Italians are the biggest bullsh!tters known to man. Lazy and will scam and connive every penny they can get. The mafia just doesn’t hide it everyday Italian Americans do.
THIS is how you interview someone. NO interruptions, NO interjections from the interviewer to grab some spotlight. I think he asked maybe 2 questions and just let Anthony roll for an hour. GREAT JOB
No one is forced to do these interviews and a lot of them are from people asking to do it. They literally email him their info and a little of their backstory on camera @@gilyp4205
Anthony was my counselor in my treatment center i was in as a resident in south florida and at a time i was barely surving.. and i was a stubborn 22 year old .. i learned alot from him and this is awesome too see
Had the pleasure of worrying with Anthony a few years back. Taught me a handful of things about working in a drug and alcohol rehab. The second day I knew him before I even heard about who he was he brought me breakfast to work. Super genuine guy, almost did a back flip when I saw this. Love ya Joe, so happy to see you riding your wave.
*“They didn’t know how to earn money. The only way they made money was to take it from guys who knew how to make money.”* 🔥 This applies to so many people. 😩
Mr. Ruggiano is a powerful teacher. An elder with brilliant, powerful insight. He has abundant wisdom and knowledge to share from what he has lived through and learned. Respect.
Excellent work, with dignity and respect and seriousness. As a professor of Sociology, for my students, this is what I show as the right way of doing ethnographic interviews for the sake of a truthful sociological understanding. Excellent channel.
Wonderfully written, a lot of people are so quick to judge the people in these videos. When in reality, your neighbor, classmate, co-worker, etc could have or could currently be dealing with issues addressed in these interviews. You never know, and I say this from experience.
@TwoThree-m6i that's something folks don't tend to not be genuine about, because they wouldn't elaborate on it if it wasn't a part of their life. I agree, social media isn't the best source of truth haha, but I believe him
This has to be the one of the most fascinating interviews I've seen in a long time. I was totally spellbound by this one. Thank you Mark for sharing this and just letting him tell his story.
The stories you collect are amazing but your channel is also just an unbelievable archive of American English. If I ever need to tell one of my friends from abroad what an AUTHENTIC New York accent is, for example, I'm sending them to THIS video.
I like these interviews 10x more than the typical mob movie. These men are far more relatable and their stories are much more complex and genuine, and relatable. This man had some real problems to sort and deal with! He made a really good life from what he was given, much admiration!
Those beautiful songs are portrayed in movies my friend. A real crime family will blend in front of your eyes. They hardly listen to music and their lives are far from cinematic
Love to hear a good redemption story. Even when you’re down and feel like the world is against you, you can still make a change. Its never too late. #HappinessIsAnInsideOutJob.
If there's one thing I'm very happy my parents taught me, it's about being content with your life. That life isn't all about money - it's important to have money to pay your bills and have some things you want, but that being happy with your decisions and life/relationships are what matters most, money is just a tool to allow you to achieve that but by no means the most important thing.
@@metsfanatic6270 Same here, but the closest moment i was around mob, 'ts when i was ten, walking boardwalk near tatiana on brighton, where drunk russian dudes shootin' h converged. No Tony Soprano speaking funny there was, no sir.
It’s amazing watching these guys relive memories, and seeing them swallow their regrets. With this guy you can hear it in his voice. Talk about a completely different type of man… taught to be heartless
Fat Andy and Tony Lee were real Gangsters, no one will ever talk down about them, they both lived their lives as gangsters and they were known all over the City. Thank you, for this fantastic interview.
I've heard a few former Mafia members talk badly about Ruggiero. I've a couple of stories about him being a degenerate jerk off who stole from another member and then had them killed. If that's something to hold the dude in some sort of high social status then I'm living in a different world.
Anthony you are a True Inspiration! The courage it takes to restart your life is No Easy Feat. Please continue to Fulfill Your REAL Purpose in life, Many people need it and will be Grateful for it! Good Luck and God Bless…❤
Introduction and Early Life - 00:00:02 Father's Mafia Background - 00:00:38 Childhood Observations - 00:01:11 Discovering His Father's Mafia Involvement - 00:03:11 Adolescence and Neighborhood Influence - 00:04:09 Introduction to Mafia Lifestyle - 00:05:07 First Illegal Job and Early Criminal Activities - 00:09:13 Initial Arrests and Early Prison Stint - 00:11:45 Post-Prison Lifestyle and Drug Involvement - 00:14:14 Father's Legal Troubles and Impact - 00:16:00 Relationship with John Gotti - 00:17:11 Clean from Drugs and Reintegration - 00:18:08 Escalation in Criminal Activities - 00:19:17 Violence and Family Betrayal - 00:20:20 Arrest and RICO Charges - 00:21:24 Prison Realizations and Father's Death - 00:29:22 Return to Crime and Final Arrest - 00:31:05 Decision to Cooperate with FBI - 00:35:31 Life in Witness Protection and New Career - 00:42:16 Counseling Career and Reflection on Contentment - 00:44:53 Impact of Growing Up in the Mafia - 00:48:30 Most Important Lesson Learned - 00:54:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts - 00:55:10
I’m just an ordinary retired auto worker from Ind and I think you were fascinating Anthony and I’m sure it took a lot of courage to go thru with this . Good job brother and I hope you can regain the respect from your time away from your family . Good job on your sobriety that in its self is amazing!
that shit was dope! finally hearing a story about the mob that weve all heard so much and watched movies about and Anthony is a real one!! keep em coming !
I love that you're interviewing some people that can be part of the solution to the tragic cycle of drug and gang culture. Thank u both so much for saving lives!
Yo Anthony 😉 Great video. I’ve hung out with some guys from the mafia in the 80s. Honestly they were good to me. Anyone who was bothering me got a call ☎️ or a house visit. I’m happy Anthony turned his life around. The 70s and 80s were different times. I didn’t ask questions of them. We had fun hanging out at parties and they truly respected me as a young woman. Don’t beat yourself up Anthony. God knows you opened your heart and left a criminal life behind. God bless you Anthony 🙏🏼
My family was from Ozone park. I used to go to Aqueduct race track.that was an excellent interview. Tough guy turned counselor, incredible. God bless him
I didn't think I would ever give a thumbs up for an ex Mafia Mobster. However, I applaud Anthony for using his "free will" and turning his life around to become a better human being. Nobody has chosen to be the person that they are, but God gives us a bit of free will to see the errors of our ways and to recondition ourselves. Being "Content" and at peace, shows us that we are doing things right.
Good Morning Mark !! Loved loved this interview ! Anthony your dad is not mad at you !! That’s a people thing ! The other side there is no anger ! Pure love !! Your Dad is not mad at you !!
One of the first ones here! I was randomly enough awake watching a Michael Franzese interview at 5am then this was just posted perfect no sleep tonight 😅
YEAH,dat was a good interview,I was born in Queens in 1953,moved to central Florida in 1962,Dad was from a large Brooklyn family, Mom was from Blissville,Dad was a machinest,lathehand, became co-owner of the business,mom was a handicapped housewife,little brother was an aircraft worker,welder-mechanic,i was in the bicycle business,SCHWINN.Dad had a nice 10 year retirement,puttered in the garden, went in the pool,cooked,we always had Sunday dinners,with music{al Caiola!],died of undiagnosed pancreatic cancer at 70,Mom had a major stroke at 70, was in a great nursing home for 15 years-she was in pretty good shape, lucid right up till the end.little brother died at 65,undiagnosed pancreatic cancer.I'm carrying on,figure i'll get to about 89,enjoying youtube!
Fascinating - Inside out and back again. Thank you for sharing, I saw pain in remembering, but stay out of your head. Now, humble makes happiness because you're helping people who need it. Leave the whacking to Fate. ❤ PS: Not wrong about Government...
Awesome interview. Mr. Ruggiano is New York to the T . Kinda reminds me of my story. Mexican Mafia isn't always what we see. I lost my brother for 400 pounds of weed. Friends in prison. Coke and alcohol abuse and now I'm happy with life. It's not about the Flash and big money anymore.
Such dope content Mr. Mark! Can't get more real than this...tops binging on Netflix all day any day. You and your priceless list of guest's just gets better by the day.. You all are no doubt doing a huge service to those stuck deep down in the underbelly, as well as those contemplating going down that destructive path! May the good Lord honor your work, family, staff, and of course your distinguished guests.. So glad Anthony came out on top, as did Sammy G. and Michael Franzese... and others - trying to do good for others..
Great interview, We can see that people change and that a lot of people a destined to their fate due to their surroundings. And wisdom comes with age and experience but we can only wish that we had that when we where young, but it always comes after we do all the dumb stuff in our lives. Hope for the best for Anthony and his family.
I’ve had 13 surgeries 6 back 6 knee with double replacement at the same time. One neck surgery as well. My Dr prescribed me Opana 30’s , 120. Roxi’s 15’s , I’ve had a pain pump with fentanyl, dilauadid and Kratom got me off of it. No I did not get hooked on Kratom you just have to find a good brand and the right color strain.
@@imjustaguy8232soon as I get back from church I’ll send you the brand because, I don’t take it anymore I never had to I didn’t have the first withdrawal but I didn’t take a handful to get high I just wanted off those meds. I never had any withdrawal issues and if you take one teaspoon to much you will vomit. But, I would promise you that it works because, it attaches to the same opioid receptor in the brain. What people don’t understand when you take opioids your adrenaline gland completely stops functioning properly and when you stop taking them then your brain doesn’t know what to do because it releases so much adrenaline that’s the Hell part you won’t feel any of that with Kratom. I liked white and red together and it doesn’t take much and I stopped taking it after a week. It’s a choice if you really want to get off opiates to me it was extremely easy.
No one ever dreamed of this sort of content so readily available. Forget mafia movies. These people are natural storytellers
Lol well they weren’t aloud to talk about these stories for so many years
These people...?
True dat
Most of it is just that. Stories
Italians are the biggest bullsh!tters known to man. Lazy and will scam and connive every penny they can get. The mafia just doesn’t hide it everyday Italian Americans do.
THIS is how you interview someone. NO interruptions, NO interjections from the interviewer to grab some spotlight. I think he asked maybe 2 questions and just let Anthony roll for an hour. GREAT JOB
I think he edits the questions out.
That's how Mark rolls with everyone.
@@bigsweetc6not at all.. I am sure yeah some times but most the time he let's people ramble.
Of course, the money is rolling in off of someone else's misery. It's what he does best. What a great guy. #genius 😑
No one is forced to do these interviews and a lot of them are from people asking to do it. They literally email him their info and a little of their backstory on camera @@gilyp4205
Anthony was my counselor in my treatment center i was in as a resident in south florida and at a time i was barely surving.. and i was a stubborn 22 year old .. i learned alot from him and this is awesome too see
@@drooshmaroosh8261🤡
@@eastsde5 CONGRATULATIONS on your sobriety. God knows how hard it is to kick. God bless.
Fair play to you recovery is a hard thing to beat and stay clean. We'll done keep it up. Anthony is passing it on.
@@eastsde5 We do recover 🙂
Congratulations ❤
“So I packed up, got my cat Mikey and we got in the car…”. Best line of the whole interview.
✨ agreed
Not just the best - the ONLY one that matters. Oh.. I meant, meow.
I had an erector set. 😂
I thought I heard that correctly! He has a cat named Mikey’😂
@@Venmayloveomg such a coot cat
This channel is like watching a movie and getting to have a one-on-one conversation with the characters. It's incredibly fascinating!
Veryyyy
Well put!
Agree , my imagination goes crazy.
Good way of looking at it.
Yes, agreed, like a window into a different world. This channel is really good.
You can tell this guy is truly honest. The way he speaks from the past ! So impressed you changed your life direction !
Exactly what I thought as well. Not at all like Sammy...
Had the pleasure of worrying with Anthony a few years back. Taught me a handful of things about working in a drug and alcohol rehab. The second day I knew him before I even heard about who he was he brought me breakfast to work. Super genuine guy, almost did a back flip when I saw this. Love ya Joe, so happy to see you riding your wave.
You may want to change "worrying with Anthony" to "working with Anthony". 🤗
Mark deserves his own Netflix series
I don’t even have a Netflix account , he just deserves so much recognition.
Nobody deserves servitude after being self-made.
Only my opinion, though.
He has 5.6 million subscribers.. I think he's recognized
Netflix has 40 million viewers TH-cam has 2 billion. I think he's far beyond Netflix. Netflix doesn't deserve mark
Netflix isn't a source of truth.
@@hahaha9076 That a diamond comment 💎
Mark has really gone to another level with these mob interviews. Absolutely fascinating view into something otherworldly.
😂😂😂😂😂
So much better than the other ones
At the time it wasn't otherworldly. That was the life. He's born 53, I'm born 51. To us right now, the world is other worldly
I agree!
*“They didn’t know how to earn money. The only way they made money was to take it from guys who knew how to make money.”* 🔥 This applies to so many people. 😩
Is he describing Congress?
@@danielj.rhoads1622 Wall Street?
If you want money you got to find a way to take it from someone else
@@jonathanmartinez-kb5pysaid the Democrat
Yes the democratic party
Please do more Mafia related interviews. Their stories are absolutely fascinating.
@@josephmaleckiratting on sociopathic pieces of shit who cares
@@josephmalecki womp womp
❤ BEST NEW YORK ACCENT EVER !
Anthony could do voice overs and be a narrator for sure .
Pure gold, actors can’t fake it
Mr. Ruggiano is a powerful teacher. An elder with brilliant, powerful insight. He has abundant wisdom and knowledge to share from what he has lived through and learned.
Respect.
This oral history format of storytelling is thee best! I could listen to Anthony all day! Great story!
Another excellent interview, Mark. I admire Anthony’s story and his life’s complete 180. He’s the real deal. ❤
Excellent work, with dignity and respect and seriousness. As a professor of Sociology, for my students, this is what I show as the right way of doing ethnographic interviews for the sake of a truthful sociological understanding. Excellent channel.
As a professor of Scientology
Wonderfully written, a lot of people are so quick to judge the people in these videos. When in reality, your neighbor, classmate, co-worker, etc could have or could currently be dealing with issues addressed in these interviews. You never know, and I say this from experience.
These Mob interviews are Solid Gold 🙏🙌
You know you're in the Mafia when your cat is called 'Mikey'. The cat is probably in line to be made
Unless his last name is Palmice... Then you might have a friend who's too attached to his jacket
They pricked his paw 🩸
@@koba2348 The cat has a congenital condition. F**kfaceitis, I believe.
🤣
Weirdo
Even though Sammy has a more captivating story, I truly believe this guy has changed in a bigger more meaningful way.
Sammy is a moron
This guy is more humble. Sammy tells a good story, but his ego stops him from being completely honest a lot of the time.
Sammy didn't change lmao if he could be in the mob he would be right now.
Sammy Embellishes the truth. Every story he has, the other guys are dead.
@@thedonofthsht76-58hahaha 💯 he’d join tomorrow.
Amazing story Anthony. Very strong statement when you stated”I was content”!! God bless you have a wonderful life!!!
His sobriety is inspiring!
@TwoThree-m6iAre you trying to say he lied about being an addict or that lied about being sober?
@TwoThree-m6i that's something folks don't tend to not be genuine about, because they wouldn't elaborate on it if it wasn't a part of their life. I agree, social media isn't the best source of truth haha, but I believe him
This has to be the one of the most fascinating interviews I've seen in a long time. I was totally spellbound by this one. Thank you Mark for sharing this and just letting him tell his story.
The stories you collect are amazing but your channel is also just an unbelievable archive of American English. If I ever need to tell one of my friends from abroad what an AUTHENTIC New York accent is, for example, I'm sending them to THIS video.
It’s just English.
We lost the Mid-Atlantic accent. Guess ya gotta watch old movies for that
Very touching interview, listening to Anthony made me cry real tears. Thank you for sharing!
IT'S AII ABOUT BECOMING A BETTER PERSON.. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO MARK
One of my absolute favorite interviews, thank you for sharing Anthony
I've been following Anthony for years now. One of the most honest and authentic former mobster on TH-cam. True gentleman 👌
Yes such a good man
“ honest and authentic”? LMAO!
he was a junk box his father was embarrassed by him.
You People are so gullible.
I think you mean Joey Merlino
🎯@@giovannigiorgio8664
@giovannigiorgio8664 I think a true stand up guy is Joe Columbos boy
I like these interviews 10x more than the typical mob movie. These men are far more relatable and their stories are much more complex and genuine, and relatable.
This man had some real problems to sort and deal with! He made a really good life from what he was given, much admiration!
Contentment is his peace. God bless him ❤
WOW 🤩! What a phenomenal interview! Have him back !!!
This is the absolute best video you have ever done!
God bless Anthony!
Have you seen them all?
Another great interview. Thank you Anthony and thank you Mark.
The Mafia guys interviews are definitely my guilty pleasure! When they talk, I hear Tony Bennett or Frank Sinatra singing in the background.
New York, New York, I'm coming to town, yea.
Those beautiful songs are portrayed in movies my friend. A real crime family will blend in front of your eyes. They hardly listen to music and their lives are far from cinematic
Me tooo 😊
@@DjSicEm Facts!
You sound like you admire them..
Good interview Mark. I enjoyed it. Thank you. Congrations to this man on his clean time and fir turning his life around.
Love to hear a good redemption story. Even when you’re down and feel like the world is against you, you can still make a change. Its never too late. #HappinessIsAnInsideOutJob.
This was an interesting one. The Mob interviews always have me paying extra attention, I learn alot.
@@Ashahlayyy ❤️ 💙 💜
Dude! Good for you on everything, especially going back to school. You should be damned proud of yourself!
If there's one thing I'm very happy my parents taught me, it's about being content with your life. That life isn't all about money - it's important to have money to pay your bills and have some things you want, but that being happy with your decisions and life/relationships are what matters most, money is just a tool to allow you to achieve that but by no means the most important thing.
When a billionaire says to a loser... what do you have, that I don't have.. the broke guy says " I have enough"
Amazing interview. God Bless you Anthony. 🙏🏻
I can listen to this guy all day .
“The government’s getting their end” 💯
Specifically the big guy gets his 10%
Gotta pay to play. Business 101
I've seen many of these interviews on this channel and this one is my favorite. Thanks for doing this interview guys its a gem.
You couldn't have a better voice if you are in the Mafia.
I sound the same way...
Born and raised in Brooklyn.
@@metsfanatic6270 Same here, but the closest moment i was around mob, 'ts when i was ten, walking boardwalk near tatiana on brighton, where drunk russian dudes shootin' h converged. No Tony Soprano speaking funny there was, no sir.
@@locomotion6739 Brighton Beach
His voice is exactly how I thought it would be
@@locomotion6739The Russian mob is still down there. And much more ruthless
It’s amazing watching these guys relive memories, and seeing them swallow their regrets. With this guy you can hear it in his voice.
Talk about a completely different type of man… taught to be heartless
Being Humble & 😊 Happy.
Fat Andy and Tony Lee were real Gangsters, no one will ever talk down about them, they both lived their lives as gangsters and they were known all over the City. Thank you, for this fantastic interview.
I've heard a few former Mafia members talk badly about Ruggiero. I've a couple of stories about him being a degenerate jerk off who stole from another member and then had them killed. If that's something to hold the dude in some sort of high social status then I'm living in a different world.
Anthony you are a True Inspiration! The courage it takes to restart your life is No Easy Feat. Please continue to Fulfill Your REAL Purpose in life, Many people need it and will be Grateful for it! Good Luck and God Bless…❤
Loved this!! So interesting and he is so charismatic! We want part II
So many life lessons in your story. Then it all ends with being content. So simple and I get it. Thanks for sharing.
Introduction and Early Life - 00:00:02
Father's Mafia Background - 00:00:38
Childhood Observations - 00:01:11
Discovering His Father's Mafia Involvement - 00:03:11
Adolescence and Neighborhood Influence - 00:04:09
Introduction to Mafia Lifestyle - 00:05:07
First Illegal Job and Early Criminal Activities - 00:09:13
Initial Arrests and Early Prison Stint - 00:11:45
Post-Prison Lifestyle and Drug Involvement - 00:14:14
Father's Legal Troubles and Impact - 00:16:00
Relationship with John Gotti - 00:17:11
Clean from Drugs and Reintegration - 00:18:08
Escalation in Criminal Activities - 00:19:17
Violence and Family Betrayal - 00:20:20
Arrest and RICO Charges - 00:21:24
Prison Realizations and Father's Death - 00:29:22
Return to Crime and Final Arrest - 00:31:05
Decision to Cooperate with FBI - 00:35:31
Life in Witness Protection and New Career - 00:42:16
Counseling Career and Reflection on Contentment - 00:44:53
Impact of Growing Up in the Mafia - 00:48:30
Most Important Lesson Learned - 00:54:35
Conclusion and Final Thoughts - 00:55:10
Another fantastic interview!! Have him again!!!
I’m just an ordinary retired auto worker from Ind and I think you were fascinating Anthony and I’m sure it took a lot of courage to go thru with this . Good job brother and I hope you can regain the respect from your time away from your family . Good job on your sobriety that in its self is amazing!
Rise & Shine❤. Have a phenomenal day everyone !
Same 2 you 🤗
Shiiiit.. I’m burned out at work. 😏😆
❤️
✊
💙🤗💙
Back at ya!
that shit was dope! finally hearing a story about the mob that weve all heard so much and watched movies about and Anthony is a real one!! keep em coming !
Very good interview. Great insight. Thank you Mark for all you do!
@@Lm030880 ❤️ 💙 💜
I watch a lot of SWU , and this story is HANDS DOWN my favorite.
Thank you for sharing Mr. Ruggiano
Law and order the SUV, Hooperman, Nash Bridges
Great interview today Mark!! Love the mob ones!😊
That was awesome! God bless both Anthony and Mark. Great work that you are both doing. That is part of Gods plan!
I would listen to this guy again. I bet he has some kickass stories from the 70s.
you have no idea
Fantastic interview! Anthony is a naturally gifted storyteller. This was enthralling, start to finish.
Best channel on the tube!!!!
I love that you're interviewing some people that can be part of the solution to the tragic cycle of drug and gang culture. Thank u both so much for saving lives!
Good morning from Grove City Ohio. Keep posting these mob interviews Mark😎
Good morning! West Atl Ga here!🤟
Good morning from Lordstown, Ohio.
GM,,, Ashland,Ohio.
Dayton Ohio here.
Mark is really hitting it out of the park with these Mobster interviews. Now THIS is the definitive soft white underbelly.
I could listen to Anthony’s stories all day. He’s so descriptive.
What an incredible interview!!!! Love your work Mark.
This was absolutely enthralling!!! Fabulous interview 👏🏻 👌🏻
Yo Anthony 😉 Great video. I’ve hung out with some guys from the mafia in the 80s. Honestly they were good to me. Anyone who was bothering me got a call ☎️ or a house visit. I’m happy Anthony turned his life around. The 70s and 80s were different times. I didn’t ask questions of them. We had fun hanging out at parties and they truly respected me as a young woman. Don’t beat yourself up Anthony. God knows you opened your heart and left a criminal life behind. God bless you Anthony 🙏🏼
I grew up on 101st Ave in ozone park! Different times. Love this episode!
My family was from Ozone park. I used to go to Aqueduct race track.that was an excellent interview. Tough guy turned counselor, incredible. God bless him
I didn't think I would ever give a thumbs up for an ex Mafia Mobster. However, I applaud Anthony for using his "free will" and turning his life around to become a better human being. Nobody has chosen to be the person that they are, but God gives us a bit of free will to see the errors of our ways and to recondition ourselves. Being "Content" and at peace, shows us that we are doing things right.
Wow these interviews are the best you've done.
Good Morning Mark !! Loved loved this interview ! Anthony your dad is not mad at you !! That’s a people thing ! The other side there is no anger ! Pure love !! Your Dad is not mad at you !!
Great interview! Congrats on making it out Anthony.
One of the first ones here! I was randomly enough awake watching a Michael Franzese interview at 5am then this was just posted perfect no sleep tonight 😅
Such an eye opening interview, love your work Mark.
the way he said "i dont wanna be no fucking brick layer"
Brick lay-ah 😅
Comedy
It’s hard work!
@@Malmo117of course but can be shit pay.
If you call 60$ an hour sht pay then you have the right too. I made 150k in the mason union
Incredible interview. Such a huge fan of this channel and all this content.
Wow. Just fucking wow. What a story of redemption.
Thank you, Mark! You have the best content on TH-cam. You don't interrupt and allow people to talk freely.
Anthony is a gem, great interview !
One of the best episodes. Thanks so much!
YEAH,dat was a good interview,I was born in Queens in 1953,moved to central Florida in 1962,Dad was from a large Brooklyn family, Mom was from Blissville,Dad was a machinest,lathehand, became co-owner of the business,mom was a handicapped housewife,little brother was an aircraft worker,welder-mechanic,i was in the bicycle business,SCHWINN.Dad had a nice 10 year retirement,puttered in the garden, went in the pool,cooked,we always had Sunday dinners,with music{al Caiola!],died of undiagnosed pancreatic cancer at 70,Mom had a major stroke at 70, was in a great nursing home for 15 years-she was in pretty good shape, lucid right up till the end.little brother died at 65,undiagnosed pancreatic cancer.I'm carrying on,figure i'll get to about 89,enjoying youtube!
I hope you live to 120😂
Good health to you sir.
Fascinating - Inside out and back again. Thank you for sharing, I saw pain in remembering, but stay out of your head. Now, humble makes happiness because you're helping people who need it. Leave the whacking to Fate. ❤ PS: Not wrong about Government...
Fantastic interview. You done great Anthony.
Completely awesome interview! Thank you for sharing 😊and thank you for ur humbleness ❤❤❤❤
Awesome interview. Mr. Ruggiano is New York to the T . Kinda reminds me of my story. Mexican Mafia isn't always what we see. I lost my brother for 400 pounds of weed. Friends in prison. Coke and alcohol abuse and now I'm happy with life. It's not about the Flash and big money anymore.
You need to do an interview !👏😯
Just stay in MX City
@koba2348 Nah, the good ol USA 🇺🇸 home for me. It's been home even since before 1776!!!
@@BetoCarrzOrtiz520 since the Alamo? I have a piece of fence post that saved my great whatever father from lead balls at the Battle of Antietam
@@nargrfgI agree, my father has affiliations too and I would personally LOVE to hear more of this guy’s story.
Wow I love this so much, so grateful for this channel
“What the fu*k do I know about computers!? I had an Erector Set.”
😂😅😂
Such dope content Mr. Mark! Can't get more real than this...tops binging on Netflix all day any day. You and your priceless list of guest's just gets better by the day.. You all are no doubt doing a huge service to those stuck deep down in the underbelly, as well as those contemplating going down that destructive path! May the good Lord honor your work, family, staff, and of course your distinguished guests..
So glad Anthony came out on top, as did Sammy G. and Michael Franzese... and others - trying to do good for others..
Wow, you can see his pain,and his final content in life👍👍👍 love this video, it makes you think, thank you
Great interview, We can see that people change and that a lot of people a destined to their fate due to their surroundings. And wisdom comes with age and experience but we can only wish that we had that when we where young, but it always comes after we do all the dumb stuff in our lives. Hope for the best for Anthony and his family.
This channel is absolutely amazing ❤
Man, I am LOVING these interviews! So fascinating. Cool to learn the hierarchy order and would like to hear his pin pick ceremony story.
I'm amazed this man is still alive! What a story, what a life!
Great interview. It’s hard not to like this guy and be happy for him. GooD for you Anthony!
GREAT INTERVIEW MARK!!
Anthony is the real deal. I love his show Reformed Gangsters & yours as well. Thank God he made it to the other side.
Cheers & stay safe😊
I’ve had 13 surgeries 6 back 6 knee with double replacement at the same time. One neck surgery as well. My Dr prescribed me Opana 30’s , 120. Roxi’s 15’s , I’ve had a pain pump with fentanyl, dilauadid and Kratom got me off of it. No I did not get hooked on Kratom you just have to find a good brand and the right color strain.
Wow...that's a LOT of surgeries. So happy you found your way out of the pain meds, I'm amazed. God Bless ♥
Whats a good brand I'm planning to use it to help with suboxone withdrawals
@@imjustaguy8232soon as I get back from church I’ll send you the brand because, I don’t take it anymore I never had to I didn’t have the first withdrawal but I didn’t take a handful to get high I just wanted off those meds. I never had any withdrawal issues and if you take one teaspoon to much you will vomit. But, I would promise you that it works because, it attaches to the same opioid receptor in the brain. What people don’t understand when you take opioids your adrenaline gland completely stops functioning properly and when you stop taking them then your brain doesn’t know what to do because it releases so much adrenaline that’s the Hell part you won’t feel any of that with Kratom. I liked white and red together and it doesn’t take much and I stopped taking it after a week. It’s a choice if you really want to get off opiates to me it was extremely easy.
@@nhlibra God Blessed me in so many ways and still is. Thank you 🙏
@@imjustaguy8232 expert king is the name brand.
Happiness is an inside out job 😭😍 who knew I’d learn so much from an ex mobster?!