Pete
Pete, Sugar's Husband
Actor/Actress:
Chris Witaske
Group/Family:
Berzatto Family / Brother-in-Law
Characteristics:
Supportive, understanding, patient, optimistic, loyal
Backstory
Sugar's husband who remains patient and eternally optimistic despite Berzatto family dysfunction. Supportive partner providing stability and normalcy. Often target of family's misdirected anger but remains loyal and understanding, representing healthy relationship model.
Recent Events
S3 E08
0:36
Pete Arrives, Donna Steps Back
Characters:
Pete; Sugar; Donna
Description:
Pete finally arrives from his work trip and is overwhelmed with emotion seeing Natalie in labor. Donna gracefully steps back to let Pete take over as primary support, showing growth and respect for boundaries.
Conclusion:
Donna quietly exits to the waiting room while Pete comforts Natalie, allowing the couple their private moment.
Location:
Hospital delivery room
Timeline:
2022 Present
Context:
Pete has been away on business and rushed back when he got word. Donna's decision to step back shows respect for Natalie's marriage and family unit.
Analysis:
This moment shows Donna's growth - she doesn't make Pete's arrival about herself but recognizes Natalie needs her husband. It demonstrates genuine maternal care rather than possessiveness.
S2 E06
0:25
Pete's Eighth Fish Disaster
Characters:
Pete; Sugar; Carmy; Michael
Description:
Pete arrives with a tuna casserole, playfully calling it 'the eighth fish.' The Berzatto siblings are horrified because an eighth fish is considered bad luck and will trigger Donna's anger. Sugar hastily throws the casserole out the front door before Donna can see it.
Conclusion:
The casserole is disposed of, but the incident adds to the mounting tension and foreshadows the evening's disasters.
Location:
Berzatto family home
Timeline:
2018 Christmas Eve
Context:
Pete is well-meaning but often clueless about the family's complicated dynamics. The Seven Fishes tradition is sacred to Donna, and any deviation sends her into a rage.
Analysis:
This scene shows how outsiders can inadvertently trigger family trauma. Pete's innocent mistake becomes another source of stress, highlighting how fragile the family's coping mechanisms are.