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Filippo Marchese
Sicilian Mafia hitman (1938–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Filippo Marchese (11 September 1938 in Palermo – September 1982 in Palermo) was a leading figure in the Sicilian Mafia and a hitman suspected of dozens of homicides. Marchese was one of the most feared killers working for mafia boss Vincenzo Chiaracane, closely related to the Giuseppe Greco family which was in control of the Ciaculli neighbourhood of Palermo.
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Born | 11 September 1938 |
Died | September 1982 (aged 43) Palermo, Italy |
Nationality | Italian |
Allegiance | Cosa Nostra |
Criminal charge | Multiple murder |
Penalty | Life imprisonment (sentence in absentia and post mortem) |
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He was the boss of the Mafia family in the Corso dei Mille neighbourhood in Palermo.[1]