Occupation He has a sentimental attachment towards animals, being traumatized by the loss of his childhood dog (as revealed in the episode, Tony enjoys fishing, as he is seen many times over the course of the show engaging in both freshwater and saltwater angling. 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. One of Tony's nightmares was where he was in a locker room all by himself, only to come upon the office of his deceased football coach. He is a cousin of Louis Gismonte, a convict who spent time in the license plate workshop with DiMeo capo Richie Aprile. 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. Officers originally pulled Brancato over for having a rear brake light out and found he had an expired registration and no other papers for the vehicle. Soldier (1982-1986)Captain (1986-1999)De facto Boss (1999-2006)Boss (2006-2006) Tony was supposed to join Blundetto on the job but failed to because of a panic attack. This won him the role of De Niro's son in A Bronx Tale.[4]. Richie refused because he knew Tony would kill anyone involved in the attack. The Webistics scam was an illegal pump and dump scam. Gender Vic Musto's subtle change in facial expression after Davey describes how Tony collects his debts amounts to this as well. I think there was a theme in the show that there was no one to "take over". Matt and Sean were desperate to make a name for themselves . Tony fails to attend their next scheduled session. numerous times that he is proud that his son is gentle and kind. And there's no way to pass it without understanding how options trading work. In November 2007 ("Kennedy and Heidi"), Tony sustains minor injuries in a car accident that seriously injures his nephew Christopher Moltisanti (whom Tony killed by suffocation while Christopher succumbed to his injuries). The murder of Matthew Bevilaqua was pure vengeance and an act that he believed had to be carried out since Christopher getting shot was a direct affront to him as boss of the DiMeo family, and as Christopher's cousin. Siblings In "Denial, Anger, Acceptance" Tony discusses Jackie's cancer with Dr. Melfi. Born on June 9, 1983, Matt was a resident of Atlanta, GA. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America and a cert Tony has mistakenly taken another man's briefcase - Kevin Finnerty's - along with all of his identification and work. 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). After seeing a large branch destroy the empty baby seat in the rear seat, Tony is a aghast that if Christopher's daughter had been riding with them, the accident would have obviously killed her. 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. Tony went to high school with Artie Bucco and Davey Scatino and remained friends with them into later life. Pussy denies this accusation, although Tony executes him regardless. They needed a better stewardship, I blame that on Chrissy, what the fuck were they learning under his wing? Tony loses consciousness and causes a small explosion when he drops a bottle of lighter fluid onto the coals. She is cooking dinner and when she goes over to the oven the scarf drapes across Tony. By 1995, Tony was a well-respected caporegime in the organization when the boss of the family, Ercoli "Eckley" DiMeo, was sent to prison. The character was murdered in "From Where to Eternity", before appearing in flashback during "Bust Out". In the second season finale, Tony asks Pussy if he may have tipped off the FBI about the Bevilaqua hit. 'Sopranos' Actor Jailed for Police Killing Gets 1st Role in 8 Yrs Unknown Sean Gismonte (died 2000) was a DiMeo crime family associate and the partner-in-crime of Matthew Bevilacqua. On the night of June 9 2000 ("Funhouse"), an extended dream sequence exposes many of Tony's subconscious thoughts and feelings through symbolic and sometimes bizarre events: he attempts suicide to preempt a doctor's diagnosis of early death by dousing himself in gasoline and lighting himself on fire, witnesses himself shooting Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri to death during a card game, has an innuendo-laden conversation with his therapist Dr. Melfi while sporting a prominent erection, and a fish that speaks with the voice of Sal "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero confirms his suspicions that the longtime friend and soldier is a federal informant. For a time, Lillo Brancato was one of Hollywood's most watched young actors. He becomes convinced that he is in love with her, but she turns him down when he makes advances towards her. Other Relatives [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. Affiliation In the sixth season, while in Florida with Paulie, he rents a sport fishing boat, though he is not shown to have caught anything. Tony eventually abandoned the blinding affection he held for Salvatore and realized his old friend's betrayal after a portentous dream where Salvatore appeared as a fish and told him that he had known all along. Eventually, Big Pussy Bonpensiero learned of Matt's whereabouts. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. Richard "Richie" Aprile (September 7, 1945 May, 2000) is a recurring character portrayed by David Proval on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. In the second season finale, Tony asks Pussy if he may have tipped off the FBI about the Bevilaqua hit. The three of them were involved with a "pump and dump" of stocks in the website Webistics, Junior Soprano's executive card game, and some burglary jobs. Matt and Sean attempted a drive-by hit on Christopher which results in him shooting Sean to death in self-defense. Spouse 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. He hopes that both his children will escape the life of crime he has led. While he may have been an important character in the series, Squicciarini still had his own demons when he was alive. They worked under DiMeo soldier Christopher Moltisanti at a stock firm assigned to push Webistics, selling shares in the company to naive clients to pump the share price before Soprano crew members dumped their shares for a profit. Tony was initially very resistant to the idea that there was a psychiatric cause for his symptoms. When he walked over to investigate, LilloBrancato and his friendSteven Armento burst through the front door after burglarizing the residence. In high school he met his future bride, Carmela DeAngelis. 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. After killing Christopher, Tony tries to discover whether other mobsters or family members had similar feelings, it seems, however, that they do not. 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. [15] On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison. From Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core, It has been suggested that this article be, Bevilacqua (left), with Christopher Moltisanti and Sean Gismonte, List of characters from The Sopranos in the Soprano crime family, Learn how and when to remove this template message. "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. Tony takes great pride in Meadow's achievements. seems to be doing better. He was a capo in the DiMeo crime family and led the Aprile crew. James Gandolfini (adult)Bobby Boriello (child)Danny Petrillo (teenager)Michael Gandolfini (teenager)William Ludwig (child) Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office Matt went to Pace College. This prompts him to seek help for the attacks. The last drink Matt is given by Pussy prior to his execution is a diet Coke, referred to by Tony as a "sugarless motherfucker", despite being offered a Fanta. He saw his father and uncle mutilate Mr. Satriale, the local butcher, and later fainted at a family dinner made with free meat from Satriale's shop. Brancato also played a mobster in the TV series Falcone, which debuted in 2000. The shadowy figure in the doorway of the house has the profile of his mother, Livia, who is dead. Sean Gismonte | Historica Wiki | Fandom Matt"Drinkwater""Cheese-Fuck" In the second season of The Sopranos, which HBO broadcast in 2000, Brancato starred as Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster associated with Tony Soprano's crime syndicate. After seeing Matt shaking and pissing his pants, Tony orders Pussy to get him a soft drink of choice to calm him down. Tony gained notoriety in the DiMeo crime family by robbing a card game run by Michele "Feech" La Manna along with Silvio and Jackie. At their next session Tony is still reluctant to face his own psychological weaknesses. In Season 1, he is moved to tears by her performance at a choir recital. And in the end, you're completely alone with it all. Male On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison. 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. Enchautegui had served with the NYPD for three years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct in the Bronx. Sean shot Christopher multiple times but then Matt abruptly ran out of the car and Christopher fired back from his wounded position. He said if Tony had listened to his conscience, he could have continued on in a career in sports, possibly succeeding him as coach. Citizenship Though there is a possibility that the test results were forged, for example they could have had someone else take the exam for him. They decided to impress Richie Aprile by killing their former friend Moltisanti, his rival. In a previous episode he calls Tony "T" and Tony tells him to refer to him as Tony. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Matt ran away from the scene and went to Richie to tell him that the hit was done for him as a favor. Tony becomes angry and storms out because he feels she is trying to trick him and manipulate his thoughts using the pictures that decorate her office. [13], Brancato was charged with second-degree murder,[14] and his trial began on November 17, 2008. During Furio's visit for Tony's money, Sean and Matt act very unprofessional by showing Furio their entire cut of money from the job, hidden in a dresser. I love when Tony wipes his hands on his shirt during that little interaction. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. At the time, Tony thought Janice was his father's favorite child. Matt and Sean worked with Christopher at various aspects of organized crime including: the Massarone Construction site, Junior Soprano's executive card game, and some burglary jobs with Chris and Sean. 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. back on track, Tony rekindles A.J. Matthew Bevilaqua - Infogalactic: the planetary knowledge core The Webistics scam was a typical pump and dump exercise. Tony and Pussy blast countless bullets into him even after he's obviously dead. PetragliaDr. When Dr. Melfi asks him to remember good experiences from his childhood he has difficulty. The Real Reason Sopranos Actor Lillo Brancato Spent 10 Years In Prison. Sean "Gis" Gismonte portrayed by Chris Tardio is an associate of the Soprano Crew, and member of the DiMeo crime family. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. In April 2003 ("Calling All Cars"), Tony has two dreams featuring Ralph Cifaretto. Following the dream he acts differently to his friends and family, trying to see if they also feel relieved now that Christopher is dead. 86. He was a disrespectful, dumb fuck, who never knew his place, and that's why he was killed. The eyewitness himself has one when he learns that Matthew Bevilaqua was tied to the Soprano family. 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. Tony hears his cries for help, and rescues him. Tony was also close to his cousin Tony Blundetto. By May/June 2006 Tony is mobile and fully aware and has regained his voice but is still recovering. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. The two killed Matt after he attempted to kill Chris. DiMeo crime family | The Sopranos Wiki | Fandom John Soprano (father)Livia Soprano (mother) away from a life of crime, gets him a job working construction. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. [6], On June 10, 2005, Brancato was arrested by the Yonkers Police Department, in Yonkers, New York. Find Matthew Bevilaqua obituaries and memorials at Legacy.com (Edward Morgan), It is a sign of creeping inner death when we can no longer praise the living.Eric Hoffer (19021983). He had a stockbroker license the same way Christopher did. The first time he was shot by 2 gangsters in. With Jackie in and out of the hospital, and as such not able to fully run the family, Tony began to take on many of his duties, much to his Uncle Junior's chagrin. Press J to jump to the feed. Chris shoots and kills Sean but Matt escapes. Political Information Actor Lillo Brancato, best known for getting wacked by Tony Soprano as half-wit Matthew Bevilaqua in the HBO series The Sopranos, is returning to acting after eight years in prison, and some New York Police officers aren't happy about it. Instead of calling 911, he suffocates Christopher to death. Together with Tonny, he also killed family associate Matthew Bevilaqua. sees his new friends attack a Somalian student on a bike and he regresses into depression. Tony was especially proud of A.J. Anthony John Soprano He typically has mistresses who he consistently sees for long periods of time, though he also has a number of brief one-night-stands with strippers from the Bada Bing. 's prowess on the football field, even amid his failing grades in high school, but is frustrated with A.J. 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. So besides the fact that his last name means "drink water" and the last thing he did was drink a sugarless motherfucking soda. [6] On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. Matthew Bevilaqua (1976-2000) was an associate of the DiMeo crime family and the partner-in-crime of Sean Gismonte. Matthew Bevilaqua is played by Lillo Brancato Jr. Matthew was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime from West Orange, New Jersey and an associate working under Christopher Moltisanti in the Gualtieri crew. On April 2006 ("Members Only"), uncle Junior, suffering from dementia, believes Tony to be "Little Pussy" Malanga and shoots him in the abdomen. Later Dr. Melfi tries prescribing Lithium as a mood stabilizer. As with Jackie Junior wannabes always misread things and fucked up on relying on old tales of when members stepped up - thinking whacking Chrissy would score points with Aprile was a serious misread. Furthermore, he conspired with Tony's own mother, Livia Soprano, to have Tony killed (although the hit failed). consistently demonstrates throughout the series that he lacks his father's dominating persona and cunning. He had a stock broker licence so was probably better than buying fish and sweeping cheese. Republican Party. ", "The Officer Down Memorial Page: Detective Daniel Enchautegui", "Murder trial scheduled for 'Sopranos' actor", "Did Suspects Know Victim Was an Officer? Upon seeing the money, Furio is prompted to demand 1,000 dollars from them for himself. Lillo Broncato told police that he broke into the empty home in order to obtain drugs and any other valuables. Date of Birth Pussy says that all they have are diet sodas in the refreshment stand, but Matt accepts. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 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 "Early on in my career, I spoke to Bob [Robert Dinero] and Chazz [Palminteri] about how profound changes would occur in my life," Lillo Brancato told People Magazinein October of 2017. This does not deter Tony's rage as he angrily lets his mother know that he found out about the truth. Tony is an avid animal lover and enjoys feeding the ducks which visit his pool. After that he also tells her that he murdered Salvatore Bonpensiero and his cousin Tony Blundetto. Tony has personally committed at least eight murders in the show, although he may have committed others that have not been shown or referenced considering his lengthy career in the Mafia. BEVILAQUA, Matthew Matthew Newton Bevilaqua passed away on February 20, 2015. 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. While at the brokerage they got into trouble with Chris for stealing other brokers' cars and beating a broker who advised a client against buying into Webistics. Something I noticed about Matthew Bevilaqua's death scene Matt then goes into hiding. . DiMeo enforcer Furio Giunta and an associate visit Matt and Sean at their apartment for Tony's cut from the burglaries. Tony is quick to credit the medication for his improved mood but Dr. Melfi tells him it cannot be that as it takes 6 weeks to work she credits their therapy sessions. Sean was distractingly good looking compared to Drinkwater. Contents 1 Background 2 After Death 3 Appearances 3.1 Season 2 4 Trivia Background Matthew was Sean Gismonte 's partner-in-crime and an associate in the Soprano crew. In this dream he tells his therapist Jennifer Melfi that Christopher was a burden and that he was relieved that he was dead.