Conflict in Howard Beach: Gotti Family Feud Takes a Disturbing Turn
In a surprising incident on June 2, a 60-year-old woman from Howard Beach found herself at the center of a family feud involving the infamous Gotti family. Cathy Gabrielli was identified as the grandmother who was inadvertently caught up in a violent confrontation outside her home, where her grandson was attacked by two grandsons of the late mob boss, John Gotti.
Cathy was trying to mediate a dispute between her son, Gino, and the Gotti brothers, John Jr. and Frankie, when things escalated into violence. Witnesses reported that she was attempting to protect her son when one of the Gotti brothers struck her with a punch intended for Gino. “She tried to push John off, and then he hit her,” Gino explained, noting that the police arrived just in time to break up the altercation.
Gino, 32, described the scene as chaotic, filled with shouting and fighting. The tension between the families reportedly stemmed from a lingering dispute over money and personal issues. “I really can’t remember everything,” he said about the fight, “because it happened so fast.”
Gino claimed that an intense verbal exchange preceded the physical altercation, where insults flew back and forth. John Jr. accused Gino of being a “rat,” a serious label in the Gotti family, which has a storied history steeped in crime. Gino retaliated with harsh words, casting aspersions on the entire Gotti family.
After the dust settled, both John Jr. and Frankie were charged with third-degree attempted assault and harassment. They have pleaded not guilty to these charges and are set to return to court soon. The incident adds another chapter to the troubled Gotti saga, which has long been plagued by scandals and legal troubles.
Underlying this violent clash are serious accusations involving theft and dishonesty. Reports suggest that Gino entered a property associated with John Jr. and his sister Eleanor and allegedly took around $3,000 in cash, along with some personal items. While Gino denies stealing most of these items, he insists that the cash was merely rent owed to his grandfather.
This ongoing family drama has revealed deeper issues, as Gino hinted at potential infidelity on John Jr.’s part, claiming that this behavior led to his sister throwing him out of the house. “She caught him cheating,” Gino stated, expressing his frustration with the entire situation.
In addition to the physical altercations, Gino has publicly admitted to vandalizing one of the Gotti brothers’ tattoo shops, further complicating an already tense relationship. “I just lost it,” he admitted, acknowledging the erratic decisions that have come out of this family dispute.
Adding to the tension, Gino spoke of an incident where the Gotti brothers allegedly assaulted his father while he was simply trying to spend time with his granddaughter. These actions have stirred deep resentment in Gino, who feels protective of his family. “If you have a problem with me, you confront me — not my father,” he remarked.
Despite the turmoil, the Gotti family members have shown little concern regarding the allegations. Frankie Gotti’s attorney seemed dismissive when approached about Gino’s claims, highlighting a divide that appears entrenched in this contentious family saga.
As the legal proceedings unfold, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the deep-rooted issues and conflicts that can exist within families, especially when complicated by a legacy of criminality and betrayal. Many in the community are left wondering just how this family feud will resolve and what further chaos it may bring to the quiet streets of Howard Beach.
As the situation develops, one can only hope for peace within the Gabrielli and Gotti families, and that justice will be served fairly in the courts.
