The Life of a Mobster: From Childhood to Sworn Member

🔪Michael Franzese was inducted into the Colombo family and became a sworn member at the age of 24.

💼He used his position in the mob to benefit his own business endeavors in the car industry.

💔🚔Michael's father was a prominent mob figure who faced constant surveillance and media attention.

🙏Michael's induction into the mob involved a blood oath ceremony and a commitment to loyalty above all else.

💰Only a small percentage of mob members were true earners, while the majority relied on other means for their income.

Did Michael Franzese's father disclose his mob connections to him?

—No, Michael's father kept his mob life separate from their family and never discussed it with him.

What was the oath Michael Franzese took during his induction?

—During his induction, Michael took a blood oath and vowed to uphold the values and loyalty of the mob.

Did Michael Franzese have any involvement in the violent aspects of the mob?

—As a member of the mob, Michael was aware of the violence but states that only a small percentage of members were directly involved.

What were Michael Franzese's main business ventures outside of the mob?

—Michael owned two car dealerships, a used car lot, a leasing company, and a body shop.

How did Michael Franzese separate himself from the majority of mob members?

—Michael separated himself by being a successful earner in the car industry, which set him apart from the majority of members who relied on other forms of income.

00:26Michael Franzese was inducted into the Colombo family and became a sworn member at the age of 24.

06:24During his induction, Michael took a blood oath and vowed to uphold the values and loyalty of the mob.

09:58Michael started his business ventures in the car industry, owning two dealerships, a used car lot, a leasing company, and a body shop.

10:32Only a small percentage of mob members were successful earners like Michael, while the majority relied on other means for income.