Frank Manzo



Frank Manzo (February 2, 1925 ), also known as "Francesco Manzo", "Frank Manse", "Frankie the Wop", is a soldier in the Lucchese crime family. Manzo oversaw the crime family's interests at John F. Kennedy International Airport ("JFK").

Biography
Frank Manzo worked in Paul Vario's crew. He served as a union delegate in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and controlled local 295 at JFK Airport, in Queens. He was convicted of labor racketeering based on the testimony of mobster Louis Fratto and was forced out of the union. Manzo also owned Villa Capra, a restaurant in Cedarhurst, New York, where he conducted illegal activities.

In 1972, Manzo was kidnapped by James McBratney, Eddie Maloney, Tommy Genovese and Richie Chaisson; they held him on $150,000 in ransom, which was paid and he was released.

In 1983, Manzo was overheard in an FBI wiretap, saying, "We rule this airport". Manzo and capo Paul Vario were charged in 1985 with attempting to extort payments from trucking firms at JFK. He later pleaded guilty to racketeering and was sentenced to twelve years in prison.

On April 8, 1987, Manzo was banned from New Jersey casinos due to his history of involvement with organized crime.

Manzo was released from prison in 1994.

In popular culture
Manzo is portrayed as the character "Frankie The Wop" (by actor Tony Lip) in Martin Scorsese's 1990 film, Goodfellas.