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INTRODUCTION
The New Jersey factions of La Cosa Nostra often struggled to find ways to make money without upsetting their stronger partners in New York City and Philadelphia. The only established faction of LCN in the state was in Newark. Its first boss was Filippo Amari. He ruled from the establishment of the family until his death in 1957. Nicholas Delmore ruled from 1957 to 1964. Samuel DeCavalcante was the most prominent boss of the New Jersey LCN. He ruled until early in the 1970's. He was succeeded by John Riggi, who is currently imprisoned. It is not known who is the boss in his absence. One other capo of notice is Anthony "Tough Tony" Provenzano. He was a vice-president in the Teamsters' Union, and he is said to be one of the conspirators in Jimmy Hoffa's murder. The latest news on the DeCavalcante family is that it is under the control of John "Jackie Nose" D'Amico. D'Amico is well known in New York for his close association with the Gambino family and with John Gotti. D'Amico served as Gotti's bodyguard at one time, and, along with Peter Gotti, Nick Corozzo, and John Gotti, Jr., D'Amico was one of the men on the committee that ruled the Gambino family immediately after Gotti's incarceration.
Salvatore (Sally the Bug) Briguglio, lieutenant to Teamster Union Local 560 Boss Anthony Provenzano, was one of the top suspects in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.
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