Joseph Andriacchi

Joseph "the Builder" Andriacchi (October 20, 1932 – August 2024) was an American mobster. He was reported by Chicago newspapers to be a high-ranking member of the Chicago Outfit criminal organization. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. Andriacchi was identified in a 1995 Chicago Tribune article as being an underboss for day-to-day operations for the Chicago Outfit.

On September 30, 2007, the Chicago Tribune reported that law enforcement sources indicated that Andriacchi controls Chicago's north side and north suburbs, and that he leads the Elmwood Park crew.

Andriacchi was a cousin by marriage to Joey "The Clown" Lombardo.

Andriacchi and his late wife, Silvana Venditti-Andriacchi, lived in River Forest, Illinois. Andriacchi died in August 2024, at the age of 91.

References

  1. ↑ Petacque, Art (March 19, 1989). "Andriacchi moves up to No. 2 mob job here". Chicago Sun-Times. p. 22.
  2. ↑ Lyon, Jeff (January 29, 1995). "Mob rule". Chicago Tribune. p. 8.
  3. ↑ Coen, Jeff (September 30, 2007). "Outfit's hit, but not KO'd - Officials say much remains to be done". Chicago Tribune. p. 1.
  4. ↑ William Roemer, Accardo: The Genuine Godfather (New York: Ivey Books, 1995), 393
  5. ↑ "Chicago mob boss Joe 'The Sledgehammer' Andriacchi dies at 91, sources tell I-Team". ABC7 News. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.

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