How to Pronounce Rosario Maceo
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Jun 08, 1887 Palermo, Sicily, Italy Died on 29 Mar 1954 (aged 66)
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About Rosario Maceo
- Rosario Maceo (Sr.) (Italian pronunciation: [ro'za?rjo ma't???o] June 8, 1887 – March 29, 1954), also known as Papa Rose or Rose Maceo, was a Sicilian immigrant and organized crime boss in Galveston, Texas in the United States.
- Because of his efforts and those of his brother Sam, Galveston Island became a nationally known resort town during the early and mid 20th century, during a period known as Galveston's Wide-Open Era.
- They owned various restaurant and casino venues including the now-vanished Hollywood Dinner Club and the Balinese Room.
- He became an Al Capone-like figure in the city.
- Sometimes known as the "Iron Glove", Maceo was the enforcer and head of operations for the business empire he and his brother formed.
