Ciro Terranova

Biography

Ciro Terranova, known to some as ‘‘the Artichoke King,’’ became a prominent figure in the organized crime world as power shifted in New York City in the early twentieth century. His life mirrored the upheavals of the era, and he became an emblematic character in the story of Prohibition and its aftermath.

Later years found Terranova more withdrawn, and he spent his final days in relative obscurity. His interment at Calvary Cemetery marks the end of a tumultuous chapter in the city’s history, serving as a testament to the broader social struggles of the time.