Tony Sirico

American film and television actor (1942-2022)

Genaro Anthony "Tony" Sirico, Jr. (July 29, 1942 – July 8, 2022) was an American actor. He was known for his role as the mobster Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri in the television series The Sopranos and Tony Sacks in the Martin Scorsese movie Goodfellas. He also provided the voice of Vinny Griffin on the sitcom Family Guy.

Tony Sirico
Sirico in 2010
Born
Gennaro Anthony Sirico Jr.

(1942-07-29)July 29, 1942[1]
DiedJuly 8, 2022(2022-07-08) (aged 79)
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1974–2022
Children2
FamilyRobert Sirico (brother)

Sirico died on July 8, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from problems caused by dementia at the age of 79.[2]

References

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  1. "Tony Sirico Biography". Archived from the original on May 22, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
  2. Perez, Lexy; Gajewski, Ryan (July 8, 2022). "Tony Sirico, 'The Sopranos' Actor, Dies at 79". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 9, 2022.

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