Mob Boss Files: Carmine Galante

Carmine Galante was a ruthless and ambitious boss of the Bonanno crime family, feared for his violent rise and blatant disregard for The Commission.

Known for his signature cigar and brutal tactics, Galante pushed aggressively into the drug trade — which ultimately sealed his fate.

In 1979, he was gunned down while having lunch in a Brooklyn garden, his cigar still clenched between his teeth.

His murder was a clear message: even bosses could be silenced.