Anthony Milano was an American mobster who rose to power working for the Cleveland crime family in the American Mafia.
11 Facts About Anthony Milano
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Anthony Milano served as the longtime underboss in the Cleveland crime family from 1930 until his retirement in 1976.
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Anthony Milano was the godfather of future Cleveland crime family underboss Angelo Lonardo.
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Anthony Milano founded the Italian American Brotherhood Club in 1928 in Cleveland's Murray Hill neighborhood.
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Anthony Milano remained underboss for decades despite the changes in leadership over the years.
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Anthony Milano had significant control over several local labor unions in Cleveland due to his connection to Jackie Presser.
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Anthony Milano married Josephine DiSanto and had four sons: Peter, Frank, John and Carmen.
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Anthony Milano had many legitimate and criminal business interests in all three cities.
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Anthony Milano's eldest son Peter was a member of the Los Angeles crime family and the Milanos' relationship strengthened the ties between the two crime families.
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Anthony Milano died of natural causes on August 5,1978, at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland.
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Anthony Milano was buried at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon, Ohio.