Anthony Zizzo

Anthony Zizzo (born August 3, 1935 – disappeared August 31, 2006), also known as "Little Tony" and "Little Toes", was an American mobster who was the underboss of the Chicago Outfit.

Early life

Anthony Zizzo was born on August 3, 1935, in the Little Italy neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. His parents were Italian immigrants who had settled in the United States. Zizzo grew up in a working-class family, and like many young men in his neighborhood, he became involved in organized crime at a young age.

Zizzo dropped out of high school and began working as a truck driver for the Chicago Outfit, the city's dominant organized crime syndicate. He quickly rose through the ranks of the organization, and by the 1960s, he was a trusted member of the Outfit's leadership.

In 1992, Zizzo and 10 other Carlisi Street Crew members were prosecuted by the Justice Department for racketeering.

Disappearance

Zizzo disappeared after leaving his home on August 31, 2006, he was last seen outside a Melrose Park restaurant where his car was found after a missing person's report was made by his wife. He is presumed murdered, although the FBI also considered the possibility he went into hiding.

At the time of his disappearance, law enforcement believed Zizzo was the underboss of the Chicago Outfit as he was third in command in the 1990s. Andriacchi died in August 2024.