Luigi hails from a wealthy Maryland family whose riches can be traced back to his grandpa, Nicholas Mangione, a first-generation American who was born in Little Italy in Baltimore.
Nicholas rose from poverty to create an empire that included the conservative radio station WCBM-AM, Hayfields Country Club, and Turf Valley Resort.
Additionally, he established Lorien Health Services, a nursing facility where his now-incarcerated grandson helped in 2014.
Nicholas is a Navy veteran, philanthropist, and businessman who has a portfolio in real estate, hotels, and healthcare.
He and his wife, Mary, also have ten children. One of the 37 grandchildren of Nicholas and Mary, Luigi was raised. i
I a fancy $800,000 house in Towson, Maryland, and went to the prestigious Gilman School in Baltimore.
