Tampa Bay Coalition
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John "Johnny Boy" D'Amato
DeCavalcante Family
(Acting Boss ~ 1991-1992)
 
Johnny D'Amato would step in to fill the role as acting boss following the sentencing of Vastola in 1991. The Elizabeth, New Jersey mobster derived power from such individuals as "Charlie Ears" Majuri and Vinny Palermo. D'Amato was murdered by a conspiracy led by capo Vinny Palermo, consigliere Stefano Vitabile, capo Anthony Rotondo and soldier Anthony Capo. Rumors have since circulated that D'Amato's girlfriend claimed he was gay and swinging. However D'Amato borrowed heavily from several of the New York crime families, ultimately crying poor mouth and appearing to live well. It was a matter of time. In late 1992 this former Ravenite Social Club regular and John Gotti pal was found murdered.  
 
 
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