Elderly man decapitated by truck
NY mobster Anthony Conigliaro.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
An 86-year-old man who was allegedly decapitated by a Department of Transportation (DOT) truck on June 12 has been identified as New York mobster Anthony Conigliaro, also known as “Tony Cakes” or “Tony the Dessert Man,” according to the New York Post.
Conigliaro’s lawyers and a law enforcement source confirmed his identity on Friday after a video of the incident went viral, as reported by the outlet.
Tragic Incident
According to a police source cited by the New York Post, Conigliaro “spent his life looking over his shoulder, but he forgot to look both ways before crossing the street.”
Surveillance footage capturing the incident shows Conigliaro crossing a street before a DOT truck makes a right turn directly into him, leading to his decapitation. The aftermath of the incident depicts the truck driver visibly distraught, with authorities on the scene trying to console him.
Life of Anthony Conigliaro
Described as living quietly in Bay Ridge, Conigliaro had a history of legal troubles. In 2005, he was accused by Brooklyn federal prosecutors of being a loan shark for the Genovese crime family, to which he later pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge and received a 13-month sentence.
Additionally, Conigliaro was arrested in 1999 for criminal usury and in 2006 for a grand larceny case, which has since been sealed.
Investigation Ongoing
The authorities are currently investigating the incident, and it remains unclear whether charges will be brought against the driver of the DOT truck involved.
Neighbors of Conigliaro expressed their sadness over his passing, highlighting how he used to look out for others in the community.
As more details emerge from the investigation, the tragic death of Anthony Conigliaro serves as a reminder of the dangers that can occur on the streets of New York City.
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