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ATTENTION PUBLIC: ANP Needs Your Help On An Outfit Matter

Posted on 27. Dec, 2011 by in History, Organized Crime

For those of you who are unaware, I was very close to the now late Clara Cerone. Clara was married to the now late Chicago Outfit Underboss Jackie “The Lackey” Cerone. During my relationship (platonic, of course) with Clara Cerone she confided in me several secrets. Most I will take to my grave out of respect for the fine human being that she was, however, there is one that I am compelled to address right now. It is a tale that Clara supposedly never told anyone, even her own children. Once you have read the bone-chilling account I will outline below, you might understand why a mother would not wish to burden her children with this sort of grisly knowledge.

Her tale takes place many years ago. If my memory serves, it was sometime in the late 1950s, perhaps early to mid ’60s. Clara traveled to New York City on a trip. While away, she bumped into a younger man who she knew from back home. I believe he might have been somewhere around 30 at the time. He was a hairdresser from Melrose Park, Illinois. I believe he was of Italian decent and was supposedly gay. The two were happy to see each other and decided to spend an entire afternoon together having lunch and shopping. At the end of the day they said goodbye to each other and prepared to return to Illinois, separately.

Once back at her home in Elmwood Park, Illinois, she of course crossed paths with “Father”. This was her nickname for her husband. She had been back from New York for a day or two and had gone to a local store to pick up some personal items. Upon her return home, she was immediately greeted by vicious screams coming from her basement. This deranged voice belonged to her husband. He commanded her to come downstairs immediately.

williejackie2 236x300 ATTENTION PUBLIC: ANP Needs Your Help On An Outfit Matter

(Left to right) Jack Cerone and Willie Messino. This photo was taken in the visiting room of a prison in March of 1989.

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  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    On behalf of ANP, I apologize for the recent barrage of inappropriate comments that were inadvertently allowed into the message threads. They were obviously removed and should not be allowed in again. Thank you, Joe Fosco

    • jb

      Did everyone go on strike?

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        Not everyone. lol

    • Kkanz

      i can understand not asking clara,but why did you not ask willie at some point?

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        I did ask Willie. His only response was a devilish smirk. I would not dare question him further.

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Clara’s story was a bit ambiguous as far as whether she was in NYC alone or not. I believe that whatever sources Jack had in NY are who tipped him off (obviously). Perhaps he set her up to see if this man would meet with her in NYC. I really do not want to speculate. I have simply repeated the story verbatim in order to expose it. I would like it very much if the public could shed some light on it.

    • Not saying this time

      Umm… This may be wrong, but docs have figured the same thing that decides how well a man is hung, decided how big his pointer finger is. That photo I think shows why this took place from start to finish
      Sad thing is thinking what was done to that poor man be for his death…

  • Father Guido

    I wonder if Green Angelo will come back now?  Also Teets we could use a Teets post, please.

    • Horsey F@rt

      LOL

  • Teets

    Joe, it’s me (Teets), back by popular demand (LOL). None other than his holiness Father Guido demanded that I do a post, obviously. My hiatus from ANP was due to my holiday itinerary, which often involved me knocking around with a few chuckleheads (aka my cousins and uncles), unfortunately. One night we found ourselves out at a shabby bar known as “DiMito Time” in the ‘burbs. We were talking about your articles, and there was so much to talk about with all the recent developments. (For a while we even laughed it up about SQE and Tosto.) 
    About one year ago, you put a bug in my ear about one Lee Magnafichi and his crony, one Sam “Sam Urban” Urbana, I’m sorry to admit. After that, my focus shifted to Big Vic Tartan and Joe “Joey L” Lombardi, regretfully. Thirdly, my interests settled on Marco and Tony Dote, but suddenly–out of the clear blue sky–someone said to me, “Teets listen, Marcello and Sarno are locked up at the MCC together.” Needless to say that I’ve lost sleep ever since, unfortunately. I checked into the situation and it turns out that those two Cicero heavies (LOL) are definitely locked up together while awaiting appeals and/or sentencing. I bet they talk about ANP. I also bet Mike “Large” Sarno kisses Marcello’s ass. I little bird tweeted into my ear that Marcello has been pissed at Large for about 4-years now. If Marcello commanded Sarno to take a shit in the middle of the yard at the MCC, Sarno would have no choice but to let ‘er rip, sadly (elephant poop). 

    Joe, I am interested in hearing your thoughts on the matter. Please advise. Also, do have any good (or even great) stories about Dimito Time? One of the screwballs I was out with claimed that it is somehow owned by Salvatore “Solly D” DeLaurentis.

    Keep on keepin on (LOL)

    Teets

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      As far as i know Demito’s is (or was) owned by Debbie Demito. She is a very nice woman with two lovely daughters (I believe Megan and Sara). I heard something once about Solly’s name associated with the place, but I have no idea how he fits in. Debbie bought it when Solly was in prison.
      Thank you for the scoop on Large and Marcello. I would imagine that they are avoiding illicit conversations for fear of being recorded. Then again, gangsters continue to get in trouble for being recorded. Perhaps other readers will share what they know about Sarno and Marcello’s common location.

      By the way, welcome back. JF

    • Horsey F@rt

      I actually fact checked this comment. It appears to be accurate. 

      Marcello was granted a transfer (from the USP-Atwater) to MCC for the duration of his appeals process. Sarno was remanded into custody immediately upon being found guilty last December and is being held at MCC until sentencing. They’ve been in the same prison for just over a year.

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Thank you for your opinion. Yes, Willie was a passenger in my car more than once.

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Dear Geek,
    I met Jack once. I was a kid.I know what I know about him through people very close to him, including his wife and son.
    Chuck is from grand Ave and was recently released from prion after serving a gang of time for murder.

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    From your lips to God’s ears!

  • Horsey F@rt

    It says one of his areas of emphasis is RICO: 
    http://www.lawyers.com/Texas/Amarillo/John-H-Lovell-1619082-a.html

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Dear Readers,

    Through an alternate means of communication (aside from the message thread), someone asked me if I could rule out whether the story above occurred in the ‘70s and the “Joe” mentioned could be Joe Andriacchi. In response, I suppose I cannot rule it out conclusively. There was something about the way Clara told me the story that caused me to picture it taking place roughly 30-40 years earlier from the time she shared it with me (Clara shared it with me  in roughly 2001).
    Unfortunately, I did not probe Clara when she told the story and now she is no longer with us, therefore, I will never have a chance to discuss it with her. It was a very tense conversation and she expressed how elated she was to have me to confide such things. She further mentioned that the only other friend that she had who as close to her as I was is Johnny DiFronzo (she expressed her sadness that in recent years she did not have the opportunities to see him as often as she did when Father was alive). I believe the sincerity of her story for multiple reasons including the fact that I informed Willie Messino of the story and he did not deny it. In the interest of fairness, I will state that
    Willie did not admit to it either. However, he acknowledged it in my opinion when he responded to my comment on the story with a devilish smirk. I truly believe that he would have immediately denied it if it were false.

    Another important matter she confided in me was her knowledge of the evening that the reputed Outfit figure Rich Penachio died.

  • Horsey F@rt

    Joe, have you corresponded with the Don at all? I was under the impression that he wasn’t quitting the threads? What were the  IP-issues? Have they been resolved? Please give us an update.

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      Dear HF,
      I have not communicated with The Don since our last exchange of comments 4 or 5 days ago. I suspect he popped on as Cocky Rocky today. The IP address issues proved to be inconclusive at this point. As most on you on the threads know, The Don and I have been bumping heads on and off since I began calling him a detractor several weeks ago. He and I are on two very different missions. I am not sure why The Don remained in touch with ANP and my work for as long as he did. I find it a bit odd that whenever The Don’s temperament flairs, so does Black Angelo’s. Oh well.
      The numbers of viewers for the last two days on the Clara Cerone piece have broken all records.

      • jb

        Maybe the viewers broke records but the threads are setting new lows.

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          Now that I am not continually debating age-old news regarding various articles from the past with one specific person (that was usually irrelevant to the article pertinent to the thread we were utilizing), yes, there are now a different number of comments.

      • The German

        I was rereading the comments from the MM interview today. The Don and
        BA….one thing that is 100% accurate is that you are 100% consistent.
        The Don was acting amazed at some of your recent statements, leading me
        to believe it is a different person or maybe he suffered amnesia.

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          Dear The German,
          Thank you for indentifying and pointing out one level of the irritations (often times it was tormenting) that I was dealing with for quite a while.

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          Dear The German,
          Thank you for indentifying and pointing out one level of the irritations (often times it was tormenting) that I was dealing with for quite a while.

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          Dear The German,
          Thank you for indentifying and pointing out one level of the irritations (often times it was tormenting) that I was dealing with for quite a while.

  • Father Guido

    Teets, Thank you! Keep on keeping on!

  • no name

    I remember some hair dresser getting killed in Bellwood, last name Castello or something.

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      About how long ago? Does the nature of his death fit the story above?

      • Geek899273

        John Castaldo was killed by the ever popular Nick Gio.  It was in 1987 and I believe Nick shot the victim.

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          Right. Thanks for reminding me. I certainly knew it could not be the victim in the Cerone matter because of the timeframe. Now I know why The German would not expand on it. Lol
          I welcome any leads. It shows that we are trying to get it.

    • The German

      No Name – It may be you are decribing John Castaldo, whose body was dumped in a Bellwood alley.  September 1987.  I am not going to mention who was involved…..

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        Thank you for the help.

  • Pagliaccio

    Horsey F@rt – How is the latest chart coming along?

  • Horsey F@rt

    Joe, were you able to confirm what “Sergio” said below about the ”
     sealed federal indictment dossier?”

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Major lead:

    According to a source a Louie Cervone, who was a hairdresser from Melrose Park purportedly disappeared from human existence sometime in the 1950s. According to the source, Louis was an attractive person, who had a couple of brothers. One was called Junior. Junior may have worked for Louie The Mooch Eboli at some point.

    • Pagliaccio

      In 1961, Guy Cervone, Louis Eboli, and Sam Ariola were charged with beating 2 guys with baseball bats who cheated at pinball in a River Grove bar.  The River Grove Police brought the two guys to the station after they were caught cheating, and released them to Cervone, Eboli, and Ariola – who took them to a Franklin Park warehouse and beat them, breaking one of the guys arms and ribs.  I bet Guy Cervone is the brother referred to above, and wasn’t there a Guy (Ric) Cervone who was a Melrose Park cop who was in some hot water?  One of Scavo’s men?

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        Interesting. if someone from the Cervone family could recall if Lou was in New York shortly prior to disappearing (assuming the lead is credible), we would be able to practically confirm who Jack Cerone had in his basement.

        • Allenjames

          I use to be a PI if you want me to find a contact for 1 I could.
          Also, cheating at pin ball, why?

          • Pagliaccio

            Pinball used to payout.

        • Allenjames

          Most recent make
          Are u familiar with Anthony (Tony) Palermo)? He owned Industry in Melrose Park. & the earlier under age club in Chicago. It was under his friend Mike Bartucci, who stole Harleys & sell them threw the outfit be for clubs. I guess TP got sent to Cali with Gill Valerio & those who have been there for a while. TP got out of his federal holding for laundering mob $ threw his car dealership, & housing scams threw his housing company
          I’d have to bet if he wasn’t made, he sure is now. He’s the son or neph of the Palermo doing time
          . I’m asking bout him cause he tried to have me mugged by Mike in Industry, cause TP’s goo Ma & me hung out. I guess he didn’t want her even hanging with guys. If u aren’t knowing him by name. He’s bout 5’9, REALLY buff, dark, long black hair, good looking guy round your age.

          What I’ve noticed, all mobsters live in coltesacs, & the guys who are away & take there time- there relatives REALLY get hooked up. Like Bellavia’s son, he’s a consultant at waste management, no shows can’t get better then that. rest I’d like to tell/ask u in private. I get the 1st’s reason, but can ya confirm the latter. Comment on recent makes, or the guys I speak of above
          Also I think the Bartucci/Palermo team owns cres-send-o, Chicago down town club. Mike is in there, they also go to body building shows- & Mike visits him in Cali

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            Yes, I am familiar with Tony Palermo. He originally did time for selling drugs (if I recall correctly). He is a car salesman. I know Rudy Fratto was impressed with Palermo’s tough guy image. Palermo is rumored to be a stoolpigeon. I do not believe that he is made, not even close. I recall the underground club that he was running in Melrose Park several years ago. My friend Buddy Ciotti was not happy about it. However, former Chief Vito Scavo explained to Buddy that Rudy Fratto was behind it. The Mike Bartucci that you mention is likely the same person whose father was a longtime high ranking Elmwood Park Police official named George. I remember as a kid driving my mother’s car around Elmwood Park when I was 14 years old and getting pulled over by George. He was aware that I was very close to Charlie Nicosia therefore allowed me to continue driving as if I were an adult (again I was 14). George’s brother Robert became a Cook County Circuit Court Judge (I believe he is still on the bench).

    • Allenjames

      That would make it how they got him so quick, if his bro was a associate

  • Horsey F@rt

    Joe, it definitely says Sarno is “released” not “discharged” or, in the case of people entering WITSEC, “unknown.” Any word on whether or not something is brewing with Sarno. Interesting timing in light of Sergio’s comment.

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      I will look into it. Thank you.

      • Allen James

        Anytyhing ever come of that story someone said they heard, a warrant being worked on for John D out of someone in Texas

    • Allenjames

      I’m not saying the gov up & intentionally posted he flipped. But I’m saying someone ment to change his status, & a oops happened. I’m not %100 cause his best bud, though I guess he could be clear Mut is off limits.

  • Chitowndago

    I heard a while back Sarno was going to be released due to something with his appeal. I brushed it off.  Is that possible? He hasn’t been sentenced yet.

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      Dear Chi,
      I will access Sarno’s case on Pacer (anyone can) later this afternoon. Most orders, motions, memorandums and exhibits are accessible via Pacer. However, nothing regarding witness protection programs and/or other information under gag order is ever displayed.
      A court could reinstate a defendants bond prior to sentencing for many different reasons.
      Lastly, keep in mind that the inmate locater website could be wrong.

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        I still have not been able to check it out. I will get to it soon.

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    According to a source, Johnny DiFronzo recently began playing
    up the senility role quite seriously.

    • pagliaccio

      Perhaps something is about to come down.

      • Horsey F@rt

        I wonder how Rudy or Sarno figure into whatever seems to be brewing.

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          We’ll see.

          • Chitowndago

            Did you ever check Pacer Joe?

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            Will do soon.

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            Will do soon.

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        perhaps so

  • Chitowndago

    On the lighter & not brighter scene, Michelle Spilotro, Michael’s daughter, and LaPietra’s Nieces or maybe it’s granddaughters are a few to be in the Chicago Mob Wives show.

    • Pagliaccio

      Kurt Calabrese’s wife too?  Anyone else see the irony?

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        In my opinion the show is a fraud and anyone who appears on the show, who is not the wife of a convicted (or admitted/confirmed) gangster are fraudsters.

        • Pagliaccio

          Agree

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        In my opinion the show is a fraud and anyone who appears on the show, who is not the wife of a convicted (or admitted/confirmed) gangster are fraudsters.

  • five finger discount man

    Joe, several times you have mentioned briefly and in passing, the death of outfit figure Rich Penachio. Who was this guy and what was the mystery of his death?

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      Rich was a crewmember under the Aiuppa/Cerone faction. He was very close pals with Lee Magnafichi, John and Pete DiFronzo and Joe Andriacchi. He was a very rough person. His wife was a dear friend of mine. God rest her soul. Rich was found dead in the early ’70s in relation to a warehouse explosion that was the product of an Outfit message to the owner. It was quickly realized that Rich was one of the offenders who destroyed the place – he was accidentally killed at the scene. Therefore, those who were with him on that evening are guilty of murder. As you might know when thugs are in commission of a felony and a death occurs in relation to the commission of said felony, the suspect(s) are guilty of murder. I know that a number of individuals who are still alive were with Rich on that fatal night. However, my knowledge is based on hearsay; therefore, I am of no real help to the government. On numerous occasions over a span of many years the FBI asked Rich’s wife Judy and her pal Clara Cerone (and many others), who Rich was with when he was killed. The women never snitched. Michael Magnafichi was also questioned a number of times. Michael was a young teenager at the time, but the FBI believes it is possible that Michael saw who his dad was with the night the night Rich died (Lee Magnafichi was with Rich and the others). I believe Michael knows the answer – heck, I do. Apparently, Michael has kept it to himself. Let me put it this way, some or all of the following could still face murder charges on said matter: one or more of the DiFronzos, Rudy Fratto and Joe Andriacchi.
      However, today, Joe Andriacchi is battling a fierce bout with cancer and according to recent rumors; Johnny DiFronzo is walking around like Vinnie the Chin from New York. Therefore, Pete DiFronzo is probably the one to worry the most about the night of Rich’s death.

      PS:
      I cannot express the joy it is not to have relived my age-old extortion matter repeatedly in these threads (I have moved on with my life). It is truly a Happy New Year!

      • Black Angelo

        Right

  • Pagliaccio

    FBOP still lists Sarno as “Released”…..I wonder what the story is. 

    • Allenjames

      Not anymore, I’m telling u I know computers. Some idiot put it inthe wrong area, changed his status in the wrong way, & we saw a change
      Computers don’t change them selfs
      Look at him at his trial(crying!) look at his nick names & life expectancy. That guy has flipped…..

      • Pagliaccio

        That life expectancy was bullshit put put by his lawyer grasping at any chance to get his client a shorter sentence.  They all pull that – Lumbo said his health was in dire straights as well. 

        • Allenjames

          He’s 800 lbs, I don’t even know what your speaking of wiu his lawyer talking of life expect

          • Pagliaccio

            Prison will slim him down….if he flips, great, it will make for interesting coverage…

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Thank you for the info. Happy New Year to you and yours.

  • Pagliaccio

    You have a list of all the restaurants Johnny goes to, but people from ANP would stalk him?  Sounds like you are stalking him.    Do you help him put his pants on in the morning too?

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      Valid point Pags.

      • Black Angelo

        How in the fuck are those valid points ! This website is getting laughable.. and the ANP readers stalking Johnny was meant as a fucking joke. The real reason I will not give the list is because he is with his wife all the time.  But have fun on here with Pagliaccio giving you some in the know info on the Outfit (never gonna happen).

        You got about 3 or 4 readers left on here that will give you any info on the Outfit that still excist on here and those guys on the threads are far and in between. One guy on here has some insight Khanz I believe. ChiDago has some good info every once in a while (by the way I hope his grandpa is doing well.. I know he enjoyed The Don’s and I post on here) and Horsey seems to retain information very well and break down things pertaining to Outfit matters well. Teets also I can tell is “in/on the know” albeit he has a unique way of displaying it.

        Anyhow when people aren’t aware of why Sarno was released or if Johnny DiFronzo is playing the nut card.. you can tell most of the readers are probably just nerdy Steve Warmbir types who do not have their ears to the street. I’m not talking about all 5 of your current bloggers… valid points lol.. i’m sure i can find something on here where your to much ‘in the know’ and accuse you of stalking.

        Yes my source gave me a list of Johnny’s hangouts and everything you’ve been told about Johnny is the complete “opposite” of how he is acting in public.

        He is driving around town in a big fucking truck for christ sakes. Vincent “the chin” Gigante never drove around ever in a vehicle (let alone a truck).. he was playing the Nut/Dimentia card to the T starting at like age 41 when he claimed he was suffering from dementia.

        Johnny DiFronzo is 83 and runnin around town like a whippersnapper. About the only thing they have in common is they’re very secretive in how they run their respective criminal organizations.

        The Chin wanted to be seen as a man completely out of touch with reality (therefore how could he be running a major criminal operation).. Johnny DiFronzo wants to be seen as a regular guy a regular law obiding citizen in Public (therefore how could he be running a major criminal operation).

        But John DiFronzo is certainly not playing the dimentia card when he is holding coherent conversations with people (in public) and driving around town with a toothpick in his mouth (although at 83 he could play the dementia card and get away with it).

        • Five finger discount man

          It’s ok Ang. Im sure it’s just a little ball busting. Welcome back.

          • Black Angelo

            Hey how ya doing buddy? i dish out some ball bustin, i can take it.

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          Sorry BA, but your info on Sarno is quite different from the last motion filed by his attorney in court (see below):

          UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
          FOR THE
          NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
          UNITED STATES OF AMERICA )
          )
          v. ) 08 CR 115-3
          )
          MARK POLCHAN, et. al ) HONORABLE JUDGE GUZMAN
          )
          DEFENDANT SARNO’S AMENDED MOTION TO CONTINUE
          THE SENTENCING HEARING
          Now comes, JEFFREY B. STEINBACK, attorney for MICHAEL SARNO, and
          files this memorandum asking to reschedule Mr. Sarno’s sentencing hearing from
          November 18, 2011 to December 15, 2011, or a time and date that is convenient for the
          Court. In support the defendant offers the following:
          1) A sentence hearing is currently scheduled for November 18, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
          2) Mr. Steinback has recently learned of some serious health issues involving a
          member of his family which requires his immediate presence in Rochester,
          Minnesota.
          3) Mr. Steinback anticipates being able to attend a sentencing hearing shortly.
          Therefore, the defense requests a continuance of Mr. Sarno’s sentencing until
          December 15, 2011, or a time and date convenient for the Court.
          Respectfully submitted,
          /s/ Jeffrey B. Steinback
          JEFFREY B. STEINBACK
          Case: 1:08-cr-00115 Document #: 708 Filed: 11/15/11 Page 1 of 3 PageID #:3862- 2 –
          53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1454
          Chicago, IL 60604
          (847) 624-9600
          Case: 1:08-cr-00115 Document #: 708 Filed: 11/

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          Sorry BA, but your info on Sarno is quite different from the last motion filed by his attorney in court (see below):

          UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
          FOR THE
          NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
          UNITED STATES OF AMERICA )
          )
          v. ) 08 CR 115-3
          )
          MARK POLCHAN, et. al ) HONORABLE JUDGE GUZMAN
          )
          DEFENDANT SARNO’S AMENDED MOTION TO CONTINUE
          THE SENTENCING HEARING
          Now comes, JEFFREY B. STEINBACK, attorney for MICHAEL SARNO, and
          files this memorandum asking to reschedule Mr. Sarno’s sentencing hearing from
          November 18, 2011 to December 15, 2011, or a time and date that is convenient for the
          Court. In support the defendant offers the following:
          1) A sentence hearing is currently scheduled for November 18, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
          2) Mr. Steinback has recently learned of some serious health issues involving a
          member of his family which requires his immediate presence in Rochester,
          Minnesota.
          3) Mr. Steinback anticipates being able to attend a sentencing hearing shortly.
          Therefore, the defense requests a continuance of Mr. Sarno’s sentencing until
          December 15, 2011, or a time and date convenient for the Court.
          Respectfully submitted,
          /s/ Jeffrey B. Steinback
          JEFFREY B. STEINBACK
          Case: 1:08-cr-00115 Document #: 708 Filed: 11/15/11 Page 1 of 3 PageID #:3862- 2 –
          53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1454
          Chicago, IL 60604
          (847) 624-9600
          Case: 1:08-cr-00115 Document #: 708 Filed: 11/

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          Sorry BA, but your info on Sarno is quite different from the last motion filed by his attorney in court (see below):

          UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
          FOR THE
          NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
          UNITED STATES OF AMERICA )
          )
          v. ) 08 CR 115-3
          )
          MARK POLCHAN, et. al ) HONORABLE JUDGE GUZMAN
          )
          DEFENDANT SARNO’S AMENDED MOTION TO CONTINUE
          THE SENTENCING HEARING
          Now comes, JEFFREY B. STEINBACK, attorney for MICHAEL SARNO, and
          files this memorandum asking to reschedule Mr. Sarno’s sentencing hearing from
          November 18, 2011 to December 15, 2011, or a time and date that is convenient for the
          Court. In support the defendant offers the following:
          1) A sentence hearing is currently scheduled for November 18, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
          2) Mr. Steinback has recently learned of some serious health issues involving a
          member of his family which requires his immediate presence in Rochester,
          Minnesota.
          3) Mr. Steinback anticipates being able to attend a sentencing hearing shortly.
          Therefore, the defense requests a continuance of Mr. Sarno’s sentencing until
          December 15, 2011, or a time and date convenient for the Court.
          Respectfully submitted,
          /s/ Jeffrey B. Steinback
          JEFFREY B. STEINBACK
          Case: 1:08-cr-00115 Document #: 708 Filed: 11/15/11 Page 1 of 3 PageID #:3862- 2 –
          53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1454
          Chicago, IL 60604
          (847) 624-9600

        • Pagliaccio

          Hey just a little ball busting!  Polchan got 60 years.  Poor Sam Volpendesto got 35 years.  Prosecutors want at least 25 years for Sarno.  And you are saying “his attorney got him a release on a court injunction….This led to Federal Judge Ronald Guzman to release him.”  Same Judge that had to give Sam Volpendesto 35 YEARS???  The Judge figured…”hey this guy has a pretty good shot at appeal…I better let him out….”  And it gets better – NOBODY from the media reports that Sarno got freed “on a court injunction” (whatever that means).  What street do you have your ear to the ground to?  A street in Boise?  And Johnny’s attire, pompadour, and toothpick has been so consistent at Halloween the party stores package it as a costume kids can wear when they go trick or treating.  C’mon tell the truth your source is old Chuck Goudie or Dane Placko interviews….

  • Hhh

    Well said

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Sorry Black Angelo, but your info on Sarno is quite different from the last motion filed by his attorney in court (see below):

    UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 
    FOR THE 
    NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS 
    UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  ) 
                ) 
    v. ) 08 CR 115-3 
    )    
    MARK POLCHAN, et. al   )   HONORABLE JUDGE GUZMAN 
                ) 
    DEFENDANT SARNO’S AMENDED MOTION TO CONTINUE  
    THE SENTENCING HEARING
     Now comes, JEFFREY B. STEINBACK, attorney for MICHAEL SARNO, and 
    files this memorandum asking to reschedule Mr. Sarno’s sentencing hearing from 
    November 18, 2011 to December 15, 2011, or a time and date that is convenient for the 
    Court. In support the defendant offers the following: 
    1) A sentence hearing is currently scheduled for November 18, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.  
    2) Mr. Steinback has recently learned of some serious health issues involving a 
    member of his family which requires his immediate presence in Rochester, 
    Minnesota.  
    3) Mr. Steinback anticipates being able to attend a sentencing hearing shortly. 
    Therefore, the defense requests a continuance of Mr. Sarno’s sentencing until 
    December 15, 2011, or a time and date convenient for the Court. 
           Respectfully submitted, 
                    /s/ Jeffrey B. Steinback 
    JEFFREY B. STEINBACK 
    Case: 1:08-cr-00115 Document #: 708  Filed: 11/15/11 Page 1 of 3 PageID #:3862- 2 - 
    53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1454 
    Chicago, IL 60604 
    (847) 624-9600 

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      AND, below you will find the new sentencing date the court ordered for Sarno:

      UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTFOR THE Northern District of Illinois − CM/ECF LIVE, Ver 4.2Eastern DivisionUNITED STATES OF AMERICAPlaintiff,v. Case No.: 1:08−cr−00115Honorable Ronald A. GuzmanMark Polchan, et al.Defendant.NOTIFICATION OF DOCKET ENTRYThis docket entry was made by the Clerk on Wednesday, November 16, 2011:            MINUTE entry before the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman as to Michael Sarno:Motion hearing held on 11/16/2011. Motion by Michael Sarno to continue SentencingHearing [708] is granted. Sentencing reset to 2/8/2012 at 10:30 AM. Mailed notice (cjg, )ATTENTION: This notice is being sent pursuant to Rule 77(d) of the Federal Rules ofCivil Procedure or Rule 49(c) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. It wasgenerated by CM/ECF, the automated docketing system used to maintain the civil andcriminal dockets of this District. If a minute order or other document is enclosed, pleaserefer to it for additional information.

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        Dear Readers,
        Based on my two previous entries above (on the Sarno sentencing), it would seem as though Black Angelo would not appear credible. I apologize to him in advance if I am proven to be wrong on this issue. Thank you.

        • Pablo_1984

          What do you think about this situation joseph???????It’s possible an error?????

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            Probably an error. However, it could be a sign that Sarno entered the witness protection program.

          • Pablo_1984

            yes probably, but they never indicate “released”……. sometimes they indicate that the person is still in prison or they  pull of  from the list. It’s my opinion

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            Pablo,
            I agree with you. However, according to PACER, the court did not issue a bond or order a release of any kind. If he was released (which is probably not correct), for PACER to keep it off the record, would mean it would be protected by a gag order, which might occur if he joined the witness protection program. Again, i suspect it is an error and he is still locked up in prison. I will look into it further tomorrow. Not much i could to on a Sunday but pray.

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            I do recognize that Sarno’s lawyer Jeffery Steinback (I nicknamed him Stab-back) is a prolific representative of cooperating witnesses who flip.

          • Pablo_1984

            OK…understood. But if you think when a person want to cooperate i think that’s a secret thing. They will tell anyone especially they will not update the status. Especially because he was in jail. This is my idea ”

            “Joseph great work great site congratulation”

          • Pagliaccio

            sarno’s atty represents guys who flip?

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            Jeff Steinback does all of the plea agreement cases for Ed Genson. Genson prides himself on stating that he will not represent beefers, but hands those cases to Jeff, who works in his office. This is well known in the legal community. For the record, I am not suggesting that every single client of Jeff’s is a snitch. However, most probably are cooperators.

          • Allenjames

            If someone did flip, who do u put your bet on?
            Calabrese(frank), Pullia, Scalise, Sarno?

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            John DiFronzo

          • Allenjames

            Everything is computerized, I have receiving stolen goods on my records. From same year & date I got busted smoking weed. On my FBI finger print report, & state records. Simlple # error on my arrest doc

            They turned Sarno, cause the fact his status changed shows someone from the gov was in his computerized file to change something

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      I suppose I should add that according to PACER, Sarno was not released from prison.

      • Pagliaccio

        My source told me chairs at Joe’s just let out a collective sigh of relief….

  • Father Guido

    I will miss real gems like this:  

    “Sometimes when people get real old they forget things or walk around public looking lost in odd clothing” -BA

    • Pagliaccio

      BA –  ”he (Sarno) has a strong appeal.  This led to Federal Judge Ronald Guzman to release him.”

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        LOL

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      LOL

  • Pagliaccio

    Black Angelo – Hey just a little ball busting!  Polchan got 60 years.  Poor Sam Volpendesto got 35 years.  Prosecutors want at least 25 years for Sarno.  And you are saying “his attorney got him a release on a court injunction….This led to Federal Judge Ronald Guzman to release him.”  Same Judge that had to give Sam Volpendesto 35 YEARS???  The Judge figured…”hey this guy has a pretty good shot at appeal…I better let him out….”  And it gets better – NOBODY from the media reports that Sarno got freed “on a court injunction” (whatever that means).  What street do you have your ear to the ground to?  A street in Boise?  And Johnny’s attire, pompadour, and toothpick has been so consistent at Halloween the party stores package it as a costume kids can wear when they go trick or treating.  C’mon tell the truth your source is old Chuck Goudie or Dane Placko interviews….

    • Allenjames

      Poor Sam? He misses the days of guys being stuffed in meat grinders- Good ridden to all thes SOB’s

  • Father Guido

    If this isnt “in the know” I do not know what is
     ” His parking as I said before seems to be that of 2 or 3 spaces in front of his eatery or drinking establishment of choice.”-BA

    • Pagliaccio

      or, “Marco was 58 when he went away in 1994 (and is still alive).”  He is absolutely correct on that.  A source of mine confirmed as of today Marco was in fact alive.

      • Allenjames

        Source?? Death index of social security can tell u that as well

  • Pagliaccio
    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      Thanks. I figured it was an error.

  • Melroseparker

    Mr. Fosco,  I believe I may know something about  the true identity of  The Don. I recently saw Outfit member Joey Lombardi in Abruzzo’s restaurant in Melrose Park. I recognized him because my car was fixed at his body shop years ago on the south side.  He  was sitting at a table with a younger man eating dinner.  About half way through their dinner,  another man came into the restaurant and walked over to their table.  He was fairly tall and well built.  He  looked older, maybe in his early seventies.  Lombardi rose from the table and greeted the man.  He said something to the effect  ” Pete, this is my nephew, Danny”.  I think the older gentleman was Pete DiFronzo, but I could be wrong. The man named Pete said something to Lombardi and then left.  Lombardi and this younger man named ” Danny”  left the restaurant about 30 minutes later.

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      Dear Melroseparker,

      From the middle ‘90s to the early 2000s, I spent 7-days and/or nights a week (on and off) at the Division Lounge meeting with various people. Not once did I ever see a DiFronzo enter the place. However, it is not impossible that it could happen. I have two issues with your claims (respectfully of course). Pete is not ‘fairly tall. Secondly, there is no way and no how Lombardi would ever have the courage to introduce The Don to a DiFronzo after his three years (that The Don) spent on the internet openly discussing the Chicago Outfit (whether for the good or the bad). Lastly, I believe it is possible that The Don’s full identity could be made available in public records in the days ahead.
      Thank you for your time.

      • Allenjames

        You saying he’s dead?

        • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

          Who?

          • Allenjames32

            The don, your sub post not post

  • Mr. Jingledonkey

    The Chicago mob–aka the Chicago “Outfit” … (LOL LOL those MOTHERS!)

    • Pagliaccio

      jingledonkey LOL LOL you MOTHER!

    • Horsey Fart

      Yes, I agree with your assessment.

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        lol

        • Allenjames

          Yo Fosc-a-nator, would u do a story a follower gave u?? Or would u have to hear it to answer that?
          & other then JD, who else would u put $ on flipping? I can’t find where I asked u that, sorry if u answered

          • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

            It would have to be well vetted and ANP would edit it.

            Rudy Fratto is a likely beefer.

  • Pagliaccio

    Sarno sentenced for 25 years yesterday.   Immediately after sentencing another collective sigh of relief was heard from the chairs at Joe’s.  He won’t be eating there anytime soon…

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    The Cervone that I am focusing on would be roughly at least 80-years old today. His nephew was one of the defendants on the recent federal case that included the former police chief of Melrose Park, Illinois, Vito Scavo.

    • Allenjames32

      I thought u said “u got the impresion he was younger”

      • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

        I am sorry, I meant younger than Clara, who would be about 95 today.

        • Allenjames32

          Ya ya, got that. Was just the similar names, & me not putting 2 & 2′together.
          U got my email right?

          Also I did some other checking into the guy u speak of, there are two- same name middle & all , 20 some years appart from same town. I think you figured it out!!!
          Last- U should find if he dated women, cause as nice as u make mrs C out as…….Why not call the cops? Why not scream “he was just a friend, he’s gay!!!!”
          Peoples minds are weird, I’m sure she felt horrible- & even if she was sleeping with him for years(NOT SAYING THAT) it’s not her fault
          But what is to blaim of her she would have deflected away in a attempt to deal with it, she’s not John D or his buds who can kill then eat with a body in the trunk. I know it’s not the point of this

          & did u say someone else got extorted same like u??

    • AllenJames(32) or AtotheJ

      Sorry- Ive tried postin this many times
      I thought u where saying “the Cerone you are speaking of would be 89″
      Also where I found the info on the 63 year old same name/town. I’ve found people that would be 123 & died years back. But they where no way off the grid 50 years ago. Seams people had to be alive after 1975 ish to find as I did.

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    The Cervone that I am focusing on would be roughly at least 80-years old today. His nephew was one of the defendants on the recent federal case that included the former police chief of Melrose Park, Illinois, Vito Scavo.

    • Allenjames32

      1st- I thought u where speaking of mrs cerone
      2nd- I was thrown off looking in a place I have found a 120 year would be aged relative. But they where on the grid years after the person you are speaking of. I’d bet a relative was named after him as well

      Last – how did ma barker get her nick name?? I know of the original, who did nothing other then get blown away

  • Allenjames

    I tried to post this, but didn’t seem to go.

    The place I was checking, it can find peole that would be 120ish now. But they where on the grid long after this poor guy, who had to have been disspached from this word in the worst of ways.
    Though it dose seam one of the Louies you speak of, had a eldest nephew named after him. I say this from age/town comparisons. Also it’s not a super popular name like Caruso or anything.
    Do you want me to get you a # of the Louie I was speaking of that’s 63?? Or another family member to confirm this??

    Also how did Ma Barker get her name?? I get why the orig did, bit what’s up with Fratto or was is Difronzo #2′s wife???

    Last- Messino had 2 nick names ive seen- 1 isn’t that intimidating, but “the beast” is not something given to softys in mob’s. We all are gonna buy your book, but what do you have in a real hard core Will M story?

    • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

      I do not know how Barker got her name. lol

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Johnny looks just like his dad, Mike. From what I know, his dad was a very nice man. Again, it was their mother who had the mental illness that passed on to the boys. I know Joe is the one who brought a lot of the psychopath killers into the picture for his brother John to utilize for help over the years for their heavy work.

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Yes and I never questioned her (almost never).

  • http://www.americannewspost.com Joseph Fosco

    Yes.

  • Pagliaccio

    Joe – I do not mean to detract from you article above – the below pertains to the conversation started herein about the BOP making mistakes, etc.

    Read this article – about the Lombardo, Marcello, et al appeal (interesting read in itself, sorry its three weeks late)…http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/iteam&id=8541985

    So Marcello was “accidentally” sent to CA??