Nicholas Civella

1912–1983 (age 71)

Crime Boss

Biography

Nicholas Civella (1912–1983) remains a complex figure in American history, known for his involvement in organized crime at a time when cities were reshaping their identities.

Those who knew him recall a man whose influence touched many facets of life in Kansas City, and Mount Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery now holds the memories of his life and its far-reaching impact.

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