Joseph Armone

Joseph Armone
Armone in an undated mugshot
Born(1917-09-13)September 13, 1917
DiedFebruary 23, 1992(1992-02-23) (aged 74)
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeCemetery of the Resurrection
Other names"Joe Piney", "Shorty"
OccupationMobster
Known forUnderboss of the Gambino crime family
PredecessorFrank DeCicco
SuccessorSammy Gravano
SpouseJosephine DiQuarto
RelativesStephen Armone (brother)
AllegianceGambino crime family
Conviction(s)Drug trafficking (1965)
Racketeering (1987)
Criminal penalty15 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.