Many times it is the small parts intertwined with the large parts that make for a great movie. I too liked the scene you are referring to. And Vito playing with Anthony in the garden just before his death was also touching! We saw a playful side of Vito that we never saw in Michael. Gosh, there are so many scenes that were wonderful, it's hard to remember them all.
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
