Salvatore Catalanotte

Background

Salvatore Catalanotte was born in Trapani, Sicily on February 15, 1894.

Career

"Sings in the night" is a translation of his last name. He immigrated to Detroit, Michigan, in 1905 where he worked for the bootlegging Giannola brothers during the Vitale-Giannola War. Catalanotte survived several attempts on his life and emerged the "king of Little Sicily in Detroit".

He lobbied for an uneasy alliance between the Eastside and Westside Mobs, which was renamed the Pascuzzi Combine.

Catalanotte"s unified crime syndicate demonstrated its influence by corrupting city and state officials while simultaneously ensuring protection for its racketeering operations. Catalanotte"s reign came to an end after he died from pneumonia on February 14, 1930.

This was followed by a 1,200 car procession to his grave at Mountain. Olivet Cemetery in Detroit.

Membership

As a sign of respect, every prominent member of Detroit"s criminal underworld paid their respects at the Church of the Most Holy Family in Detroit.

Connections

Partner:

Louisiana Cosa Nostra