Stefano Bontade

Stefano Bontade was a prominent Sicilian Mafia boss known for his leadership within Cosa Nostra during the 1970s and early 1980s. His assassination in 1981 marked a significant turning point in the power dynamics of the Mafia, leading to the rise of the Corleonesi faction under Totò Riina. Bontade was known for his more traditional approach to organized crime, emphasizing honor and local connections, in contrast to the violent and aggressive tactics that characterized Riina's leadership.