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Salvatore A. "Salvie" Testa (March 31, 1956 – September 14, 1984), nicknamed "The Crowned Prince of the Philadelphia Mob", was an Italian-American mobster who served as a caporegime and later acting underboss for the Philadelphia crime family. Testa made his reputation as a hitman for the Philadelphia family during a period of internal gang ...
Testa's murder sparked a war within the family. Scarfo seized the top position for himself, promoting Salvatore Merlino as his Underboss and Frank Monte as his Consigliere. [15] [16] Scarfo would go on to lead the family for a decade with a bloody rampage, fueled by paranoia and aggression. [17]
[citation needed] Other Philadelphia family members found to be involved in Bruno's murder were tortured and killed. [citation needed] The murder sparked a mob war in Philadelphia, which claimed over 20 lives over the next four years, including the succeeding boss Philip "Chicken Man" Testa, and his son Salvatore Testa. [9]
But Scarfo's downfall began on September 14, 1984, when Scarfo loyalist Salvatore Testa was murdered. [49] Despite Testa serving faithfully under Scarfo and committing several murders on his behalf, Scarfo granted his underboss Salvatore Merlino permission to kill Testa for breaking off his engagement with Merlino's daughter. After this, other ...
Philip Charles Testa (April 21, 1924 – March 15, 1981), also known as "The Chicken Man", was an Italian-American mobster known for his brief leadership of the Philadelphia crime family of the Italian-American Mafia.
Eva Longoria is enjoying some R&R with her family over the holidays.. On Friday, Dec. 27, the actress, 49, shared a carousel of photos on Instagram from a recent trip alongside her husband José ...
Patrick Louis "Patty" Testa (March 11, 1957 – December 2, 1992) was a soldier. [275] Testa was the younger brother to Joseph Testa. In 1984, he was indicted on fraud and theft charges, along with members of the Gambino family's DeMeo crew. [276] Testa was sentenced to two years in prison and after his release joined the Lucchese crime family.
Joel and Cassie Testa of Testa Dining Group pose for a portrait outside the future home of Mattioli's Pizza and Oak & Olive speakeasy on Front Street, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.