A park bench in Heaven is better than any mansion in hell.

@samj7681

2 жыл бұрын

Many of them are not in heaven because they chose not to repent of their sins.

@positivemindpositivelife1580

2 жыл бұрын

No such thing as hell. It's either light or dark

@sophiabrown9423

2 жыл бұрын

Amen hell is real I'd repent of my sins to avoid that place it's external.

@positivemindpositivelife1580

2 жыл бұрын

Hell is not real. Dark and light are. Some people are. Made. Up of dark matter others made up of light. Others have a heart filled with light but act dark they are the ones who if repent end up in the light.

@samj7681

2 жыл бұрын

@@positivemindpositivelife1580 your choice. You don't have to believe it. But just remember if you find out your wrong, will you be able to accept the consequences because you didn't investigate more into it? Nobody is going to force you to change your mind. Just remember where you came from and how do you get back there?

Fun fact: across the street from St. John's Cemetery at 89-70 Cooper Ave is Archie Bunker's house, or more accurately, the house seen in the opening credits of the famous "All In The Family" TV show from the 70s.

@user-zz5hm1xn6l

3 ай бұрын

Interesting stuff 🤔👌👍👏🙂yeah 👌😎

@user-zz5hm1xn6l

3 ай бұрын

JTRL😂

@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage

2 ай бұрын

That's awesome

I just retired after 38yrs as a cemetery sexton {fancy for gravedigger}. You said your grandparents got a 25 grave {plot} section. To the best of my experience we never buried more than two people in one grave , we called it "double deep". More than that its a15 foot plus hole, crazy. I would love to see the lot card on the graves that gives the price and layout. We had cards from 1915 or so were they paid $120 for 20 graves. Love your Christan walk . Praise the lord !

@OriginalGodzillaR32

22 күн бұрын

Sometimes rules don't apply to some 😂🤷

@Jerseyy2010

11 күн бұрын

They bought a section of the cemetery so all the graves could be close not to put people in together.

I really respect the way you only talk about the guys who are gone and nobody who's still around. You're a solid guy Mike.

Once again, Thank You Michael. I grew up only a few blocks away from St.John's Cemetery. It was always known for famous mobsters. I am always amazed how you were able to leave that life and be willing to share the truth about it. I especially appreciate the fact that you de-romanticize the Cosa Nostra. I remember the Gotti Funeral. I was on my way to the gym and suddenly there's this huge NYPD detail and helicopters. Bananas.

@haroldcounts7460

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelfranzese when i was a young man i got involved with some gangsters in st. Louis mo.they were associates of mr. Goirdano .i was raised in church and my family was praying for me and God by his mercy and kindness brought that terrible life to an end. When i think about that time i thank Jesus for His protection while i was being so foolish. You have a testimony that few people have.Im so thankful God saved you like He did paul and is using you for His great kingdom.

@StreetnastyEntertainment

2 жыл бұрын

@@haroldcounts7460 💯

@eddugin8470

Жыл бұрын

Small world after all sir sincerely names sir be blessed as well ciao miichael

@richardsalicejr5295

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelfranzese I have a personal favor to ask of you......it has to do with prayers for my health and my state of mind. I'm just a regular Italian-American like yourself, second generation, and would appreciate conversing with you

@billparkinson3177

Жыл бұрын

Murderes and gangsters should not be buired in concerted ground in cemeteries with statues of our lord on their graves they should be cremated it's a insult to decent people and our lord

Michael knows how to start off the week and end the week, perfectly..

My parents are buried in St John’s in a family plot that’s three graves wide. Purchased in 1928 with perpetual care for $100.00. My mothers father was a stone mason. The large family mausoleum buildings on the hill when you drive in, are tremendous granite stone block structures. There are huge winged Angel monuments, and different style grave markers. Even the small 5-6 foot tall simple granite headstones are imposing. I’ve spent countless hours talking to my dad at our gravesite, bringing him a coffee to share while I empty my heart. The highlight of my cemetery visit is always as I walk amongst the other families tombs and graves, marveling at the construction and reading the names and dates. How some go back to the early 1900’s but have weathered the ravages of time. It’s sad that with all of our modern innovation we can’t duplicate the work of those early stonemason’s. If you visit New York City take a trip to Woodhaven Blvd in Queens and visit St John’s Roman Catholic Cemetary. The history, grandeur and beauty you’ll see along with the serenity you’ll feel will leave an everlasting impression on you.

@Dulcimertunes

Жыл бұрын

My Irish grandfather was a stone mason too

@constancefenton5336

6 ай бұрын

That's such an amazing and unique story. Thanks.

@bkallday2998

5 ай бұрын

🛑🧢

@tommcconville677

4 ай бұрын

Right, take Woodhaven Blvd. to Metropolitan Ave. through Glendale into Middle Village to get to St. John's Cemetery. Our grandparents are buried there and our great grandparents as well.😊

@jendee1260

4 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing this. 🤍

My family "Cagianese" is buried there. I always noticed the Lucky Luciano mausoleum when visiting my dad. Amazing how many are buried there. Thank you for sharing.

@MilDarty

27 күн бұрын

I have family buried there too, Grazie family as well. A lot of them were mobsters in NY and PA. Pretty crazy knowing that.

I pickup dead bodies for a living, been doing this over 10 years and to this day I still get creeped out time to time especially late at night… after spending so much time at cemeteries as part of my job it would be really interesting to go visit that cemetery! Really enjoyed this video Michael.

@timothyharshaw2347

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a one-sided conversation if you're trying to pickup a corpse 🤔

@ronb3934

2 жыл бұрын

@Apple Pie they are in homes, hotels, streets, hospital, trailer parks, assisted living… the only time they are already in a bag is when I pick them up from the hospital.

@ronb3934

2 жыл бұрын

@Apple Pie there’s usually always a KIN if there isn’t a KIN then we just cremate and the county covers the cost.

@ronb3934

2 жыл бұрын

@@timothyharshaw2347 lol

@ronb3934

2 жыл бұрын

@Apple Pie ohhh I misunderstood your question… I work directly with a funeral home and we work coroner rotation every few months, so I do the pickups, fingerprinting, I dress decedents, casket decedents, I also work services and work gravesides as well.

I love that you are doing gangster graveyard. There is a show on KZread called hollywood graveyard. This version is more unique . Mob movie and TV shows have become apart of our culture. Please make it a regular feature

You are an incredibly captivating storyteller, I could listen to you talk forever! Very wise. Thank you for sharing your story.

Michael, both my grandparents, my mother's parents, Ernie and Grace Radlein are buried in St. John 's Cemetery. I remember seeing Genovese's and Gambino's mausoleums the times we visited our grandparents grave a number of times.

Michael, none of us are without sin. Thank you for bringing the message of forgiveness and redemption to your videos. God bless you and your family and may you all have a Happy Easter!

@kathybauer9715

Жыл бұрын

Happy Easter Paula can't believe I'm watching this on Easter Happy Easter Michael and your family great video!

@timsans1170

3 ай бұрын

​​ And I'm watching it on the Saturday before Palm Sunday in 2024, A year later!! Happy Holy week from..... THE FUTTTTURRRRE!!!!

Here in the Chicago area, we have Mt. Carmel, a 500 acre place with a long list of crime figures including the 3 Capone Brothers that are buried there. Across the street is another large cemetery, Queen of Heaven, where Accardo and many others are buried in an area known as Mafia Row. Thanks for an interesting video

@samsscia

2 жыл бұрын

My family is pretty close to Uncle AL.

@marccru

2 жыл бұрын

Are O'Bannon and Weis in there too?

@jje70

2 жыл бұрын

@@marccru both are in Mt. Carmel

@tweeze2700

2 жыл бұрын

Al Capone is from NYC

@jje70

2 жыл бұрын

@@tweeze2700 yes, he was. Buried in Hillside,IL

It can’t get more real than this. Thanks Mr. Franzeze 👏💪💯

@TrevorJennings-rd6lv

3 ай бұрын

Hello Carol, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

So thankful you decided to KZread! I love the mob stories and info straight from the source 👏🏾👏🏾

Discovered this channel with the Chazz Palmenteri interview and I’m obsessed!! Love hearing about mob culture and seeing someone progress past the life keep pushing forward and bless you and your family!!

@queengoddess8552

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 👍 💯

Have several aunts, uncles and cousins buried in St. John’s .. St. Charles out on the Island in Farmingdale is also part of the NY Catholic dioceses and both my parents are out there since that’s where we lived .. Left NY many years ago but did visit there last summer for a few days .. So many changes that I didn’t recognize the place!!

Glad I found this….My large Italian family also purchased a large plot many years ago….My Great Grandparents and several uncles are buried at St Johns…Really enjoyed this!

I used to live in Hillside IL , there's a cemetery there where Sam Gianca, and Al Capone are buried several mobsters buried there. I've driven past this cemetery your discussing here, it is huge . The biggest cemetery I've ever seen.

@martinedalo5595

Жыл бұрын

My son is buried in hillside, also all the children that died in the great Chicago fire. It is a beautiful awesome cemetery.😢

@maryroberts2099

2 ай бұрын

It’s Mt Carmel Cemetery

Michael I always enjoy watching and listening to you, I actually got my family to start watching you also and they are enjoying watching you also, some of my family was in the Mafia years ago so I have always wanted to know more about that life, thank you for being so honest about your life, I truly enjoyed it, God bless you and your family

@jdubskiwright2380

2 жыл бұрын

@Michael Jurek like you would know right?? You don't know this person at all..he could of had past family members that were associated or worked with some mafia individuals..

@ericbasora4697

2 жыл бұрын

I'm from youngstown ohio, my grandfather was an associate. Not a made guy or anything, just a very tough steel mill worker that wasn't afraid to break the law for financial gain. He worked as security in whore houses, collected money, was muscle for sum of the heavy hitters in the area. If anyone is interested just look up youngstown mob here on KZread. You'll find multiple videos on our crazy little town.

@clemclemson9259

2 жыл бұрын

@Michael Jurek lol same here....Michal was a scumbag and still is

@dalehood1846

Жыл бұрын

Interesting fact, Youngstown Ohio was known as "Little Chicago". Halfway between Chicago and new York. Stoppoff for mob people.

Been here since the start Micheal is the best mob content creator out there. Fact

Amazing video. Respect. Mafia men took care of their families and their neighbors. I wish they lived in my neighborhood; I know they'd take out the trash for sure. May these Mafia Dons all Rest in Peace. Respect

Great video. Somehow it appeared in my youtube feed. Glad it did. So interesting !

My nephew went to New Orleans with me once. I told him how they bury people above ground and showed him a cemetery. He wanted to get out of there and never wanted to go back.

Michael love how you make different types of videos regarding your story with the mob. Enjoy the Easter holidays with your family.

Mr. Franzese, thank you for doing these videos. You remind us that there are one of two endings for those who join the mob - behind bars or six feet under. Congratulations on hitting one million.

Mr. Franzese you reminded me a lot of my father. Very charismatic, highly respected and intelligent man. Thank you for sharing this great content.

We had some if these old cemeteries in Minn. Mom would drag me out there on holidays to lay flowers at a relative's grave. I'd sneak away and peek in the mausoleum windows, very eerie. You knew the occupants were well off residing in a mausoleum versus a headstone. Really interesting Michael, thanks and blessed Easter to you and yours.

Michael, thank you so much for your transparency and for continuing to use your faith to inspire others. I know that you probably have a million comments that you see everyday, but I think I have a story that could further your podcasts, and that can be used to inspire others for years to come, and I would love to share it with you.

Fascinating, I’ve been watching your videos exponentially. Couldn’t stop myself from subscribing. I don’t agree with certain things but am a sinner myself and love the way you turned your life around, hopefully I can learn to also. Brilliant work. I can’t wait for you to hit a million. Top man.

As a born New Yorker and it’s truly something to keep learning more and more about my most loved place 💪🏽♥️🍎 may all whom are buried at this cemetery continue 🪦 🙏🏽

Michael, great video as always, such a fascinating storyteller! Thank God that you can share your insight and expertise on a variety of topics!

Michael I just happened upon your channel on KZread a few days ago, and I've been listening to your stuff almost nonstop. So entertaining and insightful. While I don't share your faith, I respect it, and I greatly appreciate what it's done for you and how it's helped enrich your life and drive you to do the same for others. Keep up the great work my friend.

@pamelameeks3772

2 жыл бұрын

I found Chazz Palmenteri by way of this channel. I'm listening to all 100+ videos. I knew he was a writer, actor, etc but omg he will tell you some crazy life stories.

Been fascinated by the mob and the Families since a kid. Bought a book called “Pictorial History of the Mafia”, and that sparked my interest. Interesting to see where a lot of these guys are buried. Great to hear some of the personal insights you bring to this. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Hoping for a million.

Always interested in listening to Mr.Franz, one of the most amazing storytellers I know.

Hi Michael, Back where I’m originally from in Chicago, we have a similar cemetery that became the final resting place of many mob figures. The cemetery is Mt. Carmel in suburban Hillside, IL. My family has a plot across the street at Queen of Heaven, where I’ll go when the time comes. Some of the mob guys buried at Mt. Carmel are: Al Capone, along with two of his brothers, Frank and Ralph. The family plot is located right at the entrance so nobody has to search over 200 acres to find him. Also of renown are: Frank Nitti, Dean O’Banion, Sam Giancana, Hymie Weiss, “Machine Gun” Jack McGurn, and many others. Back when I was still living in Chicago, a young Italian/American priest at our church once said, “When Catholics die, they go to heaven; when Italians die, they go to mausoleums.” Have a blessed Easter-He Is Risen.

@charliev6466

2 жыл бұрын

My family is also buried there. My parents are near Big Al. Incredibly beautiful cemetary.

@sammysam2615

2 жыл бұрын

Been to both locations. Lots of names in both. Not too far from my house in New Lenox

@MrDutchMocro

2 жыл бұрын

John Dillinger are also burried in Chicago

@phillipmarlowe0525

2 жыл бұрын

I have a family a few members buried in Mt. Olivet in Chicago. One is only few feet from Al Capone’s original grave site. Head stone is still there for his family.

@mysterytrain3

2 жыл бұрын

@@phillipmarlowe0525 You must be a southsider. Me, as well. I remember that Capone was originally buried in Mt. Olivet. Actually, it made more sense for him to be buried there, as Capone was associated with the south side.

I'm from Richmond Hill, and have friends and relatives there. Everytime I wiki a mobster there resting place is St Johns!

It's amazing how small the world is, and the people you meet or become friends with. Had a friend and physical therapist who came from the Colombo Family, he broke away and only his mother kept in contact with him. He finally met with his father and relatives again before his father passed. And met with a old couple who told stories about Al Capone, his father was a sheriff in Wisconsin to a town Capnoe frequently went.

I just discovered your KZread channel. I absolutely love it. You are not doing this for sensationalism but as a history lesson. Thank you.

Michael I really respect you. You turned your life around, became a well spoken and highly intelligent man, I enjoy listening to you as you express yourself so well not only on mob stories but on other issues of the day (Jussie Smollett, Will Smith). Keep up the good work!

Happy Easter Michael, and thanks for taking the time to create this video. Regarding Netflix, I know they are probably throwing a ton of money for the project but don't let them commercialize it anymore. Please try to keep it more personal and from the heart like you are now. You are bringing the story to a level never seen before. Thank you for that. God Bless you and your family. John.

Again Michael your stories are always informative and done with dignity and respect

Great video, thanks!

This was a great video, thanks. I remember passing that cemetery when i was a kid working in the city with my dad. My grandparents are buried there i will definitely go see them next time im in NY. Love your podcast. God bless!

Michael Franzese always had the makings of a varsity KZread content creator.

Love this channel! Thank you for sharing!

Fascinating video, thank you for sharing!

Happy Good Friday everyone. Michael I have to say it was your testimony that helped lead me to Christ. Proverbs 27:17

@arseniowonga

2 жыл бұрын

Happy Good Friday Bro, have a great weekend also..peace 🤜🤛

I went there 15 years ago when I lived in NYC for 6 months. Great experience, felt that people were watching me! You missed some good graves but picked out some gems.

So interesting thank you for posting this

Thank you for sharing. Great video!

The life lessons I've learned from this channel are countless I'm really happy that you where able to turn around your life because you are a library of wisdom Michael blessings to you and your family

How is Mike not at a million yet, his content is killer and educational

Thank You very much Michael. You are truly incredible!!!

Michael you are an inspiration! Proof that anyone and everyone can turn it around!you give hope to the masses sir! God bless you and yours!

Another interesting and informative video Michael. Loving the show! Thanks again from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇹🇺🇸🤝

Thanks for sharing 👍

Aloha Mike, Solid report! You are a very respectful man, whose learned from past experience but never condemning! Keep up the good work!

I used to pass by this cimetery back in 1998 , i was walking and remember being impressed by the size of it . I never knew many mobbsters where buried there.

@djquinn11

2 жыл бұрын

I never knew Lucky Luciano was buried there, especially since he died in Sicily

@ronlinfonte2651

2 жыл бұрын

Mike made a mistake…you can’t see St. John’s from the BQE. It’s tucked in Middle Village. His mistook Calvary Cemetery off the BQE. That’s where Vito Corleone was buried in The Godfather movie.

@thinkmirror8507

2 жыл бұрын

@@ronlinfonte2651 that’s right!

When I was in Corleone ( Sicily ) I went to the cemetery to see Riina's and Provenzano's gravestone. the most powerful bosses in Italy. Let me tell you that, tons of people go to see them.

I love how u n Sammy tell those stories. So much info. Stay safe. Thank you ❣️❤️

Love how you just reeled through the names and told little stories. That is history, from a person that witnessed or was close to someone who knew these men. I was interested in the mob since I read The Velachi Papers, as a boy. Interesting history the Italians in America, no one had it easy coming to America. I always thought Carlo Gambino was the smartest of them all. A hundred years from now, they will still be making movies about you guys.

Happy Easter from New Zealand :) I always appreciate your incite, especially regarding mausoleums, which isnt common here. We have our own family cemetary, we would play 'spotlight' as kids, and would be scared to go near there. My grandmother would tell us off, and say "dont be scared there, because that is your family" ❤

@katherinethouret6110

2 жыл бұрын

🙋‍♀️ Happy Easter to you as well 🙏🇨🇦

Awesome show. Thanks

I just started watching you. Thank you. I've always been intrigued by and been interested in this kind of stuff. Love watching you and listening to you. God Bless

Love these backstories on the old mob heads. Thank you Mr. Franzese

I came across your channel by sheer good luck and can’t stop watching It. I love how you make the stories so interesting and manage to relate it to everyday life. Thanks, god bless.

Thank You So Much Michael

Respectfully thank you Mr.Michael.

Happy Easter to you and all your family, Michael. Keep up the great work you’re doing.

Always great stories! and so interesting. I al;ways love visiting cemetaries. They are very interesting! And,, I love the picture behind you of what appears to be you and your wife back in the day. Thank you Michael. God Bless you and your family always.

Great video as always Michael!!! ❤

Super interesting, thanks for putting this together Michael.

This was a great video Michael. Good job! 👊🏻

Very interesting video! Ty!

Really appreciate your stories so very interesting and entertaining. Love it !

Happy Good Friday Michael. Peace and love always 🙏

Mr. Franzese, kudos to you and the team at SLICES. The Calzone is amazing! btw a relative of mine met you at T.I. he was an official with Rosario Gambino for the soccer league there. Rosario and my relative are both Inter FC fans.

Wow just found your channel awesome video can’t wait to see more thx for sharing Michael

Absolutely love this chanel

You’re an amazing story teller Michael.

Love the videos Mr. Franzese

Great job ! 👍

This was very interesting&informative,THANK YOU for sharing your time to share this.

Michael, huge fan of your videos! Always bringing us quality content! I’m Greek and was wondering if you could do a video on any Greek mobsters you knew or your dad may have known? I know they also had a big presence in NYC and Philly.

@ddawg6482

2 жыл бұрын

I'll second that. Would love to hear something about the Greek mob in NY.

@BKProPhoto

2 жыл бұрын

I third that 😄

@Awsomegirl909

2 жыл бұрын

I have heard something about a Greek connection with the mob on one of the pod casts can’t remember the details but they had some connection with the Greeks in Astoria maybe Michael knows something about it from memory it was something to do with gambling operations

@seantaylor5051

2 жыл бұрын

It’s funny how the Greek mob in NY was mostly just Italian Americans because the Greek mob is more relaxed abt their members

@ddawg6482

2 жыл бұрын

@@seantaylor5051 Yeah. But some of us Greeks can trace all of our ancestors back to the old country. Real greaseball shit. 😁

Looking good Micheal! This was a very interesting, educational, and entertaining upload. Loved it 🔥 Thank you and have a great weekend.

Thank you for sharing

Another powerful video. Thank you Michael for the tremendous insight

I've always been interested in Mafia stories. I never wanted to join but it always fascinated me. I've listened to KZread videos about various life stories of some of them. You should tell some stories both funny and serious that you can without getting in trouble. I'd love to hear some of them or details or trivia stories not yet heard of on any platform of social media. I'd love to hear them. I don't know if you and Sammy are on speaking terms but you should both do that. I for one would watch each and every one of them. Thanx for what you do. You and Sammy both. I love it and the stories. Keep up the good work.

Hello michael, wonderful video! It got me thinking. This past april 3rd, my dear grandfather passed away from illness, very suddenly. I thought i had months left with him, turns out i didn’t even have a week. Couldn’t even say goodbye to him. He was buried in a coast town, in a cemetery right by the sea, a very beautiful resting place. I don’t know why, but what you said about how we need to plan about where we are going to end up, got me thinking about how we will be remembered. I know my grandfather will be very fondly remembered. Like you, i have a very big family, and he was like the big tree that united all of the branches of my family. How about you? Have you ever thought about your videos as a part of your legacy? As a sort of testament to your life?

Hey Michael that was a very good tour of Saint John cemetery thanks so much

Excellent episode, well done Michael thank you..

Good evening Sir. Have a blessed Easter weekend.

Hello Michael! I wish you and your family a lovely Easter celebration. The video was interesting because it is a stark reminder that no matter the route we follow in life, all roads traverse 6 feet under. On a side note, I did not realise that my mom was intently listening to you while I played your videos. She asked why you discuss prison so much, and when I answered, she said quite seriously I hope he wasn’t framed. I almost fell out of my chair. My mother is a prim, proper, polite Indian mother, almost Victorian in her ways, who taught us to have an ironclad respect for the law and to trust the system. You have made inroads with my tough mother. My compliments! She never listens to me.

@leemichael2154

2 жыл бұрын

Awsome comment! One of the reasons I love YT so much is these little stories of people I don't know and never will meet yet I get a little insight!

Very nicely done!

Just found your channel, and I love it. I live about 5 mins from St John's and worked in the school across the street from there for 20 yrs.

Thank you Michael for another great video. Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday with your family!

Hey Michael! I wanted to wish you and your family a Happy Easter! Enjoy. God Bless from The Bronx 👊🙏🇺🇸