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Matthew Bevilaqua Nickname (s) Matt Drinkwater Born March 30, 1976, West Orange, New Jersey Died April 2000, Newark, New Jersey (Aged 24) Cause of Death Gunshots Citizenship Italian - American Career Information Occupation Mobster Rank Associate Affiliations DiMeo Crime Family He grew up living with his mother, father, and two sisters Janice and Barbara in the Ironbound in Newark, New Jersey. This later turns sour after A.J. Before Tony realized his mother had helped to plan the attack on him, he had been very close to her and had taken care of her. After killing Christopher, Tony tries to discover whether other mobsters or family members had similar feelings, it seems, however, that they do not. James Gandolfini (adult)Bobby Boriello (child)Danny Petrillo (teenager)Michael Gandolfini (teenager)William Ludwig (child) Corrado Soprano, Jr. (uncle)Quintina Blundetto (aunt)Tony Blundetto (cousin)Hugh DeAngelis (father-in-law)Mary DeAngelis (mother-in-law)Bobby Baccalieri (brother-in-law)Bobby Baccalieri III (Step-nephew)Sophia Baccalieri (step-niece) Domenica Baccalieri (niece)Thomas Giglione, Jr. (brother-in-law)Alyssa Giglione (niece)Thomas Giglione III (nephew)Christopher Moltisanti (cousin-in-law)Brian Cammarata (cousin-in-law) He hopes that both his children will escape the life of crime he has led. However, since his Uncle Richie's release from prison and subsequent death, Jackie had become more and more involved in the Mafia. Tony has to juggle North Jersey's most powerful criminal organization, keeping it functioning properly and keeping dissonance to a minimum. In "I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano" Tony abruptly ends his therapy and persuades Dr. Melfi to go into hiding when he discovers that his Uncle Junior has found out about their sessions. Tony sometimes has vivid dreams that are shown to the viewer. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Tony managed to strike a truce with Phil's underlings, however, and after Phil is assassinated, Tony returns safely to his criminal enterprise. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. He's also appeared in several films since his release from prison, the most recent of which being "Made in Mexico" in 2021. He didn't finger his prick, he created dysentery among the ranks, he was weak and had become a finook with bad underwear. The "Bronx Tale" star was later convicted of attempted burglary and sentenced to a decade behind bars. Carmela Soprano When Tony was about to call 911 for help, he sees the baby seat in the back seat of the SUV destroyed by a tree branch, and then closes his phone and proceeds to suffocate him by holding his nose shut so he chokes to death on his own blood. In the second season finale, Tony asks Pussy if he may have tipped off the FBI about the Bevilaqua hit. This prompts him to seek help for the attacks. Soldiers from Johnny Boy's crew, Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero and Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri, passed their loyalty on to Tony after Johnny Boy died, Tony then became acting capo of his father's old crew in 1986, making him the youngest capo in the family, at only 27. [6] On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. In A Bronx Tale (1993), he played the main character Calogero 'C' Anello, a teenager torn between his father and a mob boss who befriended him as a child (according to New York Magazine, Brancato earned $25,000 ($46,900 today) for the role). In the episode when Tony's sister, Janice, goes back to Seattle, it is revealed during a rushed conversation between Janice and Tony that their mother suffers from narcissistic personality disorder. Matt and Sean attempted a drive-by hit on Christopher which results in him shooting Sean to death in self-defense. He was killed in a snack shack inside of the Hacklebarney State Park in Morris County. After that he also tells her that he murdered Salvatore Bonpensiero and his cousin Tony Blundetto. In October 1998 ("Pax Soprana"), Tony has several dreams and fantasies of Dr. Melfi. Furthermore, he conspired with Tony's own mother, Livia Soprano, to have Tony killed (although the hit failed). Eventually, Soprano crew soldier Pussy Bonpensiero learns of Matt's whereabouts from a teenager after implying that whoever tells them where he is hiding will gain "points" with the DiMeo crime family. Brancato's last film before being charged in 2005 for first-degree burglary was Saturday Morning, released in 2007. Lol. During this episode Tony introduces the concept of him acting like the sad clown - happy on the outside but sad on the inside. Pussy denies this accusation, although Tony executes him regardless. The voice of a younger version of his daughter calls him back. A similar interesting fact, but in reverse, is that Vincent Piazza was in his early 30's when he played AJ's friend Hernan O'Brian, a teenager. Young Tony Soprano has been portrayed by several actors. After extensive testing that includes an MRI scan and blood work no physical cause can be found so Dr. Cusamano referred Tony to psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi. Sean and Matthew shared an apartment together. Tony's earlier chaotic life via flashback. The director, whose brother-in-law is a police officer, edited down all of Brancato's scenes during post-production. DiMeo Family Just as Tony is about to enter the house he wakes up. In the second dream Tony follows Ralph to an old house, which Ralph enters. Tony sustains some injury to his ear which is partially shot off, and minor bruises and cuts from crashing his vehicle. Tony was also close to his cousin Tony Blundetto. Bevilaqua is a close associate with the Soprano crew and works closely . Bevilaqua got into trouble with Moltisanti for needlessly attracting police attention by stealing nearby cars and assaulting an innocent stockbroker. is finally getting back to college, this time at Rutgers University, to take classes and party with girls as Tony believes every college kid should. Tony is never suspected of this murder. He also portrayed Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos . Janice Baccalieri (sister)Barbara Giglione (sister) Probably didnt finish like that strunz Jackie Jr. Kid was always a dumb fuck, didnt he almost drown in three inches of water?. promised Jackie Jr.'s father that he would try to keep his son on the straight path. "[5] Brancato was discovered in 1992, while swimming at New York's Jones Beach, by a talent scout who noticed Brancato's resemblance to Robert De Niro. Disclaimer: All copyrights belong to HBO.Monetization is disabled on this channel.I don't make a profit from uploading this content and I never will, I am ju. [16], Brancato was incarcerated on Rikers island and as state inmate #09A0227 in the Oneida Correctional Facility in Rome, New York, and was subsequently transferred to the Hudson Correctional Facility. However, given that one-time story and the tone of voice delivered, it may be likely Tony was telling a tall tale. I think there was a theme in the show that there was no one to "take over". Brancato was arrested on December 10, 2005, in the Bronx for the murder of police officer Daniel Enchautegui, who was at home and off-duty at the time of his death, during a botched burglary. ", "The Officer Down Memorial Page: Detective Daniel Enchautegui", "Murder trial scheduled for 'Sopranos' actor", "Did Suspects Know Victim Was an Officer? During the episode "The Second Coming", aired in part II of season six, Melfi's own therapist suggests to her that her work with Tony could be considered enabling toward Tony's sociopathic tendencies. Though there is a possibility that the test results were forged, for example they could have had someone else take the exam for him. However, In December of 2006 ("Kaisha"), he admits to Phil Leotardo (who had just suffered a heart attack), that while he was in a coma, he went to a place, but he knows he never wants to go back there. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. It seemed as though he would soon join the ranks of Joe Pesci, Ray Liotta, and other quintessential mafia-esque figures in movies and enjoy a long, successful career. Tony was not alone in nightmares, as Silvio and Paulie admit in private they have all been haunted by nightmares of killing a good friend. The Real Reason Sopranos Actor Lillo Brancato Spent 10 Years In Prison. Sean was distractingly good looking compared to Drinkwater. The pair came face-to-face with the officer, and in a moment of frenzied panic, Armento produced a firearm and shot Enchautegui in the chest (he died shortly after). "Wasted Talent: The Rise and Fall of Lillo Brancato" became his tell-all that outlined the success, regret, trauma, and redemption that has defined most of his life. However, Matt runs off and is chased by Richie. Due to their lower status, Matt and Sean could not refuse. He is again shown in his father's old car accompanied by a range of past associates. August 22, 1959[1] Soprano. Later they discuss Livia's car accident and Melfi suggests depression may have contributed to the accident - Tony misunderstands her and becomes angry. Every decision you make affects every facet of every other fucking thing. Brancato was charged with second-degree murder, and his trial began on November 17, 2008. On March 26 1999 ("Isabella"), Tony is attacked by William Johnson "Petite" Clayborn and Rasheen Ray, two thugs sent by Uncle Junior under orders to execute Tony. After Soprano asked Bevilaqua if he liked the drink, he informed him that it would be the last drink that he ever tasted, and the two men proceeded to shoot him several times with handguns, killing him. His mistresses have been, in chronological order, of Russian, Italian, Italian/Cuban, and Jewish descent. Chrissy himself would have got whacked very early but for who he was related to. Tony was on bed rest for a few days and quickly recovered. Pussy and Tony drag a beaten Matt to a locked refreshment shack and after interrogating him to make sure that he and Sean were acting on their own. When the witness learned that the murder was mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate and denied it was Tony Soprano who he had indeed witnessed. He resented being in therapy and refused to accept the diagnosis of panic attacks given him by the neurologists who had investigated his illness. Charges of second-degree murder were also leveled against him, but they didn't stick. Tony and Pussy blast countless bullets into him even after he's obviously dead. He was Matthew Bevilaqua's partner in crime and an associate in the Soprano crew. He manages to dial 911 but loses consciousness before being able to tell the operator what happened. Later led by Christopher; Matt and Sean commited several robberies on commercial sites, although they had to pay a large percentage of the cash to Tony Soprano. Tony has mistakenly taken another man's briefcase - Kevin Finnerty's - along with all of his identification and work. Soldier (1982-1986)Captain (1986-1999)De facto Boss (1999-2006)Boss (2006-2006) Brancato admitted to developing an addiction to drugs and alcohol at a young age that became increasingly more severe over the years, and it all came to a grisly head onDecember 10, 2005. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a mob boss. They got into trouble with Christopher for stealing nearby cars which could draw too much attention from the police. The Sopranos [13] On December 22, 2008, a jury found him not guilty of murder, but found him guilty of first-degree attempted burglary. Tony describes the experience of the panic attack as feeling like he had "ginger ale in his skull". They also get into trouble for brutally beating up a broker, Kevin, and sending him to the hospital for recommending the sale of other stocks. [15] On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison. Sean Gismonte is an associate of the DiMeo crime family. Brancato's ability to emulate the consequences of getting involved in organized crime and toxic ambitions presented fans with an exciting spectacle to watch, but the dark truth of the matter is that life often imitates art far too closely. He later discovers that he'd hallucinated Isabella due to taking too much lithium, and that Isabella represented the mother he never had. (1950), and 5th Borough (2020). Now obviously this isn't what got Matthew killed but it shows his true character. Matthew Bevilaqua was born in New Jersey in 1976 to a family of Italian descent, and Bevilaqua and Sean Gismonte became associates of Christopher Moltisanti in Paulie Gualtieri's crew of the DiMeo crime family. Brancato acted in three films in the mid-1990s, prior to joining the cast of The Sopranos. meets Blanca, and in Tony's opinion, A.J. seems to be doing better. In therapy, when asked to remember happy childhood memories about his mother, Tony struggled to come up with any, eventually recalling that he witnessed his father falling down the stairs, causing the whole family to laugh, even his mother; he later described his mother as a cruel, joyless woman who wore his father down "to a little nub". Rank The first time he was shot by 2 gangsters in. Reddit community dedicated to the HBO hit TV series, The Sopranos, and movie, The Many Saints of Newark. . Christopher then fired off a shot that hit Sean in the head, killing him instantaneously. Biographical Information On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Tony has a penchant for carrying on extramarital affairs. In April 2006 ("Join the Club"), a comatose Tony finds himself in an alternate universe where he is a law-abiding salesman on a business trip. His wife Carmela seems to know about this and usually turns a blind eye, though sometimes the bottled-up tensions explode in domestic arguments - particularly at the end of Season 4, when Tony's affairs drive Carmela to separate from him. Find Matthew Bevilaqua obituaries and memorials at Legacy.com. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. She tells him that their flight from the pool sparked his panic attack through the overwhelming fear of somehow losing his own family. Affiliation He is an associate of the DiMeo crime family and a member of the Soprano crew. By 1995, Tony was a well-respected caporegime in the organization when the boss of the family, Ercoli "Eckley" DiMeo, was sent to prison. Sean's ambition was to impress his superiors in order to move up the ranks with his best . However, he was plagued in having to "show the sad face" while the rest of his family grieves. At the time, Tony thought Janice was his father's favorite child. He was also the older brother of former DiMeo acting boss Jackie, Sr. Matt then goes into hiding. When he walked over to investigate, LilloBrancato and his friendSteven Armento burst through the front door after burglarizing the residence. Instead of calling 911, he suffocates Christopher to death. He is last shown having dinner with his family at the famous Holstein's restaurant in New Jersey, though the possibility of a criminal indictment, thanks to a gun charge and testimony from Carlo Gervasi, looms over his head. With the help of a therapist and medication, A.J. Sean and Matthew shared an apartment together. While he may have been an important character in the series, Squicciarini still had his own demons when he was alive. They decided to impress Richie Aprile by killing their former friend Moltisanti, his rival. Matt ran away from the scene and went to the Aprile crew's hangout asking capo Richie Aprile for help hoping Richie's dislike of Chris for hitting his niece, Adriana. After flunking out of Ramapo State, A.J. Tony hears his cries for help, and rescues him. Over the course of the show he is seen to enjoy Jefferson Airplane, Eric Clapton, The Clash, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, AC/DC, Rush, Eagles, Journey, Boston, and Deep Purple. Tony has a panic attack while visiting his mother's home after she moves to Green Grove. TonyTony Uncle-JohnnyToneT. He knocks on the door and a female figure descends slowly in shadow; the door creaks ominously. Brancato was born Saul Rodriguez in Bogot, Colombia,[1] on August 30, 1976. After his monumental debut in Robert Dinero's "A Bronx Tale" (1993),TV and movie big wigs shared high hopes for the budding star. To keep them segregated, family members used to call Tony Blundetto "Tony Uncle Al" and Tony Soprano "Tony Uncle Johnny". He eventually beat Jackie up to warn him about abusing his daughter's feelings and confiscated a gun from him. Gloria is suddenly back at the table and offers Tony a choice between seeing what she has under her dress or under her scarf. Matt's death also appeared to have a psychological effect on Tony. Occupation(s) She is cooking dinner and when she goes over to the oven the scarf drapes across Tony. Tony was initially pleased with the relationship, believing Jackie to be a hard-working pre-med student from a good family. Among other differences, his accent has changed and his hotel's bartender condescends him (in sharp contrast to the bartender at The Bing, who is a recurring punching bag for Tony). The actor who plays Sean Gismonte was a teenager when his role was filmed, in which case he was the oldest teenager I've ever seen. Matt and Sean also took part in the Soprano crew's picket busting efforts at Massarone construction. Finally, in the penultimate episode of the series, "The Blue Comet", Melfi severs her relationship with Tony as his therapist after reading research recommended by her own therapist that sociopaths can use talk therapy to actually improve their skills in manipulating others and using what is learned in therapy to become more capable criminals. Tony fails to attend their next scheduled session. Historica Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. He tries to find a car mechanic (who had worked on his Lincoln when Tony drove Lincolns) to put it back on, but a duck swoops down and snatches it from his hand. Anthony "Tony" John Soprano (born August 22, 1959-December 2007), also known as Tony Soprano, is the De facto Boss of the DiMeo crime family. In appreciation of Matt Bevilaqua and Sean Gismonte Every single thing these 2 characters did was gold. sees his new friends attack a Somalian student on a bike and he regresses into depression. Richie chased Matt away with a baseball bat and Matt went into hiding. In the first he is being driven by Carmela in the back of his father's old car while Ralph sits in the passenger seat. Biography Most notably, after murdering his nephew, Christopher Moltisanti, he feels a rush of relief for finally being rid of his nephew, whom he felt he could no longer trust and had become a burden. Dr. Melfi makes a connection between meat and Tony's panic attacks and also explores his mother's attitude to the fruits of his father's labor. Bevilaqua was played by Lillo Brancato, who is best-known for his role in A Bronx Tale and was later arrested for a burglary-turned-deadly. Christopher admits that they seek medical aid or report this to the police, they will probably administer drug tests, which he will likely fail, so he asks for Tony to help him escape. After years of investigating Tony Soprano (at one point trying to turn him into an informant) and failing to connect him to anything (the closest they came was pinning him to the murder of associate Matthew Bevilaqua in April 2000, which was tossed out when an eyewitness retracted his statement after finding out one of the shooters may have been And a weak fucking sniveling lying drug addict is the worst kind of bet.". Despite a level of local notoriety, Tony has represented himself publicly as a waste management consultant to Barone Sanitation, one of the many fronts for his criminal enterprises. Vic Musto's subtle change in facial expression after Davey describes how Tony collects his debts amounts to this as well. Leave condolences in the Guest Book, send sympathy flowers, and pay respect to your loved one. After the attempt on Tony's life, he proceeds to confront his mother at the retirement home, but discovers she has had a stroke. Jackie was eventually killed by Vito in January 2001 for his involvement in the robbery at Christopher's and Furio's executive card game, and for shooting Furio. Pussy also ends up paying the teenager $20. 2000Chester Township, New Jersey, U.S(aged 24) Tony had been using his putative nephew Christopher Moltisanti as a buffer between him and his capos during the past two seasons in order to insulate himself from the FBI. He got killed because Sean Jizz left him hanging in the motherfucking cocksucking wind. After Jackie's death, Tony accepts Meadow's college friends and gets along well with her fianc, Finn, before the two separated under unrevealed circumstances. As someone with a stock broker license, he definitely had to have at least some level of booksmarts. This page was last modified on 6 January 2016, at 09:31. He has always tried to conceal his criminal life from them something that Meadow saw through early on and A.J. Hair Color Pussy says that all they have are diet sodas in the refreshment stand, but Matt accepts. [12] Enchautegui confronted Brancato (then 29) and his accomplice, Steven Armento (48), outside a vacant house located at 3119 Arnow Place, next to his own, after hearing glass break. In "Denial, Anger, Acceptance" Tony discusses Jackie's cancer with Dr. Melfi. Bobby Baccalieri was being groomed as Moltisanti's replacement until he was killed by Phil Leotardo's hitmen when the Lupertazzi crime family launched a war against the DiMeo Crime Family. On the fateful night of Dec. 10, 2005, a heroic police officer lost his life because of my drug taking and bad decision making," he said (per People Magazine ). In the show, Lillo Brancato Jr. plays the role of Matthew Bevilaqua. In their teenage years, the two Tony's spent summers at their Uncle Pat Blundetto's farm Pat was a soldier in the DiMeo organization. [7] Following his release from prison in 2013, Brancato made his return to acting with Back in The Day (2016). Read more about this topic: Matthew Bevilaqua, It is easy to face Death and Fate, and the things that sound so dreadful. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. With Jackie's death in September 1998 crisis emerged as to who would run the family, and the soldiers and other captains began to prepare for all-out war within the family, but Tony brought a quick end to the conflict by making Junior the official boss of the family. I was raised to eat pasta. Bobby Boriello played Tony in the episode "Down Neck" in which Tony recalls many childhood events relating to his childhood realization that his father was involved in organized crime, including his recollection of father's relationship with his older sister, Janice, and his use of her as a cover for attending meetings with criminal associates at a children's amusement park. He was a capo in the DiMeo crime family and led the Aprile crew. Male He also portrayed Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos. [17] As of 2020, Brancato claimed to be thirteen years sober and has returned to acting.[18]. His father shepherded Tony through his ascendancy, until his death in 1986 from emphysema, brought on by a heavy smoking habit. Tony then says he is glad to hear it, as "that is the last sugarless drink you are ever going to have", as he and Pussy open fire. He did lack any form of common sense however. [13], Brancato was charged with second-degree murder,[14] and his trial began on November 17, 2008. In March 1999 ("Isabella"), Tony, suffering from depression after Big Pussy disappears, acquaints himself with a dental student named Isabella who is staying in the Cusamano home while they are on vacation. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. In "Fortunate Son" Tony discusses a childhood memory of an early panic attack. Tony has two children: Meadow Soprano and Anthony (A.J.) In June 1998 ("Pilot"), Tony tells Dr. Melfi about a dream he had wherein a screw in his belly button, when removed, causes his penis to fall off. Tony tries to confront Ralph about the situation but a heated argument ensues where Ralph unwittingly admits to having started the fire for insurance money to pay for his son's operation. [2] Adopted when he was four months old, he was raised by Italian-American parents, Lillo Brancato Sr., a construction worker, and Domenica, an electrolysist,[3] in Yonkers, New York. Tony remembers having to buy expensive dinners for Richie Aprile as a newly made man. On the fateful night of Dec. 10, 2005, a heroic police officer lost his life because of my drug taking and bad decision making," he said (per People Magazine). This, combined with previous "disrespect" from mob superiors, heightened the already present urge to rapidly move up the ranks. Full name The eight known murders committed directly, all explicitly presented onscreen, were: Some murders hit him on a personal and emotional level leaving him perplexed as to how to cope with the situation. In Season 1, he is moved to tears by her performance at a choir recital. Tony was initially very resistant to the idea that there was a psychiatric cause for his symptoms. He earned his brokerage license from Pace University and first sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage operated by Christopher Moltisanti. Tony leaves out the violence associated with his criminal career. Brown The feds continued to try to pin the murder on Tony, but remained unsuccessful. Tony could come off as a hypocrite at times. The FBI continued to try to pin the murder on Tony, but remained unsuccessful. Tony went to high school with Artie Bucco and Davey Scatino and remained friends with them into later life. He is shot to death on Tony's boat by Tony, Silvio, and Paulie, then weighted down and thrown into the ocean. Republican Party. He had one very short encounter with an Asian-American escort during "The Test Dream". Tony seems to have a soft spot for classic black and white films, as he is often seem watching them before sleep and regularly commentating on them. Tony also has a distant relationship with Janice because she is always asking him for money and once tried to sell Livia's house by herself. Matthew Bevilacqua was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime and an associate in the DiMeo crime family working under Christopher Moltisanti in the Gualtieri crew. The murder of his nephew, Christopher Moltisanti, is done out of necessity in Tony's eyes; Moltisanti's reckless behavior and persistent addiction to heroin, cocaine, and alcohol presents a threat to Tony's life and the DiMeo crime family. It was only appropriate then that he should appear in HBO's hit mob drama "The Sopranos"in the midst of his accumulating momentum. He often tells people about her aspiration to become a pediatrician. He was released from incarceration early because of good behavior and educational requirements he agreed to meet. In April 2003 ("Calling All Cars"), Tony has two dreams featuring Ralph Cifaretto. He committed his first murder at the age of 23 on Labor Day weekend in 1982, killing a small-time bookie named Willie Overall. Tony did not really plan to murder his nephew but saw the opportunity after a car accident caused by Moltisanti being high on drugs and finally had enough of Christopher's behavior. The Sopranos: Matthew Bevilaqua gets whacked - YouTube 0:00 / 0:47 The Sopranos: Matthew Bevilaqua gets whacked SPOILER 37.2K subscribers Subscribe 104 36K views 7 years ago Season 2, Episode. Hoping to get A.J. William Bender, "The Last Aria of Tony Soprano", The New York Times, February 26, 2006. Tony maintains an avid interest in history, particularly World War II. As Moltisanti left the diner, Gismonte fired several shots at him, wounding him. Behind the Scenes Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America. However, the "prying" from Dr. Melfi is uncomfortable for Tony and he often turns sarcastic and antagonistic towards her, leading to an ongoing strain in their relationship. Tony loses consciousness and causes a small explosion when he drops a bottle of lighter fluid onto the coals. Matt's last words are screaming for his mother. He is best known for his portrayal of Calogero C Anello in Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, A Bronx Tale. His fears are confirmed as A.J. Information He also obtained a stockbroker license, although he may have acquired it in a manner similar to Christopher, by paying someone else to take the test for him. He reads The Art of War by Sun Tzu, a work which is quoted by several other characters on the show as well, particularly Paulie Gualtieri. numerous times that he is proud that his son is gentle and kind. The murder of his cousin Tony Blundetto is solely to save him from a far worse death if he were to fall into Phil's hands, and also to satisfy the leadership of the Lupertazzi crime family and protect Soprano's men from their wrath for not giving up Blundetto.