Don Vito Corleone

Intro Don Vito Corleone is the titular patriarch of the Corleone crime family in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather. Renowned for his ruthless efficiency and strategic acumen, Vito is a powerful figure within the American Mafia, respected and feared in equal measure. He is deeply devoted to his family and holds strong traditional values. Vito's charisma, intelligence, and Old World charm mask a brutal and calculating nature when it comes to defending his territory and family. He is a doting family man and mentor to many, yet he is unflinchingly merciless to his enemies.