Grossi, Don Joseph¶
Tier: major
Last updated through AWLL1.2 ch 46.
Names¶
- Given: Joseph
- Middle: —
- Surname: Grossi
- Nicknames: Don Joseph (Larry's introduction); Grandpa (Larry)
Vital statistics¶
- Gender: Male
- Birthdate: —
- Birthplace: —
- Death: 1984
- Description: Italian accent; elderly; plays bocce and sherry with associates
Family¶
- Parents / grandparents: —
- Siblings: —
- Children / grandchildren: Daughter (Larry Higgins's mother); Larry Higgins (grandson); extended Italian family at estate (Joe Jr., Alicia, cousins Connie, Sarah, Mary, Joyce)
Life¶
- Residence: Large home, Colerain Township (Cincinnati side), long curving driveway
- Jobs held: Owner, Andreas' Deli (Milford)
- Schools attended: —
- Majors: —
Canon appearance¶
- First seen: AWLL series 1, book 1, chapter 7 — pool party; introduces Don Antonio and Don Carlo («Mustache Pete's»); offers Steve deli job after bocce
Notes¶
- Steve's dad took him to The Godfather at age nine — Steve compares Grossi introductions to Corleone imagery (ch 7)
- Associates: Don Antonio, Don Carlo (bocce, cigars, Italian conversation)
- Hires Steve via Andreas; pleased Steve works hard (reported through Larry, ch 11)
- Andreas' Deli courier runs for Steve (cash envelopes, guarded house) from ch 12–14; Steve confirms understanding to Don Joseph December 1977 — continue deliveries until driving age
- AWLL1.2: Steers brothel matchmaking software for Andreas (ch 43–46); $500 tip family day (ch 49); Steve asks him to have Josh Benton mugged (ch 25 — carried out)