Gerald Matticks

Gerald Matticks, born on July 4, 1940, was a notorious Canadian crime boss known for leading the West-End Gang in Montreal. He controlled significant aspects of the drug trade through the city's port, leveraging his position as the president of the Cooper and Checkers' Union to facilitate illicit activities. Matticks was a figure who combined charisma with criminality, often engaging in community philanthropy despite his infamous reputation. After a series of arrests and a major bust in 2001, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking. He passed away on November 21, 2023, leaving behind a complex legacy as both a feared mobster and a local folk hero.