John D'Amato
John D'Amato | |
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| Born | June 13, 1940 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 1992 (aged 51) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Murder (gunshot wounds) |
| Other names | "Johnny Boy" |
| Occupation | Crime boss |
| Allegiance | DeCavalcante crime family |
John "Johnny Boy" D'Amato (June 13, 1940 – January 6, 1992) was an American mobster and former acting boss of the DeCavalcante crime family in New Jersey from 1990 to 1992. He was a prominent made man of the DeCavalcante family and was appointed head of the organization by Giovanni Riggi under the influence of Gambino crime family boss John Gotti. D'Amato was murdered in Brooklyn in January 1992 after he was suspected of engaging in homosexual activity.