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For a while, Tony considers letting Vito back into the fold, nearly coming around to a "live and let live" philosophy in his therapy sessions. Tellingly, Tony's more upset at Vito for leaving his money-making operations than for his sexuality, and Vito's status as a "good earner" is the driving force in Tony's calculations.

While many debate the merits of gay actors playing straight characters and straight actors playing gay characters , there's no doubt that Joseph R. Gannascoli's portrayal of Vito Spatafore was powerful. Because of his performance, we understood the struggle he had coming out under mob rule and in a culture that demonized homosexuality.

It's in New Hampshire that Vito falls in love with a local chef and volunteer firefighter he affectionately nicknames "Johnny Cakes". The pair enjoy a sweet, whirlwind romance before Vito decides to head back to his old lifestyle in New Jersey, only to be violently killed on account of his sexuality.

Mostly, his performance was well received. It is especially hard for those working within an organization that isn't inclusive. Vito suffered brutal consequences all because he identified as gay. The sad part was when he returned home, he told his wife that his lifestyle of seeing other men was behind him, further denouncing his true sexual orientation.