What is the name of Silvio Dante's wife in The Sopranos?

Silvio Dante's wife in The Sopranos is Gabriella Dante. She is played by Maureen Van Zandt, the real-life wife of Steven Van Zandt, who portrays Silvio.

Gabriella is part of the circle of mob wives surrounding Carmela Soprano and Rosalie Aprile. She and Silvio have a daughter, Heather Dante, and Gabriella is shown as supportive of her family despite Silvio's criminal career and frequent absences.

Gabriella becomes especially significant when Tony Soprano is shot and Silvio temporarily serves as acting boss. She encourages Silvio to consider whether he could hold the leadership position permanently, even though he ultimately finds the responsibilities overwhelming.

A common mix-up is confusing Gabriella with Carmela, Tony's wife, or Rosalie, another prominent member of the wives' social circle. Gabriella's role is smaller, but her connection to Steven Van Zandt's real-life marriage makes the casting detail memorable.