Obituary of John Gotti

[ edit ]

John Gotti

John Joseph Gotti Jr. (born October 27, 1940 in The Bronx, New York) was a criminal who was best known for being a gangster and boss of the Gambino crime family based in New York City. He arranged the murder hit on the Gambino boss, Paul Castellano in December 1985. After Casellano's death he took over the family shortly thereafter, became the boss of America's most powerful crime syndicate of the time. John died on June 10, 2002 and his death was because of throat cancer. He died at age 61.

Please help us remember the life of John Gotti by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

John Gotti Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gotti, John
    • Common Name: John Gotti
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: October 27, 1940
    • Age: 61 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Teflon Don, The Dapper Don, Johnny Boy, Crazy Horse
    • Occupation: Criminal
    • Net Worth: $10 to $12 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Newman's Own Dressing
    • Favorite Color: Navy
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor:

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Joseph Gotti Jr.
    • Father: John Joseph Gotti Sr. (1907-1992)
    • Mother: Philomena "Fannie" Gotti (née DeCarlo,1913-2008)
    • Brother(s):
      • Peter Gotti Jr. (1939-2021)
      • Richard V. Gotti
      • Gene Gotti
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Victoria DiGiorgio (married 1962-2002, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • John A. Gotti
      • Frank Gotti
      • Peter Gotti Jr.
    • Daughter(s):
      • Victoria Gotti
      • Angel Gotti

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 10 2002 at age 61
  • Place: Springfield, Missouri, United States
  • Cause of Death: Throat cancer
  • Funeral Arrangements: Private service
  • Interment: Buried on June 15, 2002 at St. John Cemetery in Queens, New York City, New York

Category Tags:

CriminalAmerican Born on October 27th Born in 1940 Born in New York Died in 2002 Died at age 61 Died from Throat cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Al Capone's legacy will live on long after he is gone. (V)"

"John Gotti's life was a rollercoaster of power, wealth, and infamy, with a legacy that continues to fascinate and intrigue even after his passing. (V)"

"John Gotti was a notorious American gangster and boss of the Gambino crime family who rose to power through his ruthless actions and control over the mafia, ultimately meeting his demise due to his illegal activities. (V)"

Is Mr. John Gotti still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

Recent Deaths:

Frank Gehry
Died December 5th, 2025 in Santa Monica, United States
Dick Cheney
Died November 3rd, 2025 in Northern, United States
Prunella Scales in 2010
Prunella Scales
Died October 27th, 2025 in London, England
Diane Keaton 2012
Diane Keaton
Died October 11th, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States
Jane Goodall
Died October 1st, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States

More Celebrity Bios:

Myra Hindley
Born: July 23rd 1942 in Crumpsall, England
John List
Born: September 17th 1925 in Bay City, United States
Osama bin Laden
Born: March 10th 1957 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
G Gordon Liddy
Born: November 30th 1930 in Hoboken, United States
James Earl Ray
Born: March 10th 1928 in Alton, United States

Related Links:

Community Comments:

Be the first to comment on John's obituary.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-05 00:43:06
Author: Stan
Confirmation: John Gotti on Wikipedia


Contact Us  Terms of Use  Privacy Policy