Conigliaro, an 86-year-old former acting captain of the Genovese crime family, was struck by a Department of Transportation truck in Brooklyn, leading to his tragic death. The incident has been described as accidental, bringing focus back to his colorful life and past involvement in organized crime.
His decapitation in the accident was graphic, with his head found about 100 feet away from his body. Conigliaro, who had both underworld and legitimate business connections, was well-known in the local dessert industry and had a longstanding history within the crime community.
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