Anthony J. Ribustello

Anthony J. Ribustello was an American actor and politician. He was best known for his role as Dante Greco, Tony Soprano's driver on the HBO series The Sopranos. A member of the Republican Party, Ribustello was the party's nominee for Bronx Borough President in 2009, losing to Democratic Assemblyman Rubén Díaz Jr., who subsequently appointed him to Bronx Community Board 10. Career In April 2009, R...

Anthony J. Ribustello was an American actor and politician. He was best known for his role as Dante Greco, Tony Soprano's driver on the HBO series The Sopranos. A member of the Republican Party, Ribustello was the party's nominee for Bronx Borough President in 2009, losing to Democratic Assemblyman Rubén Díaz Jr., who subsequently appointed him to Bronx Community Board 10. Career In April 2009, Ribustello ran for Bronx borough president as the Republican candidate in a special election to replace incumbent Democrat Adolfo Carrión Jr., who resigned to take a position in the Obama administration. Ribustello received about 13 percent of the vote in the overwhelmingly Democratic borough, losing to Democratic Assemblyman Rubén Díaz Jr. After the election, Diaz appointed Ribustello to Bronx Community Board 10. In addition to acting, Ribustello was also employed at the New York City Board of Elections. Personal life Ribustello died on December 28, 2019 at the age of 53, after years of waiting for a kidney transplant. Filmography Film Television References External links Anthony Ribustello at IMDb New York Times, April 17, 2009, "Tony Soprano's Driver Eyes a Different Gig" Norwood News (Bronx), April 2, 2009, "Actor Takes on Role of Underdog in B.P. Race" Our Campaigns: Anthony Ribustello