A capodecina (also called caporegime) is the captain of a decina, a branch within an organized crime family. Some sources define a decina as a group of ten men, others as a branch of a family in an outlying region.

The term was used by Nick Rizzuto in reference to himself. Vic Cotroni was the recognized capodecina of Montreal, John "Johnny Pops" Papalia preceded him.

References

• Mafia Brotherhoods: Organized Crime, Italian Style, by Letizia Paoli, 2003
• Montreal Crime Family, by Little Joe Shots, http://realdealmafia.com/canada.html