Page "Lucky Luciano" Paragraph 53

In early 1948, Luciano met Igea Lissoni, an Italian nightclub dancer 20 years his junior, whom he later described as the love of his life.

In the summer, Lissoni moved in with him.

Although some reports said the couple married in 1949, others state that they only exchanged rings.

Luciano and Lissoni lived together in Luciano's house in Naples.

Although Luciano adored Lissoni, he continued to have affairs with other women.

This led to numerous arguments with Lissoni, with Luciano striking her on several occasions.

In 1959, Lissoni died of breast cancer.