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Born ''Gaetano Reina'' in 1889, Reina had become a high ranking member of Masseria's organization by the end of Prohibition. As conflict began between Masseria and rival Salvatore Maranzano , Reina had begun to negotiate with Maranzano after Masseria began demanding a share of Reina's profits. Being informed of Reina's defection by Reina associates Tommy Lucchese and Tommy Gagliano , Luciano planned Reina's murder to prevent Reina from allying with Maranzano. According to Luciano in Martin A. Gosch and Richard Hammer's ''The Last Testament of Lucky Luciano'', Reina was well liked by Luciano and other mobsters stating Reina was ''"...a man of his word, he had culture, and was a very honorable Italian."'' however, with Masseria planning to murder Maranzano members Joe Bonanno and Joe Profaci (both future members of the National Crime Syndicate ), Luciano agreed to divide Reina's territory between them in exchange for their loyalty. On February 26, while leaving from a dinner at his Aunt's home in the Bronx , the 40 year old Reina was murdered on Sheridan Avenue by Vito Genovese from a shotgun blast to the head. |
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