Shocking Moments: Every Kill Tony Soprano Made in ‘The Sopranos’ Revealed!

In the real world, leaders of the Cosa Nostra seldom perform the killings personally. If it’s not essential, the boss typically remains hidden and delegates the gritty tasks to those trying to establish their reputation. Many assassinations are usually carried out by foot soldiers, a strategic move to protect the boss from any legal complications. Some mafia families even have designated hitmen on payroll.

In contrast to many other shows, The Sopranos portrayed Tony differently. Although he committed eight murders during the series, these were seldom for trivial reasons. Despite his intriguing and cool character depiction as a crime family leader, it’s crucial to remember that Tony was a violent criminal who should not be glorified. Interestingly, he managed to avoid severe consequences (at least on-screen) for these killings. Throughout the series, Tony’s intelligence kept him out of jail cells. The question of whether Tony met his end in the final episode remained unanswered until very recently when David Chase, the show’s creator, disclosed that the blackout signified Tony’s lights being turned off.

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Febby Petrulio

“College” (Season 1, Episode 5)

Initially in the show, Tony appears as the gentlest father figure you could encounter. He jokes around with his family and attends therapy sessions, making him appear like an ordinary suburban dad. However, in the episode titled “College,” when he takes his daughter to tour colleges in Maine, he candidly answers her question about his involvement in the mafia, showing a side of warmth. But then, upon noticing a suspected informant at a gas station, he morphs into a veritable exterminator.

Snitches Get Stitches

The image of Tony strangling Febby continues to resonate with many viewers, signifying a significant shift in the series from typical ’90s family drama to a portrayal of the Cosa Nostra world. This world was characterized by its rapid escalation of violence. It seemed harsh that Tony would commit a murder while out with his daughter, but the killing was justified as Febby had previously divulged information about their criminal activities before joining the Witness Protection Program. In the mafia, such actions are considered a grave offense.

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Chucky Signore

“I Dream of Jeannie Cusamano” (Season 1, Episode 13)

In the upcoming episode, it’s Chucky, one of Junior’s soldiers, who becomes Tony’s target. During their conflict, Junior tasks Chucky with finding out-of-town assassins, but both men fail dismally, allowing Tony to live on. Later, when Tony discovers this plot, he catches up with Chucky at a marina in Jersey City while he’s out on his boat. Tony feigns catching a big fish, then shockingly reveals a gun hidden inside its mouth and shoots at Chucky repeatedly.

The Fishes…

This kill on the show is certainly one of the most imaginatively executed, as Tony not only hides his weapon in an ingenious way but also references “The Godfather” by using the phrase “sleeping with the fishes.” Tony’s action of showing Chucky a fish first is a clever nod to what lies ahead for him, symbolizing his impending doom.

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Matthew Bevilaqua

“From Where to Eternity” (Season 2, Episode 9)

More recently freed mobster Richie Aprile openly expresses his contempt for Christopher, referring to him as someone with a “nose resembling an umbrella.” Emerging gangsters Matthew Bevilaqua (played by Lillo Brancato Jr.) and Sean Gismonte (Chris Tardio) pick up on this dislike and choose to appease Aprile by plotting to kill Christopher. However, their plan fails, leaving Christopher bedridden, and when Tony discovers what happened, he responds accordingly.

The Last ‘Supper’

In another way of expressing it: Tony can be overly dramatic. Just before they, Tony and Big Pussy, were about to execute the severely injured young man, Tony offered him a drink. He then attempted to get as much information as possible from him, assuring him that everything would turn out fine. However, this was just a deception. When Matt observed this, he cried out for his mother (the youth seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time), mirroring a scene from The Shawshank Redemption. There’s no compassion here for the young man. Tony and Pussy fired numerous shots into him repeatedly.

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Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero

“Funhouse” (Season 2, Episode 13)

Salvatore “Big Puffy” Bonpensiero had been working as an FBI informant for apparently the whole of his memory. The series implies that he started to ‘inform’ in 1995, but it wasn’t until a search at his house, a dream, and news from Detective Vin Makazian that Tony really believed his longtime friend was cooperating with the FBI. Heartbroken, Tony, Paulie, and Silvio took Puffy on a boat trip where they ended up shooting him.

A Bitter Betrayal

Big Pussy’s untimely demise was deeply saddening for fans, given Vincent Pastore’s exceptional acting skills. However, his character unfortunately dug his own grave. He became so engrossed in his role that he began to believe he was an FBI agent. The moment when he spoke in FBI code while observing Christopher remains hilariously memorable. It was clear that he should have been more cautious. Witnessing the dismay on Tony, Paulie, and Silvio’s faces is even more painful than seeing Big Pussy collapse to the floor. No one ever anticipated that he would betray the family.

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Ralph Cifaretto

“Whoever Did This” (Season 4, Episode 9)

Among all the controversial individuals, it’s unlikely that spectators would feel sympathy for Ralph. Despite being the family’s primary breadwinner, he was known for his thoughtless comments and lacked any trace of regret. Ralph reached a point of no return when he murdered his girlfriend, Tracee, outside the Bada Bing. To make matters worse, when Tony suspected that Ralph might have played a role in Pie Oh My’s death, he ended up strangling him to his demise.

Ralphie’s Impunity Had to End

Ralph arrogantly boasts, “I’m untouchable,” when Tony punishes him for killing Tracee. For quite some time, this deluded mobster believes he can do no wrong, considering himself a precious asset to the Cosa Nostra who just so happened to take an oath. In this way, he often belittles and threatens others. It turns out that Tony serves as a reminder of boundaries that must not be crossed. One would never guess that a single incident involving a horse would ultimately shatter Ralph’s overconfidence.

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Tony Blundetto

“All Due Respect” (Season 5, Episode 13)

Cousin Tony Blundetto lands Tony Soprano in numerous difficulties after he murders Phil Leotardo’s younger sibling, Billy. Fearing that Leotardo’s gang will inflict a brutal death on Tony B, he decides to take matters into his own hands. Tony, in a hurry, finds Tony B at an abandoned farm owned by Uncle Pat in upstate New York and ends up shooting him with a shotgun.

A Compassionate Kill

It’s inexcusable to take the life of a family member, but given the situation, we can sympathize with Tony’s choice. He isn’t the type to betray his own kin to the enemy. Above all, Tony is a rational crime boss. His aim is to prevent a war, and he believes that Phil would be less enraged if he discovered that Tony B had passed away, even though Tony wasn’t the one who caused it directly.

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Willie Overall

“Remember When” (Season 6, Episode 15)

Tony earned his reputation as a ruthless criminal by murdering Willie Overall, a bookmaker, on Labor Day 1982 and hiding his body in the basement of a house. In the story “Remember When,” it’s disclosed that FBI informant Larry Barese had divulged the location of the buried body to the authorities. As a result, Tony and Paulie were compelled to go into hiding. They found some respite when they learned that Larry falsely accused Tony’s close friend, Jackie Aprile, of killing Willie instead.

Back in Time

It’s not a moment of pride for Tony that he murdered Willi, as it appears he did so more out of duty rather than choice. A past scene in the episode shows Tony being quite unsteady, with Paulie persuading him to pull the trigger. In fact, Tony seems unfamiliar with Willie when Paulie mentions his name for the first time. This suggests that Tony’s tally of victims might be significantly higher than what David Chase and his team suggest in the series.

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Christopher Moltisanti

“Kennedy and Heidi” (Season 6, Episode 18)

Initially seen as a rising star within the DiMeo crime family that Tony envisioned would guide its future, Christopher gradually succumbs to drug abuse as the series unfolds. In “Kennedy and Heidi,” while driving Tony from a meeting, Christopher causes the car to veer off course and roll over. Enraged by this incident, Tony resorts to an unorthodox method of punishment – he pinches Christopher’s nose forcefully for several minutes, ultimately leading to his death from asphyxiation.

Christopher Killed Christopher

It’s Tony’s execution that is harsh, but perhaps fans should feel more outrage towards Christopher for the way things unfolded. Despite being given numerous opportunities to reform and with friends and coworkers staging an intervention during the series, Christopher failed to change his ways. Moreover, he had a significant chance to escape his criminal life, as he was making progress in Hollywood as a writer and producer. Unfortunately, he did not give his talent the focus it required, ultimately leading to the tragic end of Christopher’s story.

2025-01-27 01:02

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