Bookie For The MOB Reveals How He Survived MAX Security Prison | Chicky Cecchetelli

[@yinzerjim2636]

This guy's message at the end of be nice to your fellow man. That is 100% the truth of life. If everyone could do that and show some kindness to each other the world would really be a great place.

[@santocataldi3355]

Nice idea but a big dream people allways manage to mess every thing up !!

[@JShawnPaul]

Everyone is nice to me, except for when I was in the Dope scene from 2008-2010. I met a lot of personalities that were controlled by the dope. The dope fiend larceny was not needed. How come I held down my union construction job and a car and a one bedroom loft apartment downtown? I knew my limits, and when I ran out of money after my rent was paid, then I did not get high and it sucked more than anything else in the world but I went through the ups and downs so many times, so why couldn’t everybody else do it? I’m no better than anyone and I’m 43 and I still smoke cigarettes and I can’t stop drinking alcohol. So I understand addictions but I just never wanted to be homeless and yes, the high from real heroin was awesome, but I seen and knew homeless people and I knew I couldn’t handle that life. I’d rather be in prison than living on the streets without a job, car, a job and addicted to drugs.

[@Allergictocatstoo]

This man embodies the essence of his word. Thank you for the interview!

[@luisr1223]

This dude is exactly what I would expect a mob bookie to look like 😂😂😂

[@Tony7a-q9j]

They left out the part about him being a vile rat

[@Herkulez1981]

@@Tony7a-q9jand not what he says he was

[@Tony7a-q9j]

@@Herkulez1981 exactly!

[@dmimz7691]

Exactly, cuz he’s a nobody. He hung around pizza shops consuming throwaway crusts

[@riangoldfarb]

Chicky seems like a character stright out of the the sopranos. I loved this interview.

[@zoguk]

Great interview. You actually listen to your guests answers to your questions instead of rushing to the next question. Chicky is very likeable guy.

[@jorytaylor3396]

Great interview! It was awesome hear his story as someone who grew up in Springfield when all of this was taking place. My first job was at one of Bruno's restaurants in high school.

[@shamone711]

Lol. Me too. I used to work at Salvatore's up on Boston Rd. (I think) near the Eastfield Mall. Some funny things about that place: 1. there was a poker table in the basement that was always covered with empty baggie corners. 2. Got violently ill on a staff meal. I guess it was a good way to get rid of old fish. 3. Got "fired" one night by some old greaseball who chewed me out for setting a table with a placemat that had a stain. (Wasn't actually fired.) 4. A big part of my job back then in the late 80's was running to the store many times a night to turn in and buy lottery tickets. Lol

[@Nimrodbodeinejr]

My dear friend Chick ! Been friends for about 6 years now even gave me his personal cell if I ever needed anything he’s a good man , I’m also a fellow veteran . RIP Momma Chick

[@CryptoSteak_]

Being from Hartford CT, I find these interviews so interesting, can't get enough of the Springfield, MA guys, Awesome!!

[@matthewdouglass1473]

I live in Springfield and Chicky really is a solid dude. One of the legends out here

[@chickycecchetelli_]

Thank you brother just telling my stupid stories. 🙏

[@Muzzie0323]

I love this channel. I think Ian Bick has done an incredible job bringing this channel to the masses.

[@seanreimuth]

This is the one! Chicky is great!!!

[@agag5890]

Stop spray tanning

[@BrendaBrown-nl1rp]

Awesome interview! As someone who grew up in Rhode Island and was a teenager going back to the late 70's, early 80's I remember all the crazy stories from the Patriarca family. My Dad was in the brick layers union and there was always stories.

[@Jtevkicksandcards]

Also from rhode island

[@JulianJ58]

Me2 tell us a Rhody story from the hill please

[@gossamerglenn6714]

I currently live on the same street they did from what I heard but I’m likely the poorest dude on the street currently lol (Narragansett)

[@KellyDFlynn]

Would love to hear some stories 😮😊

[@777thetruth2]

I knew a guy from the 70s in Providence, RI, named “Chick”, he was an old Italian guy. (Like most of the people from my neighborhood. This guy mentioned Providence, so he would know the importance that Federal Hill played from the 40s to the 80s. The head of the New England Crime Family had his headquarters on Federal Hill, (Little Italy) in a little building called National Cigarette Vending Company, which was his front business. He also supplied cigarette and pinball machines throughout New England. Raymond “The Man” Patriarca was a very powerful, respected, (FEARED!) man from the bootlegging days, and at one point in the late 50s to the 60s, he would be called in to settle disputes between the 5 families in New York. He died of a heart attack in 1984, but his story is worth researching, he took out many people who crossed him! There are lots of great books with his history in them and they are worth the read if you like Mafia history! “Boston Mob” is one great book that “The Last Good Heist” is another one! Also “What Price Providence” about the life of “The Frenchman” Gerard Quimette, who ran a crew for Patriarca and “Choices, You Make ‘Em’ You own Em’” by Gerald Tillinghast, who was an enforcer for Patriarca Family and part of The Frenchman’s crew!

[@sandrasherman9294]

My father grew up in Federal Hill, adjacent but not in the business. But we still grew up with omerta in our family, no switching, lol.

[@sandrasherman9294]

Snitching

[@jeffreygeorge219]

Old school bookies used flash paper to put bets on, if you got raided, you would dump the paperwork into a water bin sitting next to the desk which made the paperwork melt, and the best thing is rent 2 houses or 2 apartments next to each other, drill small holes in walls and run phone cords next door, if they went to bust the place, they would bust the place with the phone lines hooked up but you would be in the address next door or above apartment. You cut the phone lines and pull the cords through the wall holes. Dont ask me how I know :)

[@cryptorbi8382]

That is too smart.

[@EazymoneyBicch]

That's genius

[@JW-28]

How do u know?

[@jeffreygeorge219]

@@JW-28 I just took a good guess.. lol

[@Sh1tzboutagodown]

Must be from Boston

[@michaelr.2428]

This hands down was the best mob/organized crime, whatever video I think I ever saw. I'm from NY. You will meet more guys like this, than guys that are pulling triggers. You'll even meet a lot of those guys, who are down to earth as crazy as that sounds. A lot of us had family that were part of that kinda life, and parents that wanted everything correct and honest, than people who romanticized the life. Good Luck Chicky, thanks. Rimani benedetto.

[@chickycecchetelli_]

Thank you brother.🙏🙏🇮🇹

[@Tony7a-q9j]

The problem is that chicky is a well known liar and a rat. Don't believe everything you hear unless you know the real truth

[@JShawnPaul]

Hey IB, your doing great and all of your guests are really good people. I’ve learned a lot from their stories and yours as well.

[@nikkirichards4952]

Love listening to their stories

[@raymondh4536]

Growing up in Hartford around the same era and spending time in Springfield in my youth I know of most of these stories as well as the individuals involved, great episode

[@seth3137]

This dude is a great story teller, great interview Ian

[@nathana2776]

Brilliant interview Ian. Watching all the way Melbourne, Australia. Keep up the great interviews ! Chicky looks like an awesome bloke too!!!

[@Lifeandvictory23]

Great inspirational message Chicky!

[@JW-28]

Get more mob guys, Bick. They are awesome storytellers.

[@MoAli-wm4of]

Aralotta

[@bridge-nu4vm]

All us Italians are awesome

[@williamcorcoran8620]

Scumbags in reality

[@seltonk5136]

Get more fart groups . Sit in a room or car and fart and just talk

[@mikegaynor9332]

If they were true mob guys they wouldn’t be talking about it

[@talkwithtyler4638]

Really enjoyed hearing this guy talk super solid guy can definitley tell he cares. Great interview and guest.

[@adamwoodill4963]

Chicky was/is a great guy. Good memories of him when he had the grinder shop in the South End. Always a gentleman.

[@chickycecchetelli_]

🙏💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❤️

[@travisdrury5556]

Love chicky always good content with chicky

[@The_Kansas_Kowboy]

I LOVED this podcast we need more mobsters!! I love them old time dudes, great stories 👌🏼

[@ianbickCT]

Glad you enjoyed the watch!

[@Jessesgirl0307]

​@@ianbickCTmy family knows him well through business. Our neighbor back in the day was the mechanic. I miss home back in Agawam,W.Springfield, Springfield area. So much has changed since my parent's moved us down to FL. Thanks for having him on. He's really a great guy, good family.

[@NedKelly663]

@@Jessesgirl0307you aren’t missing anything! Enjoy Florida trust me

[@alextop1850]

​@@ianbickCTshould do some hells angels

[@chrisn1333]

​@@ianbickCTHey pal just wanted to give ya a heads up a guy named Alan Gunner Lindbloom has been trying to get on everybody's channel, he claims he was a mod guy. The guy is a total fraud m, you can look in comment sections of videos he's been on really a joke. Best Wishes Pal

[@beantownie6177]

Another great interview 👏🏽

[@boyfromoklahoma1188]

Loved this interview. Great dude

[@Tropicalfrooploops]

Allegedly a fantastic episode, allegedly of course

[@mattburns9883]

I'm from Holyoke, MA.. grew up an graduated high school there ... Western Mass is a cool place....proud to be from there

[@FatedTag]

Absolutely one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. I’m from Mass all my life. So many memories were brought back to me from Mr. C. He’s awesome, very kind heart and I loved his perspective and attitude. I tell you what I haven’t heard the great restaurant the Hooki Lau since I went to college in Westfield. Omg those days were great, excellent food. Honestly brought a tear to my eye hearing Chicky mention it. Thank you both so much.

[@ripblackmamba08]

Hu ke Lau closed years ago unfortunately grew up 2 min down the street next to Westover air force base

[@robjohnson6747]

This guy is awesome ! Brutally honest and very humble!

[@Nick-si3hb]

How do I become a member I’d love to be able to get the pods early and wanna support!

[@keitherickson8274]

You mentioned the Danbury mall, I remember going to the Danbury fair, when I was a kid. It was the best I'm from little Italy in Norwalk, boughton st South Norwalk. Love your show😊

[@cathalcuddy1815]

Love Chicky’s stories, could listen all day

[@USMC_]

Good interview.

[@oliviasisti1497]

ehhhh Chicky is rocking vintage frames company !!!!!

[@philippegagne-cote4779]

I noticed the butchers too! MTL represent 🔥

[@chickycecchetelli_]

🙏💯💯💯💯💯👓👓👓👓

[@AngFloss]

Idk why but when ever I'm going thru a really hard time I come back and watch this . This my prob 4th time watching it. Let's go Ian and chik

[@TommyDimes5816]

Great Show Guys!

[@jmcadam177]

Grew up going to the hookielow in Chicopee before its closed never knew,great food amazing drinks w the small umbrella

[@almacli8360]

Great Interview Ian -Chicky is a stand up guy I know that for a fact 👈🏼 * sending this from the Bronx NY : : I know people from growing up and he might not remember me but I’ve had a handful memories all Good 👍🏼

[@chickycecchetelli_]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@bookbm]

Thanks for these podcasts. Great questions, no ads for Raid Shadow Legends

[@michaelblack1925]

I grew up down the street from fat checkie he's a good dude .He once got my bike back that got stolen when I was a kid , he's a legitimate man there is no mafia .

[@tkalil2]

Awesome interview! Enjoyed this one for sure! Thanks!

[@crystal-thewall]

Congratulations on getting a sponsor Ian! You're doing so well with your channel and are a fantastic guy

[@ianbickCT]

Thank you ❤

[@vonlivetv8826]

Ayo!! Springfield Mass stand up that’s crazy he from my home town!

[@seansappok1141]

Awesome show!! Love stories like this

[@The_artistannie]

Love this guy! Fantastic interview! He’s a real og

[@mroiz]

Don't know who this guy is, but I just saw the short video that Ian released about craziest fights this guy has ever seen and it was one of the most truthful pieces I've seen on KZbin, lol. He said I didn't see much, I've heard of a lot of things but never witnessed it... Etc. Good for this guy. Not clout chasing. Going to watch the whole video now.

[@777thetruth2]

Excellent interview, keep them coming! I just discovered your channel!👍

[@CinoXL]

Great Interview kid….I can’t wait for Jeff Asher!

[@ubik1106]

Solid content!

[@mattsweeny3957]

Thank u for your service Chicky..Patriot! Matt NYC

[@thomasbrown5366]

Great episode

[@angrydodo9064]

Yo this is great! I’ve personally did 3.5 years in Wisconsin state prison not the feds. Crazy experiences in there but going to prison gives u a different outlook on life. Would love to talk to ya Ian! Keep doin your thing!

[@154g]

Wat did u do

[@angrydodo9064]

@@154g manufacturing and delivery

[@jweagsphotos9522]

Great interview. I know some of his family and all great guys and kids. I believe I knew his father too from back when I worked at a Dairy Mart he was a regular every day and was such a genuinely good guy, only problem was that he was a Giants fan 😂 Chicky looks very much like him right down to the glasses and the way he wears them.

[@Percival666]

Big homie is wearing the Butcher by Vintage Frames Company. All of their styles are dope and only for the real ones.

[@dionigi3467]

Great show Ian hello from Australia

[@ulfhednar3328]

Hey Chicky, what kind of glasses are you wearing? I want to get a pair.

[@Scott-u8t]

U are an awesome interviewer .keep it up young man

[@ekwinston1]

Chicky knows whats up! Johnny O! Ol school freestyle 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@mikejones5885]

You desserve way more subs man 100%

[@gnixon9307]

i really enjoyed this video

[@vincentroberto9789]

You can tell about chick's personality he's all heart !!!!

[@chickycecchetelli_]

🙏🙏🙏Thank you

[@vincentroberto9789]

@chickycecchetelli1010 chicky, you rule.... did you know or ever heard of a bookies name fat vinnie roberto??? North end gangster...

[@vincentroberto9789]

​@chickycecchetelli_ love your podcast with Ian bick.chicky you need your own podcast!!!!!! Great story's.... dude do it.......

[@javi7449]

This is an allegedly great interview.

[@bigwave56boogieboard35]

Nice job man

[@bo88gdan]

Awesome story, awesome guest, great podcast overall 👏

[@sauska619]

Western Ma guy here. The day Al Bruno was murdered was the day Springfield went down hill. Even Springfield cops will tell you that Al Bruno kept the city in check.

[@bryantparks6594]

Need more mob interviews!! Ian can u gets some bloods n crips?

[@bostongj]

The Hu Ke Lau! Legendary spot in Chicopee. I believe it's now closed.

[@GilbertoAviles-ri9gw]

In any case this was a great video!

[@chickycecchetelli_]

🙏🙏💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯❤️

[@shelbyparks7333]

Another banger! Thanks Ian && Chicky!!! 👌🏼💜

[@ianbickCT]

Thanks Shelby!!

[@madebymerch]

I loved this interview

[@anthonygalante755]

Great episode Ian 💪💪

[@ianbickCT]

Thanks so much big bro

[@OurVetsRTrueHeros]

Chicky is from my area , he’s the real deal , and means it when he says he’s about doing positive things now with his life , he has a beautiful family , congrats Chicky

[@loossasshole5708]

Real deal? According to Anthony Arilotta Chicky, just answer the phones. Never was a bookie.

[@StephanieAngeles-n9g]

Awesome interview! What brand are chickys glasses?

[@AngloAm]

A sponsor!!! Excellence! I can't buy from them seeing as I'm living in Germany - soz. I did not think I would enjoy this episode as much as I did. This guy should do more movies and even write one.

[@mikejones5885]

142k views and u have 142k subs isn't that crazy its litarly every single one of ur subs u deserve more seriously

[@robinhooduk8255]

hes looking good for his age, i dont know what the US prison is like but over here in UK you do any amount of serious bird lime and it fucks your skin up and puts 10 years onto your face, i thought he was same sorta age as me and i finished school at 15 in 1995.

[@penskepc2374]

Cool guy, good interview.

[@tyhesiamoore8808]

I am addicted bick..cheetkah too funny

[@galteemountainboys894]

McLovin and Seth 15 years on from Superbad. Good listen and will check out more of these

[@galteemountainboys894]

Chicky sounds like a stand up guy

[@michaelr.2428]

HEY Ian, Great JOB WITH THE INTERVIEW. I'LL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO YOU INTERVIEWING BIGCHICK'S FRIEND. MAKE SURE YOU PUT UP BIG CHICKS CHANNEL WHEN HE HAS IT GOING. THANKS GOOD LUCK.

[@chickycecchetelli_]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@corey01851]

Saying "thank you" to looking like John Goodman is wild 😂

[@RD22]

I went to the old Basketball Hall of Fame as a kid. I became friends with a guy from Springfield Massachusetts a couple years ago and didn't realize how rough that place was.

[@kylesundell1554]

God damn he needs his own podcast but this mob guy us just a solid ies Great guy to watch very fun and interesting.Great stories.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Chicky Interveiw /Guest was one of Locked In best Interveiws IMO he and I are about the same age , i wasn’t into Organized Crime but grew up in a very different place and found my own mischief to get into. for the most part mine was pretty Moral and fairly Legal aside from maybe a few Petty Crimes and minor Law “Bending “ i get how he feels about being a Husband ,Father,Grandfather ,etc as we got older one of my major weaknesses was i spent many years working hard in the Bar business in South Florida and pretty Women were a very strong Tempration that were too difficult too resist getting into some involvement with ,although i did stick to strong limitations when i did get married and started a Family

[@MrJayheller]

Different times still remember those car rides chain smoking….having to grab beers from the cooler for Dad….

[@JdDelay5150]

That house arrest be real! 😂

[@marv2396]

Great work my man. Chicky seems like a nice guy ! Bosh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alejandramarin38]

I love this episode. Please bring Chicky Cecchetelli back for a part two. We need to hear more of his stories.

[@garylukas3476]

Went to highschool with the Gyes kids in West Springfield. Freddie and Ty .

[@Joeypots]

Chicky is a great guy. My dad went in the lamb from NY in the early 90’s and went to Springfield where he opened a restaurant downtown and ran some rackets there. He knew Chicky and Bruno. He said those guys in Springfield were serious guys but very good to work with. The Marshalls ended up catching up to him and bringing him back to NY. I remember visiting him for Easter one year as a kid. It reminded me a lot of an Upstate NY city. Decent sized city but everyone was still connected somehow. I have a cousin that’s a police officer in Ludlow still (we don’t trust him lol).

[@paulpatterson-o1e]

Chickie is a good man, what a character 💪 God bless

[@brianhill6300]

Definitely the best one yet!! Love hearing the old mob stories.

[@richardanderson7091]

Great show, i really like this guy.

[@jee911]

There's not alot of stories of people from the genovese family. Good podcast.

[@gmcenroe]

Great interview with a very likeable guy. I like that he lived by rules of respect and taking care of people in need. When you look at it, being a bookie may be illegal, but what is the difference between what he did and what casinos and off-track betting business do every day? With all of the good times and parties, he still lost some good friends and associates.

[@chickycecchetelli_]

🙏🙏💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@tysencreager]

I keep saying that every episode is the best but it’s true! 👏🏼 you’re totally working hard and honing your craft and it shows. Keep crushing it Ian!

[@ianbickCT]

Thanks so much 🫡❤️😇

[@ashleylitke6468]

Another great interview Ian! Much respect to Chicky, really enjoyed listening to him tell his story! 💛

[@ianbickCT]

Thanks Ashley!!!

[@andrewmoore8635]

Outstanding