Larry McShane is a veteran crime reporter for the New York Times. He recently wrote a book called'The Last Don' which is about Ralph Natale who became a mafia boss in Philadelphia. He made history by becoming a federal witness.
A young Ralph Natale behind the stick at The Friendly Tavern, owned by his friend and mob mentor John “Skinny Razor” DiTullio. (OBTAINED BY DAILY NEWS) Photo: (OBTAINED BY DAILY NEWS)