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At least he didn’t die in prison. He had the last laugh. The establishment wanted him to die in prison but he showed them

This was one of the more informative short documentaries on the Franzese family. I wouldn't say it is the best, but I would rank it in the top 3. Personally, I think it leaves out a handful of important factors in the story that gives insight into the how & why part of what happened. One example is his son Michael Franzese actually tricked the FEDs into thinking he was going to co-operate with them. He never went into Wit-Sec and just walked away from the life. After many many years the FBI realized the game Michael was playing and having no intentions of ever testifying against anyone. This is when they threw Michael in the slammer putting him on diesel therapy (the FEDs form of cruel & unusual punishment without breaking any laws) where they throw you in solitary confinement transferring you around the country to different prisons never staying at one for longer than like 3-4 weeks. Because of the state of limbo your status is in you cannot use the telephone or have access to commissary nor can your family get into touch with you. I forget how long they did this to him, but I know it was over a year. I suppose after they got some pay back plus knowing he wasn't going to break they put him into population. After he did that stretch and out on parole this was when the FEDs came to him to testify against Norby Walters who Michaels father was extremely pissed at around then wanting him taken out Michael was afraid the FBI might again throw him back in prison for parole violation so Michael told them ok I will testify in the Norby Walters case, but I will only tell the truth of what I know to which the FBI agreed. In that trial they ended up only asking Michael a handful of questions that most all of them were concerning Norby's recent activities that Michael knew nothing about since he had not worked together in the last 15-20 years. There was only one question that he could answer yes to which was about an old case that had been settled. Point being Michael already knew what the FEDs were after hence why he agreed and second, he gave nothing up incriminating. So YES, he testified NO he never said anything that ever put anyone in jail. He walked away from the life, but he did it on his own terms not having any interest in putting anyone in jail. THIS IS THE very reason why the FEDs have an issue with him AND why other Mobsters sort of have this jealousy attitude about him because he walked away but didn't have to do what all the others were forced to do and hence get the jacket put on them of a RAT. It's a touchy subject with many of them. I digress, I didn't mean to go into a rant saying too much on that. Lastly, the only other thing I will say keeping it short is at the end it says both Michael & John didn't attend the funeral and the truth is that John was not allowed to witness protection wouldn't authorize it and Michael not ever being in the program was still contacted by the FEDs who advised him it wouldn't be wise for him to either, but Michael called and had it arranged for him to go there to do a private viewing & visit after the funeral ceremony was over. I don't agree with what John did when he wore that wire and gave the FBI information causing his father to go back to prison, but I will say that there is a documentary on here that interviews John allowing him to tell his side of the story and what happened. Basically, he never meant for that to happen to his father and that he was doing it for 2 reasons 1 to get himself some help for drugs and a way to leave that life for good. He claims he made a deal that they wouldn't go after his father, but in the end someone had to go down its a long story and worth watching it is sad to be honest. It shows how stand-up Sonny Franzese was as a father when he went into court with his son about to take the stand against him and Sonny reassured him letting him know he was proud of him & not mad at him for anything. I honestly can say I do not know hardly anyone today that wouldn't play the victim card in this situation poor me look how my own son is testifying against me. Instead Sonny rooted him on giving John the strength he needed to be able to do it and get what it was he needed from them. I cannot believe Hollywood has not yet made a movie about the Franzese Mob story it would be the best one ever covering all aspects of life in general and the roller coaster of the fast life while beating all the odds living to be well over 100 years old is insane.

Sonny was the best handball player in the whole federal prison system back in the day

Technically Sonny did have a big part in Bob Marleys early career & being recognised. No one would fund it, the race divide obviously played a part but Sonny (so I’ve heard don’t quote me) liked his music & didn’t care about colour. Some kid said something to him about liking “black music” he had someone break a couple of bones for the insult. & the man smashed Marilyn Munro’s back door in too. Legend.

Sonny was a real gangster, but they show on the thumbnail he was 6'2" but he was really 5'7" but jacked

Died aged 103 proving that nitrates in salami aren't bad for you

mike is solid as a rock. He sends a great message now

Michael didn't testify against anyone.

If Sonny was still alive now, Joey Merlino would have a problem, calling him a rat.

Except his youngest son ( Michael ) never snitched on anyone. Everything he testified was already public knowledge. And he never bought his life. He never caused anyone to go to prison..🤦🏻‍♂ Your story isn't very accurate.. 🤷‍♂

Two points. 1 - Tina told Michael that Sonny was his real farther. Tina was 16. 2 - His name is Franzese, not Franzasy.

This was good stuff keep it coming.

Rosalie Profaci's 1956 wedding to Bill Bonnano was the the factual basis for the GODFATHER ONE wedding scene (1972).

What sonny's son done on him(not michael)is truly disgraceful,wearing a wire on his 95 year old father to get him put back in prison leaves me speechless,a drug addict he sold his father out to the feds to make it Easier on himself,

When you look up the word OMERTA in the dictionary you will see the definition is JOHN SONNY FRANZESE.❤

Your research on Micheal is terrible… simply read the reports from the prosecutor.. “an uncooperative informant..

There was a handful of the old school wise guys after the the 30’s…..he was DEFINITELY 1 of the VERY FEW that lived that life til the end! 1000% respect to this man.

If there's a hell Sonny is there now. He might even enjoy it.

I have been an armchair mob historian ever since I found out that Meyer Lanskys son paul lived in my hometown of Tacoma Washington about 25 years ago but I had never come across Sonny franzese until I saw his sons channel on KZfaq 3 years ago.

Jimmy "The Weasel" Fratianno called his book The Last Mafioso. It was a decent read. His circle was the mob in Cleveland and LA, with some dealings with the Outfit in Chicago. He became acting boss of the LA crime family before moving to Ratsville.

Michael made a video about being a snitch, big difference between the brothers, better to watch and get the facts

Sonny was the last REALLY man's man we will see. He was the definition of a gangster, he put in work, did his time when necessary and ALWAYS kept his mouth shut. If mafia members were men of honor like he was the mafia would still be a force to be reckoned with to this day. R.I.P. Sonny.

Sonny was the true blue gangster. A lot more so than Gotti was.

Sonny must have been gifted.

Someone should making a movie about him and be as accurate as possible

They should have showed the titles of all the movies they took the scenes from.

Our definition of a man differs greatly

Michael. Sonny’s son never testified against anyone. He plead guilty and did his ten years.

I think he was one of the last true American heroes. You may not justify his lifestyle but he was a man of principle, loyalty courage and honor. He stuck by his beliefs. You have to respect that

I thought Michael says he didn't hurt any Columbo family members when testifying

Micheal never gave up anyone or sent anyone to jail. Fyi

Disappeared completely??? Wake up, son. They have moved to Washington DC.

The greatest standup man in history of cosa nostra . His sons were rats, Both his real son and his adopted son . His wife was so beautiful, classy but she was crasy . He drove her crazy .

This guy was the realist there ever been.

The last of the Mohicans

ACCORDING TO MICHAEL-SONNY’s SON- THEIR NAME IS PRONOUNCED. FRAN SEAS OR FRAN SEES! It is so much nicer to pronounce a person’s name properly!

Good video. I read the book. "Sonny" theres a video on KZfaq with the author with him it's pretty cool

got it all wrong at the end, norby was a nobody not an associate and mike didnt testify against him but it. wouldnt of mattered if he did as norby wasnt a connected guy, and persico loved mike, he was the families greatest earner, persico put the hit out on him when mike announced he was leaving the life, and he wasnt caught in the gas job his partner was and sold him out, mike never testified against anyone or sold anyone out

Columbo was a master tactician in the world of OC. But, he outdid himself and paid the price at the 1971 Columbus Circle rally.

MICHAEL SAID HE ISNT SURE IF SONNY WAS HIS REAL DAD OR NOT SUPPOSEDLY HE GOT MICHAELS MOM KNOCKED UP BUT HE WAS MARRIED AND SHE MARRIED SOMEONE ELSE. I THINK MICHAEL LOOKS JUST LIKE HIM

40 years served and FINALLY free

@26:00 you mentioned that Michael was adopted. No, according to Wikipedia he wasn't. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Franzese#Early_life

I thought Michael was his legitimate child not adopted? He was just married to another woman at the time and later married Michael's mom after his first divorce.

One word LEGEND

Michael Franzese was NOT adopted. He is definitely 100% Sonny’s son.

Sonny did not deal with drugs

Respect a loser? Ask yourself if your kid was robbing your grandmother's house would you be proud?

In his line of (business) Mr. Franzese was the man.

Did he really have kids kidnapped damn bro im starting to rethink about sonny

I didn't click on this video to hear a 5-minute commercial

Unethical loans? Like the 32% credit card interest rates and 10% mortgage rates?

These kinda folks aren’t anti hero’s or a man of the people. He was a ruthless criminal and terrible person overall. These kinda folks need to stop being romanticized.

Why didn't his two sons attend his funeral? They were all on good terms at that point.

I remember Sonny... good guy ... ask him about the molotov cocktails

A real true blue oldschool Mafiso till the end they don't make men like this anymore

You lied about John, about Michael, and about Sonny. Seems like you pulled your information from newspapers. It’s very, very bad to lay out bogus material, and it does damage to your channel.

Michael never admitted on you tube that he was a sneach.Michael said that he was playing the investigators too bay the time.Michael was never as his father.

I think all people should say what they mean and mean what they say. Unless they are kidding or some shit. Also, if you're gonna do crime do your time and hold that code. If you're gonna be a good person out here then do that. But don't take down other people if you're doing bad stuff. Plus people will find out in there and that's all bad for you. And if you have to do something bad if you're good just do what you got to do but don't bring other people down. Trust me they don't give a shit if you end up in there and those in there definitely don't go for that shit. What's in your past will bite you in the ass for real. Solid people are hard to find now and it's a different class of honor. Both good and bad if you hold your integrity you will be respected

He deserved more respect from his kids than what they gave him.

R.I.P The Last Real Don I salute you Sir may your Legendary life inspire the next generation of good fellas...F...The police the blue disease ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽🔥🔥🔥👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

Some of this is false

I give him the respect of holding it down and upholding Omerta but he's more low level parasite than a bootlegger making millions like Capone or the other racketeers of his day. Why would you discover an artist and continually shake them down when the company is making the millions. Go Big! That disgusted me poor Sam Cooke, Otis getting his son kidnapped wtf was this guy thinking. That's leech shyt. Even his son Michael went bigger with the gas scam netting Mills. This guy was more nut than earner imo but yeah,he paid for it in time and took it like a man he got that.

All that fucked up shit it was pretty justified. That law-enforcement wanted him gone.

what a family. Sadly, I understand this dynamic, and how it destroys families (growing up into families with no rules... . .not LCN familia.. . Free-range kids, no rules, Ozzie n Harriet type/ Adams family, with LSD)

His son micheal should make a movie about his dad ..because he's a true fn cosa nostra legend

mis-information

The Brooklyn Camorra was active at the same time as Cosa Nostra? Whats the source?

Pur-Si-Co

Born in Napoli. 🙌🏽

Michael never testified. Not sure where you found that he did

Sonny franzee should have been boss persico ripped the family apart

that era is over, it was a really cool thing, but now with so much technology and cameras on everyones doorbell and cars, IT SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE to live that life now.

I stopped watching Michael's channel when he kept insisting that the LCN had absolutely nothing to do with the trafficking nor selling of drugs in the US.

Sonny was a tough guy. One of the toughest. He was a standup guy.

it was other way around when newsday wrote artical about him then athouiritus got interestied information comes via his son michael and newsday documentrai

Why are you showing so long ad in the beginning,,

The US Army could have used Sonny's skills when combating some of Hitler's most savage SS murderers. The army didn't like him because he totally disrespected military codes when he romanced an officer's wife. That's no no for any dogface private no class. He was risking 20 yrs in Levenworth just like Burt Lancaster in FROM HERE TO ETERNITY (1953).

Who was Sunny’s attorneys?

If that is the Bank robbery charge for master mind . Sonny was not a Bank Robber . He did not Like Dope or Dope addits .

in case of copacabana he never asked to be sited plus they loved him in clubs

Can u please list the movie titles used in this video

It will be a litlle difficult to make a movie on him cause he never opened his mouth..and everyone else is dead

R.i.p. sonny. Greatest!

To the lost..

29:44

Lies all lies

The man was born to do time

learn to pronounce Sonny's last name and ill give you a thumbs up

Ho do you know about the union details of the barbers it wasn’t even in the book

Didn't he throw his son under the bus once?

Sonny is The real Gangster he killed people in his own hand even if he's underboss

Nothing personal just business 😊

True mobster, this guy was

His son made a living off of his fathers reputation...Michael didn't or couldn't break an egg.

THIS WAS A TRUE MAFIA MAN REST IN PEACE

Sonny was one of the last Don's in mafia history

Think his son Michael wrote the words for this....../s

the money from scam that his son had athoritys sized it as he said in his channel and he never mentiond anything about commison ,contarct died with persicos death,and war was happeing when carmain was in jail not when he was out

I wish at least one of the many people who put mafia related videos on KZfaq would learn the proper pronunciation of names first.