James McElroy | |
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| Born | James Patrick McElroy[1] 1945 Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 2011 (aged 65–66) California, U.S. |
| Other names | "Jimmy Mac" |
| Criminal status | Died in prison |
| Allegiance | The Westies |
| Conviction(s) | Racketeering (1986) |
| Criminal penalty | 60 years' imprisonment |
James "Jimmy Mac" McElroy (1945–2011) was an Irish American mobster and racketeer from Manhattan, New York, who was an enforcer for the Westies, a criminal organization that operated out of Hell's Kitchen.[2]
- ^ The Book Of John Gotti. Lulu.com. pp. 46–. ISBN 978-1-4357-3895-9. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ^ Hayes, Cathy (11 May 2011). "Westies thug 'Jimmy Mac' McElroy dies in prison". IrishCentral.com. Retrieved 15 June 2012.