GREAT NEWS! Louis Campagna, 73 of Indianapolis, formerly of Lansing, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 9, at his home. In 1923, New York mobster Al Capone moved to Chicago to help south side gang boss John Torrio deal with rival bootleggers. Born in Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine on 30 Jun 1891 to Jean Campagna and Anna Rheault. Learn more about merges. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The name literally means "a small church-bell" or "the bell-ringer.". Failed to delete memorial. 1913-1974. There is a problem with your email/password. Venice, one of the oldest and most beautiful island regions of Italy, is the esteemed birthplace of numerous prominent families, including the family that bears the surname Campagna. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? amzn_assoc_search_bar = "false"; Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Skip Ancestry main menu Main Menu. In 1943, Campagna and his associates stole about $900,000 from the treasury of the Retail Clerks International Protective Association, Local 1248, in Chicago. In 1919, Campagna was convicted of robbing an Illinois bank and sent to the Pontiac Reformatory in Pontiac, Illinois. amzn_assoc_title = "Louis Campagna"; Try again later. You can contact the owner of the tree to get more information. In August 1947, after 42 months in prison, Campagna was released on parole his first of eligibility. Campagnas wife successfully had him moved closer to Chicago at the Leavenworth Penitentiary in Kansas, and a group of his associates collected over $190,000 to pay his tax debt to the government. In 1943, Campagna and his associates stole about $900,000 from the treasury of the Retail Clerks International Protective Association, Local 1248, in Chicago. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Include gps location with grave photos where possible. In his final years, Campagna divided his time between his two farms, one in Fowler, Indiana and the other in Berrien Springs, Michigan, as well as his house in Berwyn, Illinois. On March 18, 1943, Campagna and other Outfit mobsters were indicted on charges of extorting the Hollywood movie industry, the following week he was sentenced to ten years in Atlanta Penitentiary, and whilst he was there he turned to his cousin Albert Campagna for help, Albert however wanted nothing to with Louis for fear that his children would become targets to enemies of Louiss. Unionpedia is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation. 1798-1800 (Age 2) The Life Summary of Louis. However, under the Feudal System, occupational names did not become hereditary until the offices themselves became hereditary. [1]. In November 1927 Campagna even attempted to besiege a Chicago police station. The coroner reported the removal of fifty-nine bullets weighing over a pound. based on information from your browser. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He lived in 1930, at address, California. Try again later. If you would like to view one of these trees in its entirety, you can contact the owner of the tree to request permission to see the tree. The process of adopting fixed hereditary surnames was not complete until the modern era, but the use of hereditary family names in Italy began in the 10th and 11th centuries. Home; Trees; . Understand it all by viewing our, Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI, Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate, http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html, Contemporary Notables of the name Campagna (post 1700), Agostino Campagna, aged 69, who immigrated to the United States from Termini, in 1900, Agata Campagna, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Carlentini, Italy, in 1907, Alessandro Campagna, aged 38, who landed in America from Carpineto, Italy, in 1908, Alfonso Campagna, aged 18, who settled in America from Carpineto, Italy, in 1909, Agazio Campagna, aged 22, who landed in America from Griardavalli, Italy, in 1911, Dario Campagna (b. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Campagna also worked with fellow Sicilian Frankie LaPorte, the Chicago Heights boss, and was believed to be Capone's boss who reported back to the Commission for Chicago. [3] In the long bloody war with the rival North Side Gang, Campagna proved to be a reliable gunman. or. ). In retaliation, Capone placed a $50,000 bounty on Aiello. No one was charged in Aiello's murder. During this violent period, Campagna reportedly slept on a cot outside Capone's suite at Chicago's Lexington Hotel, ready to protect his boss. It's free to use and each article or document can be downloaded. Bioff was petrified and decided to become a government witness. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". ", Campagna: "You dirty rat! Start a free family tree online and well do the searching for you. 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Occupational surnames, which are less common than other types of surnames in Italy, date back to the feudal era. One of Campagnas gang associates was future Chicago Outfit boss Al Capone. Prominent among members of the family was the Campana family of Gorizia, who were Counts; Cino Campana of Osimo was a prominent lawyer and judge; Federico Campana was a castle owner in the area around Ancona; Muzio Campana was a military commander of the troops of the Duke of Urbino; Stefano Campanella was Bishop of Mileto in 1139; Soffrido Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. When Campagna discovered that Aiello was in jail on a murder conspiracy charge, he and 20 other Outfit gunmen went to the station to try to get him. Campagna was known for his reckless and unpredictable nature, he attempted to besiege a Chicago Police Station in November of 1927. No one was charged in Aiellos murder. 30 May 1955 - Miami Beach, Dade, FL. When Campagna arrived, the police noticed that he was carrying a handgun and immediately arrested him. Marguerite Agns Campagna 03 Dec 1701 Ste-Foy, Quebec, . 1980), Canadian director, writer, editor and new media producer, Louis "Little New York" Campagna (1900-1955), New York mobster and a high ranking member of the Chicago Outfit, Richard V. Campagna, vice-presidential nominee of the Libertarian Party in the 2004 U.S. presidential election, Richard V. Campagna, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Iowa, 2002; Candidate for Vice President of the United States, 2004. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. amzn_assoc_region = "US"; As a teenager it is reported that Campagna joined New York's Five Points Gang of Manhattan. We encourage you to research and examine these . In 1935, He participated in the Outfit infiltration of the Chicago Bartender and Beverage Dispensers Union. In 1919, Campagna was convicted of robbing an Illinois bank and sent to the Pontiac Reformatory. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. As a teenager, he joined New York's infamous Five Points Gang of Manhattan. Louis Campagna 19 Jun 1710 St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Portneuf, Quebec - 09 Jul 1778 . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Son of Louis Campagna dit Villeneuve and Marie-Madeleine Anglique Rabouin Louis Campagna married Charlotte C Shikany and had 2 children. Family Time Line. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. amzn_assoc_rows = "1"; Capone summoned Campagna to Chicago to become his bodyguard during the long bloody war against the North Side Gang, Campagna indeed proved himself to be a reliable gunman, he slept on a cot outside Capones suite within the Lexington Hotel so that he was on call to protect his boss, however Campagna was reckless and unpredictable. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives . We encourage you to research and examine these . If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. This database contains family trees submitted to Ancestry by users who have indicated that their tree can only be viewed by Ancestry members to whom they have granted permission to see their tree. From the Archives - Home, Campagna was known for his reckless and unpredictable nature, he attempted to besiege a Chicago Police Station in November of 1927. There was a problem getting your location. Although the most common type of family name found in Venice is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's givenname, names derived from occupations are also found. An undercover police officer in a nearby cell later overheard the following exchange in Sicilian between the two mobsters: Campagna: "You're dead, dear friend, you're dead. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Louis Campagna I found on Findagrave.com. Verify and try again. Following Capones 1931 conviction for tax evasion, Campagna rose through the Outfit ranks as an extortionist and labor racketeer. Le pre est Louis Campagna. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. . Following Capone's 1931 conviction for tax evasion, Campagna rose through the Outfit ranks as an extortionist and labor racketeer under Outfit boss Paul "The Waiter" Ricca. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He was born in 1900 in Brooklyn to emigrant parents from Italy. You wont get to the end of the street still walking., Cant we settle this? Louis was born on May 22, 1948, to Louis Campagna and Lottie Campagna. However, when the case went to trial, the union leader refused to testify and case was dismissed. pagna, Marie-catherine Campagna, Marie-suzanne Campagna, Julien Campagna, Louis Campagna, Marie-charlotte Campagna, Marie-louise Francois Marguerite-agns Valle (ne Campagna), Andre Campagna, Jean-baptiste Campagna, Marie-charlotte Campagna. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Alternatively a topographic name from, Do not sell or share my personal information. Pomandre ha svelato Impronte, la nuova collezione SS23 che nata dalle suggestioni di un "mare di sabbia", increspato dalle sole linee tracciate dal vento Please reset your password. amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234903116/louis-campagna. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He was. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "naticrimsynd-20"; We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Buried in Mt. Louis Campagna was born in Brooklyn in 1900, little is known about his early life however his first spot of criminal lifestyle was when he was just a teenager, when he joined the infamous New York Five Point's Gang of Manhattan. ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM. Photos and Memories (0) Do you know Louis? They had one child. Louis Campagna, Testifying (Original Caption) 2/18/1948- Chicago, IL: Louis (Little New York) Campagna, is shown here as he appeared before the Congressional Committee Invesitgating his parole from prison. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [1][7], In the early 1950s, Campagna was summoned to testify before the U.S. Senate in the Kefauver Hearings on organized crime. On May 30, 1955, Campagna suffered a fatal heart attack. The death of Aiello came on October 23rd 1930, he was shot to death whilst leaving a Chicago apartment, the coroner reported removing 59 bullets weighing over a pound from his body, even though threats were made to Aiello and he was a wanted man, no one was charged with his murder. Gathered from those who lived during the same time period , were born in the same place, or who have a family name in common. Joe Aiello, an ally of the North Side Gang unsuccessfully attempted to bribe a hotel chef to poison Al Capone, Capone placed a $50,000 bounty on Aiello in retaliation, and when Campagna found out that Aiello was in jail on a murder conspiracy charge, he and other Chicago Outfit gunmen went down to the station. As a teenager, he joined New York's infamous Five Points Gang of Manhattan.