STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Authorities say a reputed Staten Island mobster nicknamed "Porky" broke bail to break bread at borough eateries.
John (Porky) Zancocchio, 60, an alleged made member and consigliere in the Bonanno crime family, was recently allowed off house arrest to only attend his aunt's funeral, but was also spotted at three Staten Island restaurants, authorities allege.
Last month, Zancocchio was arrested for racketeering conspiracy and was later released on $1 million bail package that included home detention, according to federal court records.
Prosecutors said the court granted the defendant permission to attend his aunt's funeral on the weekend of Feb. 9, but the alleged mobster was seen at Bella Mama Rose in Elm Park, Denino's pizzeria in Port Richmond and another unnamed bakery on Staten Island.
Zancocchio owns Bella Mama Rose with Gambino captain Frank Camuso, and was seen behind and in front of the bar speaking to customers on the night of Feb. 11, authorities allege.
On Feb. 12, instead of going straight home after the cemetery, the wiseguy was allegedly at Denino's for a couple of hours, said the court papers.
While walking home, prosecutors said Zancocchio stopped at a nearby bakery to greet some people before going home.
"Mr. Zancocchio ate at his daughter's own restaurant (Bella Mama Rose), which was within walking distance from the funeral home and where he had previously worked prior to his arrest," defense lawyer John Meringolo said in court filings. "Likewise, Mr. Zancocchio attended a prayer service lunch after the burial on February 12th."
He continued: "This restaurant is also family-owned and was originally opened by Mr. Zancocchio's grandfather (the father of his deceased aunt) and is currently owned by his cousin. The restaurant is around the corner from his home. After the gathering there, he then returned home within the confines of his release conditions."
Zancocchio was put back behind bars, court records show.
The defendant was one of eight alleged Bonanno members, including Joseph (Joe C) Cammarano, Jr., charged with racketeering conspiracy involving a wide range of crimes, including extortion, loansharking, wire and mail fraud, narcotics distribution and conspiracy to commit murder, authorities said.
Cammarano is a captain and the acting boss of the Bonanno family, officials allege.
Raids on Staten Island, including one at Xcess Gentlemen's Club in Charleston, led to the arrests, according to a report by NBC 4 New York.