Edward Sciandra

Edward "Eddie The Conductor" Sciandra (November 13, 1912 – July 13, 2003), was an Italian born member of the Mafia from Montedoro, Sicily.[1]

Edward Sciandra was the former boss of the Bufalino crime family,[2] and expanded their operations into Florida.[3]

Sciandra was known to be an old-school man, especially with his work.[citation needed] He moved to Jamaica, Queens in the 1950s or 1960s. From there he moved to Pennsylvania and reunited with his cousin Bufalino.[citation needed]

He then began working with the Bufalino's sometime in the late 1960s and became a made man. Later, in 1980, he became the acting boss for Bufalino while he was imprisoned.[4] After Sciandra the current boss William D'Elia took over.

Sciandra died on Long Island, New York on July 13, 2003.

References

  1. ^ "THE AMERICAN MAFIA - Crime Bosses of Pittson". Archived from the original on 4 January 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
  2. ^ Machi, Mario. "American Mafia. Northeast PA". Retrieved 22 January 2012.
  3. ^ Deitche, Scott. "The Pittston Family". Archived from the original on 26 March 2012. Retrieved 22 January 2012.
  4. ^ Pennsylvania Crime Commission Annual report ncjrs.gov
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