Philly mob /Sopranos similarities

[mpl0215]

Everyone believes the Decavalcantes are the inspiration for the Sopranos, but I think David Chase received alot of inspiration from Philly . Joey and Tony ,both had fathers and uncles in the mob.Young bosses bridging the old and new factions. Natale as his front boss / Uncle Jr. Joey being a Jockey ,Tony owning horses. Feech Lamanna story about the mobster stabbing someone to death over a corner table / Scarfo diner story. I remember reading Nicky Jr. Being the inspiration for Chrissy. Scarfo mom or Rita Merlino and Liva Soprano similarities.

[Wiseguy]

The basic idea of a small indigenous family in New Jersey certainly came from the DeCavalvantes. But one can see influences in characters and storylines from the whole Northeast region.

[jimmi_beans8]

uncle june/tony
uncle pete/gotti jr
iirc, they had beefs over $$

[furiofromnaples]

Tony and his nephew Christopher like Scarfo sr and Leonetti.

[furiofromnaples]

Jackie Aprile jr the son of the boss that was whacked like Salvie Testa.

[Stopflexing]

Jackie Aprile jr the son of the boss that was whacked like Salvie Testa.

That is the one and only comparison

[Ryan98366]

I disagree. It was The DeCavalvante Family 100%. Chase took nothing from Philly. If anything, Chase took stuff from the NY Families. Philly? No. Interesting thought though...

[Kash]

I disagree. It was The DeCavalvante Family 100%. Chase took nothing from Philly. If anything, Chase took stuff from the NY Families. Philly? No. Interesting thought though...

I read somewhere the NJ Lukes but don’t quote me on that