Historical story

Who is Sonny Capone?

Frank Joseph Capone (October 18, 1918 – November 6, 2004), also known as "Sonny Capone", was an American mobster and the son of Al Capone.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Al Capone and his wife Mae Coughlin. Capone had two brothers, Albert "Sonny" Francis Capone and Matthew Capone.

Capone's father, Al Capone, was a notorious gangster who led the Chicago Outfit during the Prohibition era. Capone's uncle, Ralph Capone, was also a gangster and a member of the Chicago Outfit.

Capone grew up in a wealthy family and attended private schools. He was known to be a wild and reckless teenager, and he was frequently in trouble with the law.

In 1939, Capone was arrested for assault and battery and was sentenced to six months in jail. After his release, he worked as a dishwasher and a busboy.

In the early 1940s, Capone was drafted into the United States Army. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his actions in combat.

After the war, Capone returned to Chicago and worked as a salesman and a bartender. He also became involved in organized crime, and he was known to associate with members of the Chicago Outfit.

In the 1950s, Capone was arrested several times for gambling and other crimes. He was also sentenced to two years in prison for extortion.

After his release from prison, Capone continued to live in Chicago. He worked as a real estate agent and a property developer. He also wrote a book about his father, Al Capone.

Capone died of a heart attack in 2004. He was 86 years old.