Jersey Boss
The Rise of Mafia Power Jerry Catena
Jersey Boss
The Rise of Mafia Power Jerry Catena
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Jerry Catena propelled up the ranks, becoming the first New Jersey mobster to lead a New York crime family, and his decades-long reign left an unparalleled legacy of crime, violence, and corruption.
Gerardo “Jerry” Catena was the boss of New Jersey. His reign lasted for decades, and he left an unparalleled legacy of crime and power and corruption. He was part of major moments of twentieth century America, from the mob's infiltration of labor unions to their control of Las Vegas and pre-Castro Cuba. Jersey Boss: The Rise of Mafia Power Jerry Catena is fast-paced and deeply researched look into the life of this enigmatic Mafia powerhouse. This book draws from law enforcement reports, interviews with former law enforcement and underworld figures, as well as people who knew Jerry personally.
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Table of Contents
Prologue
1. Beginnings
2. Rise of the Racketeer
3. The Delmore Connection
4. Kefauver Comes Calling
5. Who Was Jerry Catena
6. Changing of the Guard
7. The Acting Boss
8. Eyes on the Wiseguys
9. The Companies of Catena
10. Bally
11. The Vegas Combine
12. Best Sales
13. The Real Boss
14. The Shift South
15. “Retirement”
About the Author
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 28 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 248 |
| ISBN | 9781538194614 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 17 bw photos |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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