Giuseppe Piromalli (born 1921)

Giuseppe Piromalli
Mugshot of 'Ndrangheta boss Giuseppe Piromalli
Born(1921-03-01)March 1, 1921
DiedFebruary 19, 2005(2005-02-19) (aged 83)
NationalityItalian
Other namesPeppino
RelativesGirolamo Piromalli (brother)
AllegiancePiromalli 'ndrina

Giuseppe Piromalli (Gioia Tauro, March 1, 1921 – Gioia Tauro, February 19, 2005), also known as "Peppino", was an Italian criminal known as a member of the 'Ndrangheta in Calabria. A native of Gioia Tauro, Piromalli was one of the most famous of the 'Ndrangheta bosses and headed the Piromalli 'ndrina. He redirected the 'Ndrangheta clan from its rural base to an entrepreneurial criminal organisation.