Vinny Vella Tribute

Guests
Monsignor Donald Sakano
John Thomas
Tony Ray Rossi
Artie Pasquale
David Noferi
Dennis Dell
Olivia Milano
Richard Speziale
The Acchords
Tommy Mcmanus
Warren Tesoro
Dennis Dell
Phil Point
theacchords.com
Producer
Scott Skolnick
Longtime MNN producer Vinny Vella died in February after a long battle with cancer. He was 72. Vinny hosted hundreds of episodes of his MNN series “Tell It Like It Is” between 2007 and 2018. A true raconteur, bon vivant, and man about town, Vinny was born on Bleecker Street and was a lifelong resident of Little Italy. After a one-line speaking role in “The French Connection” (1971) he went on to receive over 70 acting credits. He worked with directors such as Sidney Lumet, Jim Jarmusch, and Martin Scorsese. He is also remembered for his portrayal of Jimmy Petrille on HBO’s “The Sopranos”. Vinny appeared with longtime friend Robert De Niro in Scorsese’s “Casino” (1995), considered by many to be Scorsese’s best film. Vinny and De Niro (who was best man at Vinny’s wedding) will be featured in the long anticipated Martin Scorsese biopic of Jimmy Hoffa, “The Irishman” with Al Pacino.
In a heartfelt one-hour tribute, Vinny’s friends, fellow actors, and associates celebrate his long and storied life, with performances by The Acchords, singing Vinny’s favorite music style: vocal harmonies. Vinny is survived by his wife Margaret-Anne, and his children Benjamin and Anthony Hernandez, Lauren and Jennifer Vella, and Vinny Vella Jr., who resides in Florida with his wife and two children.
Vinny’s MNN series “Tell It Like It Is” can be seen Saturdays at 7pm on MNN 2

[@bobgaughran4208]

My favorite music of all time. Hands down!

[@joyceyolandastorch8964]

That was a beautiful tribute to Vinnie. RIP.

[@BrendanTheGent]

God bless him and his family. What a wonderful man

[@salvatorefranciosa2727]

He was the best I miss him with all my ❤️ great job Scott

[@jackiebonds9109]

R.I.P Vinny a Neighborhood Treasure!

[@FALLETTAFUL]

RIP 🌹

[@MichaelB-gv4ey]

A Great man R I P had the pleasure of meeting him let me and a freind sit in his row of seats he had at the fights great man....

[@jackiebonds9109]

Hi Mike how r u?

[@speakoutshownewyork6985]

🙏REST IN PEACE.🌻

[@anthonysanicola1301]

A real goodfella rip