Obituary of Tony Sirico

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Tony Sirico

Tony Sirico (born July 29th, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York) was a TV Actor who was best known for his role as Peter Paul "Paulie Walnuts" Gualtieri in the American TV series "The Sopranos". Tony died on July 8th, 2022 and his death was basically due to old age. He passed at 79 years old.

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Tony Sirico Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Sirico, Tony
    • Common Name: Tony Sirico
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: July 29, 1942
    • Age: 79 (at death)
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Velveeta Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    Tony's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Gennaro Anthony Sirico Jr.
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Brother(s):
      • Robert Sirico
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 08 2022 at age 79
  • Place: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (Unspecified illness)

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on July 29th Born in 1942 Born in New York Died in 2022 Died at age 79 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"When I first read David Chase's script [for The Sopranos (1999)], I knew this was special. This is what I'd been looking for all my life . . . When I heard James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli and Nancy Marchand were in it, I knew it was going to be a total class act. I knew right away this was a role to kill for." (IMDB)

"For sure Sirico's life was cut short at the age of seventy-four after a long and successful career in professional wrestling. (V)"

"Tony Sirico's larger-than-life presence and iconic portrayal of mobster Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri will forever be remembered and cherished by fans, even though he has now joined the ranks of the greats in Hollywood. (V)"

"Tony Sirico lived a full and successful life, portraying unforgettable characters on screen and leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. (V)"

Is Mr. Tony Sirico still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-29 13:27:54
Author: Tucker
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