Gaetano Reina | |
|---|---|
 Reina in the 1920s | |
| Born | September 27, 1889 |
| Died | February 26, 1930 (aged 40) |
| Cause of death | Gunshot |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Other names | Tommy Reina Tom Reina |
| Occupation | Crime boss |
| Known for | First Boss of the Lucchese crime family |
| Successor | Bonaventura Pinzolo |
| Spouse |
Angelina Olivera (m. 1913) |
| Children | 9 |
| Relatives | Joseph Valachi (son-in-law) Vincenzo Terranova (brother-in-law) |
| Allegiance | Reina crime family |
Gaetano Reina (Italian: [ɡaeˈtaːno reˈiːna]; September 27, 1889 – February 26, 1930) was an Italian-American gangster. He was an early American Mafia boss who was the founder of what has for many years been called the Lucchese crime family in New York City.[1] He led the family until his murder on February 26, 1930, on the orders of Joe Masseria.