Rosario Maceo | |
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| Born | Rosario Maceo June 8, 1887 |
| Died | March 29, 1954 (aged 66) Galveston, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Galveston Memorial Park, Galveston, Texas, U.S. |
| Other names | "Iron Glove" |
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupation(s) | Club manager, bootlegger |
| Years active | 1920?–1952 |
| Known for | Establishing Galveston as a gambling and entertainment center |
| Predecessor | Ollie Quinn |
| Successor | Victor J. Fertitta and Anthony Fertitta |
| Opponents |
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| Spouse | Frances Maceo |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Sam Maceo (brother) |
Rosario Maceo (Sr.) (Italian pronunciation: [roˈzaːrjo maˈtʃɛːo] June 8, 1887 – March 29, 1954), also known as Papa Rose or Rose Maceo, was an Italian-American businessman, power broker and crime boss in Galveston, Texas in the United States. Because of his efforts and those of his brother Sam, Galveston Island became a nationally known resort city during the early and mid 20th century, during a period known as Galveston's Wide-Open Era. They owned various restaurant and casino venues including the now-vanished Hollywood Dinner Club and the Balinese Room. He became an Al Capone-like figure in the city.[1] Sometimes known as the "Iron Glove", Rose was the top enforcer for the empire he and his brother formed.