- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Joseph Gotti Jr.
- Nicknames
- Dapper Don
- Teflon Don
- Johnny Boy
- Height5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
- John Gotti was born on October 27, 1940 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Victoria DiGiorgio. He died on June 10, 2002 in Springfield, Missouri, USA.
- SpouseVictoria DiGiorgio(March 6, 1962 - June 10, 2002) (his death, 5 children)
- Children
- RelativesPeter Gotti(Sibling)Gene Gotti(Sibling)John Agnello(Grandchild)Carmine Agnello Jr.(Grandchild)Frank Agnello(Grandchild)
- Often wore expensive suits.
- Gotti's lawyer was Bruce Cutler.
- Son Frank was born on October 18, 1967. He died on March 18, 1980 at only 12 years of age. All of Frank's siblings named one of their sons after him.
- Five children: Victoria Gotti, Angela, John Gotti Jr., Peter and Frank (who was killed in 1980 when a neighbor accidentally hit him with his car) That neighbor was kidnapped and killed shortly thereafter.
- Diagnosed with throat cancer in 1998.
- His grandson John Agnello is named after him.
- If you think your boss is stupid, remember: you wouldn't have a job if he was any smarter.
- Always be nice to bankers. Always be nice to pension fund managers. Always be nice to the media. In that order.
- I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.
- Don't carry a gun. It's nice to have them close by, but don't carry them. You might get arrested.
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