But he said it is too soon to say whether that had anything to do with Cali's slaying.
But the new generation still engages in old-school crimes - loansharking, gambling, extortion - that can make enemies and spark violence.
On Wednesday, hours before Cali was killed, the reputed boss and consigliere of the Bonanno crime family were acquitted in a Brooklyn racketeering and extortion case.
The scene of the crime.
At the time, Castellano had been on trial in Manhattan federal court on racketeering charges involving three murders and an international stolen car ring but the trial was in recess.
At around 6pm, Castellano and his Underboss Thomas Bilotti pulled up at Sparks Steakhouse to attend a sit down with Frank DeCicco to apologize for missing Dellacroce's funeral.
Description: But he said it is too soon to say whether that had anything to do with Cali's slaying.