Strollo became a government snitch in 1999 after being indicted in December 1997 on Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations violations of aggravated murder, casino-style gambling and numbers lottery. On May 17, 1977, Nardi was blown to bits when a car packed with explosives was detonated next to his in the parking lot of the Teamsters building. He was convicted by a Fairfield County jury in 2001 of 32 crimes involving public money misspent on meals, trips and entertainment and then lying about it. YOUNGSTOWN Lenine "Lenny" Strollo, 90, was called home Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Strollo reached a plea agreement and became a government witness in February 1999. 99 CA 147 PLAINTIFF-APPELLEE, ) ) - VS - ) OPINION ) JEFF RIDDLE, ) ) . banners urging residents to "Get the Next Generation of GM Cars for Our Valley," a reference to General Motors' pending decision whether to replace or relocate the massive Lordstown plant. CLEVELAND -- Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains' victim-impact statement likely helped shorten former mob boss Lenny Strollo's prison term. Armstrong, whose father was a Youngstown police officer, was 19 at the time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman (new location). Kobler also presciently noted, "The Youngstown area exemplifies the truism that rackets cannot survive without two basic conditions--the sanction of police and politicians, and an apathetic public. It's a rare moment for the kid who swept floors to put himself through Catholic high school and served as president of the Youngstown Fraternal Order of Police. "He had no respect for anybody," Strollo said of Biondillo during the trial. "But the drug dealers they were ripping off started turning on them.". As for Altshuler, Riddle, and Turnage, even their lawyers were not completely sure why they took a bad gamble on a life sentence. I didn't know I had done anything that would anger anyone so much." Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He got a woman pregnant, married her and they had a child. Recreational Residential Senior Living Private Residence Private Residence Canfield, Ohio Strollo completed new construction of a 27,000 sq. Prosecutors claimed his three employees arranged the 1996 killing of Ernie Biondillo _ Strollo's rival _ and the woundings of Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains days before he . Armstrong, who over the years has been in touch with this writer, spent 25 months behind bars; Strollo and Serman got six years apiece, but they stayed out on appeal for a time. One of the topics on the agenda at that ill-fated meeting was the brutal Corn Sugar War, a familial feud of the late 1920s that left eleven local mobsters dead. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. The Porrellos asked to have a meeting with Lonardo, but when he arrived at a barbershop, two gunmen appeared from the back and opened fire, killing Big Joe and his brother, John Lonardo. She also loved her Golden Girls sisters trips to many Casinos and enjoyed spending family time with everyone. The state sentence was handed down in November 1999 on charges that nearly mirrored the federal racketeering case. Sports All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. His Euclid-based Miray Fund Raising Inc., prosecutors say, was actually a front for Strollo, Garono, and Altshuler to skim money from casino nights sponsored by nonprofit groups. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. We have set your language to But they didn't have the whole thing.". Lenine "Lenny" Strollo's crime career ended in the 1990s when he agreed to testify at the federal trial of three men tasked with killing businessman and rival Ernie Biondillo. They considered killing him at a BW-3, but decided the restaurant was too crowded. How was the mob able to get black men in their twenties and thirties to work for white men the age of their grandfathers? "He came in, and I pirouetted and saw the gun," Gains says. "These people are a cancer on this society," he fumes. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and baking for her family and friends and made the best Biscotti for everyone. Featured The murder was an uncharacteristically bold move by Strollo, who had always been a smart, cautious man, advising friends: "Anger is the wind that blows out the flame of the mind." Garono, who once said a good way to get gamblers to pay up is by putting them in a bag and beating them with a baseball bat, agreed to racketeering charges four months later. Podcasts The bullet entered and exited Gains's arm, then entered his side and went through his back, exiting near the spine. Lenine Strollo. Canfield - There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Dr., Boardman, with Father Philip Rogers officiating for Edina M. "Dee" Strollo, 87, of Canfield, who passed away peacefully Thursday morning, January 26, 2017 with her . Even though the mob lost its grip on the local government after Lenny Strollo turned state's witness in 1999, corruption still persists in Youngstown. "The death of Lenny Strollo? Mob Hits With Morford just a few feet away, Milano breezily predicted a happy end for the Youngstown don. "Lenny will be on a beach with a couple of blondes and a bag full of hundred-dollar bills, waving, saying, 'No, Bernie, I'll never give you up,'" Milano said with a grin on his face, clearly amused by the image. WebberSites Website Design and Development Share this memorial using social media sites or email. May 20, 2021 - Disgraced former Youngstown (OH) mob don Lenny Strollo died of natural causes this week at the age of 91, living quietly in the shadows of his old mafia kingdom forced to wear the scarlet letter of a cooperator. 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Sitting in the U.S. attorney's law library on the fifteenth floor of the Bank One building, Morford, Wooley, and Kroner note wryly that the mob's arrogance was a factor, too. Strollo was ultimately arrested and became a government informant. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Armstrong served a total of 10 years, and it was during his time behind bars that he decided to get even with the Strollos and Prato. By episode 11, Congressman Traficant hopes to free a man facing convictions of being a Nazi war criminal. On the final count of gambling--guilty. No fine was imposed. It's the kind of place one might expect Gregory Peck to walk out of as Atticus Finch, a man as graceful and dignified as the surroundings. I would keep 40 percent of the change; Lenny got the rest.. The moment Biondillo was trapped, they pulled down their ski masks, brandished shotguns, and rushed his car. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Final Nail In The Coffin: The Mafia In Mahoning Valley Officially Dead With Passing Of Lenny Strollo, Youngstown's Last Don 2 years ago Scott Burnstein . Forgot Password. Under questioning from Morford, Strollo described his induction ceremony, which Strollo said was attended by alleged Pittsburgh crime boss Michael Genovese, among others. ft. home. Gains, gunned down in his Boardman home Dec. 24, 1996 -- on Strollo's order -- spoke at the Canfield Township man's sentencing Tuesday in U.S. District Court. Strollo denies any involvement in Naples's murder, and the case remains unsolved. This website no guarantee about the precision of the information accessible. He became a government witness in 1997 . The Cleveland mob got out of bootlegging when prohibition was repealed in 1933. Morford asked Strollo. Here those conditions have combined to produce a breakdown of the democratic process. After the trial, one longtime Strollo associate finally said what nearly every observer noticed, but virtually no one was willing to mention publicly. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Hit and Miss Batcho, whose state trial is scheduled to begin next month in Youngstown, allegedly pulled the trigger of his .38-caliber handgun. Once named "Crimetown USA" by The Saturday Evening Post, Youngstown, OH was overrun by the mob. Many Youngstown residents still note the lack of public outcry over the Gains shooting. "I kept questioning why. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Lenny Makes His Move If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. That raid led to Youngstown gambler Michael Sabella, who six months later agreed to wear an FBI wire and record his conversations with bookie Michael Serrecchio. Family and friends may visit www.rossisantuccifh.com. Three defendants, three counts each, nine guilty verdicts. Batcho allegedly went in for the kill, but his gun jammed. He was arrested at his Canfield home and remained in protective custody until he reached a plea agreement and became a government witness. When Lenny Strollo testified at the federal courthouse, he was only a few miles from where the old Hotel Statler used to stand. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Despite his deeds, federal authorities asked for a reduced sentence for Lenine "Lenny" Strollo, longtime crime boss of Youngstown, because of . Its marble pillars and ornate gold, green, and maroon fixtures give the building an air of nobility. Dee will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends for her generosity and kindness. Our support in your time of need does not end after the funeral services. O'Malley read the verdicts unemotionally. LCN was active well into the 90s there the union rackets and gambling. It's tough to imagine longtime Cleveland don John Scalish burping as his final show of bravado, much less cooperating with federal agents. Local Mandy Jenkins, digital news pioneer who founded Mahoning Matters, dies at age 42. Buffoons and incompetents succeed to important civic posts. I shot him but the gun jammed.'". . One year before he died, though, Prato offered Naples and Strollo official induction into La Cosa Nostra. The Crab Sleeps With the Fishes He said the government could have gone to trial and put Strollo in prison, but the same corrupt system would still exist. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Informants told the FBI that Strollo feared Naples would try to take over his gambling operations while he was away. Lenine Strollo is 91 years old today because Lenine's birthday is on 04/21/1931. Bernard Altshuler, an associate of one-time Valley mob boss Lenine "Lenny" Strollo, has died. So was Strollo. He said the expression that fit his situation is "too soon old, too late smart" and there was nothing more he could say than "I'm sorry." Nine days later police found the car, but no Moceri. And, inevitably, turncoats who cut deals for themselves and created a domino effect that ended with Dante Strollo testifying against his kid brother--who, in turn, agreed to tell the government mob secrets "whenever, wherever, to whomever, and in whatever form" federal prosecutors demanded. The line was dead. "Yes," Strollo responded. "There was no outrage. The $65-an-hour fee the government paid Milano to represent Riddle is well below his regular rate, but he accepted the work because he wanted to be part of this trial. Testimonials Read testimonials from real customers who already used our services. Instead, the mob moved into rackets like gambling, loan-sharking, and controlling the vending businesses. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) - Notorious Youngstown mob boss Lenny Strollo has died. Dogged investigators. The judge said, however, that given the nature of the government's allegations, Rich's father had participated in organized crime activity, too. Failed to report flower. Before the four drove away to collect their shares of the $35,000 hit fee and celebrate their success over a lunch of chicken and pizza, one of the men reached through the shattered window and pulled the gold ring with diamonds that spelled "EB" from Biondillo's finger. Blair and Wilkins sprayed shotgun pellets and slugs through the rolled-up windows, essentially blowing Biondillo's face off in a bloody gangland execution. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Canfield There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Dr., Boardman, with Father Philip Rogers officiating for Edina M. Dee Strollo, 87, of Canfield, who passed away peacefully Thursday morning, January 26, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court imposed the prison time Monday on George Wilkins III, 41, of McClure Street . Finally, on February 16, 68-year-old Lenny Strollo struck a deal with federal prosecutors that could have him out of jail in as little as twelve years. Bachelor's degree. In the past, Lenine has also been known as Lenny Strollo. Mike Tobin may be reached at [emailprotected]. "[Batcho] said, 'I don't know, I don't know. Design Awards: 2011 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyle Award - Home Theater Level VII Bronze Technical Design On the first count, for the murder of Biondillo--guilty. If Youngstown is one of the most depressing places in America, Murdock Street is one of the most depressing stretches in Youngstown. With Naples dead, Strollo, by then living in a halfway house on Market Street in Youngstown, was his logical successor. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Lenine "Lenny" Strollo, 90, of Youngstown, was called home on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Bulger, who viewed the killing of rivals and others who displeased him as just another day in the office, will die with only his demons at his bedside. Of the 46 people indicted from a four-year FBI probe of organized crime and corruption in the Mahoning Valley, 42 people took plea bargains, including Lenine "Lenny" Strollo, a made man in the Pittsburgh Mafia who ran the Youngstown rackets. Vacant lots are littered with shattered beer bottles and plastic wrappers. Strollo, using a cane, walked slowly into Judge O'Malley's court wearing a gray sweat shirt and navy blue sweat pants. Friends say Danny was terrified of prison and had grown to resent his younger brother, whom Danny felt wasn't paying him enough for his role as liaison with the police. It had all the hallmarks of the mob stories in movie theaters: colorful gangsters with nicknames like "Lemons" and "The Crab." This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Edina M. Dee Strollo I found on Findagrave.com. Lenny was born April 21, 1931, in Youngstown, the son of the late Dominic and Antoinette Cavallo Strollo and . A system error has occurred. The government was able to build its case by convincing lower-echelon criminals to roll over on their superiors. The narrow two-story homes all sorely need fresh coats of paint. one of the men who participated in Midwest Sorry! Thus, when Armstrong came out of prison he went to work for Strollo and his brother, Danny, at A1 Vending. "These fucking dagos snitch on each other," he complained over coffee in Little Italy. He confessed to the charges and hired Policy to defend him, but then recanted his confession. Youngstown was once among the biggest steel cities along with Cleveland and Pittsburg. . There is a problem with your email/password. That raid would eventually lead to a major headache for Strollo, though he wouldn't know it until it was too late. The inner-city drug dealers. Strollo implicated Altshuler, his friend of more than twenty years, in the murder of rival gangster Ernie Biondillo Jr. and attempted murder of Mahoning County Prosecutor-Elect Paul Gains. An enraged Licavoli demanded revenge for his cousin's murder, and, eventually, he got it. 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