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THE GANG THAT RULED HARTFORD - KEVIN DIBACCO

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THE GABARDINE GANG: Power and Betrayal in Hartford's Mob Scene by Kevin B. DiBacco is a riveting tale of crime, family, and redemption in the gritty underworld of the 1950s and 1960s Hartford, Connecticut.

Geno DiBacco led the notorious Gabardine Gang, a small-time mob that ruled the city. Geno's son, Kevin, takes you on a visceral journey through his childhood and adolescence, revealing the gang's illegal activities, his father's dramatic descent, and the harsh realities of organized crime, offering a unique perspective on a world often glamorized in Hollywood.
This book offers a profound look at the DiBacco family's struggles amid racial tensions and the personal costs of a life entwined with crime. Geno's battle with gambling addiction and the impact of his choices on his family paint a vivid picture of a man and a community at a crossroads.
THE GABARDINE GANG explores the intricate dynamics of family, resilience, and personal redemption. Kevin's authentic storytelling immerses readers in a world where every twist and turn resonates with genuine emotion.
Don't miss your chance to experience this raw and unfiltered exploration of a bygone era

Kevin B. DiBaccoBest Selling Author/Award Winning Filmmaker: Published Author/Filmmaker/'LifeWarrior' 37 years in the biz. Directed MTV to Streaming TV and everything in between! USAF VET.

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THE GABARDINE GANG: Power and Betrayal in Hartford's Mob Scene by Kevin B. DiBacco is a riveting tale of crime, family, and redemption in the gritty underworld of the 1950s and 1960s Hartford, Connecticut.

Geno DiBacco led the notorious Gabardine Gang, a small-time mob that ruled the city. Geno's son, Kevin, takes you on a visceral journey through his childhood and adolescence, revealing the gang's illegal activities, his father's dramatic descent, and the harsh realities of organized crime, offering a unique perspective on a world often glamorized in Hollywood.
This book offers a profound look at the DiBacco family's struggles amid racial tensions and the personal costs of a life entwined with crime. Geno's battle with gambling addiction and the impact of his choices on his family paint a vivid picture of a man and a community at a crossroads.
THE GABARDINE GANG explores the intricate dynamics of family, resilience, and personal redemption. Kevin's authentic storytelling immerses readers in a world where every twist and turn resonates with genuine emotion.
Don't miss your chance to experience this raw and unfiltered exploration of a bygone era

Kevin B. DiBaccoBest Selling Author/Award Winning Filmmaker: Published Author/Filmmaker/'LifeWarrior' 37 years in the biz. Directed MTV to Streaming TV and everything in between! USAF VET.

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