John Franzese Jr.
John Franzese Jr. | |
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FBI surveillance photo of Franzese and his father Sonny in 2005 | |
| Born | April 22, 1960 |
| Other names | Mat Pazzarelli |
| Occupation | Mobster |
| Spouse | Denyce Franzese |
| Father | John "Sonny" Franzese |
| Relatives | Michael Franzese (brother) |
| Allegiance | Colombo crime family |
John Franzese Jr. (born 1960/61), now living as Mat Pazzarelli, is an American former mobster and associate of the Colombo crime family, and son of former underboss John "Sonny" Franzese. He is the first son of a New York mobster to turn state's evidence and testify against his father.