Paul Castellano Net Worth, spouse, young children, awards, movies

$20,000,000

Paul Castellano, a famous American mafia boss, had a net worth of $20 million at the height of his power in the early 198s, equivalent to around $50 million today. Known as ‘The Howard Hughes of the Mob’ and ‘Big Paulie,’ Castellano, who succeeded Carlo Gambino as head of the Gambino crime family in New York, was a construction tycoon and wholesale meat merchant in addition to his role in organized crime.

Key facts:

Paul Castellano succeeded Carlo Gambino to become the head of the Gambino crime family in New York.

He was a construction tycoon in New York City and a wholesale meat merchant.

Castellano focused on establishing legitimate businesses and launched Dial Poultry, a poultry distribution business.

He was known for his lavish lifestyle and built a 17-room mansion on Staten Island, which became known as The White House.

Castellano was assassinated in 1985 in an unsanctioned hit by John Gotti, his protégé.

Basic Information About Paul Castellano

Category	Business › Criminals
Professions	Crime boss
Net worth	$20,000,000
Date of birth	1915-06-26
Place of birth	New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of death	1985-12-16 (aged 70)
Social Media	↗︎ Wikipedia

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