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 .
Al Capone's affectionate letter to son shows mobster's humanity Sonny Capone
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 Seeking to give him a normal life, Al
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 While his father built an empire on organized
Sonny was born in Chicago and faced significant health challenges from birth. He was born with , likely contracted from his father, which led to a severe mastoid infection.