The Unlikely Face of the Mob: Remembering Vincent Pastore's Complex Legacy Vincent Pastore's passing at 80 has left fans of "The Sopranos" mourning the loss of one of their favorite characters, Big Pussy Bonpensiero.
Beyond his on screen persona, however, he was a multifaceted individual whose life and career served as a testament to the complexity of the mob's influence on American culture.
As an actor, Pastore's versatility and range made him a staple in mob films and television dramas, including "Goodfellas" and "Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn.