In a world filled with instant gratification and a constant need for entertainment, it is easy to see how the allure of the unknown can be so appealing. So what is it about the Guerriero Club that has people so captivated?
The Guerriero Club is a group of Italian-American men who meet once a week to discuss their business ventures, enjoy cigars, and gamble. While this may not sound like much, the Guerriero Club has been linked to some of the most notorious organized crime families in America.
The Gambino crime family, one of the five original New York City La Cosa Nostra families, was founded by Salvatore “Toto” D’Aquila in 1921. D’Aquila’s underboss was none other than Al Capone. The Gambinos were involved in prostitution, racketeering, extortion, and murder.
The Genovese crime family is another one of the five New York City La Cosa Nostra families. They were founded by Lucky Luciano in 1931 and have been involved in racketeering, gambling, loan sharking, drug trafficking, and murder. The current boss of the Genovese crime family is Vittorio Amuso.
The Lucchese crime family was also founded by Lucky Luciano in 1931. They are involved in racketeering, fraud, money laundering, drug trafficking, and murder. The current boss of the Lucchese family is Matty “The Horse” Ianniello.
Last but not least is the Bonanno crime family. They were founded by Joseph Bonanno in 1931 and are involved in racketeering, gambling, loan sharking, drug trafficking, and murder. The current boss of the Bonanno crime family is Michael Mancuso.
So what does all this have to do with the Guerriero Club? Well, it just so happens that members of all four of these families are members of the Guerriero Club! In fact, Gambino boss John Gotti was a regular at their weekly meetings.
While membership into the Guerriero Club is invite-only and shrouded in secrecy (no women are allowed), there have been some details that have leaked out over the years. One thing that is known for sure is that membership dues are $50 per week – quite a hefty price tag for what seems to be nothing more than a fancy gentleman’s club!
What goes on inside the Guerriero Club? No one really knows for sure – but based on who belongs to it, one can only imagine…
