Gus Curcio

Gus Curcio (Gustave Vincent Curcio, Sr.) is an Italian-American businessman. He is the owner or president of several local businesses.

Gustave "Gus" Curcio
Born
Gustave Vincent Curcio SR.

January 30, 1951
Bridgeport, Connecticut
NationalityItalian American
Known forBusinessman

Early life and family

Gus Curcio Sr., is an Italian-American born Gustave Vincent Curcio in Bridgeport, CT on January 30, 1951. He legally changed his name to Gus Curcio in 1980. He is the youngest of three children born to Gustave Vincent Curcio a/k/a "Red Buff", an Italian immigrant, and Enrica Rita Lucifora, a Sicilian immigrant whose father started the first privately owned bank in Bridgeport. His oldest brother Vincent Louis Curcio was a successful bail bondsman; Francis Gustave Curcio a/k/a "Fat Franny" was the second eldest son who was often referred to as the mayor of Bridgeport due to his power and influence.[1] Gus Curcio Sr has two children,a son, Gus Curcio Jr.[2] who is a prominent businessman, and a daughter Frances.

Criminal history

Genovese Crime Family

In 1981, Curcio and his brother were indicted and convicted of racketeering.

Businesses

Hawley Enterprises Inc.

On June 2, 1982, Curcio and his business partner smashed video games at the Blue Ribbon Cafe in Bridgeport, Connecticut, because it was placed in the cafe by a rival of their business, Hawley Enterprises..[3] The owners of Hawley Enterprises were reportedly Gus Curcio, James Hawley, and Dahill D'Onofrio, who attempted to take the blame for damaging the property.

Angelo's Restaurant

Curcio was the owner of Angelo's Restaurant. located at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport. In 2011, his wife, Julia Kish, and Joseph Regensburger filed an application requesting partial or full nude dancing within the restaurant.[4]

Associated Carting Inc.

Curcio was named the owner of Associated Carting Inc. based in Milford, CT. Associated Carting was investigated by Richard Blumenthal on behalf of the Department of Environmental Protection for neglecting to file a permit to operate or discharge contaminated materials. The dump used by Associated Carting was near The Housatonic River.[5]

Club Allure

Curcio placed Club Allure, a strip club in Bridgeport, Connecticut at 2068 East Main St. The business was placed under the name of his girlfriend, Julia Kish. Kish also served as president of "Millionair Club Inc."[6]

Jack Dempsey's

Curcio is the owner of Jack Dempsey's (named after boxer Jack Dempsey), a bar located at 520 Success Ave in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In 2011, Julia Kish, submitted an application requesting partial or fully nude dancing within the bar.[4]

Keepers Gentlemen's Club

In April 2000, Curcio provided "limited" support in establishing the only strip club in Milford, Connecticut at that time.[7][8]

Millionair Club Inc.

Julia Kish, is president of this company. In 2010, it was located at 1150 Post Rd. Fairfield, Connecticut.[9] However, it is now headquartered at 33A Light St in Stratford, Connecticut.[10]

New England Telecommunications

Curcio is the president of New England Communications, located at 520 Success Ave in Bridgeport, Connecticut.[11]

Nite Spot Inc.

Curcio is the president of Nite Spot Inc. a limited liability corporation.[4]

Recycling Inc.

On April 20, 2012, Gus Curcio Sr filed a 37-page report claiming to be the owner of Recycling Inc, located on 990 Naugatuck Ave. Milford, Connecticut.[12]

Success Inc

Curcio is also president of Success Inc, a limited liability corporation.[4]

References
  1. "New England Briefs; Federal Jury In Conn. Gets Loan Shark' Case". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. 1983-12-11. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
  2. "State says Milford dump is illegal, shuts it". NewsTimes. 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
  3. "759 F2d 237 United States v. Curcio". OpenJurist. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
  4. "Bridgeport strip club owners hope to open two more nude dancing spots - Connecticut Post". Ctpost.com. 2011-06-09. Retrieved 2012-09-28.
  5. http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/State-says-Milford-dump-is-illegal-shuts-it-68601.php
  6. "Some don't find Bridgeport club alluring - Connecticut Post". Ctpost.com. 2011-03-07. Retrieved 2012-09-28.
  7. "Curcio linked to strip club in Milford". Nl.newsbank.com. 2003-12-19. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
  8. http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Strip-club-plans-in-Bridgeport-denied-2309364.php
  9. "Microsoft Word - BC1643 petition.doc" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-09-28.
  10. "Milford Recycling Inc. Memo 5-18-12-1". Scribd.com. Retrieved 2012-09-28.
  11. "Gus Curcio of New England Telecommunications - Bridgeport, CT 06610". Manta.com. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
  12. Swebilius, Phyllis. "Recycling operation under fire in Milford - News - The Bulletin". Ctbulletin.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-20. Retrieved 2012-08-29.
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