Little Caesar · Character
Mrs. Passalacqua
Wife of Antonio, caught in the criminal crossfire.
minor
First appearance: little caesar
Mrs. Passalacqua shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Tony's mother confronts him about his late hours and his association with crooks and bums, then cries in the dark after he slams his door.
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In IV: Tony's mother confronts him about his late hours and his association with crooks and bums, then cries in the dark after he slams his door. Later, in III: Tony's mother, who tries to comfort him and mentions a…
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- Expanded Underworld Network
- Core Gang Members
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