The Mafia started in Sicily in around 1865. The Mafia is a clan or group that is involved in organised crime. It has spread all over the world to countries like Russia and America. The Italian Mafia still have many groups and over 5000 members today and still operate all over the world. The ITALIAN MAFIA originated in Sicily in around the year 1865 AD, when some powerful Sicilians or Sicilian families engaged in violent and criminal activity. …showed first 75 words of 594 total…

…showed last 75 words of 594 total…made as much (if not more) than any other father and was never brought down. The authorities couldn't get to him, nor did anyone in the life get to him. He died in 1976 of natural causes. Paul Castellano, (1976-1985) 'Big Paul' took over for Carlo Gambino in 1976 after Gambino's death. Paul would become the most powerful leader and assume the name of the Boss of Bosses until his assassination in 1985 allegedly ordered by John Gotti.