Paul Castellano | |
|---|---|
 Castellano c. 1975 | |
| Born | Constantino Paul Castellano June 26, 1915 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 16, 1985 (aged 70) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Multiple gunshot wounds |
| Resting place | Moravian Cemetery New Dorp, Staten Island |
| Other names | "Big Paulie", "PC", "The Pope", "The Chicken Man", "The Beak". |
| Occupation | Crime boss |
| Predecessor | Carlo Gambino |
| Successor | John Gotti |
| Spouse |
Nina Manno Castellano
(m. 1937) |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Carlo Gambino (cousin and brother-in-law) |
| Allegiance | Gambino crime family |
Constantino Paul Castellano (Italian: [kastelˈlaːno]; June 26, 1915 – December 16, 1985) was an American crime boss who succeeded Carlo Gambino as head of the Gambino crime family of New York City. Castellano ran the organization from 1976 until his murder on December 16, 1985.