Joseph Ardizzone | |
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 Joseph Ardizzone's mug shot taken in 1914 | |
| Born | Giuseppe Ernesto Ardizzone November 19, 1884 Piana dei Greci, Sicily |
| Disappeared | October 15, 1931 (aged 46) California, US |
| Status | Missing for 93 years and 24 days; later declared dead 1938 (aged 53–54) |
| Nationality | Arbëreshë |
| Other names | "Joe Iron Man" |
| Occupation | Crime boss |
| Spouse | Elsa Marie Ellenberger |
| Parent | Antonino Ardizzone |
| Relatives | George Ardizzone[1] (brother) Frank Ardizzone (brother) Mary Ardizzone (Niece) Stephen Ardizzone |
| Allegiance | Los Angeles crime family |
Joseph "Joe Iron Man" Ardizzone (born Giuseppe Ernesto Ardizzone; Italian pronunciation: [dʒuˈzɛppe erˈnɛsto arditˈtsoːne]; November 19, 1884 – disappeared October 15, 1931, declared dead 1938) was an Italian-born early American mobster, who became the first Boss of the Los Angeles crime family. He was involved in a long-standing feud with the Matranga family. He once claimed to have killed 30 men.[2]
- ^ "Fire Destroys Missing Man's Brother's House", Los Angeles Times, pp. A3, April 7, 1932
- ^ Furriel, Vincent J. (1976). Organized Crime: History and Control. Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. p. 97.