What Fratianno disregarded as damaging bias---nepotism---is a feature of the Mafia, not a bug.
Un-gangster-like mafiosi and their function in Mafia families
Nick and Carlo Licata of Detroit and Los Angeles
According to the legend, Nick Licata’s comfortable position in Detroit was pulled out from under him when he somehow offended Joseph Zerilli, one of the most powerful gangsters in the city.
Second life of Sam Lima
Society of the Banana extortionists from Trabia had a second criminal career in San Francisco.
What happened to Frank Borgia?
By most accounts, Mafia associate and vineyardist Frank Borgia was last seen early in December 1951.
Mafia Genealogy 