Vincent Cafaro was born on August 27,1933 and is a former Italian-American mobster who was a soldier in the Genovese crime family under the tutelage of acting boss Anthony "Fat Tony" Salerno, until becoming a government confidential informant and cooperating witness in 1986.
12 Facts About Vincent Cafaro
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In 1974, Vincent Cafaro became a made man, or full member, in the Genovese family and was assigned to Salerno's crew, based out of the Palma Boys Social Club in East Harlem.
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Vincent Cafaro would have Acramone set up meetings with other union officers to gain further influence in the union.
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In September 1986, while in jail awaiting trial, Vincent Cafaro contacted the government about becoming a government informant and witness.
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From October 1986 to March 1987, Vincent Cafaro attended family meetings wearing a recording device.
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On March 20,1987, the government revealed in court that Vincent Cafaro was now working for them.
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Vincent Cafaro later testified about the Genovese family involvement in large scale labor racketeering; their control over the New York District Council of Carpenters; and the family's organizational structure.
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Vincent Cafaro exposed the Genovese family's control over the New York Coliseum and the Javits Center.
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Vincent Cafaro described how Salerno, after suffering a stroke, became a figurehead for new boss Vincent "The Chin" Gigante.
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In October 1987, Vincent Cafaro told prosecutors that he was breaking his cooperation deal because of fear for his immediate family.
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On February 20,1988, Vincent Cafaro refused to answer some questions in court during a drug trial for Liborio Bellomo and three other defendants.
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In 1989 and 1990, Vincent Cafaro testified against Gambino boss John Gotti and then disappeared into the federal Witness Protection Program.