Rico Tattaglia is a fictional character in the novel The Godfather Returns

The Godfather Returns

The Godfather Returns is a novel written by author Mark Winegardner, published in 2004. It is the sequel to Mario Puzo's The Godfather, which was originally published in 1969, and The Sicilian...

. He is the Don of the Tattaglia Crime Family

Tattaglia Crime Family

The Tattaglia family are fictional character in Mario Puzo's 1969 novel The Godfather and its 1972 film adaptation. In the universe of the series, they are one of New York City's Five Families.-Tattaglia family:...

 from 1955 to 1961.

Rico is the brother of Philip Tattaglia

Philip Tattaglia

Philip Tattaglia is a fictional character appearing in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather, the first installment of The Godfather film trilogy and The Godfather video game. He was portrayed by actor Victor Rendina.-In the story:...

 and is called to succeed his brother in 1955 following Philip's assassination by Rocco Lampone

Rocco Lampone

Rocco Lampone is a fictional character appearing in Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather and its film adaptation, as well as the sequel, The Godfather Part II. He was portrayed in the films by actor Tom Rosqui.-In the films:...

. Under him, the organization starts falling apart. Tattaglia warehouses are vulnerable to police raids and other families. He steps down in 1960 and dies the following year. He is succeeded by Ozzie Altobello.