Shadows of Power: The Untold Story of Jersey Mafia Boss Jerry Catena
Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free for Museum Members or with Museum Admission
Jerry Catena was one of the most influential Mafia bosses of the 20th century, but he was far from a household name. As the Genovese crime family’s New Jersey boss, he infiltrated unions and gambling companies, and his empire stretched to the Caribbean and Las Vegas. He amassed enormous illicit wealth while barely registering on law enforcement’s radar. In a new biography, organized crime historian Scott Deitche explores who Catena was, how he operated, and how he stayed in the shadows for decade.