Thomas Bilotti | |
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Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | March 23, 1940
Died | December 16, 1985 New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged 45)
Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
Resting place | Moravian Cemetery, New Dorp, Staten Island |
Occupation | Mobster |
Known for | Underboss of the Gambino crime family |
Predecessor | Aniello Dellacroce |
Successor | Frank DeCicco |
Allegiance | Gambino crime family |
Thomas "Tommy" Bilotti (March 23, 1940 – December 16, 1985) was an American mobster who briefly served as underboss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. It was his promotion that helped trigger the 1985 assassination of Gambino boss Paul Castellano; Bilotti would end up killed as well as part of the assassination.