Val Bisoglio, an actor best known for his roles in “Saturday Night Fever” and “The Sopranos,” died last week at 95. The Italian American character actor passed away Oct. 18 at his home near Los Olivos, California, his wife, Bonnie Bisoglio, said to NBC Monday. However, she didn’t specify the cause of death. “He was my darling man,” said his widow. “He was very special.”

Born in New York City in 1926 to Italian immigrants, Bisoglio got his start on the stage, where he starred in iconic New York productions from “A View From the Bridge” to “Wait Until Dark.” He also appeared in Shakespeare in the Park with Arthur Penn. Bisoglio is perhaps most famous for his portrayal of Tony Manero’s (John Travolta) abusive father, Frank, in the 1977 hit film “Saturday Night Fever.”