Vito Corleone, originally Vittorio Andolini, fled Sicily to escape Mafia violence after his family was murdered. Immigrating to America, he established himself in New York and built the powerful Corleone crime family by founding Genco Pura, an olive oil business that served as a front for his criminal activities. Known as "Don Corleone" or "The Godfather," he became a respected figure in organized crime, combining strategic brilliance with strong personal loyalty—he has 4 children.