Frank Scalice
Frank Scalice | |
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Scalice in 1948 | |
| Born | Francesco Scalisi September 23, 1893 Palermo, Sicily, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | June 17, 1957 (aged 63) New York City, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshots |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Other names | Don Ciccio Wacky Don Cheech |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation(s) | Mobster, rum runner, racketeer |
| Predecessor | Manfredi Mineo |
| Successor | Vincent Mangano |
| Children | 6 |
| Relatives | Anthony Gaggi (second cousin) Dominick Montiglio (third cousin) |
| Allegiance | Anastasia crime family |
Frank Scalice (/skɑːˈliːsi/; born Francesco Scalisi, Italian: [franˈtʃesko skaˈliːzi]; September 23, 1893 – June 17, 1957), also known as "Don Ciccio" and "Wacky", was an Italian-American mobster active in New York City, who led the future Gambino crime family from 1930 to 1931. He was consigliere from 1931 until his murder on June 17, 1957.