Sam Giancana
American mobster (1908–1975)
Salvatore "Sam" Giancana (born Salvatore Giangana; June 15, 1908 – June 19, 1975),[1] was a Sicilian American mobster, notable as being boss of the criminal Chicago Outfit from 1957–1966. His nicknames were "Mooney", "Momo", "Sam the Cigar", and "Sammy".
Sam Giancana | |
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| Born | Salvatore Giangana June 15, 1908 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1975 (aged 67) Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Multiple gunshot wounds |
| Resting place | Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois, U.S. |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation(s) | Gangster, Crime boss |
| Known for | Boss of the Chicago Outfit and Mafia |
| Spouse | Angelina DeTolve (1933–1954, her death) |
| Children | 3 daughters |
On June 19, 1975, a gunman entered Giancana's basement kitchen and shot him in the back of the head as he was frying sausage and peppers at his Oak Park, Illinois home.[2] After Giancana fell to the floor, the gunman turned him over and shot him six more times in the face and neck.
References
change- ↑ "Sam Giancana (Original name: Salvatore Giancana)". Find a Grave. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
- ↑ Congress 1983, p. 182
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