Carmy's Father Blew The Beef's Funds & Abandoned The Family
The Bear season 1 features a scene where Uncle Jimmy briefly talks about Carmy's father and calls him his best friend. Jimmy also implies that Carmy's father started the family's restaurant business, and Donna endured a lot of pain and suffering because of him. However, since Jimmy does not explicitly reveal what happened to him, season 1 raises several questions about Carmy's father's fate and where he went. The Bear season 3 finally connects these dots by revealing that, sometime before 2018, Carmy's father blew The Beef's funds before panicking and abandoning his family.
Even though Uncle Jimmy was his best friend, he did not tell him where he was going before fleeing. After his departure, Uncle Jimmy had to take up the role of a father for the Berzatto siblings, which explains why he wholeheartedly invests in both Mickey and Carmy's businesses. Since Carmy's father not only abandoned his family but also left them with a failing restaurant business, it is understandable why Mickey kept working at The Beef against his own will and why Donna struggles with mental health conditions.
Is Carmy's Father Still Alive In The Bear?
Uncle Jimmy acknowledges in The Bear season 1 that he has not heard from Carmy's father since he left. This highlights that his fate and whereabouts are unknown. He could be alive, or he might have died after leaving his family behind in 2018. If the former is true, it is messed up and incredibly tragic that he did not even show up for Mickey's funeral. Since The Bear season 4 has been confirmed (but not announced), it might mark Carmy's father's return, adding new layers of complexity and emotional drama to the central Berzatto Family's dynamic.
The Bear Season 3 finally resolves the big mystery about Carmy's father, revealing that he abandoned his family and left them in huge debt. This explains the tumultuous relationship between Carmy and his family, and their struggles with The Beef. The series' confirmation for season 4 leaves viewers wondering if Carmy's father will return, adding more drama and complexity to the Berzatto Family's dynamic.
