Tony Accardo

Chicago Outfit boss (1906-1992)

Anthony Joseph Accardo (/əˈkɑːrd/; born Antonino Leonardo Accardo, Italian: [antoˈniːno leoˈnardo akˈkardo]; April 28, 1906 – May 22, 1992), also known as "Joe Batters" and "Big Tuna",[1] was an American longtime mobster. He was the boss of the Chicago Outfit from 1947 until 1972.

Tony Accardo
Accardo in 1960
Born
Antonino Leonardo Accardo

(1906-04-28)April 28, 1906
DiedMay 22, 1992(1992-05-22) (aged 86)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Cause of deathCardiorespiratory failure
Resting placeQueen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesJoe Batters
Big Tuna
OccupationCrime boss
Spouse
Clarice Pordzany
(m. 1934)
Children4
RelativesNick Bosa (great grandson)
Joey Bosa (great grandson)
John Bosa (grandson-in-law)
Palmer Pyle (son-in-law)
Eric Kumerow (grandson)
Jake Kumerow (great grandson)
AllegianceChicago Outfit

References

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  1. Pascual, Psyche (May 28, 1992). "Tony Accardo; Reputed Chicago Mob Boss". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 1, 2020.