The bank officer was correct that they were not legally required to notify Anthony when his mother withdrew the funds. However, elder abuse in terms of financial fraud is increasing, especially with the aging Baby Boomers, and many banks have a policy of watching for such red flags and keeping on file the name of a close relative that should be contacted in the event of a problem.
Suzanne Shepherd plays Steve Schirripa's mother. On The Sopranos, she had the recurring role of Edie Falco's mother. Steve Schirripa also appeared on The Sopranos as Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri.