James “Jimmy” Fraterrigo

Vincenzo James “Jimmy” Fraterrigo (1894-1967) was believed to be a member of the Trafficante Crime Family who was involved in the bolita rackets in Tampa. Jimmy was born on March 04, 1894 in Casteltermini, Agrigento, Italy to parents Francesco Fraterrigo (1878–1939) and Ninfa Rittino (1881–1967). According to a Florida naturalization record it stated that on 30 Aug 1906 Jimmy arrived to New York, New York. He later relocated to Tampa Fla where he was a residence for over 67 years.

According to FBI files it stated that Jimmy was involved in the bolita rackets in Tampa. It also stated that Jimmy was close to Tampa mayor Nicholas “Nick” Nuccio and was known to supported Nucci during his campaigns. Is was once said that when Nuccio one time arrested Jimmy on bolita charges, City Hall was in a turmoil and the next day Nuccio and the next day Nuccio say that Jimmy had supported him and inferred there were plenty other persons who had not supported him.

Jimmy was present with Ignacio Antinori on October 22, 1940, at the Palm Garden Inn, when a gunman appeared and blew the back of Antinori’s head clean away.

Jimmy was known to be a Freemason of the John Darling Lodge No. 154 F&AM for over 30 years and he was a owner of the F and G Macaroni Factory in West Tampa. Jimmy died on 6 Aug 1967 at the aged of 73 and is laid to rest at the Marti-Colon Cemetery which is located in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.