 It included associate Joseph Watts, John Gotti's chauffeur and bodyguard, Joseph Paruta, and Vito Rizzuto Sr.

DeCicco became heavily involved in labor racketeering with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union Local 282.Through Castellano, he held a no-show International Brotherhood of Teamsters union official position with the Local 282.The members of Local 282 delivered concrete and building materials to construction sites in New York City and Long Island.