Joseph Armone | |
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Born | New York City, U.S. | September 13, 1917
Died | February 23, 1992 New York City, U.S. | (aged 74)
Resting place | Cemetery of the Resurrection |
Other names | "Joe Piney", "Shorty" |
Occupation | Mobster |
Known for | Underboss of the Gambino crime family |
Predecessor | Frank DeCicco |
Successor | Sammy Gravano |
Spouse | Josephine DiQuarto |
Relatives | Stephen Armone (brother) |
Allegiance | Gambino crime family |
Conviction(s) | Drug trafficking (1965) Racketeering (1987) |
Criminal penalty | 15 years' imprisonment; served 10 years 15 years' imprisonment, $820,000 fine |
Joseph Armone (September 13, 1917 – February 23, 1992), also known as "Joe Piney" and "Shorty", was an American mobster in the Gambino crime family of New York City who served as underboss between 1986 and 1990, and consigliere from 1990 until his death in 1992.