The last New England mob boss from Rhode Island, Nicholas “Nicky” Manocchio, has passed away at the age of 97. Manocchio, who was known as the boss of the Patriarca crime family, died peacefully in his sleep. He was a significant figure in organized crime in New England for several decades before his imprisonment in 2011 on racketeering charges.
Manocchio’s death marks the end of an era for the mob in Rhode Island, as he was one of the last remaining old-school bosses. Despite his advanced age, he remained a respected figure in the underworld and was known for his ability to maintain control over his crime family.
His passing has sparked discussions about the declining influence of traditional organized crime in the region, as law enforcement efforts and internal disputes have weakened the once powerful mafia families. Manocchio’s death serves as a reminder of the changing landscape of organized crime in New England and the end of an era for the mob in Rhode Island.
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