Vincent Pastore celebrated his 80th birthday just weeks before his death, sharing a cake with his “right-hand man” — who remembered the “The Sopranos” star as a loyal friend who cared deeply for his community and causes close to his heart.

Pastore, who was found dead at his Bronx home on Saturday, marked the milestone with a customized birthday cake, laughing as he blew out candles following the “Happy Birthday” song, longtime friend Stephen Villano told The Post.

“This is totally shocking,” said Villano, who last spoke to Pastore on Thursday.

“He was an amazing individual and he loved his craft… his craft was to Broadway, movies, television,”…

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