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|games = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' |
|games = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' |
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|gender = M |
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− | |dob = 1923 |
+ | |dob = [[1923]] |
− | |pob = [[Meadow Hills]], [[Liberty City |
+ | |pob = [[Meadow Hills]], [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]] |
|dod = [[2008]] <small>(Aged 85)</small> |
|dod = [[2008]] <small>(Aged 85)</small> |
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− | |home = [[Liberty City |
+ | |home = [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]] |
|nationality = {{Flagicon|Italy|Flag of Italy}} [[Italy|Italian]]-<br />{{Flagicon|United States of America|Flag of the United States}} [[United States of America|American]] |
|nationality = {{Flagicon|Italy|Flag of Italy}} [[Italy|Italian]]-<br />{{Flagicon|United States of America|Flag of the United States}} [[United States of America|American]] |
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− | |family = [[Jon Gravelli, Jr.]] <small>(Son)</small> |
+ | |family = [[Jon Gravelli, Jr.]] <small>(Son)</small>{{Status|I=y}}[[Sonny Cangelosi]] <small>(Uncle)</small>{{Status|D1=y}} |
− | |affiliations = [[Gambetti Family]]<br />[[The Commission]]<br />[[Jon Gravelli, Jr.]] |
+ | |affiliations = [[Gambetti Family]] <small>(Leader)</small><br />[[The Commission]]<br />[[Jon Gravelli, Jr.]]{{Status|I=y}}[[Messina crime family]]<br />[[Harvey Noto]]<br />[[United Liberty Paper]]<br />[[Niko Bellic]]<br />[[Bobby Jefferson]] |
− | |businesses = |
+ | |businesses = Boss of the [[Gambetti Crime Family]] |
|status = Deceased |
|status = Deceased |
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|voice = [[Madison Arnold]] |
|voice = [[Madison Arnold]] |
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{{Quote|Everyone wants to pay homage to a dying legend, everyone wants the glamour of a bygone age.|Jon Gravelli}} |
{{Quote|Everyone wants to pay homage to a dying legend, everyone wants the glamour of a bygone age.|Jon Gravelli}} |
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− | '''Jon Gravelli''' ([[1923]] |
+ | '''Jon Gravelli''' ([[1923]]<nowiki/>–[[2008]]) was a character in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' series who appeared as a supporting character in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''. He was the [[Don]] of the [[Gambetti crime family]] in [[Liberty City (3D Universe)|Liberty City]] from [[1978]] until his death in [[2008]]. |
== History == |
== History == |
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===Life up to [[2008]]=== |
===Life up to [[2008]]=== |
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− | + | Gravelli was born in [[Meadow Hills]], [[Dukes]], [[Liberty City]] in [[1923]]. It is likely that he was some way affiliated with a Dukes based Mafia regime since the age of [[1935|twelve]], given his awareness of a rival organization, the [[Ancelotti crime family|Ancelotti family]]. His criminal record dates back to [[1940]], when he was arrested at the age of seventeen for possession of gambling records. |
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+ | He continued to participate in minor and rigorous criminal activities, having been arrested for grand theft auto, attempted murder, and bribery - though his LCPD record states that he has never been in prison. |
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− | Gravelli started a Mob-war against the [[Ancelotti crime family]] in [[1972]], after almost killing [[Giovanni Ancelotti]]'s uncle. Gravelli took charge as the Don of the [[Gambetti Family]] in 1978 after the death of [[Sonny Cangelosi]], when Gravelli was 55. The Gambetti Family became the most powerful of [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]]'s [[Mafia]] families under Gravelli's leadership. |
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+ | His son, [[Jon Gravelli, Jr.]], was born in [[1968]], and he grew up to become an associate within the Gambetti family, presumably working for his father. Gravelli, Jr. soon developed a Heroin addiction however, and was disowned by the family. |
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− | During the early 1990s, when he was in his late sixties, Gravelli was arrested twice, for Racketeering and Murder and Obstruction of Justice, beating both cases. Since 2005, he was a patient in [[Schottler Medical Center]]. Sometime in the late 1990s to the early 2000s Garvelli start to work with [[United Liberty Paper]] company, and became a good friend with one of the company's senior agents. In 2006 (while still hospitalised) he was charged with racketeering and was awaiting trial until his death. People believed Gravelli was faking his illnesses to avoid trial, but were proven wrong when he stayed hospitalized for his remaining years. |
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+ | In [[1972]], Gravelli almost killed [[Giovanni Ancelotti]]'s uncle, but decided to spare him, a decision he now regrets. |
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+ | Gravelli became the boss of the [[Gambetti Family]] in [[1978]], after the death of his uncle, [[Sonny Cangelosi]]. Under Gravelli's leadership, the Gambettis became the most powerful Italian-American faction in Liberty City. |
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+ | During the early 1990s, Gravelli was arrested twice, for racketeering and murder and obstruction of justice, although he was acquitted of both charges. Sometime in the late 1990s to the early 2000s, Gravelli started to work with [[United Liberty Paper]] company, and befriended one of the company's senior [[United Liberty Paper contact|agents]]. |
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+ | In [[2005]], whilst awaiting trial, Gravelli was admitted to the [[Schottler Medical Center]] with a serious illness. He was still awaiting trial in 2006 whilst still hospitalised when he was charged with racketeering. |
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− | A news report on the radio and internet (after the completion of GTA IV's storyline) states that Gravelli passed away peacefully in his sleep, prior to standing trial. It also appears after the completion of [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'s storyline. |
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⚫ | Gravelli was introduced to [[Niko Bellic]] in 2008 via [[Mobile Phone|cellphone]] through his [[United Liberty Paper contact|contact]] at the [[United Liberty Paper]] company, who is referred to as a "mutual friend". Niko was first ordered by Gravelli to provide security for a [[Bobby Jefferson|politician]] who was wanted dead by Dimitri Rascalov's organization. Niko and the convoy are [[Entourage|ambushed]] on a back street, but they survive the hit. Next, Gravelli sends Niko to [[Kim Young-Guk]] for running a counterfeiting operation in Gambetti territory. |
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+ | In [[Liquidize the Assets]], he hired Niko to destroy multiple Ancelotti drug vans, and in return for his efforts, the ULP located [[Darko Brevic]], the man who sold out the [[Fifteen Man Squad|military unit]] he and Niko were members of during the Yugoslav Wars - Brevic was brought to Liberty City, so he could be executed by Niko. |
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− | It's unknown who became the Don of [[Gambetti crime family]] after Gravelli's death, although it is likely that it would've been [[Roy Zito]] as he was the family's underboss at that time. |
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+ | After the [[Endings in GTA IV|completion]] of the storyline, internet and radio news reports announced that Gravelli died peacefully in his sleep in hospital at the age of 85. |
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== Mission Appearances == |
== Mission Appearances == |
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*[[Entourage]] <small>(Boss)</small> |
*[[Entourage]] <small>(Boss)</small> |
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*[[Dining Out]] <small>(Boss)</small> |
*[[Dining Out]] <small>(Boss)</small> |
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*[[Liquidize the Assets]] <small>(Boss)</small> |
*[[Liquidize the Assets]] <small>(Boss)</small> |
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⚫ | *He is most likely based on [[wp:Carlo Gambino|Carlo Gambino]], former boss of the [[ |
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− | *Upon completion of the main storyline in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] or [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], the player can read about Gravelli's death on the Liberty Tree website, under the article "Mob Boss Dies Before Trial". |
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− | *If you call Jon Gravelli, it will say that his number is not recognized. Despite this, he can be called after his missions. |
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− | *Gravelli is one of the few characters in the GTA series to die of natural causes. Others include [[Johnny Sindacco]]. |
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− | *It is implied several times that Gravelli brought his illness upon himself to prevent, or at least delay, prosecution. |
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− | *Gravelli, [[Gerald McReary]], [[Elizabeta Torres]] and the [[United Liberty Paper]] [[The Contact|Contact]] are the only major characters in GTA IV who don't appear outside of cutscenes. |
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− | *In his artwork, Gravelli wears a blue business suit, but he does not wear it in GTA IV. This is due to the fact that he is hospitalized and wears the hospital issued gowns. |
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− | *At 85 years old, Gravelli is disputably the oldest character in the GTA series to give the [[protagonist]] missions. It is possible that this is false, given that [[Uncle Fu]] from [[Grand Theft Auto 1]] claims to be over 130 years old. |
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− | *Appearing in only three missions, Gravelli is the boss with the least appearances in the whole Grand Theft Auto IV trinity. |
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− | *Gravelli states that he has known the Ancelottis for 73 years, suggesting that he could've been involved with the mafia since the age of 12. |
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− | *Jon Gravelli is mentioned in a random encounter in [[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]]. The [[Antonia Bottino|daughter]] of Gravelli's former right hand man, [[Sammy Bottino]], is being buried alive in [[Paleto Bay]] and the player can choose to help her. Whilst driving her to meet a friend (or to the [[Altruist Cult|Altruists]]) she mentions him. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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− | + | JonGravelli-Artwork.jpg|Artwork of Jon Gravelli |
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⚫ | * He is most likely based on [[wp:Carlo Gambino|Carlo Gambino]], former boss of the [[wp:Gambino crime family|Gambino crime family]], on which the Gambettis are based, although his name shares similarities with [[wp:John Gotti|John Gotti]]. His last name is also similar to Gotti informant [[wp:Sammy Gravano|Sammy "The Bull" Gravano]]. He might also be based on [[wp:Giacomo Amari|Giacomo Amari]], the late acting boss of the [[wp:DeCavalcante crime family|DeCavalcante crime family]] in New Jersey, as he was diagnosed with stomach cancer during his tenure as acting boss, and as his condition worsened, he was unable to run the family as efficiently as before. |
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+ | *Despite being able to call Gravelli after missions, his number will not be recognised by Niko's phone if the player tries to phone him at any other time. |
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+ | *Gravelli's model does not have legs, as he only appears in a hospital bed. His legs are actually part of the bed instead of his body. |
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+ | *At any point in the game it is possible that the LCPD Website will class Gravelli as "Deceased" even if you are still doing missions for him. |
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Revision as of 10:43, 13 April 2016
Jon Gravelli (1923–2008) was a character in the Grand Theft Auto series who appeared as a supporting character in Grand Theft Auto IV. He was the Don of the Gambetti crime family in Liberty City from 1978 until his death in 2008.
History
Life up to 2008
Gravelli was born in Meadow Hills, Dukes, Liberty City in 1923. It is likely that he was some way affiliated with a Dukes based Mafia regime since the age of twelve, given his awareness of a rival organization, the Ancelotti family. His criminal record dates back to 1940, when he was arrested at the age of seventeen for possession of gambling records.
He continued to participate in minor and rigorous criminal activities, having been arrested for grand theft auto, attempted murder, and bribery - though his LCPD record states that he has never been in prison.
His son, Jon Gravelli, Jr., was born in 1968, and he grew up to become an associate within the Gambetti family, presumably working for his father. Gravelli, Jr. soon developed a Heroin addiction however, and was disowned by the family.
In 1972, Gravelli almost killed Giovanni Ancelotti's uncle, but decided to spare him, a decision he now regrets.
Gravelli became the boss of the Gambetti Family in 1978, after the death of his uncle, Sonny Cangelosi. Under Gravelli's leadership, the Gambettis became the most powerful Italian-American faction in Liberty City.
During the early 1990s, Gravelli was arrested twice, for racketeering and murder and obstruction of justice, although he was acquitted of both charges. Sometime in the late 1990s to the early 2000s, Gravelli started to work with United Liberty Paper company, and befriended one of the company's senior agents.
In 2005, whilst awaiting trial, Gravelli was admitted to the Schottler Medical Center with a serious illness. He was still awaiting trial in 2006 whilst still hospitalised when he was charged with racketeering.
Events of GTA IV
Gravelli was introduced to Niko Bellic in 2008 via cellphone through his contact at the United Liberty Paper company, who is referred to as a "mutual friend". Niko was first ordered by Gravelli to provide security for a politician who was wanted dead by Dimitri Rascalov's organization. Niko and the convoy are ambushed on a back street, but they survive the hit. Next, Gravelli sends Niko to Kim Young-Guk for running a counterfeiting operation in Gambetti territory.
In Liquidize the Assets, he hired Niko to destroy multiple Ancelotti drug vans, and in return for his efforts, the ULP located Darko Brevic, the man who sold out the military unit he and Niko were members of during the Yugoslav Wars - Brevic was brought to Liberty City, so he could be executed by Niko.
Death
After the completion of the storyline, internet and radio news reports announced that Gravelli died peacefully in his sleep in hospital at the age of 85.
LCPD Database record
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Mission Appearances
- GTA IV
- Entourage (Boss)
- Dining Out (Boss)
- Liquidize the Assets (Boss)
Gallery
Trivia
- He is most likely based on Carlo Gambino, former boss of the Gambino crime family, on which the Gambettis are based, although his name shares similarities with John Gotti. His last name is also similar to Gotti informant Sammy "The Bull" Gravano. He might also be based on Giacomo Amari, the late acting boss of the DeCavalcante crime family in New Jersey, as he was diagnosed with stomach cancer during his tenure as acting boss, and as his condition worsened, he was unable to run the family as efficiently as before.
- Despite being able to call Gravelli after missions, his number will not be recognised by Niko's phone if the player tries to phone him at any other time.
- Gravelli's model does not have legs, as he only appears in a hospital bed. His legs are actually part of the bed instead of his body.
- At any point in the game it is possible that the LCPD Website will class Gravelli as "Deceased" even if you are still doing missions for him.