With one foot tied by a rope to a cinder block, and with a plastic bag over his head, he jumps in. Gunshot wound to the head. Or a pygmy thing, as Phil calls it. What happened to the Soprano family after Tony died? Little Carmine tells Tony that he will once again broker a truce meeting with Phil, who has shut down one of their joint construction projects. In a number of scenes, Tony gets that look that we have all come to know. In the end, he got his retribution, and was caught off guard when Tony attacked him. Same burly and intimidating look. Furthermore, Butch DeConcini was one of the first people to suggest killing Tony. Here's everything 'The Sopranos' cast and director David Chase have said about the final scene. At the very least, the ending worked in terms of talking points, especially since everyone is discussing it 16 years after The Sopranos ended. It would send out the message that the powerful Lupertazzi family had been driven into a stalemate by a much smaller outfit of farmers from New Jersey. Clearly, Butch has no personal qualms about taking out the head of another family. New York City Killed for unknown reasons many years ago. I also believe that there was a major appetite for change among the big players. Paulie Gatto and Paulie Gualtieri share the same first name. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Killing Tony Soprano without the blessing of senior members such as Paulie and Pasty could have reignited the conflict and set everything back to square one again. Gallegos was a drug dealer who was killed for operating on the New Jersey crew's territory. Shot twice in the head by Christopher. you die in your own arms" when he visited her in the Season 2 episode ", Tony appeals to Phil to negotiate and work together, in front of all the mobsters referring to the peace-making conversation they had in the hospital after Phil had suffered a heart attack, which happened in ", Dr. Melfi had previously quoted from Yeats' "The Second Coming" in ", When Agent Harris asks Tony to look at some photos, Tony jokingly asks him if any of them are of, As one reason to explain his constant interest in, After A.J. Therefore, they should just remove the top guys and turn it into a crew that is subservient to the Lupertazzi family. The action is taking place in the distance. "The Sopranos" creator David Chase accidentally spoiled the infamously cryptic series finale during a leaked interview for "The Sopranos Sessions," his book celebrating the Emmy-winning . In the very last episode, Made in America, Tony offers Paulie the chance to take over the Cifaretto crew. The rest of the chairs are white. Portrayed By Killed during a shootout between, Shot in the head during a shootout between, Shot in the back during a shootout between, "We're off somewhere thinking, "What more can we do for, Shot in the chest during a shootout between, Drowned in the beach. During the Lupertazzi attack in "The Blue Comet," Patsy Parisi (Dan Grimaldi) manages to flee from his vehicle outside the Bada Bing. If you look closely, you will see that the signs are all there. What did Paulie mean by this and why did this mysterious conversation happen in the restroom? Eye Color There were many interesting people in the diner that night, but the man in the Members Only jacket probably pulled the trigger. Tonys actions in the mob world would be completely justified, coco couldve been killed for that. Head bashed in with a baseball bat along with his wife. Did the writers insert this subplot into the show in order to push Patsy closer into Tonys inner sphere? This is New Yorks famous Little Italy. An Elvis impersonator, Bones was killed with a ball-peen hammer after seeing, Gunshot wound to the head. This is a paraphrase of what Michael Corleone said in The Godfather Part III: Our true enemy has not yet shown his face.. I can put Patsy in there.. His contempt for Tony is clearly showing and he knows that he will not have to be subservient to him for much longer. Killed during a shootout after, "Come on, hurry up! Someone, somewhere, set the murder of Tony Soprano into motion. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. After surviving the shoot-out, Silvio may have gained a new perspective on life and decided he wanted to be more than a Consigliere. And for that to happen, Tony had to go. Petrulio ratted out a friend of, Drug-induced psychosis resulting in suicide. In a previous article, we explained why Tony Soprano died in the series finale. (September 2006), Season 6b: After a car accident caused by his drug taking which left him severely injured, Tony pinched Christopher's nostrils shut and covered his mouth, suffocating him on his own blood. As a result, one fact that I find interesting is this: Coincidental? Tonys glance at his watch tells us that there wasnt a lot of time between the decision to go to Holstens and his death. Italian-American Tony Soprano takes care of Coco Cogliano. At least Paulie would be far less stubborn and easier to control. Come on! A.J.s girlfriend knew about Holstens because she was there when Carmella said it. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. yoooo that this is fucked but Im ashamed to admit I gasped and laughed at the same time, Fuck I know a.bit about Ebert but had no idea about his jaw, poor guy. Around the time S6 came out, I worked for an Israeli guy who Coco reminded me of. In response, Tony berates him for being so superstitious. While Butch is on the phone, he decides to walk and talk. He was so respected by the family that he would have been a good choice to carry Tony's legacy. Salvatore " Coco " Cogliano, portrayed by Armen Garo, is a recurring character in The Sopranos. They seemed to be on good terms for several years, but Junior was then diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The cat is staring at a photograph of Chrissy. He clearly wasnt paying attention to his surroundings while he was speaking on the phone. Fourteen year old grandson of. Body discovered in 2007. Later on, he walks into the Bada Bing and notices that the cat is staring at a picture of Christopher Moltisanti. June 19, 2013 -- James Gandolfini, the actor who most famously portrayed Tony Soprano on the series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy at age 51. Beaten to death against his car's steering wheel. [1] Some episodes later, Tony and Phil are having a conflict over some asbestos, and after Phil rejects his proposition, Tony takes Coco and Butchie's payroll off another construction project. Patsy Parisi turns up at Tonys home with a gun. The New York family could not let Tony off the hook without appearing weak. After seeing her out in the city, Coco made lewd, disrespectful comments towards Meadow, not as a crude attempt to seduce her, but to provoke Tony. Tony Soprano and Tony Blundetto's cousin, affectionately called "Tony Uncle Philly." Although, things could take a turn in their relationship if AJ gets fired from the production company. No. Killed in a fit of rage for abusing his wife, Shot in the head with a gun. Is it possible that Burt was actually acting on behalf of Paulie and Pasty? They'd probably give their kids the same privileged life that they both grew up with, minus the mob connections and blood money. He is clearly worried about the possibility that one day, he might meet the same fate as Bonpensiero. Between the decision to go to Holstens and Tonys arrival at the diner, they had to: The likelihood is that Tonys killers were planning his death in advance. He also knows that Tony Soprano has a habit of dodging death. Although Tony Soprano and the leading members of the Lupertazzi family did sit down and broker a peace deal together, the relationship between the two of them was far from perfect. A lot of these signs are shown in the final episodes, when the viewer is focused on the dramatic events that are unfolding. Only Tony, Carmela, A.J., A.J.s girlfriend and Meadow knew about it. Final Appearance (March 2003), Season 5: Almost murdered by Tony over the (untrue) rumor about Tony and Adriana having sexual relations behind his back. At a session with his therapist and his parents, he speaks of resentments going back to 2nd grade, and quotes his grandmother at the end of her life: "It's all a big nothing." Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Episodic Drama, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Second_Coming_(The_Sopranos)&oldid=1137026827, Television episodes directed by Tim Van Patten, Television episodes written by Terence Winter, Short description is different from Wikidata, Television episode articles with short description for single episodes, Television episode articles with short description and disambiguated page names, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, During their fight, Carmela angrily mentions the incident when Tony's father shot his mother through her beehive hairdo, as told to her by, A.J. However, he was also quite hotheaded, and could be ruthless at times, like he demonstrated when he beat up the foreman, even though it wasn't his fault that he wasn't getting his money. He struggles: he can neither drown nor save himself. Tonys stubbornness in regards to certain projects was also a source of annoyance for New York. After Tony puts money into the tower viewer, he looks through it and sees himself playing cards with Paulie Gualtieri in the distance. Credits Actor The Many Saints of Newark External links Joey Diaz at the Internet Movie Database He was also a high profile target. When Dr. Melfi sees Dr. Kupferberg, he shares with her the results of a recent study which has shown that sociopaths are not helped by talk therapy but rather only further enabled by it, perhaps even "sharpening their skills as con men" in the process. Killed to appease the New York family for the unauthorized killings of. As Tony is lying on his deathbed, Paulie refuses to kick up a piece of his share of the Colombian heist to Carmela. However, after Tony is gone, Paulie decides to retire to Florida and hangs out with Beansie Gaeta, another former member of the Aprille crew. "I should get a sixty day supply of the Plavix", In the final scene of the final episode, Tony is sitting in a diner with, "I went ahead and ordered some for the table.". "It is with immense sorrow that we report our . In other words, he is probably the owner. At the very end of that scene, Butch is standing at a counter putting items away. The Sopranos implies that Silvio dies from his gunshot wounds. After a bit of back-and-forth, Tony gives up trying to reason with Paulie and says: If you dont want the job, you dont want the job. Bebo nostalgia: Old screenshots and images. This is most likely a reference to Bonpensieros murder. This assault opens a deep rift between the Soprano and Lupertazzi families. . that they will be eating at Holstens diner. Christopher Moltisanti's death, years before Christopher narrates The Many Saints of Newark, was thematically . Although I have no doubt that he had a soft spot for Tony, there is no getting around the fact that Uncle Paulie is a seasoned mob member who murders people for a living. Gender Tony Soprano puts a gun in Butch DeConcinis face. After several months of rehabilitation, he took responsibility for the entire family. Killed in a car bomb explosion, the suspected killer being Tony Blundetto when he was 26 years old. Pontecorvo killed himself after being forbidden from moving to Florida by both. Therefore, it is highly possible that Patrick may have mentioned Holstens to his father. He was outraged at Tony for having been taken off his payroll, and, in retrospect, the encounter with Meadow may have been a twisted form of revenge against Tony on his part. Popular 1950s recording artist and a distant cousin of Massive Genius, died of unknown causes a long time ago. Though initially hesitant to speak about the incident, Meadow eventually tells her father, and he reassures her that "he's an idiot", but that he's "harmless", and he'll "go talk to someone". Either way, fans don't doubt that AJ would keep complaining, no matter what happens. Edie Falco as Carmela Soprano. After Paulie accepts the job offer, Tony gets up and walks away. Murdered on orders from, "Yeah, college. Yet the show's cut-to-black finale remains one of the most . He is one of my best guys, states Tony, who is clearly distressed. Mentioned by, Fabrizio "Febby" Viola (September/October 2000), Gunshot wound through the head. When The Sopranos first aired, it looked like nothing ever seen on television. The more experience Meadow gained at the law firm would pay off and her work ethic would allow her to become one of the most successful lawyers in New Jersey. Tony Soprano puts a gun in Butch DeConcini's face. Killed after a shootout that followed an attempted poker game robbery. I get that, but soft or not -- if you're not a boss, and you insult the daughter of someone who IS a boss -- you have to expect to die. Then, suddenly, without warning, Tony lifts up his gun and shoots Paulie from across the table. She likely would have reconnected with Vic Musto. A flashback of the time they murdered their friend Big Pussy Bonpensiero on a boat plays in his head. It once covered over 40 square blocks, but has now been reduced to one row of shops and cafes.. (April 2003), Season 6a: Shot and left in a coma by a senile Uncle Junior, who mistook Tony for his old enemy Pussy Malanga who has been dead for 6 or 7 years. However, Janice seemed to be more concerned with who would get Uncle Junior's money. David Chase, the shows main writer and producer, does not like to gift wrap answers for the viewer. A dream inside a dream, so to speak. Did he do the right thing? Tony identifies Ahmed and Muhammad. This is done in another segment of the dream. When Tony and Carmella meet with the Parisi family, Patrick reveals that Meadow got a job with a successful law firm. Shot twice in the head by Tony and buried by him and Paulie in 1982. The Sopranos is considered one of the greatest television shows of all time, thanks to its mob-related content, award-winning performances, and intense drama. And Tony overrules him when he demands that they get rid of it. At the end of The Sopranos, it's revealed that Meadow had been secretly dating Patrick Parisi. Im almost certain that the New York leadership would have been interested in finding out how Phils location was discovered. Suicide by drowning after jumping off of the Donald Goodkind Bridge on Route 1. No. Earlier in this article, we pointed out that the plan to eat at Holstens was not common knowledge. Starring [ edit] Around the time S6 came out, I worked for an Israeli guy who Coco reminded me of. AJ Soprano is one of the most hated TV characters, probably because he was self-entitled and complained about everything. Over on Tonys side, you have two key players left. Passed away many years ago. Tony scornfully rejects Dr. Melfi's suggestion that A.J. After the War of 2007, it was time to wipe the slate clean and start a fresh new relationship between the two families. Coco has blood pouring out of his mouth, and Tony starts shoving his gun inside his mouth, saying "Here, you want some Sambuca with this?!". Understandably, Tony was upset by this. If its me, God forbid. Originally, the plan was to eat manicotti (pasta) at home. Killed for being an, Shotgun blast to face and chest. You have to remember that Tony was pretty good at evading attempts on his life. In this case, I believe that the cat is marking Paulie Gualtieri as the rat. Meadow reveals that her new boyfriend is Patrick Parisi, Patsy's eldest son, and that, inspired by him, she has decided to enter law school. Her boyfriend Patrick Parisi stood up for her, asking him if he had a problem. As of the end of season 6 in 2007, there were 92 deaths in total and 62 of them were human murders. Killed because he was with. As you can see, these are not two men that Tony can bet his life on. ", Gunshot wound to the head. Accidentally shot upon bursting into a room when Colombian #1 was counting money. If this is the case, then it means that the shooter came at Tony from his 3 oclock direction. However, that conclusion raises another far more important question. As Butch warns him he's making a mistake, Tony again points his gun at him and threatens with shooting him as well. All in all, the landscape has changed significantly, and many of Tonys original inner-circle are now gone. Janices neighbor from a long time ago who committed suicide by shoving a rifle in his mouth and blasting his brains out. Executed by. A mean look that seems to appear whenever bad thoughts are swirling through his head. Vic was a home decorator and the brother-in-law of Davey Scatino, one of Tony's childhood friends. Was his opinion of Tony so low that he thought Tony wouldn't be a real threat? Or perhaps Burts death was a reminder of what can happen when a coup fails. Although Tony Soprano and the leading members of the Lupertazzi family did sit down and broker a peace deal together, the relationship between the two of them was far from perfect. Dont worry about it.. If he didnt, Coco is gonna look like Roger Ebert for the rest of his life. ", Massive stroke while on a bus returning home, Shot twice in the head after being mistaken for. While they are out at sea, Tony begins to press Paulie about who leaked the joke about Johnny Sacks wife. He enters the restaurant, goes up to Coco, and angrily strikes him in the face with his gun, knocking him to the ground. Reddit community dedicated to the HBO hit TV series, The Sopranos, and movie, The Many Saints of Newark. However, if you pay attention to what the show is trying to tell you, then it is difficult to look past the likelihood that it was Paulie and Patsy who killed Tony Soprano. After Tony's death in The Sopranos, perhaps Silvio regained consciousness. As the boat is pulling out, Paulie stands there motionless, looking back at the shore. Paulie sees the cat after he puts down the box full of barber scissors. "Come on, god damnit! Affiliation Cifaretto was killed for supposedly setting the fire to the stables, which killed the racehorse, Multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen. There is an awkward tension between Tony and Patsy in the series finale. Gunshot wound to the forehead. The camera shots in this scene make it look as though the word liar is appearing beside Paulies head. He intended to notify the police that he was involved in a car accident; killed by, Beaten to death. After his escape, the Colombian governmentreportedly aided by U.S. officials and rival drug traffickerslaunched a massive manhunt. Behind the Scenes There was not enough time for this information to spread out far enough. Killed for not paying debts. Coco's appreciation for the family appeared to be reciprocated, as his beating was the straw that broke the camel's back on going to war with the DiMeos. Shot to death in an armored car robbery in Pennsylvania. The fact that any cast member could be killed off at any time was referred to as the "Big Pussy Rule" (coined by. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Season 6 2 Personality 3 Relationships 3.1 Lupertazzi crime family Tony explains that although Paulie can be annoying on a personal level, that would be no reason to murder him. Whoever killed Tony Soprano had to act quickly. He knows that Tony is an impulsive creature who has mood swings and is liable to turn on him at any moment. Ultimately, the Lupertazzi family would have had to overlook too many things that Tony did in order to continue doing business with him. Carmine wont forget you.. We also know that New York was actively trying to turn members of Tonys crew against him. Later on, Paulie has a dream where he walks into his kitchen and sees his deceased friend Big Pussy Bonpensiero cooking something. But Phil refuses to meet with them when they arrive at his home; from behind a second-floor window, he spews profanities as they walk away. As a result, it had to reach the ears of someone who was relatively close to him. Little Carmine tells Tony Coco almost died, and his beatdown is the last straw that makes the Lupertazzis go to war. Or is this another nudge from the writers? We never find out if Tony actually meets anyone else. In the last episode, Tony offers Paulie the chance to be captain of the Aprille crew, but Paulie refuses, citing the bad luck the previous captains of that crew had: Richie Aprille was killed by Janice, Gigi died on the toilet, and Ralphie was killed by Tony. makes disparaging remarks about the, The psychiatric study Dr. Kupferberg refers to is, Describing his peyote trip, Tony refers to ", When Carmela visits AJ at the psychiatric ward, the TV show, The song "Ninna Ninna Lullaby", that plays over the closing credits, is a traditional Sardinian song from the. Salvatore "Coco" Cogliano, portrayed by Armen Garo, is a recurring character in The Sopranos. Killed during the hit on, "I'll never pass a drug test. Furthermore, the shows writers actually go out of their way to make us question why Tony would murder Paulie. It is possible that Carmella said it in passing to one of her friends. In the first episode of Season 6, Junior shoots Tony in the stomach because he thinks Tony is someone else. It was at this beauty salon that Butch specifically ruled out a hit against Paulie Gualtieri. A man who Carmella wants nothing to do with anymore. However, we know at this stage that Tony isnt forcing him to take the position. Whenever major characters are to be murdered. Paulie was one of the few people who knew about this meeting. Interestingly enough, all of this takes place during the scene where Paulie arrives back with the box full of barber scissors. The Sopranos contains a number of references to The Godfather trilogy. The cash was drying up and both parties were eager to get back to business and start making money again. Apart from that, Coco provoked Jersey by insulting Meadow, the daughter of Tony Soprano, with some disrespectful, lewd comments (like the ones seen above). Meadow always had a little chip on her shoulder but seemed to be a smart and genuine person. Aliases The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. killed in an attempt to settle a dispute with, Gunshot wound (location unknown). When they hear of this from the foreman, they viciously beat him up and steal the cash in his wallet. Another interesting fact is that Paulies seat at the sitdown with New York is red. Killed (off-screen) for being present at the time of, Gunshot wound. Tony told Chris later that his drug addiction could get him whacked (which turned out to be true). Not out of want or greed, but out of necessity. Afterwards, Tony continues to walk along the boardwalk until he comes across a tower viewer. (April 2004), Threatened by and on the lam from Phil Leotardo, because of Tony Soprano's reluctance to hand over Tony Blundetto to Phil for Billy Leotardo's murder. Tony Soprano and Paulie Gualtieri waiting for FBI agent Harris to show up at the rendezvous spot. And why did he suddenly set aside all of his superstitious worries about the Cifaretto crew being jinxed? In the second last episode of the series, Butch explains why taking over the Soprano family would be good for business. (September 2000), Season 4: Furio considered pushing a drunk Tony into a helicopter rotor blade, but changed his mind. Stabbed to death while in prison many years ago. Soldier Curtis was a heroin dealer who was ambushed and shot along with Stanley Johnson to assure that the cancelled assassination of, "Don't say jack shit to Kaesha about this, or she'll be haunting my ass for that child support-", Gunshot wounds to the chest and head. He touches her cheek and makes some lewd comments. I personally find this strange, as Paulie is clearly a senior member of the New Jersey crew. He would be getting revenge against the man who murdered his twin brother. This alone would have been enough to seal Tonys fate. Burning hair. He offers a compromise about the asbestos removal, but Phil rejects it out of hand. New York believes that Paulie is someone who they can do business with once they have decapitated the head of the family. A drunken Coco notices Meadow in a restaurant. Killed for being an, Multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen. Immediately, what looks to be a wave of shock and terror washes over Paulies face. Of all the characters, Christopher had most brushes with death. It is worth noting that this is not the only confrontation that Paulie has with the cat. Killed for resisting when being interrogated and tortured by, Shot in the head. Butch looks puzzled for a moment. It happens directly after Sil warned Tony that their true enemy has yet to reveal himself. Even his God forbid comes across as insincere. Paulies reaction to hearing that Tony will give the job to Patsy. Meadow's expression after Coco made a move on her. Moved by W. B. Yeats' apocalyptic poem The Second Coming, he tries to kill himself in the family pool. Killed on orders from, Multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest. Instead, it is probably staring at a dead rat behind the wall. "Look at Dickie Moltisanti," Johnny . The Sopranos was the Big Bang of our peak TV era. Blue Committed suicide by gunshot in the early 1970s, after having his pinky finger chopped off by. If there is one thing that this show makes clear, time and time again, its that family and loyalty are just words to these guys. Furthermore, Patsys face after Tony hands him the drink and turns his back to him is rather telling. During a conversation with his cousin Little Paulie, he bemoans the fact that he has to pay the princess of Little Italy. Killed for beating, Multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. Sil specifically tells Tony that Burt wasnt speaking for just himself.. As the war was beginning to heat up between Phil and Tony, one of the goals of the Lupertazzi family was to decapitate the New Jersey mob and do business with whatevers left.. The shows writers purposefully obscure the conversation they are having by only allowing us to hear the end of it. Bobby is dead, and Sil will never wake up from his coma. Shot multiple times in the chest and stomach as a decapitation blow from New York. Vic, knowing that Tony is out of the picture, asks Carmela if she still wants to have that lunch they planned years before. The famous cut-to-black ending will be debated for years, but most fans think that the black screen signified Tony's death. Let's get the fuck outta here!". Paulie remains in Florida and still has one of the greatest tans, something that was important to him even when he lived in New Jersey. Only recently, he was the underboss of the family. Vic and Carmela shared a kiss in Season 2 and even flirted, leading to Carmela inviting Vic over for lunch. AJ and Rhiannon would likely go on to start dating seriously and move in together. Beaten to death. However, Paulie soon finds out that Carmine doesnt even know who he is. As the character Littlefinger said in the TV show Game of Thrones, chaos is a ladder.. Shot to death with firearms for robbing a store during a riot. (January 2001), Season 4: Car jacked and beaten up by a Latin gang while trying to purchase heroin. Murdered on Johnny Boy Soprano's orders. He runs and jumps, wearing a suit and tie, into the pool. Silvio claims he was discussed as a candidate for boss after Jackie died, and he did become acting boss at the beginning of Season 6 after Tony was shot. 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. At the end of the scene, Paulie and Patsy go into the restroom together. Killed for not obeying the orders of, Gunshot wound to the head. Does he know that a hit on Tony is already in the works? After less than a minute, the call ends and Butch looks up, only to realize that he is now in Chinatown. Anyway, it was about how the sopranos was meant as a big criticism of the shallowness and consumerism of America in the early 2000s as Chase saw it. However, Van Zandt's character appears to suffer multiple gunshots wounds. Their conversation was far too serious for any small talk about eating out. Thomas Gilardi's Driver (December 1983/January 1984). In the finale, AJ is also seen kissing Rhiannon, the model who was admitted to the same mental health hospital.