Peter Arthur Gotti, commonly known as Dapper Dob, was an American gangster who became boss of the Gambino crime family in New York after his younger brother, John Gotti, was imprisoned.
As the head of one of the most powerful organized crime families in the United States, Peter Gotti wielded considerable influence and power in the criminal underworld.
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- Full name: Peter Arthur Gotti
- Stage Name: Dapper Don
- Date of birth: October 15, 1939
- Date of death: February 25, 2021 (age: 81)
- Place of birth: Bronx, New York, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: gangster
- Height: unknown
- Parents: Fannie Gotti and John Gotti
- Siblings: Gene Gotti and John Gotti
- Spouse: Catherine Gotti (married 1960-2002)
- Children: Peter Gotti Jr.
- Relationship: Divorced
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Peter Gotti was born on October 15, 1939, in The Bronx, New York, United States. He was raised by his parents, Fannie Gotti and John Gotti. He grew up with his two siblings, Gene Gotti and John Gotti.
The media is still determining his education level. Peter Gotti is white and Christian.
Career
Peter Gotti began working for the Gambino crime family in the 1960s, at the age of 21. In 1988, at the age of 49, he was made a full member.
John Gotti, boss of the Gambino family, appointed Peter as caretaker of the Bergin Hunting and Fishing Club and as chauffeur for him and his brother Gene.
By 1989, Peter was promoted to capo. However, John Gotti did not believe Peter was capable of leading the crime family, leading to Peter’s nickname “The Dumbest Boss”.
When John Gotti Jr. received a life sentence in 1992, John Gotti asserted his authority to remain boss until death or retirement, with John Jr. and Peter serving as his go-to men.
After John Gotti Jr. was sent to prison in 1999, federal prosecutors said Peter became the head of the Gambino organization. In 2002, just days before John Gotti’s death, Peter Gotti was indicted on federal racketeering charges.
During his trial, it was discovered that he had been having an affair, which led to his wife filing for divorce. In 2003, he was convicted of extortion, money laundering and blackmail and sentenced to nine years and four months in prison.
In 2004, he was convicted in a separate trial of extortion related to construction industry extortion and conspiracy to murder a government informant. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison, with a scheduled release date of September 10, 2031.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @peterjgotti
- Facebook Name: Peter Gotti
Personal life
An American mafia boss, Peter Gotti, married Catherine Gotti in 1960. The couple remained together for more than 40 years before divorcing in 2002.
John and Catherine Gotti had one son, Peter Gotti Jr. During their marriage, John and Catherine Gotti raised their son, Peter Gotti Jr., who later followed in his father’s footsteps and also joined the Gambino crime family.
Net worth
Peter Gotti, a former New York mob boss, amassed a substantial net worth of $10 million during his lifetime, primarily from his organized crime activities.
As a high-ranking member of the Gambino crime family, Gotti was involved in a variety of illegal activities, including extortion and money laundering.
