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Sicilian-American mob boss (1898–1963)

For the wine and spirits industry executive, see Joseph J. Magliocco.

Joseph Magliocco (born Giuseppe Magliocco; Italian pronunciation:[dʒuˈzɛppemaʎˈʎɔkko]; June 29, 1898 – December 28, 1963), also known as "Joe Malayak" and "Joe Evil Eye", was a Sicilian-born New York mobster and the boss of the Profaci crime family (later to become the Colombo crime family) from 1962 to 1963.

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In 1963, Magliocco participated in an audacious attempt with Joseph Bonnano to kill other family bosses and take over the Mafia Commission. The attempt failed, and, while his life was spared, he was forced into retirement.

Soon after, he died of a heart attack on December 28, 1963.

Background

Magliocco was born in Portella di Mare, a frazione in the comune of Misilmeri, in the province of Palermo, in Sicily. Magliocco's nickname, "Joe Malayak," came from the word Maluk, which meant "ruler".

Despite weighing over 300 pounds,