Gaetano Reina
Gaetano Reina (Italian: [ɡaeˈtaːno reˈiːna]; September 27, 1889 – February 26, 1930) was an Italian-American gangster. He was an early American Mafia boss who was the founder of what has for many years been called the Lucchese crime family in New York City. He led the family until his murder on February 26, 1930, on the orders of Joe Masseria.
Gaetano Reina | |
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Reina in the 1920s | |
| Born | September 27, 1889 |
| Died | February 26, 1930 (aged 40) New York City, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Other names | Tommy Reina Tom Reina |
| Occupation | Crime boss |
| Known for | First Boss of the Lucchese crime family |
| Successor | Bonaventura Pinzolo |
| Spouse |
Angelina Olivera (m. 1913) |
| Children | 9 |
| Relatives | Joseph Valachi (son-in-law) Vincenzo Terranova (brother-in-law) |
| Allegiance | Reina crime family |
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