 Montana was said to be a civic leader that continuously gave back to the Italian community.While being the secret consiglieri of the Mafia (unknown to the public), he was also the President of the Federation of Italian-American Societies which was an umbrella organization that brought together several community groups in an effort to strengthen the Italian community in Buffalo.Montana's civic roles and community awards added to his influence and clout, which always had the thought of the Family in mind.