He graduated from City College with a degree in mathematics .
Santasiere , of French and Italian ancestry , was born and raised in New York City , the 12th of 13 children , and grew up in extreme poverty .
Santasiere graduated from City College with a degree in mathematics .
Santasiere , of French and Italian ancestry , was born and raised in New York City , the 12th of 13 children , and grew up in extreme poverty .