Tony was really the only person for the job. The one time Sil took over, it drove him to the hospital. Everyone else lacked the mental prowess to lead. Can you imagine Paulie as top dog? Or Pussy? I know Richie might seem like the obvious choice, but let's not forget the man was a sociopath. Eventually that might lead to some serious issues. Internal issues (a coup) or external (NY vs NJ).
"strange things happen all the time, and so it goes and so it goes. and the book says, 'we may be through with the past, but the past is not through with us'" - MAGNOLIA
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