Giuseppe Morello

Biography

Giuseppe Morello was an early leader in the formation of what would become the modern American Mafia, rising from Sicily to make his mark in New York’s organized crime circles. His life unfolded against the backdrop of mass immigration, rapid urban growth, and law enforcement efforts to maintain order.

Morello’s story is intertwined with the broader narrative of the immigrant experience and the shadowed corners of the city’s past. He lies at Calvary Cemetery alongside countless others whose lives helped shape the metropolis in both hopeful and difficult ways.