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Murder of the Top Mafia Boss' son and Vito is now left without a heir due to Sonny's assassination....What are Vito's options?


If you walk this question back into the novel, Vito had already decided as of Connie's wedding that Sonny was not suited to lead the crime organization. He had already decided that he had to find a new successor. So, Vito was without an heir whether Sonny lived or not.


"All of these men were good listeners; patient men."