The Hitman’s Son: Growing Up in the Gambino Crime Family
Date: January 30, 2025
Time:
7 to 8 p.m.
Cost:
Free for Museum Members or with Museum Admission
The son of Gambino capo and hitman “Fat Andy” Ruggiano, Anthony Ruggiano Jr. was born into the top ranks of New York’s Mafia elite. His world revolved around Mob social clubs, illegal gambling parlors and the long shadow of boss John Gotti. Facing a long prison sentence for the murder of his brother-in-law and a battle with drug addiction, he was forced to choose between his father’s path and his own survival. Now 35 years sober, Ruggiano shares his journey from the New York underworld to a life dedicated to keeping others from following in his footsteps.