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− | |dob = 1923 |
+ | |dob = [[1923]] |
− | |pob = [[Meadow Hills]], [[Liberty City |
+ | |pob = [[Meadow Hills]], [[Dukes]], [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]] |
− | |dod = [[2008]] (Aged 85) |
+ | |dod = [[2008]] <small>(Aged 85)</small> |
− | |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]] |
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− | |nationality = Italian American |
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− | |family = [[Jon Gravelli, Jr.]] (Son)< |
+ | |family = [[Jon Gravelli, Jr.]] <small>(Son)</small>{{Status|I=y}} |
− | |affiliations = [[Gambetti Family]] |
+ | |affiliations = [[Gambetti Family]] <small>(Leader)</small><br>[[The Commission]]<br>[[Sonny Cangelosi]] {{Status|D1=y}} |
+ | [[Jon Gravelli, Jr.]] {{Status|I=y}} |
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+ | [[Messina Crime Family]]<br>[[Harvey Noto]]<br/>[[United Liberty Paper contact]]<br>[[Niko Bellic]]<br>[[Bobby Jefferson]] |
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− | |businesses = Mafia Don |
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+ | |businesses = Boss of the [[Gambetti Crime Family]] |
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+ | |status = Deceased |
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− | |voice = [[Madison Arnold]] |
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⚫ | '''Jon Gravelli''' is a character in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' series who appears as a main character in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''. He is also mentioned briefly in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''. He was the [[Don]] of the [[Gambetti Crime Family]] in [[Liberty City (HD Universe)|Liberty City]] from [[1978]] until his death in [[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 12, given his awareness of a rival organization, the [[Ancelotti Crime 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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+ | 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 cocaine addiction however, and was disowned by the family. |
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− | Jon Gravelli was born in [[Meadow Hills]], [[Dukes]], [[Liberty City]] in 1923. His criminal record dates back to 1940, when he was first arrested for possession of gambling records at only 17 years old. Rigorous criminal activity continued through his twenties, including car theft, attempted murder and bribery, though his LCPD record states that he had never been in prison. |
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− | + | In [[1972]], Gravelli almost killed [[Giovanni Ancelotti]]'s uncle, but decided to spare him, a decision he regretted later. |
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+ | Gravelli became the boss of the [[Gambetti Family]] in [[1978]], after the death of [[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 [[United Liberty Paper contact|agents]]. |
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− | In his late sixties, during the early 1990s, he was arrested twice again and beat both cases. Since 2005, he was a patient in [[Schottler Medical Center]]. He was charged with racketeering in 2006 and was awaiting trial - as many other organized crime figures had done, 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 [[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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− | 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 agent. |
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+ | ===Events of ''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
⚫ | 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 kill [[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 smuggled into Liberty City where he was confronted by Niko, who then chooses either to spare or execute him. |
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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 the hospital at the age of 85. |
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+ | ==Personality== |
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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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+ | As the leader of the most powerful mafia family in Liberty City, Gravelli is confident but not arrogant. He understands the limits of the power he obtains illegally and is part of the corrupt system of governance as opposed to against it, as his contacts range from hitmen like Niko, the [[United Liberty Paper contact|contact]] who is implied to be working for the [[International Affairs Agency|IAA]], to the mayor and senators. Gravelli describes himself as "vain", being concerned about his appearance despite his visibly emaciated body, and particularly concerned with his and his family's legacy, saying "if it wasn't me, it would just be someone else. So it might as well be me." He is somewhat patriotic and possibly xenophobic, as he is concerned with criminals of immigrant background like the Russians and [[Kim Young-Guk]] disrupting the status quo, and agrees to assist the ULPC contact with stopping the Ancelottis and Russians from working together, as they would create a risk to national security. He may also be homophobic, as he refers to [[Bernie Crane]] as a f*ggot, although this may be because of the language that an elderly man like himself was brought up using, or how "f*ggot" was considered a more socially acceptable word at the time of the game's release as opposed to any actual homophobic tendencies. |
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+ | Above all, Gravelli is as ruthless as one would expect a mafia boss to be. He rewards favors handsomely and treats disrespect and failure harshly. |
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− | It's unknown who became the Don of [[Gambetti crime family]] after Gravelli's death, although [[Roy Zito]], as [[Consigliere]], is most-likely to have. |
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+ | ==LCPD Database Record== |
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*[[Entourage]] <small>(Boss)</small> |
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− | *He is most likely based on [[wp:Carlo Gambino|Carlo Gambino]], former boss of the [[wikipedia:Gambino crime family|Gambino crime family]], on which the Gambettis are based, although his name shares similarities with [[wikipedia:John Gotti|John Gotti]]. His name is also similar to Gotti informant Sammy "The Bull" Gravano. |
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− | *Upon completion of the main storyline in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] (and [[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 the oldest character in the GTA series to give the [[protagonist]] missions. |
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− | *Appearing in only three missions, Gravelli is the boss with the least appearences 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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− | *Despite being Italian, Gravelli pronounces the word "fugazi" wrong. It is pronounced "foo-gaw-zee", and he prononces it "foo-gay-zee". |
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− | *Jon Gravelli is mentioned in a random encounter in GTA V. Somewhere near Mount Chiliad the [[Antonia Bottino|daughter]] of Gravelli's former right hand man, [[Sammy Bottino]], is being buried alive and the player can choose to help her. Whilst driving her to meet a friend (or to the Altruists) she mentions him. |
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− | + | JonGravelli-Artwork.jpg|Artwork of Jon Gravelli. |
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+ | JonGravelli-GTAIV-Entourage.jpg|Jon Gravelli in the mission [[Entourage]] on a [[Schottler Medical Center|hospital]] bed. |
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+ | *He is most likely based on {{WP|Carlo Gambino}}, former boss of the {{WP|Gambino crime family}}, on which the Gambettis are based, although his name shares similarities with {{WP|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}}, the late acting boss of the {{WP|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. However, Gravelli's illness appears to be respiratory in nature, as his voice is generally hoarse, and in cutscenes, he occasionally has breaks in his speech to use his oxygen mask. |
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+ | *In [[Dining Out]], he incorrectly pronounces the word "fugazi" as foo-gay-zee, as opposed to the proper foo-gah-zee, derived from Italian pronunciation. Just like the improperly pronounced Serbian throughout GTA IV, this was likely an oversight by Rockstar. |
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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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+ | *A minor [[Glitches|glitch]] can occur whereby Gravelli is listed as "Deceased" on the LCPD database even whilst Niko is still performing missions for him. |
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Latest revision as of 14:22, 18 April 2024
Jon Gravelli is a character in the Grand Theft Auto series who appears as a main character in Grand Theft Auto IV. He is also mentioned briefly in Grand Theft Auto V. 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 12, given his awareness of a rival organization, the Ancelotti Crime 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 cocaine 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 regretted later.
Gravelli became the boss of the Gambetti Family in 1978, after the death of 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 Grand Theft Auto 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 kill 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 smuggled into Liberty City where he was confronted by Niko, who then chooses either to spare or execute him.
Death
After the completion of the storyline, internet and radio news reports announced that Gravelli died peacefully in his sleep in the hospital at the age of 85.
Personality
As the leader of the most powerful mafia family in Liberty City, Gravelli is confident but not arrogant. He understands the limits of the power he obtains illegally and is part of the corrupt system of governance as opposed to against it, as his contacts range from hitmen like Niko, the contact who is implied to be working for the IAA, to the mayor and senators. Gravelli describes himself as "vain", being concerned about his appearance despite his visibly emaciated body, and particularly concerned with his and his family's legacy, saying "if it wasn't me, it would just be someone else. So it might as well be me." He is somewhat patriotic and possibly xenophobic, as he is concerned with criminals of immigrant background like the Russians and Kim Young-Guk disrupting the status quo, and agrees to assist the ULPC contact with stopping the Ancelottis and Russians from working together, as they would create a risk to national security. He may also be homophobic, as he refers to Bernie Crane as a f*ggot, although this may be because of the language that an elderly man like himself was brought up using, or how "f*ggot" was considered a more socially acceptable word at the time of the game's release as opposed to any actual homophobic tendencies.
Above all, Gravelli is as ruthless as one would expect a mafia boss to be. He rewards favors handsomely and treats disrespect and failure harshly.
LCPD Database Record
1942 - Promoting Gambling
1942 - Assault
1944 - Grand theft Auto
1946 - Attempted Murder
1949 - Bribery
1990 - Racketeering and Murder
1992 - Obstruction of Justice
- Indicted several times but never convicted of a serious crime.
Mission Appearances
Grand Theft Auto 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. However, Gravelli's illness appears to be respiratory in nature, as his voice is generally hoarse, and in cutscenes, he occasionally has breaks in his speech to use his oxygen mask.
- In Dining Out, he incorrectly pronounces the word "fugazi" as foo-gay-zee, as opposed to the proper foo-gah-zee, derived from Italian pronunciation. Just like the improperly pronounced Serbian throughout GTA IV, this was likely an oversight by Rockstar.
- 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.
- A minor glitch can occur whereby Gravelli is listed as "Deceased" on the LCPD database even whilst Niko is still performing missions for him.