Editing Joe Adonis (Giuseppe Antonio Doto) (section)

==Legacy and Critical Perspective==
Joe Adonis was a key figure in the formation of the modern Cosa Nostra and the National Crime Syndicate, wielding influence over New York and New Jersey rackets. His loyalty to Luciano and strategic role in the Castellammarese War’s assassinations cemented his power, while his political connections protected the syndicate. Historians like Robert Lacey argue Adonis was primarily a gaming entrepreneur whose crimes supported his gambling empire, though his involvement in murder and extortion is undeniable.

Establishment sources, like Encyclopædia Britannica and The New York Times, focus on his criminal prominence and deportation, often framing him as a charismatic but dangerous figure. Alternative narratives. Primary sources, like Kefauver Committee transcripts and deportation records, confirm his gambling convictions and illegal alien status but lack detail on his WWII contributions or Italian activities. Discrepancies in his birth year (1901 vs. 1902) and immigration details (1909 vs. 1915) across sources like IMDb and Find a Grave reflect incomplete records. The absence of Italian police files or U.S. intelligence reports limits clarity on his later years.