Gerard Pappa (also known as "Gerry" and "Papa Bear" (c. June 19, 1944 Bensonhurst, Brooklyn - July, 1980 Borough Park, Brooklyn), was a former Colombo crime family associate and eventually a Genovese crime family soldier and known hitman who was widely feared for his violent tendencies, which directly contributed to his own murder in 1980.
Read more about Gerard Pappa: Biography, Shootout With The Gallos, Rescuing Gravano and "Joe Vitale.", Notoriety, The Breaking Point For Pappa, Aligning Himself With The Genovese Crime Family, As A Legitimate Businessman, Fatherhood, Gangland Slaying