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Real Thompson machine gun on Al's grave

(Photo courtesy of Anonymous)

The funny thing about Mt.Carmel is that most gangsters that are rivals are buried together.

The below photos are of Mt.Carmel and other popular cemetaries in and around Chicago and the rest of the great U.S.

Entrance to Mt.Carmel

Al's Family plot and headstones.

The bushes hide the Famous name on the Monument.

(Mario Gomes).

Al's Headstone

(Mario Gomes).

Another view.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters)

The following below Capone grave shots were graciously supplied by author Jenny Floro Khalaf. Be sure to see her newly released book on Mount Carmel cemetary. Click here for more info

The Capone family monument at Mount Carmel.

(Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf)

(Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf)

(Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf)

For many years and to this day, people leave all kinds of offerings to Al. I'm sure Al would get a kick at his continuous notoriety. Talk about staying power!

(Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf)

Capone marker today (without bushes).

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

In 2008, Ralph Capone Sr.'s (Al Capone's brother "Bottles") ashes were finally returned to the Capone family and interred at Mt. Carmel. He is now reunited with his mom, dad, brothers and sister, but more importantly with his son Ralph Jr.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters)

The Capone family monument today. Such a thing of beauty with the bushes removed. A new planting will be put around it this spring.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters)

Stunning photo of Capone's grave in wintertime.

(Photo courtesy of jpaddesign.com)

Al Capone's original empty grave at Mount Olivet.

Low lives stole the photos of Gabriele and Frank.

(Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf)

Close up of names on monument. Gabriele the Capone patriarch who died of a heart attack and Salvatore (Frank) who was shot and killed in Cicero by police.

(Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf).

Rest in peace big guy!

(Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf)

Joe Aiello's final resting place.His burial has eluded many top Chicago gangland researchers and historians,but this site is the first to show his mausoleum.

Aiello is buried in Riverside Cemetary ,Rochester, New York.

Dion "Deanie" O'Banion one of Al Capone's enemies.

(Mario Gomes).

Dean O'Banion's headstone.

(Mario Gomes).

Recent view of O'Banion's headstone.

The Terrible Gennas west side Capone allies decimated by various gangsters on the North and South sides.

(Mario Gomes).

Closer view of the Gennas tomb.(Photo Courtesy of Joe Walters)

Earl "Hymie" Weiss

(Mario Gomes).

Earl "Hymie Weiss the only Northsider Capone really feared.

(Mario Gomes).

Hymie's relative Bob Koznecki and I in front of Hymie's mausoleum.

(Mario Gomes)

Inside the mausoleum.

(Mario Gomes)

Weiss' crypt

(Mario Gomes)

John George Moran; George "Bugs" Moran's stepson whom he loved and raised as his own.

Truly a gentle soul who took time to share time with anyone, children or grown ups.

Died so inexplicably young. Read more about him in the Man Who Got Away.

(Photo courtesy of Rose Keefe)

Antonio Lombardo Capone's friend and Unione Siciliana head shot on a busy street by Joey Aiello and the Northsiders.

(Mario Gomes).

Frank Nitti's family plot

(Mario Gomes).

Frank Nitti's headstone.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters)

Machine gun Jack McGurn.

(Photo courtesy of gangster researcher Mr. Doug Snyder)

Anthony Demory,Jack McGurn's half brother killed shortly after Jack

to prevent retaliation.

(Photo courtesy of gangster researcher Mr. Doug Snyder)

Vincent "The Schemer"Drucci Northsider who was killed by detective during a scuffle in police car whilst under arrest.

(photo courtesy of Mr.

Bill Emblom)

Rocco De Grazia at Queen of Heaven cemetary.

(Photo courtesy of Doug Snyder)

Drucci's Mausoleum

(Mario Gomes)

Inside Drucci's mausoleum

(Mario Gomes)

Notice machine gun with word Dad at the end of barrel, Could Sonny have left this?

(Photo courtesy of Randy Miller)

William Hale Thompson Chicago's crooked mayor.

(photo courtesy of Mr. Bill Emblom)

Michele "Mike" Merlo Unione Scicliana President until his death from cancer in 1924. His death gave the go ahead for the assassination of Dean O'Banion.

(photo courtesy of Mr. Bill Emblom)

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters)

Inside Merlo's mausoleum.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters)

Close up view. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters).

Guiseppe "Joseph" "Joe" "Hoptoad" Giunta

One of three bludgeoned to death by baseball bat at the personal hands of Al Capone for conspiring along with Alberto Anselmi and Giovanni(John) Scalise to kill Capone and take over the outfit. He was named Hoptoad for his fancy moves on the dance floor.

(photo courtesy of Mr. Bill Emblom)

Side view.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Black and white view of monument.

(Photo courtesy of A.J.B)

Close up of monument.

(Photo courtesy of A.J.B)

"Big Jim" James Colosimo

Front door of vault is broken and appears to have been vandelized.His death date on marble slab is off by one year 1919 instead of 1920.He is alone in this vault.

(photo courtesy of Mr.Bill Emblom)

Colosimo's crypt. Note the wrong date of death 1919 instead of 1920.

(Joe Walters)

Another view

(Joe Walters)

Sam "Momo" "Moony" Giancana

42nd gang "The patch" gang member and once supposed wheel man for Al Capone.Always in the limelight and attracted too much publicity he fled to Mexico and returned only to be whacked by his own outfit after trying to regain power.

(photo courtesy of Mr.Bill Emblom)

The Gusenbergs, Peter and Frank both killed Feb.14, 1929.

(Photo Courtesy of Joe Walters)

Albert Kachellek alias James Clark Feb.14,1929.

(Photo Courtesy of Joe Walters)

Adam Heyer Feb.14,1929.

(Photo Courtesy of Joe Walters)

Al Weinshank ,Weinshenker Feb.14,1929.

(Photo Courtesy of Joe Walters)

Anthony J. Accardo alias Big Tuna and "Joe Batters" as Al Capone once dubbed him.

(Photo Courtesy of Joe Walters)

Big Tim Murphy. Note John "Dingbat" Oberta is buried in the same plot with no marker.They both were married to the same woman at different times.

Photo and info Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder

Frank and Vincent Mc Erlane buried here along with their Chauffeur John Conlon who was gunned down by the Sheldon gang in July 1926.

Photo and info Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder

Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder

Edwin Harmening Cook County highway patrolman and close associate of the Ralph Sheldon gang murdered Dec. 22, 1925, along with "Dynamite Joe"Brooks. Celtic cross directly behind headstone is that of the McErlane's, quite possibly the killers of Harmening and Joe Brooks.(Very Ironic)!

Photo and info Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder

Frank Rio alias "Frankie Rio" ," Frank Cline " Kline"

Capone's faithful bodyguard and companion. Did time with Al in Philedephia and saved Al on numerous attacks and even foiled a plot to kill him.

Died of pneumonia in 1935 aged 40.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters)

Louis "Little New York" Campagna was a faithful Capone bodyguard who often slept on a cot outside Capone's room at the Lexington Hotel.

(Photo courtesy of Mr.Steve Dunn)

Close up view of headstone Louis died of a heart attack while fishing. His wife soon followed.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Steve Dunn)

Jack Zuta's grave in Kentucky. He was killed by the Capone mob in a roadhouse.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Steve Dunn).

The Maritote family mausoleum.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Steve Dunn)

Frank "Diamond" Maritote (killed) brother of Al Capone's sister's husband John.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Steve Dunn)

Lawrence "Dago" Mangano associate of Capone mob ( killed).

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Steve Dunn)

Capone associate George "Red" Barker

(Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder )

Three Fingered Jack White. Capone gunman killed by Capone gang ,It was believed that he was talking to authorities.He is buried in Mt. Carmel not far from his pal above George " Red" Barker.

(Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder )

Tough Tony Capezio from the Capone gang. He died on a golf course from a massive heart attack and was not hit by lightening. He was also the one believed to have burnt himself while torching a vehicle used in the St. Valentine's day massacre. Mt.Carmel.

(Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder )

Willie Marks, ex Moran bodyguard. Willie Marks is buried in Woodlawn in Forest Park, he was murdered in Shawano, Wisconsin in July of 1932

(Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder )

Michael "Bubs" Quinlan. Holy Sepulchre.

(Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder )

Spike O'Donnell's grave in St. Mary's cemetary.

(Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder )

William H. McSwiggin in Mt. Carmel cemetary. He was a prosecutor who was mowed down allegedly by Capone wielding a machinegun trying to hit a rival gang.

(Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder).

Roger Touhy under original name Towey. Roger's name is not on stone.

Mt. Carmel cemetary.

(Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder).

Gangster Danny Stanton Mt. Olivet Cemetary.

(Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder).

James " Fur" Sammons .Notice the "s" at the end is omitted. Mt. Olivet

(Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder).

James headstone at Sammon Monument.

(Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder).

John "Mitters" Foley murdered by Saltis,OBerta,Koncil and Herbert.

Mt. Olivet.

(Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder).

Dynamite "Joe" Brooks of the Sheldon gang who was murdered along with Ed Harmening.

Mt. Olivet.

(Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder).

Eliot Ness and family memorial in Cleveland.

(Photo courtesy of Ellen Poulsen)

Close up view of monument.

(Photo courtesy of Ellen Poulsen)

Frank Augustus Lake

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Special thanks to Josh Perry who did the detective work on this one.

Lake is at Holy Sepulchre Cemetary in Southfield, Michigan.

Gus Winkeler, killed in Chicago and buried at Park Lawn Cemetary in St. Louis.

Special thanks to Mr. John Winkeler

Gus' sister, mother and father

Special thanks to Mr. John Winkeler

August Winkeler (Gus).

Special thanks to Mr. John Winkeler

Georgette Bence Winkeler Marsh. She was Gus Winkler's wife who written a story in Famous detective about the Capone gang and her first husband's untimely demise.

She is located at Crown Point Cemetary.

(Photo courtesy of Anonymous)

Guzik / Garnett monument in Oakwoods cemetary.

Photo by Joe Walters

The only man Al Capone really trusted. Jack "Greasy thumb" Guzik

Photo by Joe Walters

Willie Heeney monument.

(Photo courtesy of Joe Walters).

Heeney in Mount Carmel cemetary.

Willie Heeney's marker.

(Photo courtesy of Joe Walters).

Heeney's wife

(Photo courtesy of Joe Walters).

John "Bathouse" Coughlin's mausoleum in Calvary cemetary.

(Photo Joe Walters)

These following gravesites come to us through the kindness and courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry, who did a marathon of Chicago grave hunting.

Not to discouraged by the unhelpfulness of the staff at some cemetaries, he came up with the following treasure trove of gangster's final resting places.

Joseph "Joey Doves" Aiuppa at Queen of Heaven. Took over Capone's old Hawthorne hotel that later became Towne Hotel and Restaurant. Involved in gambling rackets and enjoyed big game hunting.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

At Mt. Carmel.

Torrio / Capone chauffeur shot in the back by the Northside gang. Had a brother Robert that also chauffered for the gang.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

James "Bomber" Belcastro. Explosives expert for the Capone gang. At Mt. Carmel.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Samuel "Nails" Morton monument.

O'Banion friend and partner who was killed while riding a horse in Lincoln park.

Jewish World War 1 hero and gangster.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Morton's headstone at Waldheim Jewish cemetary.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Philip D'Andrea "Dandy Phil" at Holy Sepulchre.

Capone bodyguard who was caught during Capone tax trial with a gun in court trying to menace jurors.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Terence Druggan referred along with Frankie Lake as the Clown gangsters because of their nerdy look (glasses). These were nonetheless dangerous gangsters who were the real ones who probably invented the one way ride.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

At. Mt. Carmel. Gangster killed machinegun style along with States attorney McSwiggin, and fellow gangster Jim Doherty.

Triggerman is supposedly Al Capone who decides to take matters in his own hands for beer territory encroachments.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Close up of flat marker

.(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Maurice "Mossy" Enright, Chicago labor racketeer at Mt. Olivet.

Close up of Enright marker.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

John E. Moore, aka Claude "Screwy" Maddox at Queen of Heaven.

Capone henchman originally from St. Louis who ran the Circus gangs on the Northside. This area was heavily involved with the St. Valentine's day massacre.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Close up of Maddox entombment.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Ragtime Joe Howard at Mt. Olivet. Got in an argument with Capone. Al took out a gun and shot him to death in front of witnesses who mysteriously all had amnesia.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

At Mt. Olivet. Mike McDonald, gambler and gangster who became very powerful in Chicago before Capone.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Patrick "Paddy" Murray in Mt. Carmel. Northside gangster killed with Hymie Weiss in front of Holy Name Cathederal. His death photo lying in front of the church is always misrepresented as being that of Weiss.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Vincent McErlane, younger brother of psychopath gangster Frank McErlane.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Oakwood Cemetary. William O'Donnell, West side gangster and bootlegger.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Mt. Carmel. William's gangster brothers Bernard, Edward and Myles.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Bernard

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Resurrection Cemetary. Joe Saltis real name Soltis. Died penniless

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Henry Spingola at Mt. Carmel. A wealthy lawyer and brother in law of the Gennas. Killed for refusing to repeatedly give money for the Anselmi and Scalise's defense fund.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Inside view of Mausoleum.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Daniel "Danny" Stanton, Capone gangster who killed Jack Zuta.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Carmen Vacco at Mt. Carmel, involved with Capone and Pete Pizzo in arranging O'Banion murder. (Purchasing flowers for Mike Merlo funeral from O'Banion and arranging the pick up by three killers).

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Close up of stone.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

James and Mike Vinci at Mt. Carmel

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

James probably killed Mossy Enright.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Holy Sepulchre.

Michael Jim Dougherty, killed along with McSwiggin and Thomas Duffy.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Gangster killed by the Shelton gang.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Brother of gangster Frank Maritote. Al Capone's brother in law. Marriage to Mafalda was prearranged.

(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry)

Sam "Golfbag" Hunt's family monument in Birmingham, Alabama.

Sam N. Hunt was his dad.

(Photo courtesy of Bob and Sue Koznecki)

Samuel McPherson Hunt's marker. Sam was one of Capone's top henchmen that climbed the rungs in the later Chicago Outfit.

(Photo courtesy of Bob and Sue Koznecki)

The Vogel monument at Rosemont Park cemetary.

Edward, William along with William's wife Frances are buried here.

(Photo courtesy of author Jenny Floro Khalaf)

Close up of Edward's inscription. Edward was known as "King of the Slots" and took care of the coin perating racket for the Capone gang. He also retained his power into the new Chicago outfit after Capone went to prison.

(Photo courtesy of author Jenny Floro Khalaf)

Infamous Governor Len Small monument. Lens Small created controversy with his connection to the gangster element.

(Photo courtesy of author Jim Ridings)

Len Small had pardoned many criminals and gangsters during his time as Governor. He is buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee.

(Photo courtesy of author Jim Ridings)


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(Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters) The following below Capone grave shots were graciously supplied by author Jenny Floro Khalaf. Be sure to see her newly released book on Mount Carmel cemetary. Click here for more info The Capone family monument at Mount Carmel. (Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf) (Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf) (Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf) For many years and to this day, people leave all kinds of offerings to Al. I'm sure Al would get a kick at his continuous notoriety. Talk about staying power! (Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf) Capone marker today (without bushes). (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) In 2008, Ralph Capone Sr.'s (Al Capone's brother "Bottles") ashes were finally returned to the Capone family and interred at Mt. Carmel. He is now reunited with his mom, dad, brothers and sister, but more importantly with his son Ralph Jr. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters) The Capone family monument today. Such a thing of beauty with the bushes removed. A new planting will be put around it this spring. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters) Stunning photo of Capone's grave in wintertime. (Photo courtesy of jpaddesign.com) Al Capone's original empty grave at Mount Olivet. Low lives stole the photos of Gabriele and Frank. (Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf) Close up of names on monument. Gabriele the Capone patriarch who died of a heart attack and Salvatore (Frank) who was shot and killed in Cicero by police. (Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf). Rest in peace big guy! (Photo Courtesy of Author Jenny Floro Khalaf) Joe Aiello's final resting place.His burial has eluded many top Chicago gangland researchers and historians,but this site is the first to show his mausoleum. Aiello is buried in Riverside Cemetary ,Rochester, New York. Dion "Deanie" O'Banion one of Al Capone's enemies. (Mario Gomes). Dean O'Banion's headstone. (Mario Gomes). Recent view of O'Banion's headstone. The Terrible Gennas west side Capone allies decimated by various gangsters on the North and South sides. (Mario Gomes). Closer view of the Gennas tomb.(Photo Courtesy of Joe Walters) Earl "Hymie" Weiss (Mario Gomes). Earl "Hymie Weiss the only Northsider Capone really feared. (Mario Gomes). Hymie's relative Bob Koznecki and I in front of Hymie's mausoleum. (Mario Gomes) Inside the mausoleum. (Mario Gomes) Weiss' crypt (Mario Gomes) John George Moran; George "Bugs" Moran's stepson whom he loved and raised as his own. Truly a gentle soul who took time to share time with anyone, children or grown ups. Died so inexplicably young. Read more about him in the Man Who Got Away. (Photo courtesy of Rose Keefe) Antonio Lombardo Capone's friend and Unione Siciliana head shot on a busy street by Joey Aiello and the Northsiders. (Mario Gomes). Frank Nitti's family plot (Mario Gomes). Frank Nitti's headstone. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters) Machine gun Jack McGurn. (Photo courtesy of gangster researcher Mr. Doug Snyder) Anthony Demory,Jack McGurn's half brother killed shortly after Jack to prevent retaliation. (Photo courtesy of gangster researcher Mr. Doug Snyder) Vincent "The Schemer"Drucci Northsider who was killed by detective during a scuffle in police car whilst under arrest. (photo courtesy of Mr. Bill Emblom) Rocco De Grazia at Queen of Heaven cemetary. (Photo courtesy of Doug Snyder) Drucci's Mausoleum (Mario Gomes) Inside Drucci's mausoleum (Mario Gomes) Notice machine gun with word Dad at the end of barrel, Could Sonny have left this? (Photo courtesy of Randy Miller) William Hale Thompson Chicago's crooked mayor. (photo courtesy of Mr. Bill Emblom) Michele "Mike" Merlo Unione Scicliana President until his death from cancer in 1924. His death gave the go ahead for the assassination of Dean O'Banion. (photo courtesy of Mr. Bill Emblom) (Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters) Inside Merlo's mausoleum. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters) Close up view. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters). Guiseppe "Joseph" "Joe" "Hoptoad" Giunta One of three bludgeoned to death by baseball bat at the personal hands of Al Capone for conspiring along with Alberto Anselmi and Giovanni(John) Scalise to kill Capone and take over the outfit. He was named Hoptoad for his fancy moves on the dance floor. (photo courtesy of Mr. Bill Emblom) Side view. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Black and white view of monument. (Photo courtesy of A.J.B) Close up of monument. (Photo courtesy of A.J.B) "Big Jim" James Colosimo Front door of vault is broken and appears to have been vandelized.His death date on marble slab is off by one year 1919 instead of 1920.He is alone in this vault. (photo courtesy of Mr.Bill Emblom) Colosimo's crypt. Note the wrong date of death 1919 instead of 1920. (Joe Walters) Another view (Joe Walters) Sam "Momo" "Moony" Giancana 42nd gang "The patch" gang member and once supposed wheel man for Al Capone.Always in the limelight and attracted too much publicity he fled to Mexico and returned only to be whacked by his own outfit after trying to regain power. (photo courtesy of Mr.Bill Emblom) The Gusenbergs, Peter and Frank both killed Feb.14, 1929. (Photo Courtesy of Joe Walters) Albert Kachellek alias James Clark Feb.14,1929. (Photo Courtesy of Joe Walters) Adam Heyer Feb.14,1929. (Photo Courtesy of Joe Walters) Al Weinshank ,Weinshenker Feb.14,1929. (Photo Courtesy of Joe Walters) Anthony J. Accardo alias Big Tuna and "Joe Batters" as Al Capone once dubbed him. (Photo Courtesy of Joe Walters) Big Tim Murphy. Note John "Dingbat" Oberta is buried in the same plot with no marker.They both were married to the same woman at different times. Photo and info Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder Frank and Vincent Mc Erlane buried here along with their Chauffeur John Conlon who was gunned down by the Sheldon gang in July 1926. Photo and info Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder Edwin Harmening Cook County highway patrolman and close associate of the Ralph Sheldon gang murdered Dec. 22, 1925, along with "Dynamite Joe"Brooks. Celtic cross directly behind headstone is that of the McErlane's, quite possibly the killers of Harmening and Joe Brooks.(Very Ironic)! Photo and info Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder Frank Rio alias "Frankie Rio" ," Frank Cline " Kline" Capone's faithful bodyguard and companion. Did time with Al in Philedephia and saved Al on numerous attacks and even foiled a plot to kill him. Died of pneumonia in 1935 aged 40. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Joe Walters) Louis "Little New York" Campagna was a faithful Capone bodyguard who often slept on a cot outside Capone's room at the Lexington Hotel. (Photo courtesy of Mr.Steve Dunn) Close up view of headstone Louis died of a heart attack while fishing. His wife soon followed. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Steve Dunn) Jack Zuta's grave in Kentucky. He was killed by the Capone mob in a roadhouse. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Steve Dunn). The Maritote family mausoleum. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Steve Dunn) Frank "Diamond" Maritote (killed) brother of Al Capone's sister's husband John. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Steve Dunn) Lawrence "Dago" Mangano associate of Capone mob ( killed). (Photo courtesy of Mr. Steve Dunn) Capone associate George "Red" Barker (Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder ) Three Fingered Jack White. Capone gunman killed by Capone gang ,It was believed that he was talking to authorities.He is buried in Mt. Carmel not far from his pal above George " Red" Barker. (Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder ) Tough Tony Capezio from the Capone gang. He died on a golf course from a massive heart attack and was not hit by lightening. He was also the one believed to have burnt himself while torching a vehicle used in the St. Valentine's day massacre. Mt.Carmel. (Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder ) Willie Marks, ex Moran bodyguard. Willie Marks is buried in Woodlawn in Forest Park, he was murdered in Shawano, Wisconsin in July of 1932 (Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder ) Michael "Bubs" Quinlan. Holy Sepulchre. (Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder ) Spike O'Donnell's grave in St. Mary's cemetary. (Courtesy of Mr. Larry Raeder ) William H. McSwiggin in Mt. Carmel cemetary. He was a prosecutor who was mowed down allegedly by Capone wielding a machinegun trying to hit a rival gang. (Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder). Roger Touhy under original name Towey. Roger's name is not on stone. Mt. Carmel cemetary. (Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder). Gangster Danny Stanton Mt. Olivet Cemetary. (Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder). James " Fur" Sammons .Notice the "s" at the end is omitted. Mt. Olivet (Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder). James headstone at Sammon Monument. (Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder). John "Mitters" Foley murdered by Saltis,OBerta,Koncil and Herbert. Mt. Olivet. (Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder). Dynamite "Joe" Brooks of the Sheldon gang who was murdered along with Ed Harmening. Mt. Olivet. (Photo courtesy of Larry Raeder). Eliot Ness and family memorial in Cleveland. (Photo courtesy of Ellen Poulsen) Close up view of monument. (Photo courtesy of Ellen Poulsen) Frank Augustus Lake (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Special thanks to Josh Perry who did the detective work on this one. Lake is at Holy Sepulchre Cemetary in Southfield, Michigan. Gus Winkeler, killed in Chicago and buried at Park Lawn Cemetary in St. Louis. Special thanks to Mr. John Winkeler Gus' sister, mother and father Special thanks to Mr. John Winkeler August Winkeler (Gus). Special thanks to Mr. John Winkeler Georgette Bence Winkeler Marsh. She was Gus Winkler's wife who written a story in Famous detective about the Capone gang and her first husband's untimely demise. She is located at Crown Point Cemetary. (Photo courtesy of Anonymous) Guzik / Garnett monument in Oakwoods cemetary. Photo by Joe Walters The only man Al Capone really trusted. Jack "Greasy thumb" Guzik Photo by Joe Walters Willie Heeney monument. (Photo courtesy of Joe Walters). Heeney in Mount Carmel cemetary. Willie Heeney's marker. (Photo courtesy of Joe Walters). Heeney's wife (Photo courtesy of Joe Walters). John "Bathouse" Coughlin's mausoleum in Calvary cemetary. (Photo Joe Walters) These following gravesites come to us through the kindness and courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry, who did a marathon of Chicago grave hunting. Not to discouraged by the unhelpfulness of the staff at some cemetaries, he came up with the following treasure trove of gangster's final resting places. Joseph "Joey Doves" Aiuppa at Queen of Heaven. Took over Capone's old Hawthorne hotel that later became Towne Hotel and Restaurant. Involved in gambling rackets and enjoyed big game hunting. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) At Mt. Carmel. Torrio / Capone chauffeur shot in the back by the Northside gang. Had a brother Robert that also chauffered for the gang. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) James "Bomber" Belcastro. Explosives expert for the Capone gang. At Mt. Carmel. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Samuel "Nails" Morton monument. O'Banion friend and partner who was killed while riding a horse in Lincoln park. Jewish World War 1 hero and gangster. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Morton's headstone at Waldheim Jewish cemetary. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Philip D'Andrea "Dandy Phil" at Holy Sepulchre. Capone bodyguard who was caught during Capone tax trial with a gun in court trying to menace jurors. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Terence Druggan referred along with Frankie Lake as the Clown gangsters because of their nerdy look (glasses). These were nonetheless dangerous gangsters who were the real ones who probably invented the one way ride. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) At. Mt. Carmel. Gangster killed machinegun style along with States attorney McSwiggin, and fellow gangster Jim Doherty. Triggerman is supposedly Al Capone who decides to take matters in his own hands for beer territory encroachments. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Close up of flat marker .(Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Maurice "Mossy" Enright, Chicago labor racketeer at Mt. Olivet. Close up of Enright marker. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) John E. Moore, aka Claude "Screwy" Maddox at Queen of Heaven. Capone henchman originally from St. Louis who ran the Circus gangs on the Northside. This area was heavily involved with the St. Valentine's day massacre. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Close up of Maddox entombment. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Ragtime Joe Howard at Mt. Olivet. Got in an argument with Capone. Al took out a gun and shot him to death in front of witnesses who mysteriously all had amnesia. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) At Mt. Olivet. Mike McDonald, gambler and gangster who became very powerful in Chicago before Capone. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Patrick "Paddy" Murray in Mt. Carmel. Northside gangster killed with Hymie Weiss in front of Holy Name Cathederal. His death photo lying in front of the church is always misrepresented as being that of Weiss. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Vincent McErlane, younger brother of psychopath gangster Frank McErlane. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Oakwood Cemetary. William O'Donnell, West side gangster and bootlegger. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Mt. Carmel. William's gangster brothers Bernard, Edward and Myles. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Bernard (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Resurrection Cemetary. Joe Saltis real name Soltis. Died penniless (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Henry Spingola at Mt. Carmel. A wealthy lawyer and brother in law of the Gennas. Killed for refusing to repeatedly give money for the Anselmi and Scalise's defense fund. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Inside view of Mausoleum. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Daniel "Danny" Stanton, Capone gangster who killed Jack Zuta. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Carmen Vacco at Mt. Carmel, involved with Capone and Pete Pizzo in arranging O'Banion murder. (Purchasing flowers for Mike Merlo funeral from O'Banion and arranging the pick up by three killers). (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Close up of stone. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) James and Mike Vinci at Mt. Carmel (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) James probably killed Mossy Enright. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Holy Sepulchre. Michael Jim Dougherty, killed along with McSwiggin and Thomas Duffy. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Gangster killed by the Shelton gang. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Brother of gangster Frank Maritote. Al Capone's brother in law. Marriage to Mafalda was prearranged. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Josh Perry) Sam "Golfbag" Hunt's family monument in Birmingham, Alabama. Sam N. Hunt was his dad. (Photo courtesy of Bob and Sue Koznecki) Samuel McPherson Hunt's marker. Sam was one of Capone's top henchmen that climbed the rungs in the later Chicago Outfit. (Photo courtesy of Bob and Sue Koznecki) The Vogel monument at Rosemont Park cemetary. Edward, William along with William's wife Frances are buried here. (Photo courtesy of author Jenny Floro Khalaf) Close up of Edward's inscription. Edward was known as "King of the Slots" and took care of the coin perating racket for the Capone gang. He also retained his power into the new Chicago outfit after Capone went to prison. (Photo courtesy of author Jenny Floro Khalaf) Infamous Governor Len Small monument. Lens Small created controversy with his connection to the gangster element. (Photo courtesy of author Jim Ridings) Len Small had pardoned many criminals and gangsters during his time as Governor. He is buried in Mound Grove Cemetery, Kankakee. (Photo courtesy of author Jim Ridings)