[s6e11] Cold Stones -

The episode was directed by Timothy Van Patten and co-written by series creator David Chase.

Vito's children learn the truth about their father's "spy" cover story when his death is reported in the paper. [S6E11] Cold Stones

Tensions between New York and New Jersey escalate when Phil's man, "Fat Dom" Gamiello, visits Satriale's. After Dom makes offensive jokes about Vito and insults the Jersey crew, Silvio and Carlo impulsively kill him in the shop. Tony later discovers the body and, realizing the risk of an all-out war, orders them to dispose of it quickly. The episode was directed by Timothy Van Patten

Phil's decision to kill Vito without a "sit-down" signals his rising dominance and the weakening of Tony’s authority. "Fat Dom" Gamiello