August Palmisano
August Palmisano (1928 – June 30, 1978), also known as Augie, was an American tavern owner. He owned Palmy's Bar, a tavern in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Palmisano was a reputed mobster and suspected informant.
August Palmisano | |
|---|---|
| Born | August S. Palmisano 1928 |
| Died | June 30, 1978 (aged 49–50) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US |
| Other names | Augie |
| Occupation | Tavern owner |
| Years active | 1963–1978 |
| Known for | Milwaukee Mafia |
| Spouse |
Jean Rose Lassa (m. 1952) |
| Children | 4 |
He was convicted of running gambling operations in the 1960s. He was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and had his phone wiretapped as part of a federal investigation into Mafia-controlled gambling operations. His name appeared in many federal investigations. Palmisano was killed in a car bombing in 1978.
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