History of Mafia in Boston and Providence | A Mob Story with Michael Franzese

[@johnalder6028]

Mark Twain said that if voting made a difference they wouldnt let us do it.

[@justiniavarone1818]

I grew up 5 minutes away from Federal Hill in Providence, , Rhode Island.. A little to young to know them personally but gres ul with some of the players kids in the area. Hearing stories about Patriarca, , Marapese , Ouimette , Tillinghast , DeLuca , " Cadillac " Frank Salame.. The " Coin O " Matic , o. Atwells Ave , in Federal Hill. Remember driving by it. I'm 43 yrs old. Still some GREAT food on the hill

[@HenrySousa-n2c]

.........Gerry Tillinghast was a real crazy sick Bastard, also a real mean nutcase as a kid in South Providence...He was about 16 when I first met him, when he shook my hand he looked at me like he wanted to kill me..... Thank God, my path took me in a successful honest direction...🙂❤👍

[@quantumpotential7639]

Wow, 43. You got me by almost 40 years. I turn 4 in 3 months. So much to learn, too little time.

[@karlschneider9479]

'M in Boston and I love the restaurants in Federal Hill! Used to gig at the Livingroom.

[@TheCerebralDude]

Providence actually has the highest Italian American population per capital of any American city, and Rhode Island has the highest percentage of any state in the union. Staten Island, NY has the highest percentage of Italian Americans for any county in America

[@TaraConti]

Isn’t it Johnston that has the highest Italian population in the state?

[@MindenKinios-mr6zr]

Yes

[@TheCerebralDude]

@@TaraConti Are you talking percent of the total population of a city or the raw number?

[@Hsldiwp]

That’s why the mafia in Providence still exist.

[@63002]

Nj does bro

[@joseitodemiami]

I'm from Puerto Rico. My Wife Italian American. I love this videos. Not only this one. All of them. Love this channel. Hi from Puerto Rico.

[@quantumpotential7639]

American is not an ethnicity like being an Italian or German. Unless you're Sam Walton or Mr McDonalds.

[@brucer6239]

Michael - Great video. One of my forebears (my grandfather’s generation) was a Jewish mobster, who started out in Boston, went to Havana, and then returned when Castro took power. Our family hails from South Boston (only a handful of Jews in Southie) and I knew a few members of the Winter Hill gang. Years later, I got to know a woman, who grew up on the same street as one of the Patriaca family and she said that when she went to concerts with one of the family’s daughters (her classmate), they were always chaperoned by two YUGE “enforcers.” Sadly, I will miss your upcoming show in Providence, but I hope to see you live, while you are on tour. I have some great stories that have been passed down from my dad. Of course, I don’t know how much is true and how much is embellishment, but it gives a view to a world that no longer exists.

[@goochma]

Born and raised in Rhode Island. As a kid, I remember driving by the Coin O Matic in Providence and seeing Raymond and the boys sitting out front enjoying a cigar. When Raymond ruled the streets were safe and Federal Hill was a beautiful Italian neighborhood. There are still a lot of great restaurants and shops there but it's just not the same. Raymond was old school and a true Mafia Boss. Very giving to the community yet tough as nails when it came to business.

[@thomascunningham8234]

Ray Sr. was very good to my Father's family. The man had a heart of gold.

[@parrydox.gaming]

Most random story ever. But while in college and working as a produce manager in Coventry, RI a decade+ ago, I’d spend time talking and helping out this older senior woman who was just super friendly and a genuinely caring person. After months of talking to her and such, she brought me aside quietly and told me some stories about her and Ray P. I can’t remember exactly who she was but she was his granddaughter I believe. The stories she told me were so interesting to here and she always, alwaysss stressed to me about how family (not just blood) always takes care of family. Stories about how the basements were linked underground between houses and how they’d move between them. How Ray would let her sit on his lap while playing cards in the basement and she was treated well by everyone. Anyway. A lot of people and documentaries forget how big that family was in RI.

[@Macumber773]

I'm friends with a few of the remnants of one of the Boston families. I've been begging one of them to start a podcast or KZbin channel because he tells the best stories with such charisma and energy... I still laugh out loud just thinking about them.

[@AristotleSanchez1000]

What determines whether a mob outside of NYC or NYS composed of ITalians is recognized as part of the American Cosa Nostra? In other words at what point does a family like those in Boston or Providence become a recognized Cosa Nostra family.Especially if its composed of guys from other parts of Italy and not really initially associated with other recognized Cosa Nostra familes

[@HenrySousa-n2c]

..........WHAT ?..........@@AristotleSanchez1000

[@NedKelly663]

@@AristotleSanchez1000the commission determines. Providence and Boston are the patriarca family

[@tiagomota4734]

I bet he dosnt sell stuff better then Michael tho, this guy is like “we are not doing it for thr money” but hes promoting something every 2 seconds.. im so tired of watching people promotig stuff, i guess thats youtube…a bitch.

[@Macumber773]

It's so true.... and disappointing. @@tiagomota4734

[@kevinthegrizzly5074]

You are an American treasure Mr. Franzese. God bless.🙏🏾🙏🏻🪖🇺🇸✝️

[@kevinthegrizzly5074]

@@RamsLakersDodgers What's so funny?

[@kevinthegrizzly5074]

@@RamsLakersDodgers No funnier than you being a Biden fan.

[@bmjv77]

There is no better Italian neighborhood to visit than the North End of Boston. There's a certain vibe that you can feel in the air that takes you back to a better time.

[@WhatsCookingTime]

Agree

[@americanboy79]

Yup 💯

[@megdonnelly8519]

There’s very little of the Italian north end in Boston now ..

[@Robert01854]

@@megdonnelly8519It’s changed so much in the last 15-20 years. Same here in East Boston.

[@simplekustomsbyeddiepapand1838]

Yes sir not anymore times have changed big time !! Back in the day the best city in the world 🌎!!

[@daveashby9989]

Dear Michael. I have been catching up on everything because I haven’t been well for the last week or two. But ok now. I have already commented on Chris Part 2 and Sammy part 1. What I have learned about you during my catching up:) is even though you are as honest and as strong as all your Contemporaries! , you are a humble man with superior intellectual thought. But due to respect , and I’m sure Faith ! You remain humble. My compliments and bless you and your family. Dave

[@ismarwinkelman5648]

Hi Dave, We do not know each other, but I as a fellow admirer of Michael's content and also him as a human being I am glad you are feeling better. Hopefully you will get well soon! Kind regards from the Netherlands 🇳🇱👌🏾

[@mikee6571]

This was a good video. I believe that we touchdown on important topics. I agree with Michael Franzese. The word "Mafia" is a broad topic. Every race and culture has a "Mafia". The Mafia is all over the world. Each race and culture call the word "Mafia" different. For example; Hispanics call it Cartels. Asian's call it Traids, Tongs, SnakeHeads, and Yakuza's. Italian's call it La Cosa Nostra, Camorra, Ndrangheta, Società Foggiana, Sacra Corona Unita, Black Hand, and Stidda. The West Indian's call it Posse. British call it Firms. Eastern European's call it Bratva. The list goes on. It's still a serect society. Same thing different names. This goes out all over the world. Crime is everywhere. I alway's say " gangsters is all over the world". It doesn’t matter where you from, people just switch up the game.

[@zroy9263]

I'm a middle-aged Haitian-American man originally from Flatbush, Brooklyn, during the 1970s through the 1990s, and as a result, I'm an organized crime historian of over forty years. I enjoyed reading your comments! You're correct in what you've said regarding organized crime factions around the world. The United States Of America 🇺🇸 was founded and built on gangsterism! It's available for everyone to read 📚. Keep up the good work.

[@amstel5468]

Thank you Michael, I'm a Boston guy so I've been waiting for a video like this.. 👌

[@gloriaanngomez3238]

Don’t worry Mike, we know you’re the real deal. I love that I can trust what you say! It’s SO refreshing to deal with an honest person who doesn’t have an angle!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🕊️!!!

[@SnoopEastwood]

Just got tickets to the event can't wait!

[@187blackblade]

I dont care what anyone says. I thought the sit down with you and Sammy was awesome. I was glued to it and watched both parts again back to back. Very informative, interesting and unique perspective and funny.

[@davidduckett8063]

I fixed a nice dinner for me and my wife and we sat and watched it. Loved every bit of it. I’ve seen it probably three times now.

[@chrishatton213]

Michael, I started watching your channel just under a month ago and I can honestly say that you truly are an inspiration I can't speak for anyone else but for me you are. You're honest caring you don't glamourise what you did in the past but still are able to use your experiences to offer advice and impart your knowledge and wisdom, so again thank you listening to you has got me out of several low moods and for that I thank you, gonna buy your book soon and can't wait . Take care

[@diamondcentofanti7683]

I'm from Providence Rhode Island, I was 1 of the 2 altar boys who served Raymond sr funeral at St Anthony's Church in North Providence, Raymond Sr church. I also knew a few of the older guys like Frank Cadillac, Bobo , Harold and Jerry , Freddie Bishop. When these guys controlled the city thing were safer then now. The alphabet boys and government might have hated the Mafia and there was plenty of death with in the organization but one thing I can say is that they kept our neighborhoods in much better condition and safer then now

[@stefanosoderi4152]

The old days of the mafia on federal hill in providence RI! A lot of history from those days .

[@chokethewoke3412]

I was born and raised in Boston still live there to this day. And I do have some family ties to some of what you're speaking on. It's always nice to hear other's perspective besides just what I've been told by family members. Because we all know as the years go by the same stories you've heard a 100 times have a tendency to change over the years when people reflect on them. So it's always nice to hear someone tell stories you are familiar with.

[@Eli-from-Boston.]

Awesome ! I’m from Boston and I love to hear this video !! Thanks

[@Tyrock67]

Hello from RI. Already have my tickets for Dec 30th. Looking forward to it.

[@justinponte3527]

Never ceases to amaze Michael. Keep doing what you are doing. God bless Hopefully I’ll see you at the show

[@Al_NERi]

Mr. Franzese I couldn't agree more about your words concerning our communities. You are right

[@jackthomas205]

"Table in the back " and you where both wonderful and great for entertainment and the nostalgic of a couple of old timers shooting the breeze! Thank you for your contributions to some fascinating American history!

[@apb2887]

I'm from this area. Raymond patriarca was a legend, an absolute powerhouse in this state. The things he has done will never be done again, once he died it was downhill for Providence

[@gdubya83]

Franzese's wine is going to be the best gift for Thanksgiving. Semper Fi. Maybe one day you can get to NC. I only follow a few youtube channels but this one i never miss a post

[@DenverBoy1988]

Hey Michael, could you do a video about the Smaldone Crime Family out of Denver/ Pueblo, Colorado by any chance? Thank you!

[@bjmcmahon722]

Excellent Mr. @MichaelFranzese ....thank you sir!

[@andypotter6886]

You shouldn't have to explain yourself to anyone Michael most of us know that you are genuine you are always going to get a few people who will try to pull you down but that is just because of them being jealous due to how successful you and Sammy have now become on social media platforms the last few years. Unfortunately that's the way it will always be. They dont like the fact that someone with a criminal past can turn their life around and become a big position influence on people. Personally love both of your content and some of the things you have said before have really helped me in life as I had a rough upbringing and got into a criminal lifestyle when I was younger and at one point came close to taking my own life due to addiction and depression but got through it. You dont realise how much of a positive impact you have had on my life and probably alot of others these last few years and I will be forever grateful for that so thanks and god bless you and your family. Please just ignore the haters and their jealousy

[@janemcewan2194]

During Prohibotion my grest aunt along with lots of others ran a little joint in River Rouge. MICHIGAN. sometimes they were able to get a hold of the 'good stuff' ,Canadian whiskey ftom across the Detroit River which was a treat.

[@Rioitaly12345]

As a Canadian fan and avid viewer of you Michael I’m excited to hear your wine will be coming to Canada soon. Can’t wait to try a bottle

[@evelynandersson2368]

Hi Michael thank you as usual for your input on what's going on in our country (USA). I started reading "Mafia Democracy" and it's an eye opener to say the least. I enjoy your platform extremely. I've said this before, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and growing up in the 60's, 70's & 80's does not compare to the tumultous craziness we have today. Take care and God Bless, Ciao!

[@pnickerson]

I met Gennaro Anguilo a bunch of times. I used to work for a caterer when I was in high school who was a friend of Mr. Anguilo. This caterers shop was right across the street from the Bakery. Prince St. We used to go over there all the time with food for Mr. Anguilo and his associates. So much hilarious stuff happened I could write a book or a movie script. I mean working and living on the weekends with a bunch of mafia guys was absolutely Hilarious. Those guys were Awesome!

[@pattyaverna8639]

Michael Love listening to you and mob history. You are an honest American treasure. Dont let peoples comments upset you. Its ignorance to accuse you and Sammy of doing it for the money. I Loved hearing you both talk together. God Bless

[@paulbowman1762]

Looking forward to your tour in London 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Micheal ! See you soon brother ! Respect ! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jakestoneking4688]

This video should be called “I have a book and wine out and I will be in Providence”

[@christopherfeeney1962]

yeah, exactly.

[@AndrewDeFaria-sb9pq]

When you started with 2 families I didn't know you were talking pre 50s but legend around here was Raymond got a part of Connecticut all the way to Maine from Carlo and that's who his relationship was with out your way.

[@robt4466]

Great video Michael

[@LordsofLeisure]

Living in Stamford, Connecticut I always wondered who the Italian were connected to New York or Boston crime families? I honestly can't see them being affiliated with Boston but Im no expert.

[@bjmcmahon722]

Genovese were all over Stamford, CT and PortChester, NY in the 80's and 90's...idk the deal nowadays. What've you heard?

[@LordsofLeisure]

We had alot of strong italians families expecially in Stamford. Construction, restaurants, Grocery Stores etc. Portchester is our next door neighbor so I could image it was like that there too. I just have no clue which families they were connected to.. @@bjmcmahon722

[@PeterSothern]

I think you should have a chat with John pennisi micheal. He's well spoken like yourself. Keep up the good work. Regards from England 🇬🇧

[@Braceyourselfitscomimgs00n]

In Montreal we had the Rizzuto family...quite powerful and respected...but things worsened around 2013-2014 for them. Now it is said (according to police officers expert on organized crime) that its an alliance between leading figures from Hell's Angels, many mafia cells/families and heads of street gangs who runs the "show" in Montreal. Outside Montreal(Quebec) HA are kings and not really challenged.

[@YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech]

It's the same in all Canadian cities, wars aren't as common as the US as weapons are harder to obtain. LEO's aren't as afraid of upholding justice. All organized criminals work together in the end if they can make money. However, in today's society. Engaging in criminal rackets is not as lucrative as before. It's wiser to engage in legal ventures. You will always have a guilty conscience for being a force that is destructive towards society. The consequence is developing mental disorders that make you unstable and you cannot fit into society. Sure there's probably fast money to make on vices of the public. But in the end, you will never consider yourself the same status as someone who generated the same amount from a legal career. The happiness you get from yours will never match theirs. They have nothing to worry about and can feel good about their success without delusion. Besides, if you compare Canada to another country where there are more successful criminals, you will recognize you are part of the problem who will ruin the country. Mexico is a example of this, you wouldn't want to live there would you?

[@robertscheinost179]

Over two million expats from Canada and the USA DO live there. No matter where you are, if you mind your own business and treat people with respect, you won't have any problems.@@YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech

[@BostonbredNE]

The Boston faction was formed in 1916 the providence faction in 1917 they merged in 32 and 54 the two top man retired the same day And Raymond became boss from 1954 till his debts in 1984

[@rja9566]

Michael I love your stories along with Sammy.I I grew up Chicago and know the"Patch" all too well. My uncle knew your Father as well as a whole lot of people from the old school. I loved him and his stories. He always warned me what would happen if if I ever " crossed the street"😊. I was more afraid of him dealing with me than anyone else. Anyway, who cares what people think and say about you or Sammy. Anyway, keep em coming and God bless. I know New York isn't Chicago, but everyone had business together.

[@DrChem-wx1uc]

Thanks for being a true standup guy and offering the best insight into the genre. I miss the meatballs.

[@kirkwashington3064]

Hey my brother , this is my kind of mafia story sir and I appreciate your hard work you put into it and. Ay GOD bless you and your family sir 🙏🏾

[@garymckee1926]

I like the way this guy be spittin

[@ianj454]

I thought you and Sammie in the table in the back was fantastic. Would love to see another collaboration between you guys. Keep up the good work, love your channel!

[@billywalls3378]

I apreciate you and your channel. I apreciate the education and truths brought to us by you. Thankyou sir!!

[@susanscott8814]

Absolutely! Thank you for keeping it real! We all Americans need to stand up and take responsibility for are part! God Bless!

[@Al_NERi]

Hello Mr. Franzese enjoy your channel very much. I am familiar with your background in film import and distribution and I'm a lifelong fan and supporter of the great Italian horror films you released in the U.S.A.in the 1980s. I remember vividly the experience of anticipating and viewing films like Gates Of Hell aka City Of The Living Dead. It was a formative time in my life and your releases were a big part of that important period. Your releases remain treasured to me unto this day you better believe I own coptes of them in one format or another. Thank you for the attention today Mr.Franzese God Bless.

[@mattislinx]

It's so weird seeing this as a new video. I was just watching some mob videos about Providence and Boston this morning wondering if you have ever spoken about them.

[@Gala_tha_Prince]

Thank you Michael , I am from from Massachusetts and I really appreciate this video.

[@ryandecurtis6236]

Thank you for covering providence. My family came from Italy directly to providence, it has a cool history and it’s not covered a lot.

[@andrewwerner2061]

Good video and I like the 2 part video with you and Sammy

[@s.4760]

Great, as always !! I would love to hear anything about Howard Hughes and mafia business together. If there was any ??

[@franciscohorna5542]

great video about boston mob watchen right now most known in boston was whity bulger for sure!!!! god bless be safe there

[@Wootensportscards]

Whitey wasn't la Costa nostra he wasn't Italian I believe he was winter hill gang

[@franciscohorna5542]

@@Wootensportscards yes yer right he was fbi informant after and got killed in prision as well

[@stevetantilo9421]

Mike, while in Providence you should mention Nicky Bianco from Providence , and he was in NYC with your family for a time, I know he was near Joe Columbo when he was shot. I lived in this little town in Connecticut, 15 min north of Hartford. My father was building houses and two guys moved to town, 1961 and became painters for him, also like uncles to me. Both grew up on Federal Hill with Bianco, I was young, but on Bianco’s way getting out of Providence on his way to New York he stayed in Vernon CT with one of the guys for two weeks, 1965 I think. There was only one bar, a few restaurants, one Italian restaurant that opened in 1964 that he spent a lot of time. Nobody knew who he was except my father, Bianco’s buddies and the restaurant owner. Years go by 1979 and I’m on Federal Hill with my girlfriend’s best friend going to PC. Her boyfriend had us go to Vincent’s restaurant on the Hill, we had some wine, some drinks and the guy that lived says, hey ever hear of Nick Bianco, I say sure, my uncles grew up with him. He says, he’s in that backroom having dinner, so I get up and go I have to meet him he knows these two guys I know, the dude said that’s a bad idea, but I go walking over there. I see Bianco sitting in the middle of the big booth facing me, I walk by a doorway and this big guy hits me square in the chest, I go to one knee, and he picks me up by my collar and says just breath, I say I know Nicks best friends Ralph and Sal from Federal Hill, this big guy goes he don’t know them. I’m 21 so I’m stupid going know if i ask him, but the guy goes kid go back to your fucking table now. Anyway that was the embarrassing😂 walk of shame to the table, people looking at me, my girlfriend in shock. But they did send another bottle of wine to the table, that I didn’t need…long ride back to Connecticut

[@stevetantilo9421]

Tried texting, nobody responded, I mentioned Foxwoods for a sit down?

[@JosephVenuti]

Hey Mike. Great content as always. I believe that was a picture of Frankie Angiulo, not Jerry.

[@stevetantilo9421]

Mike, you must have known Nicholas "Nicky" Bianco? He’s from Federal Hill, but was with Columbo 1970-72. He ended up on a Federal beef here in Hartford and died in the can

[@GabGotti3]

The Boston/Providence LCN had many Italians mixed with Portuguese.

[@philipgreenegreene3454]

Joe "the animal" Barboza

[@patrickwindsor1482]

God bless you, brother. The relationship in the mob is like the relationship in the military. Very similar

[@chrisplante1976]

Looking forward to seeing you in Woonsocket Rhode Island on December 30th.

[@Xconn67]

Did you ever meet Luigi “ baby shanks “Manocchio ? Very interesting person and life from what I’ve read

[@sandramillett8267]

Thank you Michael always enjoy your videos. Blessings to you and your family.

[@KoolT]

God bless you Michael and your family ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lorenataft7074]

Table In The Back , with Sammy was great !!

[@gavinborden5451]

I read City on Fire recently. It's fiction but a really really good novel about Italian vs Irish in 1980s Providence.

[@janedevlin4761]

Beautiful beautiful words spoken at the end 🙏🏼

[@broncodaddy46507]

You need to come speak in Elkhart, Indiana Michael. We would love to have you speak here

[@edgarzamora570]

Mr. Franzese, will you be doing any events in Chicago anytime soon?.

[@WhatsCookingTime]

Hey Michael hello and thank you from Boston. I appreciate this pretty much everything we come out is about whitey Bulger of the Winter Hill gang but not enough information on the mafia

[@charlesm2058]

Mr. Franzese love the videos, much respect sir

[@Toho_kms]

I am studying in the first year of an international university as a foreign student. In the dorm, senior students initiate freshmen into students every year and beat them until the shoulders and hips of the undergraduates become partially or completely blue/purple from injuries. Also, senior students demand money from freshmen. Each freshman is attacked by several seniors. Junior students turn into seniors and begin to mock freshmen. Most often, bullying occurs at night after lights out, after 11 o'clock in the evening. Also, foreign students are prohibited from contacting local girls, but local girls try to start a conversation and try to shake a hand during the greeting. Anyone who is seen in contact with a local girl will also be beaten up by local senior students. Senior students frighten freshmen and sophomores, so freshmen are silent and do not tell anyone about what is happening. Outside of the dorm, everyone behaves as if nothing is happening. In the USA, these events are associated with the words "fraternity" and "hazing". Thug romance is common among young people. Elder students say that all freshmen go through bullying and that no one will know anything, but they take everything on video. How should I think, talk and act to protect myself? How to stop everything that is happening and stop this tradition so that no one is seriously harmed in the future?

[@armandorodriguez6447]

I've become a fan of you ma dude, I'll pray for you and your family even though your not a Sox fan 👍🏽👍🏽

[@buhademis8799]

Mr Franzese, you said in the past about a series from your life. Any news about that?

[@carsondward]

Michael, can you do a video about the New Jersey mob and the DeCavalcante crime family? Would love to see if you knew anything about that

[@prodoverjeff2876]

In the 70's, long before mobster movies or TV shows became "things", I found a book by Vincent Theresa, a member of Patriarca's family who had cause to turn on his boss and became famous for his book, MY LIFE IN THE MAFIA, and also provided testimony. If memory serves, he was the first guy brought into Federal Protection as a newly organized program to battle organized crime, years before RICO was something other than a man's name.

[@jessemcdonald5124]

Reading your book is a must and on top of my list

[@meenalaregina7770]

Hi! How are you? I love your historical videos🎥, and look forward to learning neat facts. I hope that you will study Montreal; I heard that it has an organised crime issue. Thanks😊

[@stuartpanasuk6218]

My girlfriend just bought tickets to the meet and greet, looking forward to it Michael

[@SuchetB]

Michael I think you would be an amazing President!!! Thank you for the amazing information, true mob tales, and the kindness you share with everyone.. I love watching your show as it gives hope, and reminds me of my childhood. of watching late night gang movies as a kid. Love your show Man. Thank you.

[@rfe8nn2]

With so much discontent with Government all he has to say is I suckered the Government out of tax money, which would have been wasted by the Government.

[@hirumbiffidum9145]

What about Alex Rocco the guy that played Moe Greene in the Godfather he was from Boton ?

[@guido261000]

He was from Somerville. Winter Hill Gang.

[@hirumbiffidum9145]

@guido261000 Well yeah he did have a story about deep ridden guilt about being a getaway driver ...

[@michaelmitchell5098]

Hilarious how you clarified “dispose of them “ with “vote them out”!!!😅😅Just so there were no “misunderstandings “🤣🤣🤣!!

[@walterdebarros972]

This is awesome! I live in Rhode Island, Definitely going. Can't wait

[@stevewrightington1583]

i cant wait Michael to meet you in Providence buying my ticket been a big fan of yours .... God Bless ya.

[@GodsOnlyGospel]

Hi Michael, in the past have read alot of books on Mafia identities such as Jimmy Fratiano, Lansky, Luciano, Bonnano etc. First book I ever read was My life in the mafia by Vincent teresa who was with patriaca. Did you ever meet big Vinnie or heard about him?

[@adamjj85]

I'm in Rhode Island! I hope to make it to the show!

[@rfe8nn2]

They said you had to be careful back then when you entered Federal Hill. That was Raymond Patricia's territory. If you cross him there was hell to pay. Only good thing is Federal Hill would be safe if your under his protection.

[@Archer838]

Always a great message! Thank you

[@louporreca3795]

Many guys from Providence were tough guys respected guys ...old school guys

[@marclaurent4831]

Born and raised in Rhode Island and grew up with many Italian-Americans…know one of course ever mentioned being connected to the Patriarca CF, but I knew a few of my friend’s dads that were tense and crazy…made me wonder.

[@elliotness7193]

From Massachusetts born and raised ❤

[@paulavery5889]

I love Michael.

[@suncitypro1]

Come to Austin, TX Michael in the new year! We loved to see you!

[@bradt8019]

Unfortunately, public figures are targets for internet trolls. Your videos are always great. ☝️😏👍 Have a nice day.

[@noahah-nee308]

Help me to look 👀 into myselfs, ands motivational and good advices to learned from.?! 😊❤

[@vanmoody]

Michael, my grandpa made his own beer and wine during the Depression. He did it for his own use and didn't sell it. When I was a kid I had to go into the cellar for something and saw the barrels. I asked him about it and he told me.

[@billscott6819]

Great show you have. Boston, Revere 🤫😎

[@TheKingThewidowandRick777]

The war is lost the treaty signed. The crazy government we have well said Mr. Franzese and thanks for the nod to your book I'll definitely consider reading it. The Gravano sit-down was definitely good and I hope a part 2 is released.