Patriarca crime family

Patriarca crime familyRaymond L.S.

The family is named after Raymond Patriarca who was boss from 1954 to 1984

Founded 1916

Founded by Gaspare Messina

Named after Raymond Patriarca

Founding location Boston, Massachusetts, Providence, Rhode Island

Years active c. 1916–present

Territory New England: Rhode Island, Eastern Massachusetts, Eastern Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine

Ethnicity "Made members" are Italian and Italian-American, and other ethnicities as "associates"

Membership (est.) 30-35 made members, 100+ Associates

Criminal activities Racketeering, gambling, murder, narcotics, waste management, robbery, fencing, loan sharking, extortion, bookmaking, money laundering, smuggling, and fraud

Allies Five Families

Chicago Outfit

DeCavalcante

Philadelphia

Bufalino crime family

Rivals Winter Hill Gang

Charlestown Mob

The Patriarca crime family (pronounced [paˈtrjarka]), also known as the New England Mafia, the Boston Mafia, the Providence Mafia or The Office, is an Italian-American Mafia crime family in New England. It has two distinct factions, one based in Providence, Rhode Island, and the other in Boston, Massachusetts. The family is currently led by Carmen Dinunzio who is part of the Boston faction. They are active primarily in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and eastern parts of Connecticut.

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