Mafia in West Virginia (Charleston, Huntington: live in, military, activity)

[bumpus7]

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Not much smoke left because the fire went out a long time ago.
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[WVUPharm2007]

Check this out. (http://www.flexassistant.com/images/Lias.pdf - broken link)

[bumpus7]

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Almost every state had the Mafia working in it.

WV today is to poor for the Mafia to make any money there.
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[shergrsce52]

idk,about all that mess.. but i am from steubenville,ohio and i know its a dirty lil steel mill town and i would not move back.. just to visit..but Yes heard plenty of stuff and people close to me and it may not be the way it use to be But just the same HUSH!!! lotof fronts what do u expect that town is full of american italians,and some from the boat in which my father in law from rome...and they r my fav people i must say.and as far as sopranos love it ..you just got to know where to look ,when to look,and plain olle look ..lol.my home town love ya strong family ties the people can get lil crazy but thats ok u just act a tad bit crazy..and make sure you eat at naples spag house lol..

[rakk]

A few months ago, at a family reunion, a few relatives were talking about Nick Nolte, the actor. It was said he had mafia connections in Huntington back in the day. One relative said parts of Huntington was owned by a mafia family.

[Neeley2152]

Of course there is mafia in Wv, cities like: Wheeling, Fairmont, Clarksburg, Weirton, Boomer, Charleston, Huntington if it isn't Italians it is the Irish or people from both descents. you are naive if you don't think so I am a person from the underworld but do not talk or do business with these individuals but they have seemed to hide it very very well in wv there are no movies no books these guys are old school believe that they keep a low profile and always will

[Neeley2152]

My great uncle used to do business with these people, he owned and ran race horses at wheeling downs and in Charlestown, Wv

[wardaddy]

I Did federal time with Paul Hankish....I Liked him a lot....he loved playing Casino and did not suffer fools gladly....sorry to hear about Chris....hope Peter is ok.....two years together day in day out.....you could do lot worse than Paulie your friend

[evo7011]

Any information about Huntington WV? A guy named Bill Swartz moved his operations from Southern Ohio to Huntington around 1948 and opened up the Athletic Club. This at that point time was a bottle club/casino and offered just about anything to the patrons that frequented this place. Bill was part of the Cleveland Mafia and even served time in prison in the 1930's for killing a man. The Athletic Club operated for nearly 30 years.

[TrumanOH]

Originally Posted by WheelingWv

Does anyone know who Mickey and/or Charlie Maroon are? I need info on them. My Great Grandpa worked for them in the 40's & 50's. They are from Wheeling. Also my deceased cousins wife, well her dad is a part of the family. So yea their here. Mickey Maroons old house is haunted by the way!! my brother is doing construction work on it & Bad things are happening! Lmao

Hi Wheelingwv, not sure you're still on this board, but I DO remember Charlie Maroon. He was a big name in business in the valley, and I think he owned a lot of different properties in the Bridgeport and Wheeling areas. I actually was in a house I think he owned in Bridgeport near Main and Willow a few times, is that the house you're talking about? I was very young so I do not remember it too well but I could ask my parents if they remember anything. I do not remember the name Mickey Maroon at all - is this the same house or a whole different place? If it's the same house you're talking about, maybe Charlie's nickname was Mickey?

Very intriguing to hear that name after so many years. I'd be happy to ask some of my older family members what they remember. And I'd love to know what was in all those mysterious safes, so keep us posted if you're still around! Best wishes!