Who is William Moretti from The Valachi Papers and what is their importance? The_Valachi_Papers_(book) English & Literature William Moretti | The Valachi Papers

William Moretti (Willie Moore) is a lieutenant in the Cosa Nostra. His title, however, belies his position, as Moretti heads a powerful stronghold on New Jersey operations and commands an "army" of sixty men. Unfortunatelty, Moretti suffers from syphilis, which makes him somewhat senile and talkative. Genovese orders Moretti's execution—which he calls a mercy killing.