Joey Merlino, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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American mobster
Date of Birth: 16-Mar-1962
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Joey Merlino
- Joseph Salvatore "Skinny Joey" Merlino (born March 13, 1962) is an Italian-American mobster believed to be the boss of the Philadelphia crime family.
- He rose to power in the mid-nineties after he allegedly fought a war for control of the criminal organization.
- He led the crime family in gambling, loan sharking and extortion.
- In comparison to other traditional mob bosses who shunned the limelight, Merlino interacted regularly with the media and the public.
- He is the son of deceased Philadelphia crime family underboss Chuckie Merlino. In 2001, he was convicted of several RICO charges including racketeering, illegal gambling and extortion.
- Since being released from Federal prison, the FBI and organized crime reporters believe he continues to run the Philadelphia-South Jersey Mafia.
- Merlino disputes this, claiming he retired from a life of crime.
- As of 2015, Merlino divides his time between south Florida and Philadelphia.
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