Joseph E. Todaro | |
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Born | September 18, 1923 |
Died | December 26, 2012 | (aged 89)
Other names | "Leadpipe Joe", "Papa Joe" |
Occupation(s) | Crime boss, Mobster |
Children | Joseph Todaro Jr. |
Allegiance | Buffalo crime family |
Joseph E. Todaro (September 18, 1923 – December 26, 2012), sometimes known by the nicknames "Leadpipe Joe" or "Papa Joe" was a prominent Buffalo, New York businessman, and the Mafia boss of the Buffalo crime family.[1] He was usually referred to as Joseph Todaro Sr. to distinguish him from his son Joseph Todaro Jr.[2]