Aye papi

From our first meeting I knew he was trouble and not just because his name was originally Travieso. He was just a kitten but when I looked under the bed for him all I can see with neon green eyes and then high pitch growl. I wanted no part as tosslin' with him. He was just a baby but I still knew I couldn't hang.

Early Travieso

LOCO ESE!!!

No matter how it all started, eventually Travieso evolved into Papi a much more mellow and tolerant  cat. He was always my cousin Jessica's number one. Like me she has nurtured many strays, and
Papi was a gracious host same as Brasco. Although he was a feisty and rambunctious used he grew into a kind mentor for all... but you still knew that if you did something to step out of line by him he would mess you up with one razor claw. Just in case you forgot it seemed like nature reminded everyone, when he got older he grew a tiny great spot in the for his face it looked just like a teardrop prison tattoo. "So just remember who you're messing with ese, don't you know I'm loco."

Edward James Olmos: canoodling w/ Bracco, benevolent and the textbook gangster

 Papi has since passed and is now making friends and avenging his enemies in heaven, but he will always be remembered. It seems pretty obvious to me that Papi is Edward James Olmos. Even though he can take on some fatherly roles you will never forget that underneath still lies a cold hard gangster so watch your step! I feel the need to mention that the real Edward James Olmos was married to Lorraine Bracco our very own Karen Hill from Goodfellas and Dr Melfi from Sopranos, for yet another case of my Gangsta love/Sopranos serendipity. She is exactly the same, warm and fuzzy on the outside but tough on the inside, just like Jessica which is why they made such a dynamic duo. Much love to our Papi, see you at the crossroads.