Richard Boiardo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ruggiero Boiardo December 8, 1890 |
| Died | October 29, 1984 (aged 93) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, New Jersey |
| Other names | "The Boot" |
| Occupation | Mobster |
| Allegiance | Genovese crime family |
| Conviction(s) | Conspiracy to violate gambling laws (1969) |
| Criminal penalty | two-and-a-half to three years' imprisonment |
Ruggiero Boiardo (December 8, 1890 – October 29, 1984), also known as "the Boot", was an Italian-American mobster and powerful Caporegime in the New Jersey faction of the Genovese crime family. He was named Capo after Willie Moretti was promoted to the position of underboss by Frank Costello. Richie the Boot ruled the greater Newark and North Jersey gang territories for over three decades.