Victor Orena | |
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| Born | Victor J. Orena August 4, 1934 New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Crime boss |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
| Allegiance | Colombo crime family |
| Conviction(s) | Racketeering, murder (1992) |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment plus 85 years (1992) |
| Imprisoned at | Federal Medical Center, Devens |
Victor J. Orena[1] (born August 4, 1934),[2] also known as "Little Vic", is an American mobster who became the acting boss of the Colombo crime family of New York City.[3] A challenge by Orena to boss Carmine Persico triggered one of the bloodiest Mafia wars of the late 20th century, and the last major mob war in New York to date.
- ^ "United States of America, Appellee, v. Victor J. Orena, Also Known As Little Vic, Defendant-appellant, 32 F.3d 704 (2d Cir. 1994)". Justia Law. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
- ^ "Vito Orena". Division of Gaming Enforcement Exclusion List. State of New Jersey. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ The Colombo Family: Junior's War by Anthony Bruno (trutv.com)