The Gabardine Gang
eBook - ePub

The Gabardine Gang

Power and Betrayal in Hartford's Mob Scene

  1. 206 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Gabardine Gang

Power and Betrayal in Hartford's Mob Scene

About this book

THE GABARDINE GANG: Power and Betrayal in Hartford's Mob Scene by Kevin B. DiBacco is a riveting tale of crime, family, and redemption in the gritty underworld of the 1950s and 1960s Hartford, Connecticut. Geno DiBacco led the notorious Gabardine Gang, a small-time mob that ruled the city. Geno's son, Kevin, takes you on a visceral journey through his childhood and adolescence, revealing the gang's illegal activities, his father's dramatic descent, and the harsh realities of organized crime, offering a unique perspective on a world often glamorized in Hollywood. This book offers a profound look at the DiBacco family's struggles amid racial tensions and the personal costs of a life entwined with crime. Geno's battle with gambling addiction and the impact of his choices on his family paint a vivid picture of a man and a community at a crossroads. THE GABARDINE GANG explores the intricate dynamics of family, resilience, and personal redemption. Kevin's authentic storytelling immerses readers in a world where every twist and turn resonates with genuine emotion. Don't miss your chance to experience this raw and unfiltered exploration of a bygone era.

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Table of contents

  1. INTRODUCTION
  2. 1. THE GABARDINE GANG
  3. 2. THE CENTER OF MY UNIVERSE
  4. 3. OTHER PLANETS IN MY SOLAR SYSTEM
  5. 4. THE DANGLING MAN
  6. 5. HOLIDAY IN THE SUNSHINE STATE
  7. 6. COMMENCE MISSION: OPERATION HOUSE DETOUR: MAINE
  8. 7. MILK AND BREAD
  9. 8. HOLIDAY IN THE SILVER STATE
  10. 9. A TIME OF WONDER
  11. 10. 1968 - THE PREACHER AND THE MOBSTER
  12. 11. TAXIS AND BABIES
  13. 12. HOLIDAY IN THE EMPIRE STATE
  14. 13 WHEELS AND PELOTAS IN WINDSOR LOCKS
  15. 14. NO HOLIDAY IN THE NUTMEG STATE
  16. 15. THE SUPERNOVA EXPLODES
  17. 16. STARBURST TO BLACK HOLE
  18. AFTERWORD
  19. PHOTOS