Thursday, July 9, 2015

Vito Di Giorgio

Vito Di Giorgio (March 19, 1880 – May 13, 1922) was an early Italian crime boss in Los Angeles. Originally from Palermo, Sicily, Di Giorgio lived most of his life as a grocer in New Orleans. While he lived in Los Angeles he was known as a wealthy food importer. During his New Orleans years he was an active Black Hander. He survived two shootings, only to be killed while visiting Chicago in 1922.

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