The likely reason for this connection is that series creator David Chase traces his mother's family origins to Ariano.
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Specifically Paulie Gualtieri states his grandfather was from Ariano Irpino in the episode Commendatori.
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It has been supposed to occupy the site of Aequum Tuticum, an ancient Samnite town which became a post-station on the Via Traiana in Roman times; but this should probably be sought at S. Eleuterio 51 miles (82 km) north.
Calore Irpino | Ariano Suassuna | Savignano Irpino | Montecalvo Irpino |