@@cheoitochagon4798 thank you, i really do appreciate the sentiment 🙏 I'm fine, it is what it is, as they say, one thing is certain it made me make sure i don't treat my kids the same way, i never heard "i love you son" growing up, but i say it to my kids every chance i get, so thats another good thing to come outta it, take care pal
S. Franzese never ever was banging Marilyn Monroe. And even if he did , Kennedy wasn't jellous of him 😂😂 and because of that he got fraimed. Sorry thats BS from Michael.
@@JB-vt5sz not very difficult when you're not that rich either! There are many affordable companies with great rich-looking, high quality men shirts. 😊
Insightful how he interjects his faith at appropriate moments, without coming off as preachy and always remaining respectful. This is not easy to accomplish in 2020, respect.
To me, it's important for him to do that. Because by all accounts he's a deeply religious man, which means he takes his faith into consideration when making decisions, past or future. As the audience, I feel it's only fair to get the full picture of him, as best as he he able to say, when giving his accounts.
I knew Sonny somewhat, I was a teacher at FCI Petersburg in the mid 80's. I talked to him briefly from time to time. Sonny was respected by staff and inmates alike!
I still respect the MAN,obviously staying in SCOTLAND,I've never met him but only in the past few years I feel like I know him somewhat nae fae what all the other podcasters spout etc....but what yourself says MICHAEL. I'm not what youd call religious,open minded I'd say. Keep up the AFFA GOOD WORK, yer the first podcaster that I subscribed too,so THANK YOU😀 It's like I can't get enough! CHEERS fae SONNY🌝 SCOTLAND 🏴
I read somewhere when they asked Sonny if he knew Frank Sinatra, he replied, "You asked the question the wrong way. You should have asked, ‘Did Frank Sinatra know Sonny Franzese?’”
Through all the hard times that life caused your family. When your pops wasn't locked up he lived that life to the fullest. Sonny Franzese was/is a legend in that life and to lot of people today. He's very blessed to die with his freedom and see the age he lived too. John Gotti wish he could stand in Sonnys Franzese shadow. True man of honor in LCN. RIP Sonny Franzese
Master manipulator. Odds are extremely high, as a Captain he is responsible for deaths, including innocent people caught in the crossfire. He is also responsible for destroying legitimate businesses which also destroys law abiding peoples lives. He only got out when he realized the government had a significant upper hand. Self serving, then he “found God” afterwards. It’s like a broken record for so many. Don’t let his silky smooth delivery and intelligence trick you into thinking any different.
Your father would be so proud of you Michael. Your new life is inspiring to many who are disillusioned and lost. Please keep on spreading the truth and life lessons.
If you never have watch "Love Happy" starring the Marx Brothers. A very young Marilyn Monroe has a bit part in it, I think she was credited as Norma Jean in the original release.
All i can say, Michael, is because of you i have opened the bible up for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE, and started reading it. I dont understand alot of the english spoken then, but im trying. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation to man up and start fixing my life....thank you from the very bottom of my heart my dude!! Thank you and bless you and the family!! 128k subs Mikey!! You're an f'ing rockstar dude. Keep up the fantastic work my friend!!
Can't wait to see you talk to Joe Pistone. Donnie Brasco is one of my favourite movies and your stories are great. Should be an interesting conversation!
I find it so cool that an ex Mafia boss just replied directly to you - the internet is such a cool thing😁 You can connect and interact with people now that you never could have in the past.
Wow Every time you say something about your father I always have a new reason to respect him, not as a mobster, but as a person. Funny how a “criminal” can teach better life skills den teachers in school. I have learnt alot from both of you this past few months and I thank you for that. He was definitely a great father. My condolences Mr Michael
Very true..and his father ok'ed a hit on him..was just having a discussion about this..they thought this was terrible and couldn't understand how he could love and respect him without wavering after this..I told them that he did that for 2 reasons I believe...one because he had alot of "sons"..not just Mikey and his brother...he taught all his guys sons included that there was something bigger than yourself and that your people, all your people come first..the other was that by doing this he was letting his sons know how much he respected them as men..if he had treated him with nepotism he wouldn't of been treating him with respect..like when a big brother steps in and handles problems for his little brother..on the surface it seems great but the little brother is between a rock and hla hard place..he can't check his brother for sticking up for him without looking ungrateful, disloyal, and disrespectful...but if he dosent then the big brother gets to wear all the pants in the family and the little bro feels permentialy imasculated and his peers will treat him like a punk and not give him respect which makes the lil bro bitter and ugly..by doing this he let his sons know that he had nothing but respect for Them. Which made him feel like he succeeded as a mentor and father..he let him know that when it came to how he viewed him it ...it was as a man and Theres no debating this fact...now that there's no question aboutvit
"Then" not den & "learned" not learnt. Respect to Sonny for the life lessons he taught Michael however, with your grammar, don't quit that English class just yet 🤔....
Your father was an amazing man. I loved the being a good listener, as so many people aren't good listeners. Everyone wants to talk very few really listen.
This story explains a lot I knew about bobby Kennedy going after the mob this is the most plausible reason yet and your father doing fifty years completes the circle michael
True! Mr. Franzese is a great story teller. He knows how long to speak, when to wrap it up, when to toss in a antidote or a side story. I also appreciate his lack of profanity, which must be tough when you're telling stories with characters like these.
@@kendallevans4079 Anectdote ;-) Must be that Covid shit that caused the confusion, cuz we could sure use an antidote for that by now. I'm really sick and tired of this clusterfuck..
A man's man.Hats off to Mr Franzese.For Michael to turn it around and for Sonny to remain solid till the day he passed.Alot of pain was bought on from being involved in the life, but you have to respect him.Much respect For u and your family Mr Franzese
hey Michael, just in case you might see this i just wanted to let you know what an inspiration you have been to me...i know you always say dont glorify the life you lived, which i agree but the lessons that life taught you that you have passed on to us is the reason i walk around with my head up, the reason my faith is growing stronger whenever i hear you speak about your faith. ive been caught up with some not so good groups of kids in the past but have straightened up and i genuinely can attribute that to you...your doing amazing things and im doing better because of you so thank you
My father taught me similar life lessons. Some I still adhere to today as well as pass them on to my kids. Such as “If you want to be heard, listen!” “Treat others the way you would want to be treated.” “People who talk too much, don’t know much!” A lot of it is common sense actually.
Seeing photos of micheal when he was younger he definitely looked more troubled, perhaps encumbered by the lifestyle. He looks much more free and happy now I think
I can imagine your father was an amazing man with some crazy stories to tell! It’s so unfortunate that he spent half of his life in prison and couldn’t get a proper appeal to get out and be with family. Thank you again for the great story!
I love the positivity you convey.. i work in retail and when a customer tells you I love what you do and thank you it means everything!!! I love the channel been following for a long time!!!
This has become my favourite channel on TH-cam in a very short space of time. Stories so interesting and very well told. Best of luck to your sir and all your family
Wow! That was an incredible story! I’m sorry for your loss. My Condolences and prayers to you and your family. Also, Micheal you look just like my Grandfather. As a matter of fact the very last time I saw my him he was wearing the exact same color. He has since passed away. I wish I could see him again. I’m sure we all wish that. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I love Marilyn so also thank you for keeping her alive as well. Rest in Power and Peace Sonny F. And to my Grandfather- May we get to see you again someday🙏♥️👑
Love seeing your eyes light up talking about your father.. Not only a respected man in the life of the cosa nostra.. He sounds like a brilliant father figure to.. Keep up the good videos.. Brilliant to watch and hear.. Thank you Mr. Franzese...
Michael, you are a real mensch. My Dad taught me to always treat everyone with respect and that you need to always listen because you can learn from everybody.
Sonny franzese. Got to be in the top 5 mobsters of all time. Legend. Mad to think he just recently died and goes far back as the lucky Luciano and Al Capone days!
Excellent story as always, Mr. Franzese! Your Father Sonny Franzese was a living legend and I honor his legacy. What an amazing thing to be involved with Marilyn Monroe! That is class all of the way. The Kennedys should've kept their word in my opinion. A man's word is one of the few things that he has and I believe greatly in ALWAYS keeping your word. Thank you for the story. Cheers from Vegas! Earl and Roxy Smith
Easily one of the most entertaining TH-cam channels. I like how he apologizes to non Christians and no religious people. No need to apologize but it’s the thought of it that counts. Seems like a genuinely good guy
I like this as well..as A-theist i hate it when some guy who. Dosent believe in an abrahamic God, is disrespectful ,hateful, wineny, acts intitled..there's no real US as far as that goes. I certainly have respect for believers, nonbelievers, and men of science alike and i realy respect thoes who are sharp enough to see that judging anyone on their firmly held beliefs is usualy a BS and DB move..being scientic minded is only one aspect of our existence and at the same yow-way based belief systems are not more or less enlightened or special or more patriotic or American either...I realy respect when a Christian like Mikey dosent apologize or act entitled because of his Christianity and respects the fact that if you don't believe in a NY kind of Higher power it dosent make you any less spiritual or anything elese..most Christians seem like they think any belief system is tolerable and your an allrite guy as long as you believe in something..but for me science and logic and oblivion and no afterlife or savior and knowing all I have realy is myself and my people and what I do here on earth..my lack of faith is as comforting to me as faith is to others..Mikey seems to get this...along with most other facets of the human experience..class act all the way!
I just started watching Boardwalk Empire and find it awesome that you mentioned AR, Lucky and Al, they are characters I'm reading up on. Also love the story about your father, well done. Thank you very much for sharing, God Bless
Michael… we are brother and sister in the Lord… you came to speak at our church…. Bethany, in Wyckoff, NJ …. Your testimony is amazing! What God can do with a repentant heart!!!! God bless you and your family. Happy Birthday to your wife and daughter!
Proverbs 17:28 it’s better to keep silent and be thought of as a fool than to speak and confirm it. Of all the proverbs this is my favorite. It’s great to see someone so connected come to the Lord even though it can be very dangerous for him. The Lord works in mysterious ways.
Im telling you, all the advice your father gave you, that youv'e mentioned over the course of several videos, is almost identical to the advises my father gave me. I dont know if its an Italian thing, or generational thing(my father would be 97 today) but its uncanny.
In 1951 or 1952 I was a kid of about 8 or 9 years old and my uncle and godfather took me into either Bamonti or Crisi restaurant in Williamsburg where I was introduced to your father. Also, I heard later on when I was older I heard stories about how your father helped people in the neighborhood. One in particular where a store owner (my brother-law's father)who had a store on Metropolitan Ave was having his windows constantly broken went to your father for help and before long the glass breaking stopped.
I prayed to God for a true Bible preacher to listen to, he led me to John mcarthur, now I'm subscribed to Michael F aswell. Great testimonials. God bless from england
I say your father won’t tell you anything if is not really your father just is men’s of Perfection he’s blessed one person army His words is priceless promised,valued ,honest ,honored
Mr. Franzese, you're an inspiration. In Christ I love you! I gotta say... I'm glad I found your channel and , if I may presume to offer you an honest opinion, I would not change a thing about how you mix it up and keep it fresh and interesting. May Yeshua continue to bless you and your family! Thanks!
Thank-you for sharing Michael! I really look forward to hearing about your life. You reminded me today about my late father-in-law who was a Pastor. My husband was a bitter agnostic who is now deceased and his own father performed the funeral ! He spoke to the mourners about God's love, mercy and forgiveness. I asked him how he could address this so beautifully when he knew his son's beliefs? My Pastor father-in-law had a beautiful reply. "No one but the Lord knows what's on a man's lips at the final moment ". He reminded me of one of the thieves who was crucified with Jesus who asked God for forgiveness at his final moment. This reassurance opened my heart and and forever strengthened my faith. Blessings 🙏
I always try to find full length documentaries on your dad, and can’t ever really find anything..which I assume is because of the low profile he tried to keep. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Michael I've only just started watching your video's but wow! I think I've watched you talk about your story for 5 hours straight. You've have an amazing story and I hope you keep making videos like this. All the best
thank you Michael sir for your life experience story's.. sorry about your farther and much respect to him for the way he brought you up with respect ... I'm also a farther with a past and I hope I can be half the man you are!!! Respect to your dad love from NZ
When watching previous videos I always felt sad when thinking about how Mike's father did so many years for something he got framed for. Now to hear it was possibly due because of jealousy makes it even sadder. Jealousy is a weak decision.
Micheal you are a great man, I love your stories and I’m influence a lot by you. I wish I had met a character like yours in my life. You are a master at reading the situation
I'm a devout Christian myself - Catholic , to be exact - and I really appreciate the way you keep Christ in every aspect of your life - I have much respect for you , paisano
I'd be proud to call you my dad. You are a good man and were brought into a life at a young age that was all you knew. I love the fact u listen first before passing judgement on anyone or any situation. Thanks for all you do and are about. I respect and admire you as a man.
Hopefully, your dad passed on his longevity genes to you. Sounds like you had an authentic and genuine relationship with you dad. I imagine, your mother was a very understanding person.
Imagine all the stuff his dad saw he lived through every major mob incident in the past couple decades that's insane, imagine picking his brain on that stuff
Michael. Thank you for all your stories. Your voice is very calming for me and it always helps me relax to go to sleep. Of course not until I listen to your story for the night. I've listened to them over lots of nights. Thanks.. 😊 Cheri
THANK YOU, LORD JESUS! Good morning, Mr. Michael. Just watched this video and heard you say some of the sweetest words we'll hear today.....that your parents trusted Christ before passing away! PRAISE THE LORD!!! 🙏 2 Corinthians 9:15 💞
Brother I love this channel. The stories of your past life, and how your faith has transformed you into a new person is why I keep coming back to listen. Keep up the good work and God bless you and your family. Praise the Lord for transforming our lives. 🙌🙌🙌✝✝✝
My dad always told me, when you listen you learn, when you talk you teach. Dad is still with me at 89, still the smartest guy I know. God bless Mike.
That’s great advice...
Only thing my dad taught me was how to be invisible, ohh well such is life I guess, UTB
@@leethistlethwaite4381 I'm sorry man lol hope you doing well for yourself
@@cheoitochagon4798 thank you, i really do appreciate the sentiment 🙏 I'm fine, it is what it is, as they say, one thing is certain it made me make sure i don't treat my kids the same way, i never heard "i love you son" growing up, but i say it to my kids every chance i get, so thats another good thing to come outta it, take care pal
S. Franzese never ever was banging Marilyn Monroe. And even if he did , Kennedy wasn't jellous of him 😂😂 and because of that he got fraimed. Sorry thats BS from Michael.
Is anyone going to acknowledge the strength of this mans shirt game. Aside from the great content. Always sharp and classy.
Immaculate shirt game
Agreed! And that beautiful glass piece ❤️
Not very difficult when you’re rich
I agree hes so handsome omg!
@@JB-vt5sz not very difficult when you're not that rich either! There are many affordable companies with great rich-looking, high quality men shirts. 😊
Never change that theme song, Micheal. It fits perfect with you
Yea
It's awesome except that weird moaning.
@@am33x 🤣🤣
The songs perfect!
Yeah, great theme song
Insightful how he interjects his faith at appropriate moments, without coming off as preachy and always remaining respectful. This is not easy to accomplish in 2020, respect.
To me, it's important for him to do that. Because by all accounts he's a deeply religious man, which means he takes his faith into consideration when making decisions, past or future. As the audience, I feel it's only fair to get the full picture of him, as best as he he able to say, when giving his accounts.
Michael is pure class. I'm not a person of faith but Michael speaks about his in a way I wholly respect.
@@theunholinesswithin70 ....they are not equally shitty. Just stop.
@@theunholinesswithin70 Woohoo, found the anti-christ.
@@citypopFM u Korean?
I knew Sonny somewhat, I was a teacher at FCI Petersburg in the mid 80's. I talked to him briefly from time to time. Sonny was respected by staff and inmates alike!
Stop lying...
@@nekkedwelder6980 why lie?
I ain't going say he's lying but 70% of me thinks he's lying
I still respect the MAN,obviously staying in SCOTLAND,I've never met him but only in the past few years I feel like I know him somewhat nae fae what all the other podcasters spout etc....but what yourself says MICHAEL. I'm not what youd call religious,open minded I'd say. Keep up the AFFA GOOD WORK, yer the first podcaster that I subscribed too,so THANK YOU😀 It's like I can't get enough! CHEERS fae SONNY🌝 SCOTLAND 🏴
Yeah that's complete bs
I read somewhere when they asked Sonny if he knew Frank Sinatra, he replied, "You asked the question the wrong way. You should have asked, ‘Did Frank Sinatra know Sonny Franzese?’”
True haha 😂
That was Angelo Bruno. And it was Angelo Brunos daughter who asked him question
🇵🇸sTriple❤ måmoom
@@JOSEPHINECOLOMBO Any relation?
@@JOSEPHINECOLOMBO Joseph.Yeah I'd imagine it's fascinating to research your family history. Are you a bogan?!😉
Brilliant storyteller; has the voice, the personality, the mannerism.
Michael Franzese could read the phone book and keep us interested.
Wrote on one of his videos once that he could narrate Frozen and it would be the beat adaptation ever haha
@@williamballangarry2995 It probably would be the best. :)
@@williamballangarry2995 :)
The most important thing is that he have a lot to say homie:)
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Never apologize for following Chirst my brother. Great content.
I actually really appreciated that comment.
Wow, 103 years that's amazing . Also Marilyn Monroe good for him lol
🤣🤣🤣
Tbf it seems she got around in the 60s
Marilyn monroe must had that wet wet lol
@@SladetheBlade.. exactly...ppl act like she was special lol
I bet sonny got some head ... lol 😂
Through all the hard times that life caused your family. When your pops wasn't locked up he lived that life to the fullest. Sonny Franzese was/is a legend in that life and to lot of people today. He's very blessed to die with his freedom and see the age he lived too. John Gotti wish he could stand in Sonnys Franzese shadow. True man of honor in LCN. RIP Sonny Franzese
I can't wait for the Joe Pistone interview.
Is this going to happen? That would be crazy to see
agree
That’s another interview I’m psyched to hear.
Lionel sign for Bournemouth lol
I'd much rather him have Sammy the Bull. Why have a cop on?
This guy is pure class. Everything his dad taught him is what I want to teach my son.
Master manipulator. Odds are extremely high, as a Captain he is responsible for deaths, including innocent people caught in the crossfire. He is also responsible for destroying legitimate businesses which also destroys law abiding peoples lives. He only got out when he realized the government had a significant upper hand. Self serving, then he “found God” afterwards. It’s like a broken record for so many.
Don’t let his silky smooth delivery and intelligence trick you into thinking any different.
Is this a joke
Yeah, good luck w/that.
lol people are so impressionable, that guy is scum if you read a little bit about what his family and him did.
Thank you Michael for always proclaiming your faith in Jesus
Your father would be so proud of you Michael. Your new life is inspiring to many who are disillusioned and lost. Please keep on spreading the truth and life lessons.
RIP to Mr. Franzese. Thank you Mike,for sharing all of these stories and history. Fascinating.
"Marilyn Monroe just happened to walk by."
Why can't I have that sort of life? :-D
And do you want the prison time too :)
If you never have watch "Love Happy" starring the Marx Brothers. A very young Marilyn Monroe has a bit part in it, I think she was credited as Norma Jean in the original release.
I once saw Phyllis Diller in a super market...is that similar?
She's been dead a long time, bud, you don't want her walking by.
Gianni Russo who played Carlo on the Godfather claims he lost his virginity to Marilyn Monroe. He was 15 or 16 at the time.
All i can say, Michael, is because of you i have opened the bible up for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE, and started reading it. I dont understand alot of the english spoken then, but im trying. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation to man up and start fixing my life....thank you from the very bottom of my heart my dude!! Thank you and bless you and the family!! 128k subs Mikey!! You're an f'ing rockstar dude. Keep up the fantastic work my friend!!
This is one of the most beautiful comments I have ever seen on TH-cam. God bless you.
Sonny Franzese was a gangster to the absolute core. A legend in Brooklyn NY.
He would of made a great boss if he wanted the job.
last of a dying breed
Tony from NYC............no way!
cecilia preziose........Shut up!!!!
@MrChillin65 yea i know that..And a great earner to.
J. Edgar Hoover double life would be a good documentary.
I like the Mafia stories, they were very interesting facts.
What a great father . There's many good life lessons here
"If JOHN GOTTI was alive, u could ask him that". He caught me off guard with that quote. 😂😂😂😂😂.
Don Franzese I would love to see you on the Joe Rogan podcast, would you be willing to go on?
I hope yes and Joey Diaz is also on that episode.
We got to blow this post all the way up
why give rogan more views? he's doing fine on his own
He should do it definetly
PAbcentral
If joe does not I hope Joey and Lee see it. I prefer Michael going on Joey Diaz’s podcast anyway.
Can't wait to see you talk to Joe Pistone. Donnie Brasco is one of my favourite movies and your stories are great. Should be an interesting conversation!
I find it so cool that an ex Mafia boss just replied directly to you - the internet is such a cool thing😁 You can connect and interact with people now that you never could have in the past.
is this actually going to happen!?
Katherine Tutschek ex caporegime** not ex mafia boss
yslyaseen Caporegime is A boss. Not THE boss.
I doubt this would happen I’m pretty sure he’s marked for death by the mob but at the same time I think Micheal’s in the same boat for walking away...
Wow Every time you say something about your father I always have a new reason to respect him, not as a mobster, but as a person. Funny how a “criminal” can teach better life skills den teachers in school. I have learnt alot from both of you this past few months and I thank you for that. He was definitely a great father. My condolences Mr Michael
Very true..and his father ok'ed a hit on him..was just having a discussion about this..they thought this was terrible and couldn't understand how he could love and respect him without wavering after this..I told them that he did that for 2 reasons I believe...one because he had alot of "sons"..not just Mikey and his brother...he taught all his guys sons included that there was something bigger than yourself and that your people, all your people come first..the other was that by doing this he was letting his sons know how much he respected them as men..if he had treated him with nepotism he wouldn't of been treating him with respect..like when a big brother steps in and handles problems for his little brother..on the surface it seems great but the little brother is between a rock and hla hard place..he can't check his brother for sticking up for him without looking ungrateful, disloyal, and disrespectful...but if he dosent then the big brother gets to wear all the pants in the family and the little bro feels permentialy imasculated and his peers will treat him like a punk and not give him respect which makes the lil bro bitter and ugly..by doing this he let his sons know that he had nothing but respect for Them. Which made him feel like he succeeded as a mentor and father..he let him know that when it came to how he viewed him it ...it was as a man and Theres no debating this fact...now that there's no question aboutvit
"Then" not den & "learned" not learnt. Respect to Sonny for the life lessons he taught Michael however, with your grammar, don't quit that English class just yet 🤔....
Your father was an amazing man. I loved the being a good listener, as so many people aren't good listeners. Everyone wants to talk very few really listen.
This story explains a lot I knew about bobby Kennedy going after the mob this is the most plausible reason yet and your father doing fifty years completes the circle michael
That's the most plausible reason huh...
The way these stories are articulated is so good, You get lost in them
Me too!
True! Mr. Franzese is a great story teller. He knows how long to speak, when to wrap it up, when to toss in a antidote or a side story. I also appreciate his lack of profanity, which must be tough when you're telling stories with characters like these.
@@kendallevans4079
Anectdote ;-)
Must be that Covid shit that caused the confusion, cuz we could sure use an antidote for that by now. I'm really sick and tired of this clusterfuck..
@@peetsmeets4519 LOL....You got me! Yeah...I'm going bat shit crazy...how many "Dateline"s before I explode!
Agree & interesting.
Speaking to Joe Pistone should be a quality listen. Very very interesting to see both sides of the coin.
Him a sammy da bull would be epic
S C I agree but think Sammy would take over, as he’s a hundred miles an hour
Imagine if he got Guilani??
Such great advice. Treat people respectfully
A man's man.Hats off to Mr Franzese.For Michael to turn it around and for Sonny to remain solid till the day he passed.Alot of pain was bought on from being involved in the life, but you have to respect him.Much respect For u and your family Mr Franzese
hey Michael, just in case you might see this i just wanted to let you know what an inspiration you have been to me...i know you always say dont glorify the life you lived, which i agree but the lessons that life taught you that you have passed on to us is the reason i walk around with my head up, the reason my faith is growing stronger whenever i hear you speak about your faith. ive been caught up with some not so good groups of kids in the past but have straightened up and i genuinely can attribute that to you...your doing amazing things and im doing better because of you so thank you
Mr. Franzese is the Best!!!! If you ever come to Greece i got your back 😎🇬🇷🇮🇹
My father taught me similar life lessons. Some I still adhere to today as well as pass them on to my kids. Such as “If you want to be heard, listen!” “Treat others the way you would want to be treated.” “People who talk too much, don’t know much!” A lot of it is common sense actually.
absolute beautiful. love this episode RIP sonny and mrs franseze
Seeing photos of micheal when he was younger he definitely looked more troubled, perhaps encumbered by the lifestyle. He looks much more free and happy now I think
My goodness. These stories are absolutely captivating, such amazing lessons.
I can imagine your father was an amazing man with some crazy stories to tell! It’s so unfortunate that he spent half of his life in prison and couldn’t get a proper appeal to get out and be with family. Thank you again for the great story!
Even the first 50 years the man lived an exciting and full life, a lot more then most people live in a life time.
I love the positivity you convey.. i work in retail and when a customer tells you I love what you do and thank you it means everything!!! I love the channel been following for a long time!!!
This has become my favourite channel on TH-cam in a very short space of time. Stories so interesting and very well told. Best of luck to your sir and all your family
Thank you , Mr. Franzese. Another great segment. It’s a pleasure listening to your stories as well as your teachings. So well done.
Don't apologize for your faith, Michael. And great content, I enjoy it!
True what you said, personally I agree.
Absolutely agree
Amazing to be in next to in the room with an absolute Legend. Thank you, Michael, for sharing your incredible life with us
Sounds like a gangsters gangster, your dad. He’s lucky to have such a loyal son!
He put a hit on him lol
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Your Father...I'm an orphan now Myself...God Bless You & Yours
I'm 67 and I am glad to hear your words of wisdom for life. No one is too old to learn new principles to live by. God Bless you Michael!
I swear the only thing keeping me sane this past semester were your videos. Always looking forward to them, thank you so much for always sharing!!
Wow! That was an incredible story! I’m sorry for your loss. My Condolences and prayers to you and your family. Also, Micheal you look just like my Grandfather. As a matter of fact the very last time I saw my him he was wearing the exact same color. He has since passed away. I wish I could see him again. I’m sure we all wish that. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I love Marilyn so also thank you for keeping her alive as well. Rest in Power and Peace Sonny F. And to my Grandfather- May we get to see you again someday🙏♥️👑
Michael, Thank you for sharing stories about your father. I think he was one fascinating individual. I could listen about him all day!
Tell your family happy birthday. You are a great guy and shows how people can change and give back so much. Thanks!
Love seeing your eyes light up talking about your father.. Not only a respected man in the life of the cosa nostra.. He sounds like a brilliant father figure to.. Keep up the good videos.. Brilliant to watch and hear.. Thank you Mr. Franzese...
Happy birthday to your daughter mr. Michael
i tild my wife about this story years ago..glad to hear it again, hear the details i had forgot. your the man mike
I could listen to you talk for hours! Such an elegant speaker and very intriguing stories.
Michael, you are a real mensch. My Dad taught me to always treat everyone with respect and that you need to always listen because you can learn from everybody.
Sonny franzese. Got to be in the top 5 mobsters of all time. Legend. Mad to think he just recently died and goes far back as the lucky Luciano and Al Capone days!
He inspires me to be a better person.
We need more channels on youtube like this. Amazing stories.
Excellent story as always, Mr. Franzese! Your Father Sonny Franzese was a living legend and I honor his legacy. What an amazing thing to be involved with Marilyn Monroe! That is class all of the way. The Kennedys should've kept their word in my opinion. A man's word is one of the few things that he has and I believe greatly in ALWAYS keeping your word. Thank you for the story. Cheers from Vegas! Earl and Roxy Smith
There was a long list of guys back then having a crack at Marilyn Monroe,
Your father is a excellent teacher, son like father, He is in Haven and very proud of you, God Bless you and your family,🙏😍👍
What an era your dad lived in.
Respect to you both
My feelings exactly❤❤
Michael Franzese, a ex wiseguy speaks from his heart. i love this guy!!!
Easily one of the most entertaining TH-cam channels. I like how he apologizes to non Christians and no religious people. No need to apologize but it’s the thought of it that counts. Seems like a genuinely good guy
I like this as well..as A-theist i hate it when some guy who. Dosent believe in an abrahamic God, is disrespectful ,hateful, wineny, acts intitled..there's no real US as far as that goes. I certainly have respect for believers, nonbelievers, and men of science alike and i realy respect thoes who are sharp enough to see that judging anyone on their firmly held beliefs is usualy a BS and DB move..being scientic minded is only one aspect of our existence and at the same yow-way based belief systems are not more or less enlightened or special or more patriotic or American either...I realy respect when a Christian like Mikey dosent apologize or act entitled because of his Christianity and respects the fact that if you don't believe in a NY kind of
Higher power it dosent make you any less spiritual or anything elese..most Christians seem like they think any belief system is tolerable and your an allrite guy as long as you believe in something..but for me science and logic and oblivion and no afterlife or savior and knowing all I have realy is myself and my people and what I do here on earth..my lack of faith is as comforting to me as faith is to others..Mikey seems to get this...along with most other facets of the human experience..class act all the way!
can't wait for the day you and Joe Pistone having a sit down🙏 and also belated happy birthday to your wife and daughter Sir Franzese
Michael is so sincere and polite its unreal. Such a great story teller.
I love those mob stories keep them coming Sir, thank you so much💯🙏🙏🙏💯😎
These stories are absolutely amazing
I just started watching Boardwalk Empire and find it awesome that you mentioned AR, Lucky and Al, they are characters I'm reading up on. Also love the story about your father, well done.
Thank you very much for sharing, God Bless
Wish i watched these videos before watching 😄 great show
I appreciate your videos my uncles taught me the same before they past, so hearing you is like speaking to them.
Michael… we are brother and sister in the Lord… you came to speak at our church…. Bethany, in Wyckoff, NJ …. Your testimony is amazing! What God can do with a repentant heart!!!! God bless you and your family. Happy Birthday to your wife and daughter!
Proverbs 17:28 it’s better to keep silent and be thought of as a fool than to speak and confirm it. Of all the proverbs this is my favorite. It’s great to see someone so connected come to the Lord even though it can be very dangerous for him. The Lord works in mysterious ways.
Im telling you, all the advice your father gave you, that youv'e mentioned over the course of several videos, is almost identical to the advises my father gave me. I dont know if its an Italian thing, or generational thing(my father would be 97 today) but its uncanny.
This is literally the most interesting channel on TH-cam. The son of a legend. The shit he knows. Fascinating.
In 1951 or 1952 I was a kid of about 8 or 9 years old and my uncle and godfather took me into either Bamonti or Crisi restaurant in Williamsburg where I was introduced to your father. Also, I heard later on when I was older I heard stories about how your father helped people in the neighborhood. One in particular where a store owner (my brother-law's father)who had a store on Metropolitan Ave was having his windows constantly broken went to your father for help and before long the glass breaking stopped.
I prayed to God for a true Bible preacher to listen to, he led me to John mcarthur, now I'm subscribed to Michael F aswell. Great testimonials. God bless from england
I say your father won’t tell you anything if is not really your father just is men’s of Perfection he’s blessed one person army His words is priceless promised,valued ,honest ,honored
Mr. Franzese, you're an inspiration. In Christ I love you! I gotta say... I'm glad I found your channel and , if I may presume to offer you an honest opinion, I would not change a thing about how you mix it up and keep it fresh and interesting. May Yeshua continue to bless you and your family! Thanks!
He's doing fine without joe Rogan
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Thank-you for sharing Michael! I really look forward to hearing about your life. You reminded me today about my late father-in-law who was a Pastor. My husband was a bitter agnostic who is now deceased and his own father performed the funeral ! He spoke to the mourners about God's love, mercy and forgiveness. I asked him how he could address this so beautifully when he knew his son's beliefs? My Pastor father-in-law had a beautiful reply. "No one but the Lord knows what's on a man's lips at the final moment ". He reminded me of one of the thieves who was crucified with Jesus who asked God for forgiveness at his final moment.
This reassurance opened my heart and and forever strengthened my faith. Blessings 🙏
Michael Franzese what a legend,, seriously my life is nothing compare to yours, In my eyes you are the most legendary person alive-
Thanks for sharing.
I always try to find full length documentaries on your dad, and can’t ever really find anything..which I assume is because of the low profile he tried to keep. Thanks for sharing!
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Hey Michael I've only just started watching your video's but wow! I think I've watched you talk about your story for 5 hours straight. You've have an amazing story and I hope you keep making videos like this. All the best
I love stopping by and watching these pieces. They’re terrific.
Love hearing stories about your oldman Mike what an elegant stand up man he was!!! If my son can be half the man I’ll be miles proud bro
thank you Michael sir for your life experience story's.. sorry about your farther and much respect to him for the way he brought you up with respect ... I'm also a farther with a past and I hope I can be half the man you are!!! Respect to your dad love from NZ
When watching previous videos I always felt sad when thinking about how Mike's father did so many years for something he got framed for. Now to hear it was possibly due because of jealousy makes it even sadder.
Jealousy is a weak decision.
Michael, your father's advice to you is very good for sure and can be applied to life outside the mafia life.
Micheal you are a great man, I love your stories and I’m influence a lot by you. I wish I had met a character like yours in my life.
You are a master at reading the situation
I'm a devout Christian myself - Catholic , to be exact - and I really appreciate the way you keep Christ in every aspect of your life - I have much respect for you , paisano
I'd be proud to call you my dad. You are a good man and were brought into a life at a young age that was all you knew. I love the fact u listen first before passing judgement on anyone or any situation. Thanks for all you do and are about. I respect and admire you as a man.
Hopefully, your dad passed on his longevity genes to you. Sounds like you had an authentic and genuine relationship with you dad. I imagine, your mother was a very understanding person.
Man, you just command respect with your awesome personality bloody awesome take care brother.
Imagine all the stuff his dad saw he lived through every major mob incident in the past couple decades that's insane, imagine picking his brain on that stuff
Michael. Thank you for all your stories. Your voice is very calming for me and it always helps me relax to go to sleep. Of course not until I listen to your story for the night. I've listened to them over lots of nights.
Thanks.. 😊 Cheri
THANK YOU, LORD JESUS! Good morning, Mr. Michael. Just watched this video and heard you say some of the sweetest words we'll hear today.....that your parents trusted Christ before passing away! PRAISE THE LORD!!! 🙏 2 Corinthians 9:15 💞
Anyone who turns their life around I respect Micheal is a top man God bless him
What a great intro Beat Mr. Franzese. Blessings from a Romanian guy located in Germany. I learned a lot from you. Many thanks.
I wish I had a dollar for every mob guy who claimed he slept with Marilyn Monroe. LOL
I like how the glass and his shirt match. Straight gangster.
Get out of here haha. What a stupid comment.
@@Wings_of_foam thanks for reading. Please, check out my other stupid comments on various channels. I'm sure you have plenty of time. Cheers.
Brother I love this channel. The stories of your past life, and how your faith has transformed you into a new person is why I keep coming back to listen. Keep up the good work and God bless you and your family. Praise the Lord for transforming our lives. 🙌🙌🙌✝✝✝