Tony is later seen with A.J. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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. The two killed Matt after he attempted to kill Chris. In the episode "46 Long" they continue discussing Tony's mother and her difficulties living alone. Tony and Pussy blast countless bullets into him even after he's obviously dead. Also Appears In Tony sustains some injury to his ear which is partially shot off, and minor bruises and cuts from crashing his vehicle. Matthew Bevilaqua is a supporting character portrayed by Lillo Brancato, Jr. TonyTony Uncle-JohnnyToneT. In a previous episode he calls Tony "T" and Tony tells him to refer to him as Tony. As the song "Don't Stop Believin'" plays in the background, the screen instantly cuts to black as Tony looks up, representing the fact that he himself, has been hit. Matthew Bevilaqua and his buddy Sean Gismonte were associates of the Soprano crew and at times did odd jobs and scams with Christopher. 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. He also leaves without closing the apartment door. He also portrayed Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos. Richard "Richie" Aprile (September 7, 1945 May, 2000) is a recurring character portrayed by David Proval on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. Sean Gismonte (died 2000) was a DiMeo crime family associate and the partner-in-crime of Matthew Bevilacqua. Matthew Bevilaqua. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a mob boss. This closeness leads Tony to have something of a "crush" on Dr. Melfi, something that is unattainable. DiMeo Family Find Matthew Bevilaqua obituaries and memorials at Legacy.com. 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. Home [13], Brancato was charged with second-degree murder,[14] and his trial began on November 17, 2008. Sean and Matt both tried to impress Tony in the Bada Bing restroom by talking about working with Chris but angered him by speaking candidly about criminal activities when the conversation could have been recorded by law enforcement. The Sopranos Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. In the show, Lillo Brancato portrayedMatthew Bevilaqua, a misguided young thug who gets caught up with the wrong crowd and succumbs to some pretty awful decision-making that doesn't bode well for him (via The New YorkPost). He was addicted to cocaine and heroin by his mid-20s. 86. Additionally, Christopher's methods often violated the Mafia's code. 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. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Nationality Police later find Matt's dead body and a witness told detectives about the gunshots he heard and saw two men leave the scene in a car. 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. After these jobs, they felt they were getting nowhere under DiMeo soldier Christopher Moltisanti and decided they needed to take decisive action to move up in the ranks of the family. BEVILAQUA, Matthew Matthew Newton Bevilaqua passed away on February 20, 2015. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a mob boss. 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. 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. However, he also sometimes alienates his children with his behavior. After the attempt on Tony's life, he proceeds to confront his mother at the retirement home, but discovers she has had a stroke. he is benefiting from the death of a great police officer, and that is totally unacceptable." . 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. The character was murdered in "From Where to Eternity", before appearing in flashback during "Bust Out". 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. He also tells her about his mother, Livia, a cold, mean-spirited woman with whom he has an openly hostile relationship. At the time, Tony thought Janice was his father's favorite child. A patron in Holsten's credited as "Man in Members Only Jacket" ominously looks twice in Tony's direction and then walks past Tony's booth to the bathroom, and walks out. He didn't finger his prick, he created dysentery among the ranks, he was weak and had become a finook with bad underwear. Career information Matt"Drinkwater""Cheese-Fuck" This, combined with previous "disrespect" from mob superiors, heightened the already present urge to rapidly move up the ranks. Parents He has yet to discuss his experiences while unconscious with anyone close to him. consistently demonstrates throughout the series that he lacks his father's dominating persona and cunning. Siblings In 2000, the two men failed in their attempt to assassinate Christopher Moltisanti as a favor to Richie Aprile, with Gismonte being shot dead by Moltisanti during the attempted drive-by at the Skyway Diner. . Matthew Bevilaqua - After Death After Death Cops later found Matt's body and a witness told officials about the murder, which according to a transcript was on the night of April 29, 2000, at about 9 PM. Matthew needed learn his place and address Tony with some respect. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Matt heavily blames Sean for the hit, likely as Sean was an easy scapegoat since he is now dead. Tony has a panic attack while visiting his mother's home after she moves to Green Grove. Tony was especially proud of A.J. He's also appeared in several films since his release from prison, the most recent of which being "Made in Mexico" in 2021. It sinks in that he's Tempting Fate if he continues to carry on with Carmela. Italian-American He also shows that he blames Carmela for preventing his mother from living with them. While collecting money, Furio together with an associate, took extra money from them when they came to pick up Tony's cut from the burglaries. 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. why exactly does Tony have Puss give Matt Bevilaqua a last drink To give Matt a false sense of security, Tony wants Matt to calm down, by having Pussy give Matt a soda; Matt will think things might just be okay, he won't be killed because Tony is being nice by having Pussy give him a drink. While Enchautegui waited for backup, a gunfight erupted and Enchautegui was shot. And in the end, you're completely alone with it all. And there's no way to pass it without understanding how options trading work. In the second dream Tony follows Ralph to an old house, which Ralph enters. To keep them segregated, family members used to call Tony Blundetto "Tony Uncle Al" and Tony Soprano "Tony Uncle Johnny". 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. Sopranos residence, North Caldwell, New Jersey It is on my muddles that I look back with horroron the things that I might have avoided.E.M. After A.J. "They said once this movie goes out, you will have people around you who will expose you to dangerous things and you have to be careful." Tony loses consciousness and causes a small explosion when he drops a bottle of lighter fluid onto the coals. American MafiaDiMeo crime family 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. 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. 's prowess on the football field, even amid his failing grades in high school, but is frustrated with A.J. The feds continued to try to pin the murder on Tony, but remained unsuccessful. 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. Just as Tony is about to enter the house he wakes up. Matt and Sean also took part in the Soprano crew's picket busting efforts at Massarone construction. Matt's death also appeared to have a psychological effect on Tony. Later Dr. Melfi tries prescribing Lithium as a mood stabilizer. Lillo Brancato Jr. (born Saul Rodriguez; August 30, 1976) is an American actor. He said if Tony had listened to his conscience, he could have continued on in a career in sports, possibly succeeding him as coach. He remarks how he spent countless hours with Tony on the football field, only to throw it away by going into crime. On December 31, 2013, he was released on parole. He ended up in a car accident in an unrequested "stake-out" gone wrong. Tony sees Isabella several times during the episode and later learns that she never existed. As it turned out, the young star's mentors were right. PetragliaDr. Tony admits that he feels guilty because his mother could not be allowed to live with his family. He was a disrespectful, dumb fuck, who never knew his place, and that's why he was killed. Sadly, Big Mike's time on the Sopranos came to an end following his death in 2001. He was elevated to permanent capo in the late-eighties. Christopher then fired off a shot that hit Sean in the head, killing him instantaneously. For a time, Lillo Brancato was one of Hollywood's most watched young actors. 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. Born in 1977, he was 23 years old when he was killed, in "From Where to Eternity." Gender 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 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. They got into trouble with Christopher for stealing nearby cars which could draw too much attention from the police. 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. Occupation(s) 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. They decided to impress Richie Aprile by killing their former friend Moltisanti, his rival. Nonetheless, this gave his family quite a scare and a painful memory of his nearly fatal shooting the previous year. This won him the role of De Niro's son in A Bronx Tale.[4]. I was raised to eat pasta. Junior would unknowingly act as the lightning rod for the feds, while Tony would run the family from behind the scenes as a de facto boss starting in April 1999. DiMeo enforcer Furio Giunta and an associate visit Matt and Sean at their apartment for Tony's cut from the burglaries. The FBI continued to try to pin the murder on Tony, but remained unsuccessful. Tony realized this when he caught Jackie at strip clubs and a casino. Lillo Broncato told police that he broke into the empty home in order to obtain drugs and any other valuables. He has always tried to conceal his criminal life from them something that Meadow saw through early on and A.J. Brancato can be heard narrating the music video for the Chris Brown and Young Thug song "City Girls", released on December 4, 2020. 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 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. 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. As she goes to peel away the scarf, Tony wakes up and makes his way to the bathroom for some medication. Chris shoots and kills Sean but Matt escapes. [15] On January 9, 2009, a judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison. He got killed because Sean Jizz left him hanging in the motherfucking cocksucking wind. He earned his brokerage license from Pace University and first sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage . When Dr. Melfi asks him to remember good experiences from his childhood he has difficulty. So they were gay for each other. Tony gained notoriety in the DiMeo crime family by robbing a card game run by Michele "Feech" La Manna along with Silvio and Jackie. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a mob boss because the police had lied to him and told him that Tony was a mere crack dealer. The Real Reason Sopranos Actor Lillo Brancato Spent 10 Years In Prison. Tony could come off as a hypocrite at times. They planned a hit on Chris in order to get recognized by DiMeo capo Richie Aprile, who they knew disliked Chris for striking his niece, Adriana La Cerva, however it is revealed that Richie wouldn't have approved had he known. When he walked over to investigate, LilloBrancato and his friendSteven Armento burst through the front door after burglarizing the residence. Brancato and his associate also suffered gunshot wounds from Enchautgui who was armed at the time, but they both survived. In the episode immediately prior, Tony and his turncoat associate Big Pussy (who informed on the Soprano family to the feds) assassinated a young thug named Matthew Bevilaqua, in retaliation. 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. His father was always involved in crime and Tony recalls some of his activities in flashbacks on the show. When the witness learned that the murder was mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate. Enchautegui had served with the NYPD for three years and was assigned to the 40th Precinct in the Bronx. [17] As of 2020, Brancato claimed to be thirteen years sober and has returned to acting.[18]. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a high ranking mobster. At home, Tony tells Carmela he would like to spend more time with A.J.. Carmela is somewhat surprised by this, figuring he would want to focus his attention on Meadow. Brancato acted in three films in the mid-1990s, prior to joining the cast of The Sopranos. He eventually beat Jackie up to warn him about abusing his daughter's feelings and confiscated a gun from him. 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. I love when Tony wipes his hands on his shirt during that little interaction. [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. With DiMeo in prison, Aprile became the official "Street Boss" of the family. However, given that one-time story and the tone of voice delivered, it may be likely Tony was telling a tall tale. Cause of death In the sixth season, while in Florida with Paulie, he rents a sport fishing boat, though he is not shown to have caught anything. In "Denial, Anger, Acceptance" Tony discusses Jackie's cancer with Dr. Melfi. On December 22, 2008, a jury found him not guilty of murder, but found him guilty of first-degree attempted burglary. 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. Tony's earlier chaotic life via flashback. He was arguably one of the most ruthless characters on the show; he exhibited some of the same similar traits as . He was Matthew Bevilaqua's partner in crime and an associate in the Soprano crew.