November 1970: Detroit Mafia members start to push retirement age and, as such, seek warmer climates for the golden years. Close to 40 members of #Detroit la cosa nostra flee the Pointes. First up we have Black Bill Tocco, as he takes off for Miami. (1/7)
Next, Peter Licavoli, who played a key role during prohibition, has already been calling Tucson home, unloads his abode on Balfor (2/7)
Anthony Zerelli's dad gave him this house on Middlesex. He's not old enough yet to yearn for the tropics, so he's eyeing the vast commuter belt of Sterling Heights. (3/7)
This stunning ranch on Sunningdale once housed the largest bookmaker in Detroit, Sam Lucido. (4/7)
Tony Cimini is best known for having an affair with Jimmy Hoffa's wife in this house here on Balfour. (5/7)
Peter Tocco's modest home on W William is listed for just $54,000. The T on the chimney was sadly removed by subsequent owners. (6/7)
Finally, Vic Wertz was dunked on by Willie Mays in the 54 World Series, then extorted by Paul Tocco out of this home on Westchester. (7/7)
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