Venero Frank Mangano | |
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 Venero Mangano in 1990. | |
| Born | September 7, 1921 |
| Died | August 18, 2017 (aged 95) Greenwich Village, New York City |
| Cause of death | Congestive heart failure |
| Nationality | Italian American |
| Other names | "Benny", "Benny Eggs" |
| Criminal status | Released |
| Spouse | Louise |
| Children | Rosanna, Joseph, Flemme Gasque |
| Conviction(s) | Extortion, conspiracy |
| Criminal penalty | 15 years |
Venero Frank "Benny Eggs" Mangano (September 7, 1921 – August 18, 2017) was an American criminal. He was the underboss of the Genovese crime family. Since boss Daniel "Danny the Lion" Leo was imprisoned in 2007, Mangano was the family's senior leader outside prison. The nickname "Benny Eggs" came from his mother running an egg farm. He was released from prison on November 2, 2006, after serving a 15-year sentence for extortion.