Rita Gigante: Untold Stories of Vincent "The Chin" Gigante | Sitdown with Michael Franzese

Join me as I sit down with Rita Gigante, daughter of the infamous Vincent "The Chin" Gigante, head of the Genovese family and boss of the commission. Growing up with notorious fathers, we share a lot in common and Rita has overcome many obstacles to get where she is today. In this interview, Rita reveals intimate stories of her dad that you don't normally hear, providing insight into the other side of a powerful figure in the world of organized crime. Don't miss out on this exclusive interview with Rita Gigante.
"Mob Ties" official Public-SALE has begun... Join the Family before it's too late!
mobtiesvip.com/
👉👉Check out the store: store.michaelf...
"Mafia Democracy" NOW in AUDIOBOOK: geni.us/MafiaD...
🍷🍷 Cheers! Visit franzesewine.com to grab a bottle of high-quality wine
*Maniac Media Group production and Wiseguy Digital
🎤 Want to book Michael for an event, go here:
michaelfranzes...
#MichaelFranzese #RitaGiganti #VincentGiganti

[@mishloud4215]

I watched her interview with Soft White Underbelly. She is very well-spoken. Thank you for having her as a guest.

[@sjf1981]

That was a good one!

[@mahmodali9394]

@@michaelfranzese we want one on one setting in the studio 💔

[@JC-di4uz]

Lol she's a nut job

[@evakober9873]

I watched her interview with Soft Underbelly. I like both of yours energy 💕. It was a pleasure listening to you both. Thank you Sending Blessings from California. Sto Lat 💕🥂

[@Nick_B_Bad]

I seen that one as well!

[@DetectivesDaughter]

The government is more crooked than the Mob ever was. At least the Mob had morals, manners, and women and children felt very safe. I would go back to those days in a heartbeat. My own father respected them. My father always said….If I didn’t see it, then I don’t know about it. So don’t let me see anything.

[@cks7372]

The Chin is one of my Top 5 gangsters of all time! An original, very shrewd. Great interview, I was riveted. No racket like the sleazy government!

[@davidreynolds5884]

I've said this on another video but in my opinion Michael Franzese is the Godfather of social media.😉👍

[@fookinl3048]

​@@michaelfranzese you educate us each week, thank you for sharing your views and wisdom

[@petersothern2909]

the Chin was the man. his men hardly ever got caught on wiretaps and his crew never snitched. You got to love the Chin the most powerful man in new york

[@bcamp6088]

It's unfortunate how much the mob life is romanticized in our society. Obviously the lifestyle was a sinful and destructive force in the lives of the families who lived it.

[@saifalam2030]

Corleone lost everything, Rothstine lost almost everything. Few mob guy survive without coincidences in movies

[@danielhagan921]

I’m admittedly curious about the underworld as an unseen government albeit a primitive one. We hear about “brilliant” mob bosses with grade school educations only, enemy rubouts with occasional poetic justice, billions in mob profits. Less stated is aging, senility, death and many premature deaths. And sometimes I ask myself “then what”?

[@stayhungry1503]

great interview, she seems like a great person and the connection between you was palpable. i love that she doesnt try to hide her accent like some new yorkers do. also congrats to the 1 million subs!

[@WORKSbaby]

You can't hide your accent

[@fourshore502]

but a lot of people really try to, especially southerners@@WORKSbaby

[@pedroruiz5225]

Hopefully you’re preaching the gospel to her behind closed doors because you basically approved and condoned witchcraft by talking about sending people her way. Where’s Jesus in all this Michael?? 😢Even if you’re not preaching or forcing your beliefs on others you should at least stand up for Christ who gave you everything. You can say obviously I believe that Jesus Christ is the Way Truth and the Life and savior but I respect others who disagree but to condone it by leading others to follow that, man instead of getting insulted by me please pray about what I’m trying to say to you. Money wealth fame notoriety it’s all not worth denying Christ and the truth to make friends and influence people. God bless

[@JimmyCalandraABathAvenueStory]

I love Rita and Michael. Both of you are Awesome Beautiful People. ❤️💙

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

These interviews are always so much more than mob stories. You can always take good lessons from these. 👌👌

[@stephaniejohnson4947]

I agree

[@pamelameeks3772]

Trauma as a young child is extremely difficult but for many it can make some of us good people. I feel that is why she has such a kind soul. Love the interview.

[@thoughtfinder]

Vincent Giganti is a mobster that I don't know as much about as I do Carlo Gambino John Goti and Carmine Perisco. But one thing I do know about Vincent Giganti is you did not double cross him. That man could fight and was not one to screw with

[@Jarhead1086]

If he was still alive I'd say ask Frank Costello how Chin was lol

[@michaelblack1925]

This is massive thank you Michael for the sit down

[@elisanchez2276]

Wow! Great interview besides the part where she said she’s not a believer of Hell just cause you’re not a believer doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist HELL does exist and EVERYONE who does NOT repent of their sins to Christ Jesus WILL 100 percent go there!

[@hanknipper3921]

Love this channel! Michael is a wise man love listening to him.

[@pedroruiz5225]

I mean this woman needs CHRIST I pray the spirit of witchcraft and spiritual bondage come off from her in The mighty name of Jesus!!! Amen

[@michaelagrundler9250]

Why does she need? I don't need but respect you do. Why can't you?

[@Mma-basement-215]

Picking up other people energy I can relate that's something I also can feel and she's right 💯

[@arronblack67]

Michael this one will be absolutely EPIC. He’s always someone I’ve been fascinated with. Congratulations on another fantastic interview! Greetings from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@petewhitmore7668]

Hi to Glasgow from Birmingham 🙋‍♂️

[@petersothern2909]

@@petewhitmore7668 hi to Birmingham from Liverpool

[@tommybhoy88]

One of my favourite sit downs really enjoyed this 1 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@petewhitmore7668]

@@petersothern2909 Hi Liverpool. Noticed we have the same first name. Quick qestion, do you prefer Pete or Peter?

[@thor9838]

@@michaelfranzese Michael, see if you can interview Al Capone's grand niece. Her name is Diedre Capone. I think people would be interested. I think her book was called something like "My Uncle Al". This is from a website about her: "Today, Deirdre is a wife, mother, and grandmother. Her children and grandchildren are aware of her family’s past, but this wasn’t always the case. Persecuted for her family ties as a child and young adult, Deirdre chose to hide her true family name from everyone but her husband, Bob, for many years. Now, Deirdre publicly acknowledges her identity and seeks to share her story as the last Capone." WOW ! That's an interesting story !

[@davedavidm4996]

Rita was a great guest for the show.Rita sure had a new prospective to the life. Mr. Franzese good show ,thanks for shedding the light on a difficult subject.

[@tundra866]

I remember as a kid in the late sixties my grandfather was a numbers guy for chin in greenwich village Manhattan Benny eggs used to come to their apartment on McDougal st. I used to go to the triangle club on Sullivan st. With my grandfather

[@trentcruise3084]

I remember your Grampa, he had a clubfoot and drooled from the mouth.

[@marktom9994]

I think this was a great idea and I hope you can find the time to do it more. Having an interview with people that we find in the peripherals of all that is an awesome thought. Thanks for what you do Michael.

[@kurt6410]

This was the guy who walked around NY in a bathrobe talking to himself. I'll bet he gave the FBI agents who were following him undercover some good laughs though

[@markellwood4132]

One of the best, honest interviews, discussion I have seen for a long time.

[@bigskeezy6497]

Was any of the stuff in godfather of Harlem true???

[@bamboozled1668]

Michael has grown from a Wiseguy into a Wise MAN 🙏💜🙏💜🙏

[@edwardquirk8393]

Loved the interview michael lets her talk unlike most people that interview people

[@cmz5847]

Still can’t believe Chin was behind the Frankie DeCiccio hit 😪. That was ruthless

[@SusieQZee]

Godfather of Harlem is such an entertaining show.

[@thor9838]

"There's always another side to a story." That's true. Every person in a family sees the family from a different perspective and all perspectives are valid and should be heard.

[@stephaniejordan9066]

Thank you Mrs.Rita Gigante great story teller on Soft White Underbelly.

[@kgkg4118]

Michael can you get an interview with any one of the DeCicco's? They were like their own family inside of the Gambino family....Frankie DeCicco was a gangster's gangster and Joe DeCicco reminds me of Feech LaManna from the Sopranos. Gangster to the core. I think Frankie was the most powerful Caporegime in the family at the time, Gotti would have never made a move on Paul without Frankie.

[@michaelrandall09]

Frankie was a OG for sure

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

Rita is definitely her dad's child she is strong with independent thought of her own and like the chin she forged her own destiny and picked up only the good things that's made her who she is today

[@josephsierzengaIV]

Rita took the Gigante Family ‘Crazy Act’ a little bit too serious…🤦‍♂️

[@josephsierzengaIV]

@@michaelfranzese absolutely

[@nelsonramos6093]

Wow! What a great interview! God bless her. Eventually she had a rough upbringing but made her life a positive one. Inspiring. Vincent Gigante was one of a kind. Keep bringing these interviews.

[@kpas22105]

I have watched documentaries about him; very interesting guy. Some would say, crazy like a fox.

[@kpas22105]

Very good video Michael; interesting and informative

[@FrostedWolf323]

Oh hell yes Michael!! Always with the tremendous content !!!!!

[@zackf3688]

Thanks for this interview, Michael. What a cool lady and what a life!

[@McdonaghBrosGaming]

Mr franzese you never seem to fail she's a very well spoken lady I love every video but I really enjoyed this one love from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

[@markbailey9039]

Very good interview Mr. Franzese. The thing that I took away from this is that people go through so many things. It doesn’t matter if your black or white Jew or Gentile, humans have traumas. Mental health is real and alive. Mark Bailey

[@olafvidar9315]

Just like you've impressed on us Micheal, the children of that life are scarred. I can't imagine being the kid of the Chin... At least you got to play baseball. Chin was hardcore.

[@Thombene77]

So Spot on about this horrendous criminal government we have. What a great interview with Rita Gigante Mike, looking forward to buying her book.

[@chellehighness]

Oh my goodness, yesterday I said to my partner that there isn’t an interview with Michael Franzese and Rita Gigante on KZbin. And then looked today and found this! Thank you Michael!

[@carlosvasquezvasquez2845]

Dolce bella Vicini intresa nel proggeso👌🙄👍💯🙏🎯💝

[@philb.1502]

I'm surprised that Chin's daughter would be so outspoken considering the fact that there are still Gigante family members in the Genovese family! Chin was a secretive old school boss, and the Genovese family took on his personality as the most low key and secretive crime family in La Cosa Nostra.

[@wrath231]

I like Rita. I'm not the biggest fan of the psychic stuff but she's lived an interesting life no doubt.

[@Johnnyfcarv]

Scorcese should make a movie about Chin....I think it would be the best mob movie ever...

[@zepkungfu]

That was a nice sit-down, great vibe. Rita seems like a really nice and interesting person, and she has a super beautiful accent.

[@Yo-6495]

Great interview as always Michael, I love your work keep it up brother.

[@lukeduke6693]

She's 60????? She looks 27

[@agoraphobicsocialite6897]

Wonderful interview ..... Always love when I get a notification saying you've posted new content .... Thank you! Love from Glasgow, Scotland 💙💙💙

[@aceloco817]

I remember seeing Rita in the visitation room in the feds, visiting her father. Also sat for lunch with Mr Gigante on the day of 9/11. Only time i ever seen him distraught.

[@michaelrichmond1677]

Strikes me as a nice Lady.

[@make817]

"he`s not behind bars but he`s in prison anyway" ....what a great comment 😎 ....to think that he avoided charges/prison long time but still gets in prison in his old days. .....i don`t know was it worth of it or not 🤔😁

[@franciscohorna5542]

finally with rita gigante interview thanks been asking for months for this god bless be safe watchen right now!!!!!!!

[@darkstar92772]

I was really surprised to see your interview with Alex Stein. The guy is so over the top sometimes that I was wondering how it would go. Definitely a pleasant surprise.

[@niamhryan2973]

Hi Michael. Wow, what a beautiful and very interesting person, Rita is.What a life, what a story. I've always wondered about a baby in the womb, whether he or she is aware, or takes on and carries good or bad situations that happen. She confirmed it for me. It was heartwarming and encouraging to hear that she took control of her life at 19 and came through it. I could listen to Rita all day. Many thanks to you, Michael, and to you, Rita. As always, dear brother this video was excellent. Blessings and good health to you and to Rita. Have a great weekend ahead.

[@YTConor]

Not watched yet but know its gonna be a good one! You have a way with words and excellent charisma Mr Franzese, hope all is well with you and your family🤝🏼

[@YTConor]

@@michaelfranzese thats me just watched it, fascinating interview! Very in depth look into what its like growing up around that life, and the bit where youse mentioned what your dads “real” jobs were made me laugh, thank you once again for the excellent content👏🏼

[@JimmyCalandraABathAvenueStory]

Wow that’s very deep. Your Father is talking to you. ❤️💙🙏

[@tonys8784]

The chin old school wise guy him and fat Tony NYC legends

[@tellthetruthg]

Great interview Ms Gigante is so well adjusted for going through so much. Michael you are a great listener! Usually people have a need to be heard and dont listen..

[@dansnyder4189]

Maaaannnnnn, Mike, this is as powerful aa it gets...... You are doing some great stuff man.... Rita and I are the same age.... I cant imagine living with that "pressure"....... Ima black man so having to bow to bs can be an upheaval to who you are/or to become...... I commend both of you.... It takes much much courage.......

[@pilierofq]

When I was 5 born into a 100% Italian family with no mobsters just Bronx Italians . We were at Nona's on Sunday having dinner my father's kid sister Jean came in the room blood all over her face [ this was 1951 ] my father and my uncle his brother got up and took me I don't know why to my aunts boyfriend . I was in the car they proceeded to kick the hell out of him throw him through a screen door beat him with garbage can lids I started to cry and could not understand why they were beating my uncle they said " You EVER TOUCH OUR SISTER MORTA'!!

[@jaymail2868]

What I love about you is that you reply to your fans, and don’t try to act all Hollywood, wish you nothing but sucess and prosperity , god bless you big man🙏🏽

[@appie210]

thats our wiseguy micheal all mobsters are like that

[@michaelsuder486]

The irony is that he didn't reply to you

[@jaymail2868]

@@michaelsuder486 it’s all gd I still wish him nothing but success and prosperity, you also

[@KOlsen-sk1oz]

Michael, I read something about Joe Colombo's dad, he got killed because some woman, he was a made man in the Profaci family. I bet he would never imagine the family was going to be called Colombo family. From Brazil

[@shanesmith7250]

I'm watching the godfather of harlem good TV show to watch

[@june7454]

Love the content Mike, I watch it everyday. I’ve seen Rita interviewed before, she’s just a really cool person, much respect to her. God Bless 🙏

[@LUCKYB.]

I Miss the Days when A Person stood By there WORD .I CANT STAND IS A PHONEY PERSON A FUGAZIE .

[@trentcruise3084]

Look in the mirror, you'll see the Biggest Fugazie to date.

[@nicholasmangialardi1618]

Both Michael and Rita's interviews on Soft White Underbelly are my favorites from that channel. Way to go with the great content! On the road to 2 million subs! 🇺🇸🇮🇹

[@allisonoconnor8055]

So sad and tragic. The horror growing up in these families. God bless Rita.

[@bunglebee1790]

Michael I spoke to you in the UK after one of your talks in a "mini sit down". A great honour and thank you for yourself and this fine lady Rita Giganti for showing the way for people who may feel lost in these very difficult times. We know the true enemy. God bless.

[@zemmons5000]

It's sad that you'll never really hear about all the good things that these men do except here

[@robinhaupt9119]

Excellent interview Michael, you interject just the perfect amount. Thank you.

[@mrnice7570]

Such a human interview, filled with honesty and vulnerability, and please don't mistake opening up on your vulnerability as being weakness, it's actually the very definition of strength

[@jimdavis6824]

Well said my fine human, very well said. JD

[@kkkkkmmm408]

This interview is incredible to listen to. Chin was a legend. To hear little tidbits about him personally is something. His daughter is very well spoken. We need a part 2!!

[@ronjohnson5070]

Didn’t know who he was and ended up trying to help him home wandering the street in a bathrobe until two men came up to us and said he was ok, they were taking care of it. Mid 90’s Greenwich Village after pizza and on to an off Broadway play of Tony and. Tina’s wedding with stuttering John

[@y2kelly66]

I was hoping for this interview. Good job!!

[@kollelcash]

Apparently she's a psychic.. so there goes credibility

[@bradt8019]

The "Chin" Gigante was my favorite of the bosses. Such a great video! 🤔👍

[@themainmanchannel]

Cool history, there. She is also an interesting person, and daughter of fascinating man. He was also used as an inspiration for Tony Soprano, if I am not mistaken.

[@MikeD-ne6ie]

Like all of us, Rita needs the Lord.

[@audiophileman7047]

All men go through life in what Rita calls a prison. Vito Corleone said it best, "I spend my life trying not to be careless. Women and children can be careless, but men can't."

[@flogalvez82]

Had to watch and listen to this episode again. Beautiful, emotional, inspiring, interview. Thank you!

[@michaeldubachito]

I dont know why Giuliani is saying that Gigante was not feared , no boss, not respected by wise guys or people in that life, i hear every mobster talk about chin that he was feared, very wel respected and defenitly...,definitly ...a boss!

[@iainhamilton8565]

Unbelievable interview Michael.... love listening to your podcasts

[@gasperstarina9837]

Thank you...what a different persona than Sammy's daughter..this woman is very very high iq, very sensitive, spiritual... But yes, one thing i agree with Gotti, whats the poin't to be rich, strong if you live life worse than than being in jail all the time

[@kathrynbellerose6216]

I really felt for her and what she experienced. Thank you for this interview.

[@matteast1104]

You are a great communicator and listener. You really connect to your guests and it was self evident you two would have been like family had you known each other. I'm sure you are a great light and strength to your family. God has obviously smiled on you and you smile back. Great testimony to the power and wisdom of love. From a life of sin and all it's bounty to one of spreading love and truth in well earned comfort.. now that's a life. Your interview with Jordan was my favourite. May God bless you and your family with love from the UK.

[@BullyBoxer]

Some brilliant content on Micheal’s channel, but I have to say this is got to be one of the best sit downs so far . Much love from the uk.

[@NYCCamper]

Wow, that was quick. I read about her book, and next thing I know, you have her on your show👏

[@kgkg4118]

Michael, one question I always had. When a Capo becomes Underboss or Consigliere how does he make money if someone else takes over his crew? If Capos kick up directly to the Boss who kicks up to the Underboss and Consigliere?

[@trentcruise3084]

The Underboss and Consigliere collect Foodstamps from the Government of Sodom and Gomorrah.

[@evanpearce1015]

Awesome storytelling, It's so cool hearing the texture of you's talking about the past. It's so cool hearing the history of how people spoke and really lived. It feels like the magic of time and erra is slowly being lost.. so these discussions are so amazing

[@tonypadula8658]

its been dead for 20 years in Chicago its like driving threw a graveyard.

[@michaelchristopher3227]

Awesome Michael. As always professional content. I was going to ask you if you would ever interview Ms Gigante as I saw her interview last week on another KZbin channel.

[@nickbazzini2767]

RITA Is SUCH A DOWN TOO EARTH WOMAN!! I spoke with her on a text message…. But it felted as if I knew her my whole life ……we talked alittle an as we parted she said I hope I here from you again 💯👍❤️🍷……I wish you the BEST Of LUCK Rita in anything you do in life!!!

[@TommyGetTheBag]

Rita was a great listen. I watched her on Soft White Underbelly and wanted to see this interview since it was announced.. Thank you Rita. Another great sitdown. God bless.

[@maplebear6527]

The moment she said, "I'm an empath" i knew she was a fruitcake. Talking about her, "powers" and shit.

[@lynneharrill9570]

Thank you Sir for this video and the continued awesome content you provide to your subscribers.

[@mikemaccracken3112]

Excellent interview Michael. Thank you Rita for sharing with us.

[@davehenri1203]

I have a real hard time believing a person who says they have special gifts. I'm assuming she is a psychic who pretends to communicate with the dead exc......Sorry I just lose all interest at that point

[@johncooper3636]

Michael, I’ve watched all your sit-downs but I have to admit your best guests are New Yorkers, hands down! I’m very impressed with your uncanny ability to listen and concentrate. You let your guests speak then ask pertinent questions. Again, congratulations to you, the family, and your team for reach the 1 million subscribers’ mark. Imagine, 2 million at the end of 2023! God bless!

[@TingTingalingy]

Second this. His interviewing skills are wonderful. I see so many others still learning to hold their tongue while interviewing, not as fun when they cut them off so often.

[@tjrizzo1619]

My fathers side of the family are homophobic. 3 of my girl cousins and my sister came out as gay and now they’re ok with it.