Vito Giacalone
American mobster
About Vito Giacalone
Lived 1924 – 2012 (aged 87–88). Vito Giacalone was an Italian.
Vito William "Billy Jack" Giacalone (April 16, 1923 – February 19, 2012) was an American organized crime figure in Detroit who served as a capo in the Detroit Partnership. He was the younger brother of Anthony "Tony Jack" Giacalone, also a capo in the Detroit Partnership.
Vito Giacalone was described in a 1992 court document as "the most important figure in the Detroit 'Family' after its 'boss' Jack Tocco". Furthermore, a 1992 IRS document cited Giacalone as "one of the prime suspects in the 1975 disappearance of former Teamsters leader James R. Hoffa".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vito Giacalone?
American mobster (1924–2012)
When was Vito Giacalone born?
Vito Giacalone was born in 1924.
When did Vito Giacalone die?
Vito Giacalone died on 19 February 2012.
What nationality was Vito Giacalone?
Vito Giacalone was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vito Giacalone. https://biography.guide/vito-giacalone/
MLA: "Vito Giacalone." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vito-giacalone/.
Chicago: "Vito Giacalone." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vito-giacalone/.
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