Education
In 1944, he graduated from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.
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Vincent Meli
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Career
The nephew of Angelo Meli, he succeeded longtime crime boss Anthony Zerilli following his imprisonment. Born Vincent Angelo Meli to Frank Meli and Grazia Panzica in San Cataldo, Sicily, Meli arrived in the United States with his family during the 1920s. Enlisting in the United States Army soon after graduation, Meli saw a lot of action and was discharged three years later.
This was the code name for the Battle of Normandy where Allied operations launched the successful invasion of German-occupied western Europe during World World War World War II His division was a primary force in helping to secure Nuremberg concentration camps and free the prisoners.
Shortly after his return to Detroit, Meli became involved in organized crime. He was a major crime figure who attempted to gain control of Detroit"s coin machine industry.
During the 1990s, Meli was tied to labor racketeering.
Membership
During his service, Vincent was a member of Operation Overlord.
