Anthony Ruggiano Jr on Being a Hitman for the Gambino Mafia (Full Interview)
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Former Gambino hitman Anthony Ruggiano came through for his first-ever VladTV interview, where he spoke about his family's history with the notorious crime family and when he came to be involved. During the conversation, Anthony detailed getting involved at 16 despite his father warning him that there was a high probability of him doing jail time. Anthony then spoke about catching charges in his 20s and being around former Gambino boss John Gotti. To hear more, including Anthony speaking about cooperating with the feds, hit the above clip.
He doesn't let Vlad talk.. I love this guy
U know what happened was.....😂☠️😂
its Anthony interviewing Vlad 😂 😂 😂 it's a Monologue, Vlad doesn't need to ask any questions 😂 😂
OMGOSH, me too! I can’t stand Vlad, but he has good cosa Nostra interviews
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Vlad just gives topic reminders lol
This interview is fantastic. Telling fascinating stories but without the usual embellishment to make himself look like a bigger badass or more important than he was. Just straight line and to the point. Love it.
Precisely why I can't stand Michael Francese videos
I agree … this guy is 100 percent legit . No BS or anything . I hope life goes well for him :)
Exactly what I was thinking watching this .... you can he is real
Called being a classed Italian
Anthony is down to earth and extremely real. I have spoken, privately for many of these "former" Mobsters and Ruggiano Jr is the real deal. He is very direct, and talks from the heart. He doesn't necessarily wear his heart on his sleeve, but he says it the way it is. When he doesn't know something he doesn't try to act like he knows, he just says he doesn't know. This guy is the real Cosa Nostra.🤨😎
I’m 30 seconds in and he’s already answered 87 questions 😂
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Lol
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Hysterical
😂😂😂😂 exactly what I was gona sayin he’s answers with book long responses all I can hear is blah blan …….. and huh 😂
He should write a book entitled ‘ So What Happened Was ‘
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@@TheSavagederek 🤣🤣
Best comment award
lol
This guy is so Honest and open about everything…. Thank you Anthony for just being 100% straight up and sincere…
Right? It’s what us curious people have always wanted to know. But it feels almost wrong.
He's a fuckin liar about some things for certain.
Ik agree wirh you....hè is no bullshitter
It's called a rat 🐀
@@donpepsi iTs CaLlEd A RaT
This guy really knows how to be interviewed. He really knows what we want to hear without even really being asked.
Street smart and intelligent
He's a rat, hes been coached how to interview.
Best ex mob interview I’ve ever seen, hands down. A thoughtful, introspective man. What a life. Not glamorous at all. Good luck to him.
If you fear saying your life was shit, listen to this guy. A man who can in retrospect see all the shit he's done and be candid about it.
One of the best interviews. No b.s, tells it like it is and isn't trying to tell us how great he is.
Anthony always is REAL ..at 62 I have realized the importance of that...
They are rats. They are literally doing a podcast about mafia business. look up Omerta
Best part about a Vlad Interview is when he says OK some people get annoyed by it lol but I thoroughly get a laugh and with 2 letters he gains back control of the convo I can guess when it’s coming lol
Okay 👌
That "ok" sounds like how a detective officer says "ok"
He Litterally said it right after I read this 😂
one thing very consistent with these original new yorker interviews, mobsters and associates and etc, is that they can allllll talk your ear off, tell amazing stories, tell 50 of them in an hour, and with charisma
It's a thing with ALL people who LIVE LIFE vs. EXIST. Not just gangstas but all people...and all those that live meet each other at times. Gotta live and get ya stories up!
And all shit bull's
@@DaveSCameron youre not wrong bro, there is LOTS of bullshit mixed in lol
spent most of their lives talking the ear off people in social clubs and prison cells
they get a lot of practice from ratting lmao
I really respect him for being completely clear and honest rather than one of these idiots who still tries to act like they were a billionaire killing machine. He’s got the confidence to know his role in history
You mean you don't believe that other guy who said he killed over 300 people? /s
His role is the rat that destroyed the mafia
@@donpepsi How did he ruin the mafia ?
Yeah I watched the interview that Vlad did with Anthony Raimondi. It seemed like such bullshit.
@@HyphyJuice916 even valid guys like Sammy Gravano lie constantly. Like they ALL lie
This is a REAL man being interviewed, MUCH respect✌️👌
This man needs to be a regular Vlad thank you sir for this interview
I think he's the only ex mob guy who just came out honestly in an interview. What a great interview. Thanks for sharing.
hate to break it to you pal... but this interview is a hoax... who the hell is Anthony Ruggiano??... maybe you were thinking Angelo Ruggiero??
Watch the Frank Pasqua interview
@@wrathovgod5099 You obviously don't know sh*t
He is a likable kind of guy.
We're u there?
I can imagine Anthony Ruggiano Jr. answering the question of what his favorite thing to order at McDonald’s: “So what happened was, my first order at McDonald’s was botched. I ordered a Quarter Pounder but they gave me a Big Mac. And uh, I liked the Big Mac, so that’s what I order from now on.” (he sighs)
😂😂😂😂😂😂
They all tell in the end. The government is the REAL GANGSTERS.
Bro nice😄👍
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LOOOOOL 😂😂 you just made my day omg I’m crying
“If you go to work for me, remember one thing, Going to jail is part of the Job! “
Classic!
I’m glad he’s changed his life and he’s making an effort to turn it around and I really like his smile 🤍
Hands down the most honest interview yet.
For a murderous monster yes
okay
@Ho lee Fuk fr lmfao
U have to help ýourself just saying
His dad was a legend in my neighborhood. Much respect to Anthony and his mother. She was a Saint. Middle village love you Anthony!
Hey Anthony, what is Androidware?? I'm interested. BTW, nice comment - Anthony Jr is a great guy.
His dad was a legend fat Andy was the man sad his son became a stool pigeon but I get it the mob is just shit now idk why criminals wana be criminals in 2023 in nyc cameras everywhere
Anthony Ruggiano is such an engaging storyteller.
of all mafia people interviewed, this one seems the most truthful and real. What a life.
yeah when he brings up murder inc, that already got me locked in, this guy is telling the truth.
Anthony Ruggiano gives an incredible interview,,,, he is so knowledgeable and sincere,,, i wish Vlad would bring him back soon….
This guy is great tells you everything he doesn't try to lighten his crimes.
Seems 99 percent honest good interview especially with Vlad actually being quiet 😂
All the best for this man and his family.
Tony soprano
Yea, he only murdered a lot of people. Good guy.
A murdering family you wish all the best too ? How fucked up are your morals
Yea a real good guy that deserves the best
Best wishes for a criminal?
Vlad: so you cut the guy open and put rocks in his stomach so he sinks straight to the bottom of the ocean floor? Anthony Ruggiano:No you see what had happened was
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I could listen to him all day. If he makes an audible book, I'm buyin it...
Damn this dude looks great for 70 years old
Well they say prison time preserves you LOL
I thought i was looking at a guy in his 40's at first.
Michael franzese 70 guy looks 50
Loved this interview, respect Anthony for changing his life. I would love to sit and talk to him myself.
Lmao’ finding you here doesn’t surprise me’ My Man!
Vlad: "so Fat Andy died in 1999"
Anthony: "What happened was"
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Vlad asks a question and follows up with “ok”. Great interview skills…
Mr. Ruggiano is a humble man but make no mistake about it that its actually Vlads honor to have him on his show!!💪 Been looking forward to watching the whole video!!
I agree
Hahaha, grow up kid he's a naughty quilt! 😉
This guy loves his dad so much it’s so sweet how he adore and speaks of him. So weird how gangster killers have a sweet emotional side
They are humans too they look at it as doing their job when they kill someone just like a soldier kills at war.
Yeh it's called docile
Everyone Has a Human Side a lot of Gangsters & those Cover OC say they live in 2 worlds On the Street where they have to be Tough as Nails than they come Home & they are the Father, Uncle, Grandfather, Cousin, Nephew Etc.
Hitler painted....
@@georgemontana2694 So if you love your dad you are docile?.....right, got it.
Of all Vlad's interviews I've seen and listened to, this may be my favorite. First reason, is because Vlad actually didnt say as much and listened. Second is because Anthony Jr. isnt full of shit, and says it as it is. Great interview on both sides!
His Friends are Lucky hed didn't Flip Because this guy has a pair of Flappers on Him!!! And he doesn't take a full Breath an Never makes a Complete stop!!..wait a minute 19:25. People make their own choices, not knocking him. 20:36 OK, let me see who this guy is I hope his gangster story didn't end in the witness stand. But I'm starting to get a funny feeling about him...
This is one of the best interviews.
@@9doe212 ygty
I had the same feeling about this interview
ummm dude just said he's in his 50's @56:25 so he wasn't born in 1953, if he was he'd be turning 69 this year... So wtf... And @5:38 he says his father was 26 in 1953 and became made and this guy was born a min ago he said his father was 24 when he got "made"... ok so not to be trusted.
I absolutely love hearing Anthony tell his story. Great interview!!
Say what you want about the guy but he sure likes to say “OK what happened was…” Love it!
too funny Chris,,,,
I can listen to this guy all day. I fell asleep listening to him then when it goes off I wake up then rewind it back
His dad was a real one
"the real one". He was a knuckle head who kept going to jail and getting high. No lawyers, he didn't stack, he was just doing shit being popular. Kinda like a rapper.....rap hustler.
Jr seems like a good guy but talks way too much for a mobster.
@@davidpennicolli2222 ok? Still a real one. & What have you done lol
@@davidpennicolli2222 That's how he wanted to live his life. Everybody not for the 9 to 5
@@jeffmiller3499 they all talk too much
I find my self like a child sitting there cross legs listening to the best true to life stories of all time ......with all respect. Outstanding
Why are you sitting there cross-legged? Is there something wrong with you or are you just practicing being gay?
If ever there was a wise guy that said it like it really is, he's it!! And, once turncoat, the mafia's worst nightmare. As sad as it seems, I can actually understand how these guys disassociate the humanity in their daily lives. What a goldmine this guy was for the Feds...man!
Explain it to me cuz I dont understand the minds of these hitmen - murderers plain and simple.
I met Anthony few months ago. I was eating at Wendys and this old lady fell , he picked her up, and helped her back to her feet. He then bought everyone at the restaurant a frosty. He was such a sweet man and this is what America is all about
Yeah, SURE you did (cue the eye roll).
Nice
yeah what Wendy's ? where ?
Frosty’s for everyone
Yeah, this F M account is full of shit. He made the same exact post about meeting John Pennisi (Luchese Mafia) at Wendy's on DJVlad's video interview with John.
This has been his best mafia interview
must not of listened to many then
Best interview in the sense that he does interrupt all the time and didn’t step on his own dick by asking silly question he should have known from doing research on your guests.
@@jeffmiller3499 sorry I should have said the one I enjoyed the most
You hit someone's mother there's no asking
exactly. what exactly did he think was gonna happen beating up the mother of guys tied to the mob
FACTS!
Let alone fat Andy’s wife, a mob heavy weight 😩🤣
Wow! that is pretty close to redemption! Fascinating interview! Glad to see he turned his life around--actually inspirational
He worked at the rehab I went to, love this guy 😭
Keep comin' back, brother. You did good,
33 years is nothing to sneeze at
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@@arcconsulting Gotta hand it to you, you have a way with words
“The FBI just raided mommy’s house….” Didn’t expect to hear that come out of his mouth
That’s good, when Vlad shuts tf up and actually let’s someone talk.
Lol I know 🤣
He’s got no choice.. this dude just starts rambling over the top of every question
This was a fantastic interview mainly because Anthony was so forthcoming with so many details. Glad has such a strange way of interviewing!
Anthony, You've been through Dante's Hell and came out a fine man. Thank you for help in clearing the truth about mob life. I wish you happy years ahead and may God Bless you and you real family
Amen 🙏
Horse 🐎 💩
@Michael Jurek where in Florida I need a good counselor
@@johnsavelli3575 lol
@@johnsavelli3575 nice try...
These kinds of interviews are the best. A book of knowledge
Vlad said “Thank you Thank you” like he been waiting for that praise his whole life 🤣🤣
I peeped that too lol
I ❤️ this guy....so real.....Good family man....Also, like his language , for a person his life...
Some take their kids fishing…some take their kids on hits
My grandfather used to eat in the same restaurant he was a local or usually went too. He said he was quite the gentleman
“The warden sent for me, told me was going to give me the ok to go to my dads funeral” lol this dude really was part of the life. The fact that he would use mafia verbiage like that lol
Sending for someone is a common phrase. Not just mafia. It just means go get somebody
@@mikeynorcross3222 I know, just given the context of who he is its just funny
"Donnie!!..He sent for me!!...that means you go in alive, you come out dead"
@@williamrogers9004 Good movie
One of the Few left from our generation. MUCH RESPECT TO YOU ANTHONY 👏🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Give it another 20 years, this is how MC Serch will look like.
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Who?
@Eidelmania So does your profile pic if it had a high top fade.
They’re probably around the same age
Breh
What is more gangster than admitting that you were loyal to Tony, John and your father? And to hell with everyone else. Keep your circle small. Forget everyone else. They’re just passing through. Respect. ✊🏽
lol you missed the entire point of the mob 😂
This guy is the the real deal. Tells it like it is.
Anthony is quality, great stories 💯👌👍🏴
These MOB stories makes the bloods and crips from Compton look like kindergarteners
Seriously lol
BECAUSE LA COSA NOSTRA IS ORGANIZED!!!!
"Bloods and crips from compton" u still live in 90s? Btw street gangs kill much more ppl today than mafia in their haydays so both equally dangerous
@@joulupukki1607 theyre not talkin about how many bodies talking about the organization
@@joulupukki1607 not really, the danger is kind of lessen when everybody knows who did it.
In Cosa Nostra circles, I believe Ruggiano is thought of as a proper stand up guy who knows the life inside out.
How is he "stand up", unless you're talking comedy?
He wasn’t a hitman…at all and he wasn’t even made, he was proposed but still he was only involved in one murder where he dropped someone off. His dad was a killer, not him..
You know him very well. Thank you for the information.
@@rubamann no problem, basic facts
You don't need to know him, he just told us
@@scosco781 Right, I’m talking about Vlad’s title for video. Anthony Jr was an associate…Not a hitman like Mad Dog Sullivan or Roy DeMeo.
He still made his bones... Participate in a. Murder only way Up until the 00s to get made.
Great interview with not only my friend but a man who is highly respected. 👍🏻🙏🏻❤️😎
Really that guy who beat up Anthony's mom committed suicide. Nobody in ozone park or all of Queens/N.Y would ever think about even talking out of line much less putting their hands on Fat Andy's wife w/o knowing you'd be killed! Common sense and that guy committed suicide.
He should of left town ot offer himself. You right beating up a made man's wife is suicide
Yeah anyone beats up a man's mom is going to have consequences
I love how Anthony answers ever question by saying "so what happened was" honest dude!
Long Live Fat Andy 🕊️
They don't make em like him anymore!
Anthony Ruggiano, Jr. is an excellent interviewee. Great job on this subject, Vlad!
He talk about murder like it aint shit ...😂😂😂
Hey Tony. Well done on turning your life around, good luck and stay safe bud
This dude took the stand and got someone 18yrs who committed a murder for him 🤨 how can you look at yourself in the mirror
Rats everywhere
@Dick Head got locked up with the Feds on a Heroin Conspiracy. Guidelines were 10 to Life and my lawyer kept telling me I should snitch. Held out and Held out and they eventually came with a lesser charge that carried 78 months to 102 months. I pled guilty and was given 78 months. Not everyone snitches
If you don't snitch you don't get no reward your criminals you deserve jail time. Do the crime to the time snitch or not
@@bigfrank9621 I believe the samething, if you do the crime you do the time. You don’t snitch on someone else to lower your time. I did my time with my head held high cause I knew what I was doing when I was doing it and accepted the consequences that came with it
@Ian fawtha 😂😂😂
Freaking love this man. He's a breath of fresh air
You got issues
@@robertverduzco2406 yeah..... surely
You're in love with a murderer?
Wow. at 39:01 Anthony seems to get pretty emotional about John Gotti, almost to the point of tears (he seems to choke up). Amazing that he would still have those feelings so many years later. Great interview
I mean. They were all friends/family at one time. Those feelings never go away.
FINALLY an interview where the guest actually speaks over Vlad for a change... Thank God.
This guys father was a very serious man in that life !
I been watching these at work for mono this is the best ONE BY FAR!!!
Wouldve loved to hear Anthony go, "say okay one more time Vlad, I dare ya"
😂😂😂😂😂 That’s beautiful!
the Vlad says: "ok. now say WHAT HAPPENED WAS one more time"
He answers every question very thouroughly.
This guy is 68 years old? He looks pretty good for his age.
Take your vitamins and doge the bullets 👍👍
That's what happens when you haven't worked hard a day in your life. The working man is a tuff guy!
Italians
All that gabagool
Italians
This is the first UA-cam video where I heard someone say they shopped at TSS! I LOVE IT!!!!
NOBODY:
Vlad: uh okay
Vlad: Then, on Christmas of 1992, there was another murder...
Tony: Yeah. Which one?
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33:05
I always love when they get to the noble reason they snitched!!! Let’s just be honest about the street life, snitches and informants are all part of the street ecosystem! The code of the streets is a myth used to control and manipulate other criminals to keep their mouth shut while you cut deals!!!
They only snitch because of those before them. Before a time they never snitched
Yu said it man
Exactly. The no snitching bs is only something they tell the newbies and they're green enough to believe it before they learn the truth. Reminds me of what Sean Penn's character told Carlito in Carlito's Way. "F you and your self righteous code of the streets. There's only one rule and that's cover your own a$$."
They always end up snitching and the ones that always talk tough and say they would never say anything are the first ones to flip 🤦♂️ smh
If ur doin an interview on vlad then you snitched lol
Early congrats on 5 million!!! Love the interviews Here's to the next 5!!!
Famous snitch line: "I snitched because someone snitched on me" what a load of BS LOL
What would do in that situation tough guy? You would piss ya pants and cry for mommy's tits 😂💪
It should show of what a lie/scam the whole life is. Judge a tree by its fruit. Their fruit is death, treachery, betrayal, etc. Sounds like par for course. The Italian people or sub culture there of, is slowly waking up from a seductive spell
@@brandonpatching468 what lie and scam? Go up to mobster and tell him you think you gonna get free trip to the dentist
@@nedred703 I would never be in that situation to being with "tough guy" because I am not willing to risk prison for some "button" that means nothing. But if you are and then u flip, ur even more of a puss
@@brandonpatching468 the whole snitching thing was a way for bosses to control their underlings. Many bosses ended up snitching.
Best interview Vlad done and it's all because of the interviewee, Anthony JR. He is spilling the beans, BUT ONLY AFTER, he led a loyal life. Not until they wanted to rat him out
They all have an excuse for flipping, none of them get real honest and say, "fuck that, I wasn't going to prison for life, not for anybody and not for any oath!"
Growing up my whole life in Brooklyn never thought all these rats would ever be so popular on every platform. SMH. Sick world we live in.
New York is the snitch capital lol old and new generation…
I agree, it's just an expose of what we are capable of doing for a few pounds, this one is mercenary *
It was a risk of the life they lived and all of them knew that. Taking a bid quietly stopped when Rico was formed and thats when new york should've adjusted their ways
@@higheroctane Which makes them/y’all the snitchland
@@victorious1676 I’m not from New York clown
I have the deepest respect for both of these men .
Its brave men who create a better future for all of us .
Great interview! I like Andy Ruggiano Jr, cool accent and cool vocabulary choices, plus you can tell he’s telling the truth and not hyping it up like some ex Mob guys. Other than John Alite and Sammy the Bull, these guys are great story tellers
I was not ready for how level Alite was. You can tell he's seen some shit man. That dudes eyes just look sad..
Vlad: Ok....sooo?
Anthony: Thats a good question! 😂
Don’t take much for him to tell the details lmaoo
It’s all public record lol
Facts lmaooo
one of the more legit guys Vlad finally interviewed.
Are you telling me Gianni Russo isn’t legit?!?
Good interview... 👍😎
Love this interview this guy was straight up honest Anthony you gave us and honest look into your life May god bless you and protect you my friend
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When you been dying to tell your story.. Do the questions matter??🤔🤣
This guy is aging pretty well.
Because men age like Sean Connery, unfortunately so do women.
Milton since when you hate women
The "High Exacutioner" 🤣 Albert was a "Stoned" Cold killer 🤪 🤣
Vlad keeps tryna push this narrative that you shouldn’t be ashamed for cooperating because everyone does it. We really need to stop this false narrative. For every 1 person that cooperate there’s 10 that dont. What we should be telling dudes is if you don’t think you can handle a ton of time then get a job
Exactly! what they should also mention is, that all these rats cry about how they we're betrayed by the person closest to them.. yet these guys cooperate and rat on all kinds of people who had never did anything to them and by doing so destroy lives and families to save their own. If you cant do 100yrs in jail & live in that treacherous lifestyle, then don't join!
Hell he can’t interview the gangster that didn’t snitch cuz they still in prison all these gangsters He interviewing only out cuz they cooperate
@@austinstoney7498 Facts
@@austinstoney7498 i think about that too. I don’t respect the Rats but they be having the Fire stories 😂 but naw even if he interviews them stop tryna make up these false narratives like snitching is cool for criminals