His only notable brush with the law occurred in 1965 when he was arrested for shoplifting $3.50 worth of aspirin and batteries at a California grocery store. Though the crime was petty, his last name made it national news.
Seeking to give him a normal life, Al Capone sent Sonny to top schools in Miami, including Saint Patrick's High School. While there, Sonny became lifelong friends with Desi Arnaz , who later became the star of I Love Lucy . Sonny Capone
He passed away in 2004 at the age of 85, having successfully lived a life that stood in stark contrast to his father's violent mythos. His only notable brush with the law occurred
Albert Francis "" Capone (1918–2004) was the only child of the notorious Chicago mob boss Al Capone. While his father built an empire on organized crime, Sonny lived a life defined by a quiet, conscious rejection of that legacy. Early Life and Health While there, Sonny became lifelong friends with Desi
Unlike his father, Sonny never joined "The Outfit" or engaged in organized crime. He spent his adult life working various legitimate jobs, including as an apprentice printer, tire distributor, and used car salesman.
He attended the University of Notre Dame and eventually earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami in 1941. A Life of Normalcy