975, the CIA declassified a report stating that Trafficante had been persuaded to poison Castro, an allegation he denied. Santo Jr., who had inherited the leadership of the Tampa Mafia around 1950 when his father, Santo Sr., fell ill, had now completed his consolidation of power in Tampa and beyond. Desr Gerry, please know that I am thinking of you and never forget the kindness bestowed on me in my difficult time but especially the generosity and affection shown to my daughter and grandson. My ex-wife Erline Lazzara was a childhood friend you might remember. Robert Anderson aka The Killer Between 50 and 100 buildings were burned. The Unbelievable Story Of Richard Lee McNair The Man Who Mailed Himself Out Of Prison, What JFK's Mob-Affiliated Mistress May Have Known About His Assassination, What Stephen Hawking Thinks Threatens Humankind The Most, 27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York, Join The All That's Interesting Weekly Dispatch. "[1][13] He stated that he was positive that he did not say it because he always spoke to Aleman in Spanish, and said that there was no way to state the phrase in Spanish. He had a big heart and will be missed. "I think it's all bull----," says Trafficante's former horse trainer, Arthur Pedregal Jr. "It's only because his name is Trafficante. You and Santo will always have a special place in my heart. Husband of Private I will never forget him as a fellow stroke survivor. From bolitaan illegal version of the now-legal Florida lotteryto narcotics, Tampas experience with organized crime is as notable as Chicagos or New Yorks. He will always be remembered with fondness. [19] He claimed three witnesses could support his statement that he met Trafficante in Tampa, but refused to name them, adding: "One guy is afraid of retaliation. THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF TAMPA'S UNDERWORLD IS OFTEN INTERTWINED WITH SOME OF Something went wrong. Fla. (AP), Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52792202/frank-cacciatore-trafficante, L'Unione Italiana Cemetery, Ybor City, Hillsborough County, Florida, USA, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santo_Trafficante_Jr, Death of Santo Trafficante, Jr at Houston, TX. Trafficante scrambled out the passenger-side door. "[12] He said that Trafficante complained about the honesty of the Kennedys and their "attacks" on Jimmy Hoffa and other associates. The Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime's history and impact on American society. He returned to Tampa for the last time for internment in the LUnione Italiana Cemetery. Departed this Life May 13, 2015 ). Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. The Trafficante Family Under Santo Junior . "I thought I could just go down to (former Hillsborough State Attorney) Bill James and (Assistant State Attorney) Lee Atkinson and explain it all away in 15 minutes.". THE CHARLIE WALL STORY Kingpin Charlie Wall (center holding bottle, right of child) and his notorious gang. In October 1966, while waiting in a Queens courthouse for his turn to be questioned by a grand jury about the infamous LaStella meeting (later dubbed "Little Apalachin") held a couple of weeks earlier on September 22, Santo Trafficante Jr., who was the boss of the Tampa Bay Crime Family, overheard reporters talking about someone . Mobster Johnny Rosselli, who worked for both Trafficante and the Chicago Outfit, was another associate involved in the unsuccessful efforts to kill Castro and, according to some biographies, was the man who put Trafficante and Giancana together with Maheu. Trafficante was jailed and deported when Fidel Castro rose to power, leading him to spend a good portion of his adult life hatching a plan of revenge. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. In the early 20th Century, Tampa was a small but growing city, and the organized crime it faced was modest. A system error has occurred. Love, Jimmy Schaffer. But then came Key Bank, a massive drug-money-laundering investigation. Santo Trafficante Jr. (November 15, 1914 March 17, 1987) was among the most powerful Mafia bosses in the United States. Then, check out these photos of the aftermath from some of the bloodiest mob hits. Family members linked to this person will appear here. It was all on the up and up. Dennis Caruso/NY Daily News Archive via Getty ImagesFrank Ragano and Santo Trafficante Jr. (right). You'll learn about bolita, the rumored tunnels of Ybor, and the Era of Blood.Join us for this one-of-a-kind walking tour of Tampa's most storied neighborhood. In his previous statements, Roselli also tied Lee Harvey Oswalds killer, Jack Ruby, to Santo Trafficante. "You hope things will just disappear two or three years from now.". Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. During a recent trip to Lake Tahoe he bought two basketballs autographed by Michael Jordan. please know that i am praying for you and your family. As we all know, he was right, and Kennedy was assassinated by a sniper in November 1963. Resend Activation Email. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. As a leading member of the syndicate, he also was suspected of having behind-the-scenes interests in other syndicate-owned Cuban casinos: the Hotel Habana Riviera, the Tropicana Club, the Sevilla-Biltmore, the Capri Hotel Casino, the Commodoro, the Deauville, and the Havana Hilton. There are few indicators that the family is still an active crime network. A full report was made by the Cuban police, dated January 23, 1958, includes transcripts of long-distance telephone calls made from the Sans Souci during the period AugustDecember 1957. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. You have been in pain too long. Seven people were murdered. He headed the Trafficante crime family and controlled organized criminal operations in Florida and Cuba, which had previously been consolidated from several rival gangs by his father, Santo Trafficante Sr. Reputed 'boss of bosses' dies at 72 TAMPA, Fla, "' Trafficante dies at age 72 TAMPA. By Santo III's own estimation, this was a wise move. Santo Trafficante Sr. was a Florida mobster who survived a series of vicious gang wars to become the leader of a powerful Mafia crime family based in Tampa. He died of natural causes, at the age of 72, in Houston, Texas. Santo Trafficante, Jr. was born in the United States on November 15, 1914, as one of five sons of Mafia boss Santo Trafficante. Wife : Josephine MARCHESE (Santo TRAFFICANTE Jr. married Josephine in Tampa, Florida on April 17, 1938). Make sure that the file is a photo. [15][16] He stated he was chosen by Hoffa because, as both Hoffa and Trafficante's lawyer, he could be assured of attorneyclient privilege. English A year has passed. He worked to expand the crime familys business holding and territory he was particularly interested in Cuba as a location for gambling, hotels and night clubs and worked to cement good ties with his fellow mobsters in. Learn more about merges. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. And then there are the infinite conspiracy theories about the assassination of President Kennedy, many of them featuring Trafficante. Try again later. To add further credence to this theory of JFKs assassination, famed prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi (who also wrote the infamous true crime novel on the Manson Family, Helter Skelter), who penned Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, quoted a witness who said that New Orleans boss Marcello had quipped: The dog [JFK] will keep biting you if you only cut off its tail [RFK]., The final piece of evidence for the theory that Santo Trafficante was involved in JFKs assassination was a witness who reported that the mobster had once said himself that JFK not going to make it to the [1964] election. [14] He stated that he was concerned for his safety and was not certain that he had ever correctly heard or understood Trafficante's comment. Maheu hid the fact that he was sent by the CIA, instead portraying himself an advocate for international corporations. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [11], In 1976, Cuban exile and FBI informant Jose Aleman told The Washington Post that in September 1962, Trafficante had offered him a loan of $1.5million to replace Aleman's three-story "ramshackle motel with a 12-story glass wonder. [3] His wife, Josephine, died in 2015 at the age of 95; he is survived by two of his daughters. The Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime's history and impact on American society. But Santo knew who was behind the killing a rival Mafia faction. Try again later. Trafficante's appetite and his legal woes seem linked like the strands of a cruller. They used to be my greatest friend," Trafficante says. He dressed nicely but not ostentatiously, and his choice of cars was never flashy. He flew to Houston on March 15 for heart bypass surgery. Scott M. Deitche, Mob Museum Advisory Council member and mob http://www.scottdeitche.com/books.htmlauthor of Tampa's favorite books, Cigar City Mafia: A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld & The Silent Don: The Criminal Underworld of Santo Trafficante Jror Manny Leto, previous Editor of Cigar City Magazine and Tampa historian, will guide you on a 1.5 -2 hour walking tour to old gambling palaces, street corners, and alleys where some mobsters met their demise, and restaurants where wise guys, like famed boss Santo Trafficante Jr, held court. [13] On September 27, 1978, Aleman reiterated to HSCA investigators that Trafficante had complained to him for hours in June or July 1963 about Kennedy's crackdown on organized crime at a meeting to discuss a business loan. "My kids suffered a lot by it," he says. Trafficante Jr. controlled his Tampa-based crime network for over three decades. Forget everything you think you know about Tampa mafia wives and girlfriends in the 1950s. Mrs. Gerry, Gina, Dino, Joe and Marisa - they broke the mold with Traff. My aim is to provide you with the best Service experience for you and your motorcycle. When he applied to the state for a parimutuel license that would allow him to race his horses at Tampa Bay Downs, he was refused. Son of Santo Trafficante and Maria Giuseppa Trafficante He was again called to testify in April 1976 on the alleged conspiracy to kill Kennedy, but Rosselli never made it: His body was found in a barrel floating in Biscayne Bay off the coast of Florida. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Florida, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1823-1982, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. A Hillsborough judge threw out the wiretaps, the spine of the state's case. A A. [12] According to Aleman, when he told Trafficante that President John F. Kennedy would likely be re-elected, Trafficante replied, "No, Jose, he is going to be hit.
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