‘Sopranos’ star Vincent Pastore honored as ‘one of kind’ by daughter, Stevie van Zandt in touching funeral tributes

“The Sopranos” star Vincent Pastore was remembered as a big tipper and a late-life rocker at his funeral Thursday – as one of his co-stars revealed the final phone call…

“The Sopranos” star Vincent Pastore was remembered as a big tipper and a late-life rocker at his funeral Thursday – as one of his co-stars revealed the final phone call the duo shared.

More than 100 mourners flocked to Holy Family Church in New Rochelle to say a final goodbye to the beloved 80-year-old actor, best known for his role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in the hit HBO series.

His heartbroken daughter, Renee Pastore, described her dad as “a giving person” who was grateful for the cards he was dealt in life.

Pallbearers carrying the flag-draped casket of actor Vincent Pastore during his funeral.
Pallbearers carry the casket of actor Vincent Pastore during his funeral. James Keivom for NY Post
Mourners embrace at the funeral of actor Vincent Pastore.
Mourners gather as the casket of actor Vincent Pastore is placed in a hearse at Holy Family Church James Keivom for NY Post
Pallbearers, including Stevie Van Zandt, carry Vincent Pastore's casket draped in an American flag during his funeral.
Steve Van Zandt and other pallbearers carry the casket of actor Vincent Pastore during his funeral James Keivom for NY Post

“He was a man who lived out his dreams… but he knew how lucky he was,” she said, between tears.

“I think that’s why he tried to share as much of it with as many people as possible. Whether that was a big tip, always in cash, or by shaking hands with every cop on every corner.”

Pastore ran nightlife establishments in Westchester such as the Crazy Horse bar before becoming a professional actor in his 40s, she said.

His “Sopranos” co-star Stevie Van Zandt, who’s also a longtime guitarist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, served as one of Pastore’s pallbearers.

Prayer card for Vincent D. Pastore, featuring his photo and dates of birth and death.
A prayer card is displayed during the funeral for actor Vincent Pastore at Holy Family Church on Thursday, August 6, 2026. James Keivom for NY Post
Stevie Van Zandt, in a black bandana and patterned black jacket, places a hand on the shoulder of a young man in a black suit.
Actor and musician Steve Van Zandt arrives for the funeral of actor Vincent Pastore at Holy Family Church. James Keivom for NY Post
Vincent Pastore smiling at the premiere of "Price of Glory".
Vincent Pastore smiling at the premiere of “Price of Glory”. Getty Images

“We had a theater company together, so I saw him quite often,” he told The Post.

“We just happened to call him two days ago. The day before he died, we luckily just happened to call him,” he said of himself and his wife, Maureen. “He was one of a kind, and we’ll miss him very much.”

Pastore also appeared in films such as “Goodfellas” and “Carlitos Way” and was a Vietnam vet.

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