Big Pussy

Sal Bonphenseiro Was a member of the dimeo Crime Family beginning his career as  a car burglar Which Was How He gained his affectionate Nickname of Pussy  He Was in the Crew of Johnny Soprano and Supported Johnny through the unrest of 83 and backed Johnny,s Wishes to Have his son Tony Surpass Him as capo of His Crew During this time Pussy also forged friendships With Paulie Gualtieri and Silvio Dante  When Puss y did not Have enough Money to raise His three Children He began Pushing Heroin despite being Warned of the dangers by Family boss Jackie Aprile Who offered to Help out With the financial difficulties