Furio jokingly remarks that they "suck each other's cocks" in Italian to his associate. Melfi prescribes Prozac as an anti-depressant, telling him that no one needs to suffer from depression with the wonders of modern pharmacology. In a previous episode he calls Tony "T" and Tony tells him to refer to him as Tony. Just as Tony is about to enter the house he wakes up. Crime Boss Waste Management Consultant for Barone SanitationCo-owner of Satriale's Pork StoreCo-owner of Bada Bing Carmela Soprano He earned his brokerage license from Pace University and first sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage operated by Christopher Moltisanti. 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. This closeness leads Tony to have something of a "crush" on Dr. Melfi, something that is unattainable. He becomes convinced that he is in love with her, but she turns him down when he makes advances towards her. Sean and Matthew shared an apartment together. 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. 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. While waiting for a contact in a shopping mall, Tony sees a little boy wandering about crying and asking for his mother, which triggers a mental image of Matt's last moments. [13], Brancato was charged with second-degree murder,[14] and his trial began on November 17, 2008. However, prior to completing his freshman year, he dropped out and elected to go into his father's criminal work. [13] On December 22, 2008, a jury found him not guilty of murder, but found him guilty of first-degree attempted burglary. 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. 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. 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 From then on, he was on a fast track to becoming a made man. Tony gained notoriety in the DiMeo crime family by robbing a card game run by Michele "Feech" La Manna along with Silvio and Jackie. [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. Bevilaqua assured the two men that Gismonte was the one responsible for Moltisanti being injured, and Soprano, pretending to believe Bevilaqua, had Bonpensiero bring Bevilaqua a can of diet soda. Reddit community dedicated to the HBO hit TV series, The Sopranos, and movie, The Many Saints of Newark. 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). Unknown [4], Although he was born in Colombia, Brancato has said, "I consider myself Italian. (1950), and 5th Borough (2020). One of the last things Matthew says before Tony and Puss pull their guns on him is "Thank you T". 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. The Real Reason Sopranos Actor Lillo Brancato Spent 10 Years In Prison. The murder of one of his best friends Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in Funhouse weighs heavily on Tony. Lillo Broncato told police that he broke into the empty home in order to obtain drugs and any other valuables. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. From the beginning, Tony had doubts that his son could succeed him as Boss of the Dimeo Crime Family. Matthew Bevilaqua (1976-2000) was an associate of the DiMeo crime family and the partner-in-crime of Sean Gismonte. 's prowess on the football field, even amid his failing grades in high school, but is frustrated with A.J. For a time, Lillo Brancato was one of Hollywood's most watched young actors. But Tony's mother was a bitter and pessimistic woman who rejected Tony's help and became very angry with him when he placed her in a retirement community, which Livia claimed was a "nursing home". The eyewitness himself has one when he learns that Matthew Bevilaqua was tied to the Soprano family. Tony's earlier chaotic life via flashback. When the witness learned that the murder was Mafia-related, he then refused to cooperate. Tony takes great pride in Meadow's achievements. Melfi theorizes that Isabella was an idealized maternal figure that Tony's subconscious produced because of he was deeply upset at his own mother's actions at the time. Matthew was Sean Gismonte's partner-in-crime and an associate in the Soprano crew. He also leaves without closing the apartment door. It's too much to deal with almost. 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. Nationality To hide this from associates, he lied that he was unable to participate because he had been mugged and injured. 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. 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. Their relationship after this nearly deteriorates, as Tony barely speaks to her after that. Every decision you make affects every facet of every other fucking thing. Date of Birth Matthew Bevilaqua was the partner of Sean Gismonte and an associate in Tony Soprano's crew. He has always tried to conceal his criminal life from them something that Meadow saw through early on and A.J. He also tells her about his mother, Livia, a cold, mean-spirited woman with whom he has an openly hostile relationship. He is often shown watching programs on the History Channel about great leaders such as George Patton, Erwin Rommel and Winston Churchill. The witness identified Tony from a picture without knowing that he was a high ranking mobster. Furthermore, as boss of the DiMeo family, he is fully responsible for the deaths of others killed on his orders. He ended up in a car accident in an unrequested "stake-out" gone wrong. Chris shoots and kills Sean but Matt escapes. After that he also tells her that he murdered Salvatore Bonpensiero and his cousin Tony Blundetto. [6] Brancato was a fan of De Niro and impressed the scout with an impression of Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver. loafs around the house, parties, and for a time holds a job at Blockbuster, until his father, hoping to keep A.J. In November 2002 ("Everybody Hurts"), Tony dreams of his ex-comar Gloria Trillo shortly after learning of her suicide by hanging. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Biography Though spelled without a 'c,' Matthew Bevilaqua was shot to death by Tony Soprano (played by Gandolfini) and his colleague "Big Pussy" after Bevilaqua had attempted to murder Christopher Moltisante. In the fifth season finale, after Adriana is murdered, Tony asks Christopher if Adriana may have mentioned anything about Ralph or the "Bevilacqua kid" as he was taking precautions, making sure she hadn't said anything to the FBI to implicate them in relation to the murders. Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero, shot by Tony, Silvio and Paulie on a yacht, after they discovered that he was an FBI informant (June 9 2000). meets Blanca, and in Tony's opinion, A.J. Tony is often portrayed as a loving father he attends his children's sporting events on a regular basis and does all he can to insure they have all the luxuries and opportunities that life has to offer. 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 describes a dream where a bird steals his penis Melfi extrapolates from this to reveal that Tony projected his love for his family onto the family of ducks living in his back pool and this brings him to tears, to his consternation. PetragliaDr. Meadow Soprano (daughter)Anthony Soprano, Jr. (son) 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. Brancato was charged with second-degree murder, and his trial began on November 17, 2008. They decided to impress Richie Aprile by killing their former friend Moltisanti, his rival. Richie attempts to kill Matt by attacking him with a baseball bat. Tony is an avid animal lover and enjoys feeding the ducks which visit his pool. That the next generation didn't have what the prior generation did to continue "this thing". On April 2006 ("Members Only"), uncle Junior, suffering from dementia, believes Tony to be "Little Pussy" Malanga and shoots him in the abdomen. Born Bevilaqua drove a sedan into the parking lot of the Skyway Diner under the Pulaski Skyway in Kearny, where Moltisanti was eating. 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). 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. 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. Episode Count Sadly, Big Mike's time on the Sopranos came to an end following his death in 2001. His father was always involved in crime and Tony recalls some of his activities in flashbacks on the show. They wanted to move up rapidly in the ranks of the family but realized that they were not respected and were being used by Tony, Christopher, Furio, and other mobsters. He also portrayed Matthew Bevilaqua, a young mobster on The Sopranos. He is an associate of the DiMeo crime family and a member of the Soprano crew. Christopher was driving while high on heroin and serves off off the road to avoid hitting an oncoming car. 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. The shadowy figure in the doorway of the house has the profile of his mother, Livia, who is dead. They got into trouble with Christopher for stealing nearby cars which could draw too much attention from the police. 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. Tony maintains an avid interest in history, particularly World War II. Sean was distractingly good looking compared to Drinkwater. Citizenship Tony is later seen with A.J. Tony is never suspected of this murder. 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) TonyTony Uncle-JohnnyToneT. In October 1998 ("Pax Soprana"), Tony has several dreams and fantasies of Dr. Melfi. All due respect. 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. After his monumental debut in Robert Dinero's "A Bronx Tale" (1993),TV and movie big wigs shared high hopes for the budding star. Something I noticed about Matthew Bevilaqua's death scene So besides the fact that his last name means "drink water" and the last thing he did was drink a sugarless motherfucking soda. 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. 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. Lol. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It sinks in that he's Tempting Fate if he continues to carry on with Carmela. Fate [12], Armento (who was the father of Brancato's girlfriend Stefanie) was found to have fired the fatal shot that killed Enchautegui, and subsequently convicted of first-degree murder on October 30, 2008, receiving a sentence of life in prison without parole. The car rolls off a hill and crashes upright. Bevilaqua and Gismonte both tried to impress Soprano in the Bada Bing restroom but angered him by speaking candidly about a "taste" of money they were giving him due to Tony's concern about wiretapping. Young Tony Soprano has been portrayed by several actors. Dr. Melfi later tells him that the dream signifies a change for Ralphie (recently killed by Tony) and Carmela being in control. [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. Tony remembers having to buy expensive dinners for Richie Aprile as a newly made man. Matt and Sean were desperate to make a name for themselves . American MafiaDiMeo crime family Tony has to juggle North Jersey's most powerful criminal organization, keeping it functioning properly and keeping dissonance to a minimum. He remarks how he spent countless hours with Tony on the football field, only to throw it away by going into crime. [7] Following his release from prison in 2013, Brancato made his return to acting with Back in The Day (2016). Brancato and his associate also suffered gunshot wounds from Enchautgui who was armed at the time, but they both survived. They got into trouble for stealing cars and beating up a broker who recommended the purchase of other stocks while Christopher was away with his girlfriend Adriana La Cerva. I think he did mention he went to college somewhere? CNN reports that it was a little after 5am whenDaniel Enchautegui, a 28-year-old off duty police officer, heard a slight commotion coming from the house next door to his. Matthew Bevilaqua, 2000 He grew up living with his mother, father, and two sisters Janice and Barbara in the Ironbound in Newark, New Jersey. The second episode of the sixth season, "Join the Club" reveals Tony is currently in a medically-induced coma in the hospital. However, Tony reassures himself that Moltisanti's murder was necessary, despite the hurt caused to his family and friends. 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. 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. As someone with a stock broker license, he definitely had to have at least some level of booksmarts. 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. This drove Meadow to drinking and depression, although they'd broken up shortly before his death. 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. Lillo Brancato Jr. (born Saul Rodriguez; August 30, 1976) is an American actor. 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. is released from a mental health ward, Tony and Carmela dissuade him from joining the Army, and convince him instead to become involved in a film bankrolled by Carmine Lupertazzi, Jr., with the possibility of opening his own club. He said if Tony had listened to his conscience, he could have continued on in a career in sports, possibly succeeding him as coach. 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. 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. 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. Later he sold shares in Webistics through a stock brokerage operated by DiMeo crime family soldier Christopher Moltisanti. 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. Soprano. Every morning I wake up thinking, is today, the day that one of my best friends is gonna dime me to the FBI? He is again shown in his father's old car accompanied by a range of past associates. Matthew needed learn his place and address Tony with some respect. Tony repeatedly worried about being implicated in the murder. Brancato acted in three films in the mid-1990s, prior to joining the cast of The Sopranos. First Appearance Sean "Gis" Gismonte portrayed by Chris Tardio is an associate of the Soprano Crew, and member of the DiMeo crime family. He's also appeared in several films since his release from prison, the most recent of which being "Made in Mexico" in 2021. With DiMeo in prison, Aprile became the official "Street Boss" of the family. Bevilaqua got into trouble with Moltisanti for needlessly attracting police attention by stealing nearby cars and assaulting an innocent stockbroker. He was later taken to Jacobi Medical Center, where he died. The caterpillar turns into a butterfly. He manages to dial 911 but loses consciousness before being able to tell the operator what happened. As she goes to peel away the scarf, Tony wakes up and makes his way to the bathroom for some medication. Cause of death In 2000, he was executed by Tony Soprano for attempting to assassinate his nephew Christopher Moltisanti. Matthew Bevilaqua 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. Full Name 2000Chester Township, New Jersey, U.S(aged 24) The relationship between Tony and his uncle, Corrado John Soprano, Jr. (better known as Junior Soprano), was very close for many years, with Junior acting as a father figure for Tony following the death of Giovanni (AKA Johnny Boy) Soprano, Tony's father. Family Tony has suffered from panic attacks that sometimes cause him to lose consciousness since his childhood. In 2018, a documentary chronicling the actor's infamous descent was released. 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.