Wednesday, June 26, 2013

A Eulogy For Tony Soprano

Tone,
First of all, dis ain’t easy. But you were the Boss, and the only guy I would do one of deez tings for. Most of all, you were my goomba, and a good leader.

Yes, there were times when you had to take out a person or six, but hey - it was business, right? And You even had to make a couple of family members disappear, but you and I, Paulie, Sil and the rest knew it had to be done. Christopher was out of control. So was your cousin, God rest their souls. Now, I am not counting that cunt Adrienne as family. What she did was.... WOAH! That puttana. Well, Silvio took care of business because you ordered the job done. Bada Bing. Fucking bitch, working with da Feds. 


And of course, even our own guys were not above corruption. Which is why Big Pussy sleeps with the fishes, and Ralphy boy Cifaretto lost his head. Sfacime! Pussy was always a good earner, but a wire? C’mon, Puss. 

Tony, when I think about you, I don’t think about the waste management business. I think about food. All the great food and wine we enjoyed over the years. Gracia. Carmella is quite the cook. Rigatoni, cavatelli, the best ever calzones and your favorite, the baked ziti. Salute! 

Speaking of Carm, Tony truly loved Carmella. I am sure Dr. Melfi an attest to that fact.Treated her like a principessa. He put her on a pedestal. Sure he had an indiscretion here and there, but did he ever not provide? Fuhgeddaboutit! 

Tony leaves behind a beautiful family.Carmella and their children, Meadow and Anthony Junior. And of course, us, his extended family. 

We will miss you big guy. Salute a cent’anno!

(In loving memory of a great actor and gentle giant, James Gandolfini. June 19, 2013)

From the often disturbed mind of Michael Buffalo Smith

Some words taken from "The Sopranos: A Viewer's Glossery"




A good example of James's acting skills.





The End....


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