Lucy Mancini: To always make sure she has strong doors to "bang" on.
Don Vito: To stay away from oranges sold at fruit stands.
Tom Hagen: To study the war strategies of great generals.
Sal Tessio: To get just one more chance, for old times sake.
DMC - Cristina, forgive me for answering your question, but I believe that the reference was made to Mr. Ola's untimely demise via hanger.