September 23, 1935 Two dismembered bodies were found together in a creek bed that runs from the flats to about E. 90th Street. Against All Odds: Oscar Goodman and the Jimmy Chagra Murder Trial, Drug trafficker Peter Shue on coke vs. heroin, doing 21 years, Suge, Alpo, Keith Sweat, Madonna & Mike Tyson, Inside Italy's biggest Mafia trial in decades. STRUTHERS, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) - Ronald D. Carabbia, 92, passed away with his family at his side, Wednesday afternoon, December 22, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Health Center in. Orlando Carabbia died on April 3, 2021, according to the Kirila Funeral Home website. Read more about cookies here. Copyright The Vindicator | https://www.vindy.com | 240 Franklin Street SE, Warren, OH 44482 | 330-841-1600 | Terms of Service. 'Taking Ronnie Carabbia out of the scene (led to the move by Youngstown mobsters),' said the official. Charles is missing and presumed to have been killed in a mob war. Federal agents used the tapes to charge Traficant with corruption. Ronald "The Crab" Carabbia, 73, was released from Chillicothe Correctional Institution to his wife and son at 10:10 a.m., said Andrea Dean, spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation. The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox. He opted for the "one-way ride" method of execution next. The Cleveland Mafia had tapped Greenes phone and found out he had a dentist appointment there. United States v. Ronald David Carabbia, Court Case No. He mediated disputes among his fellow Mafiosi. Carabbia was convicted after a 79-day trial that pitted Marino, Cleveland's top Mafia prosecutor, against Cleveland Browns President Carmen Policy, who was a lawyer for some of Youngstown's top mob figures. "That time is gone and past. Josephine Carabbia's sister, Sally Ann Almasy, who holds the liquor permit at LaVilla, laughed at the claim that the bar is a hotbed of illegal gambling. Sometime following the Second World War, Carabbia and his brothers Charlie and Orlando became mobsters. The Ohio Parole Board voted 7-2 in July to recommend that Carabbia be released. He started booking again and also worked for a vending company that was owned by a cousin. ), FBI Criticizes Ex-Prosecutor Over Parole For Mobster, Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. He was. Ronald Kerzaya was a patrol officer with the Tempe Police Department in 2020. "Mr. Carabbia was convicted of violently taking a life," he said. Nice new place in the old Tilted Kilt. Ferritto waited for a plane to take off, put a gun to the back of Julius Petro's head and fired a shot, killing him. [6] He attended Roosevelt Junior High school, where he befriended Armond "Peeps" Farranti and Tommy LaCastro. What authorities can't agree on, however, is what will happen when Ronald Carabbia, 73, walks out of the Chillicothe Correctional Institution Tuesday, a free man. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. His obit listed his service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Second World War, his devotion to family and his wife of 61 years. "I can't believe they are going to let him out.". ". Private entombment for family only will follow in Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown. In the 2011 film Kill the Irishman, Ferritto was portrayed onscreen by actor Robert Davi. And there are people who will argue that the mob was great but the current criminals are terrible, a very strange sort of racism. Debbie Spoth, the daughter of a suburban policeman, was a sketch artist who drew an amazing likeness of Ray Ferritto for authorities. Carabbia and his three brothers were all known as "the Crab", which was a play on their last name, and had become prominent in the organized crime scene in Youngstown. The single fatal shot was muffled by the jet engines. Irish Cleveland gangster Danny Greene. Fratianno confirmed the facts of Petro's murder after Fratianno became a government witness in 1977. Delsanter was a made man in the Cleveland crime family. At the time of his release, Carmen Marino, Cuyahogas former chief prosecutor, wrote that Carabbia had been removed from the crimal scene with no prospects of returning to it. Eventually, he would run the Youngstown faction of the Cleveland crime family. The two witnesses to the murder scene were Greg and Debbie Spoth. The FBI raided the bar in January, the newspaper reported. Your activity looks suspicious to us. The amount of mafia and Jim Traficant apologism in this area is insane to me. Rons many pleasures included spending time in his home in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., biking, running eight to 10 miles a day, good wine, good food and celebrating the Christmas season. John Caniglia and Mike Tobin, Ronald Carabbia, 91 years old Ronald Lucarelli Jr, 63 years old Russell Papalardo, 79 years old [deleted] 2 yr. ago Ronnie the Crab is enjoying retirement in Florida. (WKBN) A former mobster from the Poland area has died. These would be the first two of 12 serial killings committed between Sept. 1935 and Aug. 1938 in or near the Kingsbury Run area. I feel like this is the only town where everyone either knows someone who was in the mob or has a good mob story to tell. The Criminal Underworld Compilation Person Angelo Lonardo, Cleveland mafia Joe Lonardo'son Fab Ross Mafia Quote Traficant beat the charges and went on to win election to Congress. Born on April 4, 1927, Orlando along with his brothers Ronald and Charles controlled illegal gambling in the Mahoning Valley, according to Cleveland mobster and FBI informant Big Ange Lonardo. Policy had recently run a vineyard and winery in central California. His name was Ronald Carabbia. "If they let him out for the sake of his family, that's fine with me," Kelly said. During this period, there were almost 40 car bombings in Cleveland and eight failed attempts to kill Greene. He married Bernetta Della Curti in September 1957,[23] and they had one child. As of Friday morning, the website detailed visitation and funeral mass information, but did not include an obituary. Matthew Humerickhouse officiating. He was 92. news@tribtoday.com The former head of the Youngstown faction of the Cleveland organized crime family Ronald "Ronnie the Crab" Carabbia has died. Dean said Carabbia will live with his wife in Columbus and have his first meeting with a parole officer Wednesday. 8 mo. The murder resulted from a conflict with a well-known and successful bookmaker in Los Angeles who used Petro as muscle. The ex-gangster, who lived in Poland,. "Right now, the family is destroyed," said former agent Griffin, author of a book, Arrangements are being handled by the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland. The most infamous of wars was fought against one pesky Irishman who refused to bow down to the Italian Mafia: Danny Greene (photo on the right). In Warren, Ferritto met Ronald "The Crab" Carabbia and Tony "Tony Dope" Delsanter. 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A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m., with the Rev. The feds used the tape to charge Traficant with corruption, but after a wild 1983 trial in which the sheriff defended himself, he was acquitted. Joe Loose was the youngest guy left, but had a bad ticker and died last year in Florida BeekyGardener 2 yr. ago [5], As a child, Ferritto was rebellious and often fought with other children in the neighbordhood. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. Carabbia was convicted by a Cuyahoga County jury in May 1978 following a 79-day trial for detonating the bomb that killed rival gangster Danny Greene in one of Cleveland's most infamous slayings. He had been. Mike DeWine suffered injury while in East Palestine, Closed Captioning/Audio Description Problems. During his closing argument, Marino apologized for granting immunity to mobsters for their testimony. Raymond married Wilma Rose Tochluk on August 10, 1947. Next The Big Tuna's Big Revenge: Chicago Mob's 'Break-In Murders' Hit List Timeline "Organized crime is gone and dead," Marino said. One of the last remaining powerhouses of the Ohio underworld passed away last week. For two years, the gang smashed vending machines at gas stations, movie theaters, and other businesses, looting them of their coins. However, Traficant was expelled from Congress and sentenced to eight years in prison for racketeering, bribery, and filing false tax returns. Upon hearing of Ferritto's arrest, Licavoli put out a hit contract on Ferritto. Ferritto and Ronald Carabbia parked a car containing a bomb in the side door, next to Greene's car. A mask is required in church. On Oct. 6, 1977, the family discovered Greene had a dentist appointment (they had tapped his phone). He was one of the leading figures that ran the rackets in Youngstown for the Cleveland mob. CLEVELAND (AP) - The FBI has criticized a former chief prosecutor for recommending that former Youngstown mob boss Ronald "The Crab" Carabbia be paroled. I doubt RJ or Ron Lucarelli are active. His brother Orlando now dead also did a long jolt in prison. It's done.". After Licavoli went away, new boss Angelo Lonardo flipped when he was pinched for running a drug ring. Box 23 ", "To that element of society, he's the man," Mason said. Had two kids - a son and a daughter. While assembling the explosive, Ferritto accidentally detonated the blasting cap, causing a minor injury to his leg. "They argued that Orlie Carabbia was needed to take care of Ronnie Carabbia's family while Ronnie was in prison," FBI agents wrote in a 1983 report. He said so in a January 2002 letter to the state parole board, written a few days before his retirement, urging the aging mobster's release. His obit listed his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. After Greene parked his car, Carabbia and Ferritto planted a bomb next to it. Orland Carabbia survived to play a role in the career of an up-and-coming Youngstown politician named James Traficant. The suit was settled for $50 when the foundry discovered Ray had lied about his age. Carabbia was paroled despite objections from some law enforcement officials who say he still has criminal ties and could return to lead the Youngstown mob. The search of Ferritto's house also turned up a copy of Cleveland Magazine with a picture of Greene in it. Likewise, Ferritto was trying to make a name for himself. The only reason that people are looking at us is because of the last name - Carabbia.". In addition to Crown Vending, Ron had numerous business ventures over the years. Carabbia came up the ranks along with his brothers Charles and Orlando. Powered by. Friends will be received 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at Christ Our Savior Parish at St. Nicholas Church in Struthers. WFMJ | 101 W. Boardman Street | Youngstown, OH 44503. Orlando and his brother Charlie secretly taped discussions that took place with Jim Traficant about bribes they were paying him during his 1980 campaign to become Mahoning County Sheriff. [20], Ferritto died of congestive heart failure in Sarasota, Florida, on May 10, 2004, at the age 75.[21]. The cast also included Vincent D'Onofrio, Val Kilmer, and Christopher Walken. In lieu of flowers, the family would like for monetary contributions be sent to the funeral home or to the family to be dispersed accordingly to St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Top gangsters like Ronnie The Crab and Cleveland boss Jack Licavoli were caged for their roles in the hit. Ferritto also admitted responsibility for the 1969 killing of Cleveland gangster Julius Anthony Petro. Seafood Restaurants | Angry Crab Shack in AZ, AL, NV, and TX Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The FBI also believes that he continued to play the godfather's role in prison. Patsy Buccino and staff, Dr. Joe Barak, and Dr. Joshua Gady, for their exceptional care of Ron. Carmen Marino, a former Cuyahoga County prosecutor, obtained an aggravated-murder conviction against Carabbia, 73, in 1978 for the bombing death of Cleveland gangster Danny Greene. Ferritto got involved in criminal activities in his youth. Ronald "Ronnie The Crab" Carabbia died peacefully on Dec. 22 at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Health Center Ohio near Youngstown. When a search warrant was executed at Ferritto's house in Erie, police found the registration papers for the bomb car and arrested him. A report from www.gangsterreport.com noted that Ronnie was the true underworld politician of the three gangster siblings.. Service was great, Becky was awesome for a just going through training at the new location. Once out, Ferritto spent some time in the Cleveland area where he committed several burglaries with his childhood friends, Allie Calabrese and Pasquale "Butchie" Cisternino. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Ferritto is best known for the 1977 murder of Irish mob boss Danny Greene. Greene had been an associate of the Cleveland mob as president of the local chapter of the International Longshoremens Association. Ferritto and Ronald Carabbia parked a car containing a bomb in the side door, next to Greene's car. Terms of Service, 2023Gangsters Inc. - www.gangstersinc.org Mr. Carabbia was born on April 8, 1929, in Youngstown, a son of Tony and Mary Carbone Carabbia. His obit listed his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. Should rap lyrics be used as evidence in court? His car was found near Lake Erie. The two made. In time, Dee Adiutori would himself become an associate of the Buffalo crime family. They were caught after robbing a cigar store owned by Dominic A. Editors note: The above video is from Carabbias release from prison in 2002. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Based largely on that letter, the board voted Tuesday to free Carabbia on Sept. 24. Surrounding himself with a tough crew, he took on the Italians in a violent war that shook the city as bombs exploded and took out many of the pawns and bosses on the board. [22] The couple had three children, and divorced in 1956. A bomb was planted next to the Irishmans vehicle by Ronnie The Crab and hitman Ray Ferritto while he had his teeth cleaned. Served during World War II. To calm his nerves, he took handfuls of antacid tablets and even smoked marijuana. Get here soon to add your name or slogan to their wood paneling. After repeatedly saying that another defendant triggered the bomb, Ferritto changed his story during jury selection and fingered Carabbia. // ]]>, Report an Issue | Last edited on 22 February 2023, at 19:10, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Death Master File, U.S. Social Security Administration", "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ray_Ferritto&oldid=1140979390, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 19:10. At first Greene was an associate of the mob, but when he became the president of the local chapter of the International Longshoremen's Association, he felt he deserved more money and power. "He was sentenced to serve life, and he should serve life.". P.O. [7] After being taunted about his knee breeches, he stole long dress pants from a local clothier. "But once he gets out, he can put Ohio back under the control of the mob. He met the love of his life, Josephine Constantino, and six months later they were married, on Nov. 26, 1960. One 1970s excerpt from Szigethy noted that Irish mobster Danny Greene was murdered by a car bomb set off remotely by Ronald "Crab" Carabbia, a gambling pal of DeBartolo Sr. [9], A short time after his accident, Ferritto formed a gang called "The Wasps" with Farranti, LaCastro, and a few other local teenagers. He was sentenced to fifteen years and incarcerated at the California Institution for Men in Chino, California. He managed the family's gambling interests in the Mahoning Valley. "Dee" Adiutori,[10] an associate of James "Westfield Jimmy" Salamone of the Buffalo crime family. Raymond Ferritto was born Remo Ferretti[1] on April 8, 1929, in Erie, Pennsylvania,[2] to Michael and Rose (ne Fracassi) Ferritto. In 1958, at age twenty-nine, Ferritto was arrested for burglary. In 1969, Ferritto booked a flight from Los Angeles to Erie. Among the rats jumping ship was Ray Ferritto, who pointed his finger at Carabbia as the hitman guilty of killing Greene. An Associated Press story in 2002 noted that the Cuyahoga County prosecutor who obtained the aggravated murder conviction against Ronald Carmen Marino had written a letter to the Ohio Parole Board on the day before he retired recommending Carabbias release from prison. (WKBN) - A former mobster from the Poland area has died. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. Information about visitation and funeral mass for Orlando Carabbia may be found by following this link. Danny Kelly, Danny Greene's eldest son, also did not oppose the board's decision to release Carabbia. He always enjoyed the challenge of organizing and operating new businesses and until his death continued to pursue the art of making a deal. Ferritto is best known assassinating Danny Greene in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1977 in order to prevent Greene from taking over the Cleveland crime family. The Cleveland Mafia wasnt what it once was, and Greene knew it. Please try again. Ronald "The Crab" Carabbia, 73, was released from Chillicothe Correctional Institution to his wife and son at 10:10 a.m., said Andrea Dean, spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. The ex-gangster, who lived in Poland, was 92 and left behind a wife and two children. CLEVELAND (AP) - The FBI has criticized a former chief prosecutor for recommending that former Youngstown mob boss Ronald "The Crab" Carabbia be paroled. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. In 1974, Ferritto was released from Chino, and returned to Erie. His two brothers passed away before him. Carabbia leaves behind his wife, Josephine, and two children. Fratianno also was doing prison time at Chino and the two became friends. POLAND Ronald D. Carabbia, 92, passed away with his family at his side, Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 22, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Mr. Carabbia was born April 8,. "If we stink a bit, it's because we had to climb down into the sewers and haul these lice, maggots and creeps into court to stand trial," he told jurors. Marino said one reason he recommended parole for Carabbia was that the state's star witness, confessed bomber Raymond Ferritto, was a liar. He was one of the leading figures that ran the rackets in Youngsto Read more Cleveland crime family mobster Ronald "Ronnie the Crab" Carabbia died December 22, 2021, at age 92. ", AmericanMafia.com LAST OF THE "CRAB" BROTHERS GONE TO THE HEAVENS, YOUNGSTOWN, OH MAFIA OFFICIALLY CLOSED FOR BUSINESS - One-time Youngstown mob crew boss Ronnie (The Crab) Carabbia died this week at 92. We encountered an issue signing you up. On October 6, 1977, he and fellow mobster Raymond Ferritto (photo on the left) were sitting in a car outside an office building in Lyndhurst, Ohio. My dad grew up there and vividly remembers car bombings and his classmates' parents getting whacked. He even held title to a Youngstown bar at the center of a sports gambling operation. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Celec; and brother, Charles Carabbia. He mediated disputes among his fellow Mafiosi. [8], Ferritto obtained a job at Urick Foundry when he was 14 years old after lying about his age. "People are going to respect him. He said that Carabbia's son, Ronald, 39, who is suspected of running a lucrative sports gambling operation in the Mahoning Valley, regularly visited his father in prison, where the two would talk quietly out of the guards' earshot. He tried, but it didn't work, at least not for long. Carabbia was released from prison in 2002 at the age of 73 after serving nearly 24 years. You have those in your office, and so does everyone else. Greene was backed by Teamsters boss John Nardi who left this mortal coil on May 17, 1977 when a car bomb also sent him to kingdom come in front of his union hall. His brothers were Charlie and Orlie (Orlando) Carabbia, who were part of the Cleveland mob faction that fought with the Pittsburgh faction for control of the Youngstown-Warren area during the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. Kane has no doubt that Carabbia was issuing both orders and instructions. "In my opinion, if it has webbed feet, waddles and quacks, it's probably a duck," Kane said. Marino was criticized heavily by the Cleveland area FBI who helped investigate the Greene slaying. Cleveland, OH 44072-0023 The Cleveland crime family? By that time, Ferritto developed a peptic ulcer serious enough to require partial removal of his stomach. Some, like Joseph Griffin, who led the FBI during the Cleveland mob wars, fear that Carabbia will resume his old role as a leader of the Northeast Ohio Mafia. "Because I'm relatively certain they didn't make a very impressive display to the pardon and parole commission to convince them that this guy was still involved in organized crime, I don't see any reason to change my position," he said. As the Irish mobster opened the door to his car, Carabbia triggered the bomb and blew up the vehicle, killing Greene. He made money in the rackets and taught his son how to do the same. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. When Ferritto learned that the Cleveland family wanted him dead, he became a government witness and testified against his co-defendants in the 1978 trial. Carmen Marino, a former Cuyahoga County. But others argue that it's too early to write that obituary, that illegal gambling and other rackets are still going strong in the Youngstown area. According to Associated Press archives, Orlando Carrabia was cited for contempt in 1964 after he and others refused to answer questions from a Mahoning County Grand Jury investigating crime and gambling. Ronald "Ronnie The Crab" Carabbia died peacefully on Dec. 22 at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Health Center Ohio near Youngstown. Ohio mobster Ronald "Ronnie The Crab" Carabbia clipped Danny Greene. The feds were cracking down hard on these violent crimes and a lot of powerful wiseguys quickly decided to flip and testify against their former colleagues. "They demanded that the cut of the gambling business in the Youngstown area continue to be given to Orlie Carabbia for himself and his brother Ronnie.". Ronald D. Carabbia, 92, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away with his family at his side the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman, Ohio. Policy called Marino's witnesses "liars and perverts.". Estimates vary but its believed the membership is less than 10. Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com. They were there to take out Greene and were 100 percent certain they would hit their mark. Issues: Laws: Cases: Pro: Orlando died on April 3, 2021, at age 93. Ferritto and his accomplice were likely candidates for the contract since they both also disliked Petro. What the obit doesnt mention is that The Crab pushed the button that blew Cleveland gangster Danny The Irishman Greene to smithereens with a car bomb, ending a violent war for the Mistake on the Lakes rackets in 1977. Mobster Released On Parole Despite Objections, Melt Bar & Grilled closes 2 Ohio locations, Ohio Gov. Ferritto and Petro were associates of Jimmy Fratianno, who was closely associated with the Los Angeles crime family. Ronnie The Crab was finally released from prison in 2002 after serving 24 years in the slammer. The kid who used to bully him ended up becoming a boss IIRC. The details have not been made public, but prosecutors said Ronnie the Crab is clearly implicated. "His reputation is impeccable, and I stand by that.". Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Licavoli was one of six organized crime figures convicted on July 8, 1982, on federal charges stemming from the 1977 bombing death of rival Daniel 'Danny' Greene. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. 12-15-2009, 11:39 AM South Range Family Location: The Raider Nation._ Our band kicks brass 1,854 posts, read 9,397,766 times Reputation: 2330 "As you get older, you get a little. The FBI is looking at Ronald "The Crab" Carabbia, released from prison several years ago, as now a presence in the Youngstown mob scene. Licavoli was sentenced. Ronald David Carabbia, Court Case No. Carabbia received a life sentence for Greene's murder. Yet, even the cops and prosecution liked Carabbia with former chief prosecutor Carmen Marino writing the parole board on his behalf. Had the King Crab with a trifecta at 3 level heat. of PLR International Press J to jump to the feed. E-mail me when people leave their comments , Killing The Irishman | Profile of Cleveland mobster Ronald Ronnie the Crab Carabbia, The death of Cleveland Mafia boss Joe Loose Iacobacci, The Uneasy Accord of a Mobster and a Cop in Cleveland, Cleveland Mafia boss Angelo Lonardo swore an oath of loyalty, How The Hells Angels Actually Works | How Crime Works | Insider, Bonannos go to war in New York: Shooting in Long Island tied to Mikey Nose and Joe C. beef, Watermelons, submarines & sex toys: The craziest ways cartels traffic drugs, How China Is Fuelling America's Drug Epidemic. Copyright The Vindicator | https://www.vindy.com | 240 Franklin Street SE, Warren, OH 44482 | 330-841-1600 | Terms of Service. Others, including Carmen Marino, the Cuyahoga County prosecutor who sent Carabbia to prison, argue that there's no longer a mob to lead. Two friends who took a very special role are Vito, who was like a second son to Ron, and Pete, who was there for him every day the past 10 years. Family man, patriot and entrepreneur. The mobster was convicted of aggravated murder and sentenced to life in prison in 1978. He was driven to the airport by another burglar, originally from Cleveland. "Mr. Carabbia has essentially continued to have influence on the business and the illegal activity therein while incarcerated.". He suffered severely broken toes in one foot after a work-accident, and his family filed a lawsuit. 216 374-0000, Copyright © 1998 - 2002 PLR International, "Mob Nemesis: How the FBI Crippled Organized Crime. The former head of the Youngstown faction of the Cleveland organized crime family Ronald "Ronnie the Crab" Carabbia has died. His attorney has said Carabbia is a frail man weighing less than 140 pounds, and there is nothing to indicate he would return to criminal activity. Agents who searched LaVilla Sports Bar and Grille in Struthers, which is titled to Carabbia and his wife, Josephine, found additional evidence of sports gambling, court records show. Not so hot in Cleveland. "The FBI was a crucial part of the Danny Greene investigative team in the late '70s, and we should have been told about it. A man whose secret audio recordings resulted in federal charges against late Valley Congressman Jim Traficant is dead at the age of 93. He owned. She took the sketch to her father, who in turn, took it to Cleveland police, who identified Ferritto from a police file. [12], In 1992, Ferritto was convicted of criminal conspiracy and bookmaking charges. Charles Carabbia has not been seen since his disappearance in 1980. The former head of the Youngstown faction of the Cleveland organized crime family Ronald Ronnie the Crab Carabbia has died. We do know that in the interest of justice, Ronald "The Crab" Carabbia should have shared the fate of New York mob boss John Gotti, who sucked his last breath within the confines of a prison's walls. 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