My mother dated a member of the Bonnano family back in the '60's, Frankie something.
My mom knew someone who was in some way linked to the mafia. I don't remember the details now.
My great-grandpa was a boxing promoter who fixed fights back in the 40's and 50's. He invited Mickey Cohen to my grandparents' wedding.
I am subscribed to Micheal Francese's YouTube channel. Discovered it through one of those "real life x plays x games", in this case mafia games last year. He talked about some of the sports and music stuff they were into in some of his videos. Really shocking how far those tentacles reached.
Some of these ex gangsters are just out in outter space and it has been interesting watching these videos figuring out who is credible and who is just nuts.