John Aprea, "The Godfather Part II" and "Full House" actor, dies at 83

 

His manager Will Levine confirmed to CBS News that John Afrea, who played young Tessio in "The Godfather 2" and John Stamos' father in "Full House", died on August 5 at the age of 83. He died naturally in Los Angeles surrounded by someone he loved.

Afrea was born in 1941 in Englewood, New Jersey, an Italian immigrant. He moved to New York in the early 1960s to continue the performance before moving to Los Angeles.

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John Aleya attended the premiere of the 17th Newport Beach Film Festival at the Irish Theatre in Newport Beach, California, on April 26, 2016.
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He took his first breaks in Steve McQueen's classic "Bullylight" in 1967, before playing the role of young Salvatore "Sar" Teshio in "The Godfather 2". He first auditioned for Michael Colleone's role in "The Godfather," but Al Pacino got him.

Applia reportedly called actor Abe Vigoda, who had interpreted his previous version in "The Godfather," to seek clarification. Vigoda says, "Have a good time, kid. "

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Johan Afrea, the young Salvatore 'Sar' Teshio' "The Godfather: Part Two"
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According to the Hollywood Reporter, Afrea said this was the most important role of his career.

During his career, Afrea has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including Montefocos, Idol Maker and Matt Houston. His career also includes roles in "Manics", "Rookies", "NYPD Blue", "Stepford Whyps", "American Ansum" and "The Game".

From 1988 to 1991, he again played the oppressive father of Jessica Topolys de Stamos in ABC's "Full House", and in 2017, he took over the role of Netflix Reboot's "Full House".

The bereaved families include his third wife, Betsy Garcy, his daughter Nicole, married to actress Cherry Lattimer, and his sons-in-law, Marika Parker and Valentino Garcy.