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[[Franco Forelli]] (? - ?)
[[Franco Forelli]] (? - ?)
|type = [[Mafia|Cosa Nostra Mob Family]]
|type = [[Mafia|Cosa Nostra Mob Family]]
|enemies = [[Vercetti Gang|Mafia Vercetti]], [[Leone Family]], [[Sindacco Family]], [[Sicilian Mafia]], [[San Fierro Triads]], [[Uptown Yardies]], [[Southside Hoods]] and [[Yakuza]]
|enemies = [[Vercetti Gang]], [[Leone Family]], [[Sindacco Family]], [[Sicilian Mafia]], [[San Fierro Triads]], [[Uptown Yardies]], [[Southside Hoods]] and [[Yakuza]]
|affiliations = [[Leone Family]], [[Sindacco Family]] and [[Sicilian Mafia]]
|affiliations = [[Leone Family]], [[Sindacco Family]] and [[Sicilian Mafia]]
|cars = [[Forelli Exsess]]<br>[[Stretch]]<br>[[Sentinel]]
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The '''Trout family''' is an Italo- American [[Mafia]] family based [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]].
The '''Forelli Family''' is an Italian-American [[Mafia]] family based in [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]].


== History ==
== History ==
===1971===
===1971===
Forelli family associated [[Tommy Vercetti]]Which kills eleven men [[Harwood]], [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] which earned him 15 years in prison and the nickname " The Butcher Harwood "
Forelli Family associate [[Tommy Vercetti]], who kills eleven men in [[Harwood]], [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]] earning him 15 years in prison and the nickname "The Harwood Butcher"


===1984===
===1984===
In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], [[Giorgio Forelli]] attempts to kill [[Phil Collins]] thanks to [[Barry Mickelthwaite]] Giorgio Forelli money due . [[Victor Vance]] kill all the death squads sent therefore save both Phil and Barry died.
In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], [[Giorgio Forelli]] attempts to kill [[Phil Collins]] due to [[Barry Mickelthwaite]] owing Giorgio Forelli money. [[Victor Vance]] kills all the hitmen squads sent therefore saving both Phil and Barry from dying.


===1986===
===1986===
In 1986, the Forelli family became the most powerful mafia family in Liberty City . In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|Gta vice city]], The Forelli had decided to extend " in the south " by opening relations with the local drug cartels through recently released from prison [[Tommy Vercetti]]. However , this never happened because of [[Sonny Forelli]] death and Tommy 's defection . Giorgio Forelli face charges of fraud .
By 1986, the Forelli family became the most powerful Mafia family in Liberty City. In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]], the Forellis had decided to expand "down south" by opening relations with local drug cartels through recently released from prison [[Tommy Vercetti]]. However, this never happened due to [[Sonny Forelli]]'s death and Tommy's defection. Giorgio Forelli faces charges for fraud.


===1992===
===1992===
In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]It was agreed that the Forelli hold an equal share of [[Caligula's Palace|Caligula ' s Palace]] casino [[Las Venturas]], As the [[Sindacco Family|Sindacco]] and [[Leone Family|Lion]] families. The families could not decide between them who should run the casino . Therefore , [[Ken Rosenberg]] was presented as a disinterested party , which all war ignited between families , Rosenberg will be killed .
In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]], it was agreed the Forellis would own an equal share of [[Caligula's Palace]] casino in [[Las Venturas]], along with the [[Sindacco Family|Sindacco]] and [[Leone Family|Leone]] families. The Families couldn't decide between themselves who should run the casino. Therefore, [[Ken Rosenberg]] was put forward as a neutral party, which any war between the families ignite, Rosenberg will be killed.


While [[Johnny Sindacco]] is in the hospital [[Fender Ketchup|traumatized]], The Forelli decide to take the time to kill, by [[Intensive Care|misappropriation]] his ambulance. Rosenberg was aware of the success , and sends [[Carl Johnson]] to retrieve Johnny 's [[ambulance]] before the war is on between the families. However, later , Johnny [[The Meat Business|this]] of a heart attack caused , and [[Salvatore Leone]] Ventrue returns to Las recover the money he invested in the casino Rosenberg. The Forelli later send hitmen to kill Salvatore , who was aware of the coup and decided to send Carl [[Freefall|kill]] the Hitmen of their flight before arriving in Las Ventrue . Success leads to complete Salvatore Forelli by [[Saint Mark's Bistro|Carl sent to Liberty City]]To kill the Forelli underboss [[Marco Forelli|Mark Trout]]While [[Marco's Bistro|Marco 's Bistro]]. The move weakens the Forelli , and ends in Las Venturas their profession , leaving the Lions to take complete control of the casino .
While [[Johnny Sindacco]] is at the hospital for [[Fender Ketchup|being traumatized]], the Forellis decide to take the moment to kill him, by [[Intensive Care|hijacking]] his ambulance. Rosenberg becomes aware of the hit, and sends [[Carl Johnson]] to retrieve Johnny's [[ambulance]] before a war is ignited between the families. However, Johnny later [[The Meat Business|dies]] from an induced heart attack, and [[Salvatore Leone]] returns to Las Ventruas to reclaim the money that he invested in the casino from Rosenberg. The Forellis later send hitmen to kill Salvatore, who was aware of the hit and decides to send Carl to [[Freefall|kill]] the hitmen in their flight before they arrive in Las Ventruas. The hit leads to Salvatore to finish the Forellis by [[Saint Mark's Bistro|sending Carl to Liberty City]], to kill the Forellis underboss [[Marco Forelli]], while at the [[Marco's Bistro]]. The hit weakens the Forellis, and ends their occupation in Las Venturas, leaving the Leones to take full control of the casino.


===1998===
===1998===
In [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]], The agreement with the Forelli [[A Walk in the Park|death]] Mayor [[Roger C. Hole]], Who worked for [[Franco Forelli]] at the time . He then found another representative , [[Miles O'Donovan]]Go against [[Donald Love]], who represented the family Leone . However, O'Donovan wins as voters [[Love on the Rocks|discovered]] that Love was unfit for office because he worked with [[Toni Cipriani]].
In [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]], the Forellis deal with the [[A Walk in the Park|death]] of Mayor [[Roger C. Hole]], who was working for [[Franco Forelli]] at the time. He then had found another representative, [[Miles O'Donovan]], to go against [[Donald Love]], who was representing the Leone Family. However, O'Donovan wins as the voters [[Love on the Rocks|found out]] that Love was unfit for office because he was working with [[Toni Cipriani]].


Later , a war was sparked between the Forelli and [[Sindacco Family|Sindaccos]] in [[Fort Staunton]], Who was caused by [[Sicilian Mafia|Sicilian Mob]]After Sindaccos had begun to invade the territory Forelli [[Staunton Island]]. Toni is trapped, as [[Salvatore Leone]] takes advantage of the war to defeat [[Massimo Torini|Max Santorini]]The intention to take the city. The war led to two families to be weakened by the gang to come as [[Uptown Yardies]] and [[Yakuza]] take on their territory behind. The families eventually try [[Taking the Peace|broker a truce]] which bugs Salvatore [[Paulie Sindacco]]la car " to kill the Forelli attending the peace meeting . As the war continues, the Forelli continue to lose territory on [[Shoreside Vale]], Toni Cipriani and after [[Southside Hoods]] [[Rough Justice|take over]] turf last enlargement of the profession have Forelli in. The war continues until Paulie was Sindacco [[Dead Reckoning|killed]] after attempting to escape Liberty City after his invovement get Salvatore imprisoned .
Later on, a war was sparked between the Forellis and the [[Sindacco Family|Sindaccos]] in [[Fort Staunton]], which was caused by the [[Sicilian Mafia|Sicilian Mob]], after the Sindaccos had begun invading Forelli territory on [[Staunton Island]]. Toni is caught up in it, as [[Salvatore Leone]] takes advantage of the war to foil [[Massimo Torini]]'s plan to take over the city. The war leads to both families to be weakened as upcoming gangs like the [[Uptown Yardies]] and the [[Yakuza]] take over their territory left behind. The families eventually try to [[Taking the Peace|broker a truce]] to which Salvatore bugs [[Paulie Sindacco]]'s car to kill the Forellis attending the peace meeting. As the war continues, the Forellis continue to lose territory on [[Shoreside Vale]], after Toni Cipriani and the [[Southside Hoods]] [[Rough Justice|take over]] the last expanding turf the Forellis have occupation in. The war continues until Paulie Sindacco was [[Dead Reckoning|killed]] after trying to flee Liberty City, after his invovement in getting Salvatore jailed.


The latest target Forelli [[Yakuza]], After [[Kazuki Kasen]] had regained most of the territory in Liberty City and began stocking up on weapons as a powerful [[Rhino|reservoir]]. The wife of Kazuki catches Forelli [[Toshiko Kasen]] [[A Date With Death|attend]] the [[Fort Staunton Opera House]] Toni Cipriani , and try to kill her ( not knowing that Toshiko is against the plots of her husband ). The Forelli are then completely weakened after their main base of operations [[Fort Staunton]] was [[Bringing the House Down|destroyed by explosives underground]] in the old main line underground , passing thought south Staunton Island .
The Forellis later target the [[Yakuza]], after [[Kazuki Kasen]] had taken over most of the territory in Liberty City and began stocking up on powerful weapons such as a [[Rhino|tank]]. The Forellis catch Kazuki's wife [[Toshiko Kasen]] [[A Date With Death|attending]] the [[Fort Staunton Opera House]] with Toni Cipriani, and attempt to kill her (not knowing that Toshiko is against her husband's plots). The Forellis are later completly weakened after their main base of operations [[Fort Staunton]] was [[Bringing the House Down|destroyed by underground explosives]] in the old subway main line running throught southern Staunton Island.


===2001===
===2001===
In [[GTA III]], They are named the '''Trout Brothers'''. The Forelli appears to have been considerably weakened , with the murder of several members over Forelli . It is assumed that the Forelli were reduced to servitude under the Leone family and their organization as a whole is now considered a brotherhood .
In [[GTA III]], they are named the '''Forelli Brothers'''. The Forellis seems to have been weakened considerably, with the killing of several more Forelli members. It is assumed that the Forellis have been reduced to servitude under the Leone Family and their organization on the whole is now considered a brotherhood.


A senior member [[Mike Forelli]], Was killed in a [[Mike Lips Last Lunch|for explosion]] by a bomb that was set by [[Claude]]On the order of [[Joey Leone]]. The bad blood between brothers and Joey Forelli continue , to which Joey had another Forelli [[Dead Skunk in the Trunk|killed and stuffed in a car]]. Because of the Forelli monitoring around the vehicle , Claude sent Joey to dispose of the [[Harwood Autocrusher and Junkyard|Autocrusher Harwood and Junkyard]].
A high-ranking member [[Mike Forelli]], was killed in a [[Mike Lips Last Lunch|car explosion]] by a bomb that was set by [[Claude]], on orders from [[Joey Leone]]. Bad blood between Joey and the Forelli brothers continue, to which Joey had another Forelli [[Dead Skunk in the Trunk|killed and stuffed in a car]]. Due to the Forelli surveillance around the vehicle, Joey sent Claude to dispose of it at the [[Harwood Autocrusher and Junkyard]].


==Clothing==
==Clothing==
In GTA Liberty City Stories , the executioners Don Forelli blue / black red shirts with light blue / white coats and carrying guns . In GTA III, they were dressed as the Leones as seen in one of Joey Leone Missions , albeit because they were in disguise . In GTA Vice City , the Forelli are seen wearing light blue or brown Hawaiian shirts . In GTA San Andreas, the mobsters ( presumed to be the Forelli ' s ), or dress jackets brown , light green shirts with black pants or black jogging suits . In GTA Vice City Stories, the Forelli hitman seen in some missions wear dark shirts with black jackets over .
In GTA Liberty City Stories, Forelli henchmen don blue/dark red shirts with light blue/white jackets over and carry pistols. In GTA III, they dressed like the Leones as seen in one of Joey Leone's missions, although this is because they were in disguise. In GTA Vice City, the Forelli's are seen wearing light blue or brown Hawaiian shirts. In GTA San Andreas, the mobsters (presumed to be the Forelli's) either dress in brown jackets, light green shirts with black pants or black jogging suits. In GTA Vice City Stories, the Forelli hitman seen in a couple of missions wear dark colored shirts with black jackets over.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Forelli Family is the only gang have appeared in all GTA III era games , with the exception of [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]] ( Although they may seem, because there is only a reference to [[Mafia]], not a particular family ).
* The Forelli Family is the only gang to have appeared in every GTA III era game, with the exception of [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]] (although they may have appeared, as there is only a reference to the [[Mafia]], not a particular family).


==Gallery==
==Gallery==


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Forelli Family (GTA3).png|Their first appearance in GTA III, "[[Dead Skunk in the Trunk]]".
Forelli Family (GTA3).png|Their first appearance in GTA III, "[[Dead Skunk in the Trunk]]".
Forellis-GTAVC-members.jpg|Hostile Forelli members in GTA Vice City, during "[[Keep Your Friends Close...]]".
Forellis-GTAVC-members.jpg|Hostile Forelli members in GTA Vice City, during "[[Keep Your Friends Close...]]".
ForelliExsess-GTALCS-front.jpg|A Forelli Exsess.
ForelliExsess-GTALCS-front.jpg|A Forelli Exsess.
Sentinel-GTAVCS-front.jpg|A Forelli [[Sentinel]]
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Revision as of 09:02, 27 August 2010

GANG
Forelli Family
File:Forellis-GTALCS-members.jpg
Members of the Forellis in GTA Liberty City Stories.
Games: GTA III
GTA Vice City
GTA San Andreas
GTA Liberty City Stories
GTA Vice City Stories
Locations: Saint Mark's, Red Light District, Newport, Fort Staunton and Wichita Gardens, Liberty City
Caligula's Palace, Las Venturas
Leaders: Sonny Forelli (? - 1986)

Franco Forelli (? - ?)

Type: Cosa Nostra Mob Family
Enemies: Vercetti Gang, Leone Family, Sindacco Family, Sicilian Mafia, San Fierro Triads, Uptown Yardies, Southside Hoods and Yakuza
Affiliations: Leone Family, Sindacco Family and Sicilian Mafia
Vehicles: Forelli Exsess
Stretch
Sentinel
Weapons: Pistol
Businesses: Caligula's Casino and Marco's Bistro
Members: Sonny Forelli (Deceased)
Giorgio Forelli
Mike Forelli (Deceased)
Harry (Deceased)
Lee (Deceased)
Tommy Vercetti (former)
Lou Bricant (Multiplayer)
Marco Forelli (deleted)
Ken Rosenberg

The Forelli Family is an Italian-American Mafia family based in Liberty City.

History

1971

Forelli Family associate Tommy Vercetti, who kills eleven men in Harwood, Liberty City earning him 15 years in prison and the nickname "The Harwood Butcher"

1984

In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Giorgio Forelli attempts to kill Phil Collins due to Barry Mickelthwaite owing Giorgio Forelli money. Victor Vance kills all the hitmen squads sent therefore saving both Phil and Barry from dying.

1986

By 1986, the Forelli family became the most powerful Mafia family in Liberty City. In GTA Vice City, the Forellis had decided to expand "down south" by opening relations with local drug cartels through recently released from prison Tommy Vercetti. However, this never happened due to Sonny Forelli's death and Tommy's defection. Giorgio Forelli faces charges for fraud.

1992

In GTA San Andreas, it was agreed the Forellis would own an equal share of Caligula's Palace casino in Las Venturas, along with the Sindacco and Leone families. The Families couldn't decide between themselves who should run the casino. Therefore, Ken Rosenberg was put forward as a neutral party, which any war between the families ignite, Rosenberg will be killed.

While Johnny Sindacco is at the hospital for being traumatized, the Forellis decide to take the moment to kill him, by hijacking his ambulance. Rosenberg becomes aware of the hit, and sends Carl Johnson to retrieve Johnny's ambulance before a war is ignited between the families. However, Johnny later dies from an induced heart attack, and Salvatore Leone returns to Las Ventruas to reclaim the money that he invested in the casino from Rosenberg. The Forellis later send hitmen to kill Salvatore, who was aware of the hit and decides to send Carl to kill the hitmen in their flight before they arrive in Las Ventruas. The hit leads to Salvatore to finish the Forellis by sending Carl to Liberty City, to kill the Forellis underboss Marco Forelli, while at the Marco's Bistro. The hit weakens the Forellis, and ends their occupation in Las Venturas, leaving the Leones to take full control of the casino.

1998

In GTA Liberty City Stories, the Forellis deal with the death of Mayor Roger C. Hole, who was working for Franco Forelli at the time. He then had found another representative, Miles O'Donovan, to go against Donald Love, who was representing the Leone Family. However, O'Donovan wins as the voters found out that Love was unfit for office because he was working with Toni Cipriani.

Later on, a war was sparked between the Forellis and the Sindaccos in Fort Staunton, which was caused by the Sicilian Mob, after the Sindaccos had begun invading Forelli territory on Staunton Island. Toni is caught up in it, as Salvatore Leone takes advantage of the war to foil Massimo Torini's plan to take over the city. The war leads to both families to be weakened as upcoming gangs like the Uptown Yardies and the Yakuza take over their territory left behind. The families eventually try to broker a truce to which Salvatore bugs Paulie Sindacco's car to kill the Forellis attending the peace meeting. As the war continues, the Forellis continue to lose territory on Shoreside Vale, after Toni Cipriani and the Southside Hoods take over the last expanding turf the Forellis have occupation in. The war continues until Paulie Sindacco was killed after trying to flee Liberty City, after his invovement in getting Salvatore jailed.

The Forellis later target the Yakuza, after Kazuki Kasen had taken over most of the territory in Liberty City and began stocking up on powerful weapons such as a tank. The Forellis catch Kazuki's wife Toshiko Kasen attending the Fort Staunton Opera House with Toni Cipriani, and attempt to kill her (not knowing that Toshiko is against her husband's plots). The Forellis are later completly weakened after their main base of operations Fort Staunton was destroyed by underground explosives in the old subway main line running throught southern Staunton Island.

2001

In GTA III, they are named the Forelli Brothers. The Forellis seems to have been weakened considerably, with the killing of several more Forelli members. It is assumed that the Forellis have been reduced to servitude under the Leone Family and their organization on the whole is now considered a brotherhood.

A high-ranking member Mike Forelli, was killed in a car explosion by a bomb that was set by Claude, on orders from Joey Leone. Bad blood between Joey and the Forelli brothers continue, to which Joey had another Forelli killed and stuffed in a car. Due to the Forelli surveillance around the vehicle, Joey sent Claude to dispose of it at the Harwood Autocrusher and Junkyard.

Clothing

In GTA Liberty City Stories, Forelli henchmen don blue/dark red shirts with light blue/white jackets over and carry pistols. In GTA III, they dressed like the Leones as seen in one of Joey Leone's missions, although this is because they were in disguise. In GTA Vice City, the Forelli's are seen wearing light blue or brown Hawaiian shirts. In GTA San Andreas, the mobsters (presumed to be the Forelli's) either dress in brown jackets, light green shirts with black pants or black jogging suits. In GTA Vice City Stories, the Forelli hitman seen in a couple of missions wear dark colored shirts with black jackets over.

Trivia

  • The Forelli Family is the only gang to have appeared in every GTA III era game, with the exception of Grand Theft Auto Advance (although they may have appeared, as there is only a reference to the Mafia, not a particular family).

Gallery