Vapouround magazine Issue 04 | Page 184

I was born in San Fernando Valley California. My family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada shortly following the San Fernando Earthquake of 1971. Upon arrival my father EDDIE MAZZOLA, a jeweler by trade, became acquainted with Tony (THE ANT) Spilotro, who had recently relocated from Chicago and the two quickly became close friends. Not much later dad also met Herbie Blitzstein; FAT HERBIE was his nickname. In later years Tony, Herbie, and officers from the DA’s office were regular visi F