Rome Mafia Boss Gets Hollywood-Style Funeral

The elaborate funeral for mafia boss Vittorio Casamonica caused controversy for its blatant disregard for roman criminality. Casmanica’s funeral included a gilded horse-drawn carriage, flower petals tossed from a helicopter, large banners draped over the Don Bosco church and live music from the Godfather. Casamonica had been accused of racketeering, extortion and usury. Nik Zecevic and Margaret J. Howell discuss the funeral and Rome’s response on The Lip News.