January 1, 1886 - Joseph Giunta
Giunta's tenure as president of the Unione Siciliana was brief and fatal — his attempt to organize resistance against Al Capone's dominance over Chicago's criminal infrastructure ended with his death, reportedly at Capone's own hands during a dinner party. The episode became one of the more cited illustrations of how power was enforced within the Chicago Outfit, where institutional titles offered little protection against the man who held real authority.
From Wikipedia
Joseph "Hop Toad" Giunta (1887 – May 7, 1929), was an American mobster with the Chicago Outfit. He was born in Cicero, Illinois. He was of Italian descent.
Biography
After the murder of Unione Siciliana president Pasqualino "Patsy" Lolordo, Giunta became the new president of the Siciliana in 1929. He unsuccessfully tried to organize a revolt against Al Capone's gang. As a result, according to legend, Giunta and his co-conspirators (Albert Anselmi and John Scalise) were beaten and shot to death by Capone at a party. Their bodies were found the next day in Hammond, Indiana.
Giunta was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.
- Last updated on .