Victor Orena | |
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 Orena in the 1980s | |
| Born | Victor J. Orena August 4, 1934 New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | Little Vic |
| Occupation | Crime boss |
| Allegiance | Colombo crime family |
| Conviction(s) | Racketeering, murder |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment plus 85 years (1992) |
Victor J. Orena[1] (born August 4, 1934),[2] also known as "Little Vic", is a New York City mobster who became the acting boss of the Colombo crime family.[3] A challenge by Orena to boss Carmine Persico triggered one of the bloodiest Mafia wars of the late 20th century, and the last major mob war in New York City to date.
- ^ "United States of America, Appellee, v. Victor J. Orena, Also Known As Little Vic, Defendant-appellant, 32 F.3d 704 (2d Cir. 1994)". Justia Law. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Vito Orena". Division of Gaming Enforcement Exclusion List. State of New Jersey. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ The Colombo Family: Junior's War by Anthony Bruno (trutv.com)