Aniello Dellacroce

Aniello Dellacroce
Born
Aniello John Dellacroce

(1914-03-15)March 15, 1914
DiedDecember 2, 1985(1985-12-02) (aged 71)
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeSt. John Cemetery, Queens, New York, U.S.
Other names
  • Mr. Neil
  • Father O'Neil
  • The Tall Guy
  • The Polack
OccupationMobster
SpouseLucille Riccardi
Children4
AllegianceGambino crime family
Conviction(s)Contempt of court (1971)
Tax evasion (1973)
Criminal penaltyOne year imprisonment
Five years' imprisonment and $15,000 fine

Aniello John "Neil" Dellacroce (March 15, 1914 – December 2, 1985) was an American mobster and underboss of the Gambino crime family of New York City. He rose to the position of underboss when Carlo Gambino moved Joseph Biondo aside. Dellacroce was a mentor to future Gambino boss John Gotti.[1]

  1. ^ Raab, p. 356.