1. Anthony Anastasio controlled Brooklyn Local 1814, and became a vice president of the International Longshoremen's Association.
12 Facts About Anthony Anastasio
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Anthony Anastasio had seven brothers: Raffaele; Frank; Albert; Joseph; Gerardo; Luigi, who moved to Australia; and Salvatore Anthony Anastasio; and a sister, Maria.
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Anthony Anastasio married Rose Lacqua and the couple had two daughters, Louise and Marion.
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In 1932, Anthony Anastasio gained control of Brooklyn Local 1814 of the International Longshoremen's Association and eventually rose to become a vice president of the national ILA.
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In 1937, Anthony Anastasio gained control of six ILA local chapters on the Brooklyn waterfront, sealing his control of the facility.
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Anthony Anastasio always wore trademark, custom made wide-lapeled double breasted suits with white tie and white carnation which made up his expensive wardrobe, flashy cars, and Broadway showgirl companions which were all paid for by the ILA.
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Anthony Anastasio made no effort to hide that he was a connected mobster; he only had to say "my brother Albert" to get his point across.
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However, new boss Carlo Gambino did allow Anthony Anastasio to retain control of the Brooklyn docks until his death.
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In 1962, Anthony Anastasio started suspecting that Vito Genovese meant to kill him and decided to meet with FBI agents.
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On March 1,1963, Anthony Anastasio died of a heart attack at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn.
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Anthony Anastasio is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, New York City.
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Anthony Anastasio's granddaughter, Rosanna Scotto, is a longtime New York City anchorwoman.