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Dick Barone is a recurring character portrayed by Joe Lisi. He is an associate of the DiMeo crime family and affiliated to the Soprano crew.

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What is the role of Barone Sanitation in the Soprano crew's operations? toggle section
Barone Sanitation, a garbage company in Jersey City, is owned by Dick Barone and serves as a front for the Soprano crew and the DiMeo crime family to launder money. The company has been a point of negotiation with other entities like Cinelli Sanitation, with mediation conducted by individuals like Johnny Sack.
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What was the outcome of the bidding war between Barone Sanitation and Kolar Brothers Sanitation? toggle section
Christopher Moltisanti's murder of Emil Kolar led to the Kolar Brothers withdrawing their bid in the competition with Barone Sanitation. Dick Barone, integral to Barone Sanitation, informed Tony Soprano of this development.
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How is Dick Barone associated with the DiMeo crime family? toggle section
Dick Barone, played by Joe Lisi, is linked to the DiMeo crime family as an associate and has ties with the Soprano crew. He ran Barone Sanitation & Cartage, a waste management company that functioned as a cover business for the Soprano crew. His status in the family was significant, with his death being described as a significant loss.
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What legitimate business does the Soprano crew handle through Barone Sanitation? toggle section
Dick Barone owns Barone Sanitation, a garbage company in Jersey City, New Jersey. The Soprano crew, including Tony Soprano and Paulie Gualtieri, use this business to launder money. The company also provides a front for their illicit activities like loan sharking, gambling, and extortion of drug dealers.
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Who is Joe Lisi and what character does he portray in the Sopranos? toggle section
American actor Joe Lisi, born September 9, 1950, is recognized for his recurring role as Dick Barone in the crime drama TV series, The Sopranos. He made his debut in the series in the episode 'The Sopranos' and made his final appearance in 'The Knight in White Satin Armor'.
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Biography[]

Dick owned and operated Barone Sanitation & Cartage - a garbage hauling transfer station company front business for the Soprano crew that also handled their legitimate garbage hauling routes.

In June 1998, the Triborough Towers route was subject to a bidding war between Barone and Kolar Brothers Sanitation. Dick Barone was part of the crew's discussions about the problem and was at Satriale's when then DiMeo associate Christopher Moltisanti took it upon himself to deal with the issue and murder Emil Kolar. Chris' action led to the Kolar Bros. withdrawing their bid, which Dick was happy to report to DiMeo capo Tony Soprano. At the behest of Neil Mink, Tony returned to his office at Barone Sanitation after an eight-year absence, suggesting he stopped showing up at work in 1992.

In May 2000, Dick attended the Garbagemen's Ball alongside his wife, Helen, and "Waste Management Consultant" Tony Soprano, who brought Carmela. Richie Aprile also showed up, with Janice.

Dick died a well-respected businessman in 2006 from Lou Gehrig's disease. His funeral was attended by many members of the DiMeo/Soprano crime family. Following his death, Barone Sanitation was bought out by Lupertazzi crime family front Cinelli Sanitation.

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