“I had somebody by the name of ‘Lefty Guns’ Ruggiero, who was my grandfather,” Ramona tells us. “The movie Donnie Brasco was based on his life. The only person I’m willing to speak about is my grandfather. We’re the real deal.”
Ramona’s grandfather Benjamin Ruggiero was a “soldier” in the Bonanno crime family. He was notorious for his friendship with FBI undercover agent Joseph “Donnie Brasco” Pistone, who infiltrated the family for six years. Read More...
Ray Shulman, the guitarist, and co-founder of the legendary progressive rock band Gentle Giant, died recently at the age of 73. He passed on March 30, after a lengthy sickness, in London. Derek Shulman, Ray’s sibling, and bandmate, verified the news on Facebook.
Derek stated:
“I am deeply saddened to announce that Ray Shulman, my younger brother and best friend, died on March 30th at his home in London.” I stayed with him until the end as he fought a lengthy sickness. Read More...
