Charles 'Chuckie' Nicoletti (1916 - March 29, 1977) was one of the top hit men for Chicago mafioso Sam Giancana. Salvatore Sam Mo Momo Mooney Giancana (June 15, 1908 — June 19, 1975) was a famous and powerful mafioso and boss of the Chicago Outfit from 1957-66. ...

Nicoletti's poor childhood lent him to dropping out of school in 8th grade. After which he murdered his father in what would be deemed justified homicide. Soon after, he joined the '42 gang', whose members also include Sam Giancana, Sam Battaglia and Phil Alderisio. This gang was a virtual farm team for the organized crime ring with in Chicago. Salvatore Sam Mo Momo Mooney Giancana (June 15, 1908 — June 19, 1975) was a famous and powerful mafioso and boss of the Chicago Outfit from 1957-66. ... Samuel Teets Battaglia (1908-1973) was an American mobster and member of the Chicago Outfit. ...

By the late 1950's Nicoletti had a reputation as being one of the most feared triggerman around, and whose attention drew the FBI and police officials.

On the date of his death, Nicoletti received three .38 slugs to the back of his head, in what seems to be an effort to silence his disdain for the slaying of Sam Giancana, and any other possible relevant issues. The hit was seen as retaliation for a hit on a Milwaukee mob leader, but that is a reported cover.

During his career as a hitman he was involved in as many as 20 mob hits, and is alleged to have been involved with the assassination of John Kennedy. There have been several John Kennedys: John F. Kennedy, American president John F. Kennedy, Jr. ...

External Links

Gang Land, Ask Andy, June 15th 1998