Thomas DeSimone

Thomas DeSimone
DeSimone in 1979
Born(1950-05-24)May 24, 1950
DisappearedJanuary 14, 1979 (aged 28)
New York City, New York, U.S.
StatusMissing for 45 years, 8 months and 29 days
Other names"Two-Gun Tommy"
"Tommy D"
"Animal"
"Spitshine Tommy"
OccupationMobster
SpouseAngela DeSimone
RelativesRosario DeSimone
Frank DeSimone
AllegianceLucchese crime family

Thomas DeSimone (May 24, 1950 – disappeared January 14, 1979) was an American criminal associated with New York City's Lucchese crime family who is alleged to have participated in both the Air France robbery and the Lufthansa heist. He also committed numerous murders, including killing William "Billy Batts" Bentvena in 1970. DeSimone went missing in 1979 and is believed to have been murdered.

DeSimone's career in the Lucchese family is explored in the book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, and inspired the character of Tommy DeVito, portrayed by Joe Pesci, one of the main characters of the 1990 film Goodfellas.