Ruggiero Boiardo

Ruggiero Boiardo, known by the nickname “Ritchie the Boot,” is described as a Newark crime figure whose local influence centered on the Italian First Ward. His rivalry with Longy Zwillman places him within Newark’s competing criminal networks, while his popular restaurant was a visible base of his neighborhood presence.

Identity and Position

Boiardo is identified as a Newark crime figure and a local rival of Longy Zwillman. The account establishes their relationship as a rivalry within the city, without detailing its causes or specific confrontations.

Influence in the Italian First Ward

Boiardo’s influence was strongest in Newark’s Italian First Ward. He owned a popular restaurant there, connecting his standing in the neighborhood with a public local business. The account gives no further details about the restaurant or the scope of his activities.