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Tony Lip Obituary
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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Jo Rome
April 1, 2020
I have watched green book so many times I love the show
Brad Pitt
July 18, 2019
Rip tony I found out about you after watching green book I wish I could have met you
Mr jody Brachman
March 8, 2019
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.
Los Angeles family All of your friends pal
January 24, 2017
May god bless you all . We just heard of our friend passing on . Deepest condolences and regards to you all
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September 25, 2014
may your soul rest in peace
Anthony Riolo
December 29, 2013
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 17, 2013
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
January 15, 2013
MATT.5:5 HAPPY ARE THE MILD TEMPERED ONES, SINCE THEY WILL INHERIT THE EARTH.OUR GOD IS A LOVING GOD, IN THAT HE WILL GIVE US ANYTHING WE WANT,INCLUDING OUR DECEASED LOVED ONES...DM
Kelly Henson
January 11, 2013
Rest peace Tony
kelly henson
January 11, 2013
Rest in peace tony
Debora
January 10, 2013
Rest in peace.Tony.
carmel navarrette
January 10, 2013
RIP Tony
joseph salamango
January 10, 2013
Rest in peace
January 9, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Lip family. The death of a love one cause great grief. May the God of comfort, comfort you in your time of grief. Psalms55:22
Jem. Florida
CJT
January 8, 2013
Lip Family and Friends,I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one Tony,You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Buddy Scolero
January 8, 2013
Answer the phone will ya! RIP Tony.
tony defelice
January 8, 2013
Dear Family I am so sorry for your lose You are in My prays.
January 8, 2013
My condolences to the family of Tony Lip. May our Heavenly Father help you during your time of grief. Ps. 34:17
Emily Martinez
January 7, 2013
May Tony rest in peace.
Louis Vennell
January 7, 2013
Reposa in Pace
Martha
January 7, 2013
You will be remembered for your role in 'The Sopranos' and sorely missed in this world. Rest in Peace, Tony.
michelle plakas-kaiser
January 7, 2013
rip
January 7, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
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