Tony Maffei

Tony Maffei
Information
Full Name	Anthony Maffei
Nicknames	Tony Black
Nationality	Italian-American
Home	New Jersey, United States
Gender	Male
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Hazel
Fate
Status	Alive
Political Information
Occupation(s)	Mobster
Affiliation	Soprano crime family Baccalieri Crew
Rank	Soldier
Behind the Scenes
First Appearance	"Chasing It"
Final Appearance	"Made In America"
Portrayed By	John Cenatiempo
Episode Count	6

“	We saw Stefano, he didn't have an envelope.	„
	― Tony Maffei

Anthony "Tony Black" Maffei is a supporting character on The Sopranos. He is a soldier in Bobby Baccalieri's crew of the DiMeo crime family. He is portrayed by John Cenatiempo.

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What role does Tony Maffei play in the DiMeo crime family in The Sopranos?

Tony Maffei, a significant member of the DiMeo crime family, backed Tony Soprano during his conflict with uncle Junior. His support, alongside mob bosses Mangano, Teresi, and the Lupertazzi family, was crucial in Tony Soprano's ascension post Jackie Aprile's demise.

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Who portrays the character of Anthony 'Tony Black' Maffei in The Sopranos?

John Cenatiempo plays the role of Anthony 'Tony Black' Maffei, a supporting character in The Sopranos. As part of Bobby Baccalieri's crew in the DiMeo crime family, Tony Maffei is a significant figure in the series.

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What is the significance of Tony Black's interaction with Carlo and Walden at the Bada-Bing?

Tony Maffei, known as Tony Black in the Sopranos, gains insight from Carlo at the Bada-Bing about the illicit importation of goods via the Newark port, facilitated by large corporations. Walden contributes that inspections only impede these operations. When Christopher arrives and begins a drunken tirade, Paulie's mockery incites laughter from Walden and others, including Tony, causing Christopher's insecurity.

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What is Tony Black's routine task for the crew in The Sopranos?

In The Sopranos, Tony Maffei, known as Tony Black, has the routine task of supplying food to the crew, including Tony Soprano, Bobby, Paulie, and Christopher. He typically hands out sandwiches at Satriale's backroom. Tony Black also participates in operational discussions, such as the port smuggling racket.

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Biography

Season 6

Part II

“	How come they ain't wearing their space suits?	„
	― Tony Black asking Stefano about his construction site workers

Tony Black gives out sandwiches to Bobby and the crew.

Tony Black gets some sandwiches for the crew for lunch, handing them out to Tony, his captain Bobby, Paulie and Christopher in the backroom of Satriale's when Hesh comes in. While in a private room at the Bada-Bing, Carlo and Walden explain their port smuggling racket to Tony Black, stating that cargo inspections are usually lax because important companies such as Walmart prefer it that way, given that their operations would be halted if dock authorities spent precious time reviewing the merchandise coming in; this discomforts Tony Black, who is concerned at terrorists and their weaponry entering the United States without being noticed. When Christopher later goes on an emotional rant after having multiple drinks against his better judgement, Tony Black is part of the group laughing at him when Paulie makes jokes at Christopher's expense. After Christopher's death, Benny states he received the tragic news by Tony Black via telephone call as he was making his collections.

Tony Black and Bobby collect tribute from Stefano.

During tensions that are about to spill out into an all-out war between Phil's New York family and the New Jersey Mob, the DiMeo family controls an illegal asbestos dumping operation in Manhattan managed by businessman John Stefano, and Tony Black and Bobby are sent to collect tribute from him one day; upon arriving in Bobby's car, Stefano tries shaking his hand, but Bacala refuses due to assuming Stefano was in contact with asbestos. Trying to make small-talk and offering his condolences for Christopher's death, Stefano gets interrupted by Tony Black when he asks why the Polish and Hispanic workers aren't wearing protective suits, to which the businessman responds that is due to company policy and he must obey the contract in order for them to make money. The duo are considerably annoyed at Stefano not giving them their earnings in an envelope but instead a money roll, and Tony Black later gives kicks up to Tony at Satriale's. After tensions escalate and a war between New York and New Jersey begins, Tony Black hands Tony his light envelope at the family's safehouse, since due to the current tensions, collections become harder to do; the conflict finally ends when the DiMeos track down Phil and shoot him dead.