With the death of Vincent Asaro, a name closely associated with New York’s underworld, at the age of 86, a chapter in the history of the mafia in the city has come to an end. In Ozone Park, Queens, Vincent Asaro was born on July 10, 1937. The mafia had a long relationship with the Asaro family, which paved the way for Vincent Asaro’s involvement in organized crime in the future.
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On January 23, 2014, the FBI detained Asaro and charged him with federal racketeering in connection with the 1978 Lufthansa robbery. The theft of $1.25 million worth of gold salts, participation in the pornographic industry, and ordering the murder of a cousin who gave evidence in court were also among the charges. Along with Asaro, the following people were detained: his son Jerome, interim boss Thomas DiFiore, interim capo Giacomo Bonventre, and soldier John Ragano.
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Vincent Asaro net worth at death: How much was Vincent Asaro worth?
Although his net worth is unknown, it may be inferred that it is in the range of $ 3-$5 million given his involvement with mafia organizations.
Invading a Lufthansa hangar at the Queens airport on December 11, 1978, the gang made off with dozens of crates filled with cash and jewelry worth at more than $6 million at the time.


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