Rosario Maceo
Rum-running, Deceased Person
1887 – 1954
Who was Rosario Maceo?
Rosario Maceo, also known as Papa Rose or Rose Maceo, was a Sicilian immigrant and organized crime boss in Galveston, Texas in the United States. Because of his efforts and those of his brother Sam, Galveston Island became a nationally known resort town during the early and mid 20th century, during a period known as Galveston's Wide-Open Era. They owned various restaurant and casino venues including the now-vanished Hollywood Dinner Club and the Balinese Room. He became an Al Capone-like figure in the city. Sometimes known as the "Iron Glove," Maceo was the enforcer and head of operations for the business empire he and his brother formed.
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- Born
- Jun 8, 1887
Palermo - Profession
- Died
- Mar 29, 1954
Galveston
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on July 23, 2013
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