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Antonio Paretti

1892 – 1927

New York gangster

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About Antonio Paretti

Lived 1892 – 1927 (aged 34–35).

Antonio Paretti (1892 - February 17, 1927), also known as Tony Paretti or Tony the Shoemaker, was a Camorra gangster. He was a member of the Brooklyn-based Coney Island gang in New York City, serving as the right-hand man of Pellegrino Morano.

Paretti received a death sentence for his part in the killing of Nicholas Morello and Charles Ubriaco on September 7, 1916, during the Mafia–Camorra War. Paretti originally fled to Italy to escape capture, while his brother Aniello Paretti was imprisoned and charged with another unrelated murder. Both were also involved in the murder of Joe Nazzaro, the alleged killer of Giosue Gallucci, on March 16, 1917.

Paretti returned to New York in March 1926, confident that most of the witnesses against him would no longer be there. Nevertheless, Paretti was convicted for first degree murder. Notably, several of the witnesses who were called to testify against him "suddenly developed a surprising lack of memory," replying, "I cannot remember" to all questions asked of them.

In the months leading up to his execution, security in Sing Sing prison was enhanced from 16 hours a day to 24 hours a day. Paretti attempted to pressure authorities to commute his death sentence to no avail. He was electrocuted on February 17, 1927, at the age of 35. One of his last visitors was future Mafia boss, Vito Genovese,

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antonio Paretti?

New York gangster

When was Antonio Paretti born?

Antonio Paretti was born in 1892.

When did Antonio Paretti die?

Antonio Paretti died on 17 February 1927.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antonio Paretti

· Wikidata: Q4776856

· DBpedia: Tony Paretti

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