This KC Mobster Found Redemption Feeding Tulsa’s Poor / Homeless - Gus Gargotta

Once a big figure in the Kansas City underworld, Gus Gargotta lived a life on the edge—deeply connected to organized crime during the early to mid-20th century. As a known associate of mob boss Charles “Binaggio” and rumored to be involved in violent criminal activity, his name struck fear and fascination in equal measure.

But what happened when Gus left the shadows of the mob behind? This is the remarkable story of a man who traded a life of crime for a life of compassion. After relocating to Tulsa, Oklahoma, Gargotta underwent a dramatic transformation. He became a quiet but powerful force for good, opening a fruit and vegetable business, Gargotta Produce, and dedicating himself to feeding the hungry—often giving away food to the poor without asking for anything in return. He fed hundreds of homeless on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's at his distribution warehouse.

From Mafia ties to mercy missions, Gus Gargotta and his wife Daisy are a powerful reminder that redemption is real, and that even the darkest pasts can give way to light.

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