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Anthony Scotto (Anthony M. Scotto) was born on 10 May, 1934 in New York City, U.S., is an American mobster (1934–2021). Discover Anthony Scotto's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?

Popular As Anthony M. Scotto
Occupation Mobster and labor union racketeer
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 10 May, 1934
Birthday 10 May
Birthplace New York City, U.S.
Date of death 21 August, 2021
Died Place New York City, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Anthony Scotto's Wife?

His wife is Marion Anastasio (m. 1957)

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Children 4; including Rosanna

Anthony Scotto Net Worth

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1814

As an officer of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) Local 1814 in Red Hook, Anastasio used his position to control the Brooklyn waterfront.

Scotto eventually joined Anastasio at the union local and became an ILA officer.

1934

Anthony M. Scotto (May 10, 1934 – August 21, 2021) was an American New York mobster and labor union racketeer in the Gambino crime family who ruled the Brooklyn waterfront.

Scotto grew up in the Red Hook Carroll Gardens section of Brooklyn.

His father worked for the New York City Department of Sanitation and was a union organizer.

Scotto attended St. Francis Preparatory School in Brooklyn.

At age 16, Scotto started working as a longshoreman on the Brooklyn waterfront.

Scotto studied pre-law and political science at Brooklyn College for two years, then dropped out.

1952

The family owns and operates the restaurant Fresco by Scotto on East 52nd Street in Manhattan.

1957

In 1957, Scotto married Marion Anastasio, whose father was Capo Anthony Anastasio of what was the Anastasia crime family.

Marion's uncle was boss Albert Anastasia.

Scotto and Marion had four children: broadcast journalist Rosanna Scotto, Elaina Scotto, Anthony Scotto Jr. and John Scotto.

In 1957, Anastasia was murdered and underboss Carlo Gambino took over what became the Gambino crime family.

Enjoying an excellent relationship with Gambino, Scotto was soon inducted into the family.

Scotto rose to the job of clerk in the local and then to recording secretary.

1959

In 1959, Scotto became the organization director at Local 1814.

1963

In 1963, Anastasio died and Scotto succeeded him as head of ILA Local 1814.

Called a "new breed labor leader" by the press, Scotto quickly rose into high level business and political circles.

Scotto promised a new era of labor harmony on the waterfront

"Who knows what you can achieve when there are reasonable men on both sides of the table?"

Scotto eventually became the ILA general organizer, one of the three highest positions in the 100,000 member labor union.

1969

In 1969, government witness Joseph Valachi identified Scotto in U.S. Senate hearings as a member of the Gambino family.

Scotto dismissed Valachi's claims, saying it was part of a U.S. Justice Department vendetta against him.

Scotto became one of the most powerful mafiosos in New York due to his powerful political connections.

Scotto even became friends with the mob's most feared enemy, U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.

1972

In 1972, Scotto used his influence to get his lawyer, Bertram Perkel, appointed as a special counselor to Police Commissioner Patrick V. Murphy.

Also in 1972, Scotto was named as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, but stepped down in protest over the actions of the Convention Credentials Committee.

1974

Scotto at one point claimed to have raised millions of dollars for Democratic candidate Hugh Carey's 1974 gubernatorial campaign in New York.

Scotto had numerous dealings with Carey over political appointments and labor issues.

1976

In 1976, both Scotto and his wife Marion were selected as delegates to the Democratic National Convention.

1977

When Democrat Mario Cuomo ran for mayor of New York in 1977, Scotto donated $50,000 to his campaign.

President Jimmy Carter had named Scotto as a possible candidate for the position of U.S. Secretary of Labor.

At the same time, Gambino planned to make Scotto president of the entire ILA in the United States; however, this ambition was derailed by criminal charges.

1979

On January 17, 1979, Scotto was indicted on 33 federal bribery and racketeering charges.

Scotto was accused of accepting $300,000 over five years from two dockside businessmen who employed his union workers.

Scotto also accepted a free swimming pool built by one businessman at Scotto's vacation home.

Scotto was also accused of evading federal income tax.

On November 16, 1979, Scotto was convicted on all charges.

Before sentencing, U.S. District Judge Charles E. Stewart Jr. remarked that he was "extremely impressed" by letters from former New York City Mayors Robert F. Wagner Jr. and John Lindsay, businessmen, and labor leaders all requesting leniency for Scotto.

1980

On January 22, 1980, Stewart bypassed the maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment and instead gave Scotto five years in prison with a $75,000 fine.