Calvary Cemetery Queen’s

Tony Sirico — From Brooklyn Streets to Sopranos Legend On my walk at Calvary Cemetery in Queens, New York—the largest cemetery in the United States—I came across the grave of the late Tony Sirico, forever immortalized as Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri from HBO’s iconic series The Sopranos. Born and raised in nearby Brooklyn, Tony’s life was […]

On my recent visit to New York City, I walked to Calvary Cemetery in Queen’s where nearly three million graves lie.  Notable burials on the grounds include, Tony Bennett, actor Dom DeLuise, novelist Mickey Spillane and many well known former mob figures. Established in 1848, Calvary Cemetery covers 365 acres and is owned by the […]

On My Subway Ride and Walk in Queens – Remembering Tony Bennett On my subway ride and walk through Queens, New York, I arrived—flower in hand—at a cemetery surrounded by freeways known as Calvary Catholic Cemetery, where I found the modest family grave of the great singer, painter, and entertainer, Tony Bennett. Anthony Dominick Benedetto […]