Prominent enforcer, bagman, hitman, and burglar for the Chicago Outfit (1912–1971). Known as 'Milwaukee Phil,' he served as an underboss to Sam Giancana during the 1960s, and then as boss from 1967 until his imprisonment in 1969. ALS signed “Phil,” one page, 8 x 10.5, October 12, 1970. Written while incarcerated at the United States Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois, a letter to childhood friend and mob associate Irwin Weiner, referencing his son, Dominic. In full: "I received your letter. Was glad to hear from you I hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Glad to hear that Dominic is coming around. If Dominic tells you that he don't remember anything I would have believe him. I went to the theater last night, and saw the Walking Stick Sunday afternoon, we had a horse show. There was some beautiful horses, and good riders. We also had a party Saturday. All the chicken and ham and Eskimo pie we could eat. All the Pepsi-cola we could rink. Not a bad week end. Irwin keep a close watch on Dominic. The last two times I saw Dominic he was not himself. If and when he is well enough to travel, I wish he would come and visit me. Tell Harold I did not receive his letter. Give my regards to your wife and family. And our friends." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original hand-addressed prison mailing envelope, with Alderisio incorporating his signature to underside of flap: "DD3, Felix Alderisio, 85919, Friend."
Weiner was a Chicago bail bondsman and noted mob associate with connections to Tony Accardo, Anthony Spilotro, Santo Trafficante, and many more infamous gangsters. In February 1974, Weiner was indicted for fraud involving $1.4 million in loans made by the Teamsters' pension fund to Gaylur Products/American Pail Company, a plastics manufacturing company in Deming, New Mexico. The government's case collapsed after their main witness was murdered. Weiner was also childhood friends with Jack Ruby and was called by Ruby the month before President Kennedy was assassinated. Because of this phone call, Weiner was questioned by the United States House Select Committee on Assassinations and was believed to be the link between Ruby and the mob.

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