Tony-Lip-Obituary

Tony Lip

Obituary

PARAMUS, New Jersey (AP) - Tony Lip, a veteran actor known for playing mob roles on "The Sopranos" television show and in many major feature films, has died. He was 82.

Lip, a New Jersey resident whose real name was Frank Anthony Vallelonga, died Friday at a hospital in Teaneck. The cause of death was not disclosed, but family members told The Record of New Jersey that Lip had been in failing health in recent years.

While best known for playing mob kingpin Carmine Lupertazzi in "The Sopranos" on HBO, Lip has also had roles in movies including "The Godfather," ''Goodfellas" and "Donnie Brasco."

Lip also worked at the famed Copacabana club in Manhattan during the 1960s, where he met numerous celebrities of the era, including the kind of gangsters he would later portray.


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Rip tony I found out about you after watching green book I wish I could have met you

Hi how are you i give my condolences to his family etc.. movie was good. He seemed like a nice guy. I will miss him so. Rip. Take care bye.

May god bless you all . We just heard of our friend passing on . Deepest condolences and regards to you all

may your soul rest in peace

Tony, We grew up together and I miss talking to you. Thank you for our friendship for all these years. Deepest condolences to your family. Rest in peace.

May the god of comfort be a source of strength for your family at this difficult time. 2Corn 1:3, 4. Deepest Sympathy, Sue, Concord, NC

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