Joseph Giunta
American organized crime figure
About Joseph Giunta
Lived 1886 – 1929 (aged 42–43). Joseph Giunta was an American gangster.
Joseph "Hop Toad" Giunta (1887 – May 7, 1929), was an American mobster with the Chicago Outfit. He was born in Cicero, Illinois. He was of Italian descent.
Biography
After the murder of Unione Siciliana president Pasqualino "Patsy" Lolordo, Giunta became the new president of the Siciliana in 1929. He unsuccessfully tried to organize a revolt against Al Capone's gang. As a result, according to legend, Giunta and his co-conspirators (Albert Anselmi and John Scalise) were beaten and shot to death by Capone at a party. Their bodies were found the next day in Hammond, Indiana.
Giunta was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Giunta?
American organized crime figure
When was Joseph Giunta born?
Joseph Giunta was born in 1886 in Cicero.
When did Joseph Giunta die?
Joseph Giunta died on 8 May 1929 in Chicago.
What was Joseph Giunta's occupation?
Joseph Giunta was a gangster.
What nationality was Joseph Giunta?
Joseph Giunta was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph Giunta (mobster)
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