Natale mistress on TV
Ruthann Seccio, the mistress, or "goomah," of former mob boss Ralph Natale, was just filmed for an upcoming episode of "I Married a Mobster," which airs on Discovery. Executive producer Dan Pearson contacted former longtime Daily News reporter Kitty Caparella looking for women in the mob for the show, and Caparella, who was also interviewed in New York for the episode, recommended Seccio.
Kevin Kaufman, of Kaufman Films, shot Ruthann telling her complicated life story from abandonment as a child to becoming the mistress of Natale, who then abandoned her when he cooperated with the FBI, as mobsters threatened to kill her since they couldn't murder him.
A film crew is expected to soon film in town for the episode, which has no airdate set. Pearson and Kaufman produce "I Married a Mobster," along with "Sopranos" actress Lorraine Bracco, who introduces the show.
Even more 'Mob Wives'
"Mob Wives" stars Renee Graziano and Karen Gravano signed autographs for fans at the Philadelphia Home Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Catch our video interview with the ladies on PhillyGossip.com.
Sheena meets snow
New NBC 10 meteorologist Sheena Parveen told us Friday that she was excited to report on snow for the first time over the weekend. The Tampa Bay native has worked only in Florida. Parveen said that growing up in the lightning capital of the world inspired her interest in the weather.
Parveen, who has two dogs, is also an artist and enjoys painting nature scenes on canvas. She's adjusting to the colder weather and the Philadelphia area very well and can't believe how helpful people are, she said. And, on behalf of those who have written to ask or posted their affections for Parveen on Philly.com, we can report that yes, she is single.
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