By Marla Eggar

This week we journey into the life of mobster, John D’Amato, of the De Cavalcante Family. But before we do, here’s a little FYI for you. Back in the day, (when I was just an itch in my daddy’s pants) the New Jersey crime family was seen as the “red headed step child” of the mob. (Also, referred to as “The Farmers”). They were the smallest but oldest of the crime families. In fact, men who couldn’t get made anywhere else within the five families would join the New Jersey fraction as a last resort. Nevertheless, don’t be fooled by their numbers. What they lacked in size they made up for with violence and ruthlessness. (Who says size matters?)

In time, they became known for their brutality and intimidation. Rumor has it, they’d rather beat a man like a government mule then have sex with a woman. Fortunately for one mobster that wasn’t an issue. You see, John D’Amato, boss of the De Cavalcante Family in the early 90s, was a super freak! You know the type you don’t take home to mother… or your mob friends.