1918–1921 — Vito Guardalabene — died on February 6, 1921, from natural causes.[3][4]
1921–1927 — Peter Guardalabene — the son of Vito Guardalabene[3][5]
1927 — Joseph Amato — died of natural causes on March 28, 1927.[3][6]
1927–1949 — Joseph Vallone — retired from the rackets in 1949 and died of natural causes on March 18, 1952.[7]
1949–1952 — Sam Ferrara — in 1952 voted out by his family, so members of the
Chicago Outfit forced him to step down.[3]
1952–1961 — John Alioto — trained his son-in-law Frank Balistrieri.[3][8]
1961–1993 — Frank Balistrieri — imprisoned March 1967-June 1971. In the late 1970s, with his two sons Joseph and John worked with Bonanno crime family capo
Michael Sabella. He was imprisoned from 1983 to 1991 for his involvement in Las Vegas skim racket. He died of natural causes on February 7, 1993.[3]
Acting 1967–1971 — Joseph Balistrieri Sr. — Frank's son and
capo, became underboss in 1993.
Acting 1983–1993 — Peter Balistrieri — Frank Balistrieri's brother and
underboss.[3]
1993–1997 — Peter Balistrieri — died of natural causes on August 17, 1997[3]
1997–2014 — Joseph Caminiti — served as Frank Balistrieri's consigliere; died in January 2014.[3]
2014–2024 — Peter "Pitch" Picciurro[9] — died of natural causes on January 6, 2024.[10]
Underboss
1927–1949 — Steven "Steve" DiSalvo — demoted in 1949, retired in the 1980s, deceased in the 1990s.
1952–1961 — Joseph Gumina — moved to Kansas City, deceased in the 1970s.
1961–1993 — Peter Balistrieri — became boss.
1993–2010 — Joseph "Joey Bal" Balistrieri Sr. — Frank's son, deceased in 2010.
Consigliere
1927–1952 — Vito Seidita — stepped down, retired in 1971, deceased in 1978.
1952–1961 — Carmelo "Charles" Zarcone — demoted in 1961, deceased in 1969.
1961–1997 — Joseph "Joe Camel" Caminiti — became boss.
1997–2014 — Peter "Pitch" Picciurro — became boss.
2014–present — John "Johnny Bal" Balistrieri
Current members
After the death of Frank Balistrieri, the Chicago Outfit has taken control of the Milwaukee illegal rackets.[9] The Chicago Outfit had represented the Milwaukee family on
the American Mafia Commission
Administration
Boss — Vacant
Consigliere — John "Johnny Bal" Balistrieri[9] — is the son of Frank Balistrieri, the former boss of the Milwaukee family. John served as lawyer until 1984, when his license was suspended and he was later disbarred. In August 2014, John Balistrieri's application to reinstate his law license was rejected by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.[11]
Former members
Peter "Pitch" Picciurro[9] — former family boss, the owner of Pitch's Lounge and Restaurant and blood relative to Frank Balistrieri.[12] The son of Milwaukee mobster John J. Picciurro and cousin to Frank and Peter Balistrieri.