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Joseph Aiuppa

Joseph Aiuppa (December 1, 1907 - February 2, 1997), also known as "Doves," "Mourning Doves," or "Joey Doves," was a member of the Chicago Mafia. He spent his early years serving as a gunman for Al Capone, and in 1971 he became a mob boss for part of the city. He was convicted in 1985 for skimming profits from Las Vegas casinos, and died in jail at the age of 89.