James Gandolfini’s funeral to be held Thursday in NYC

By Tribute on June 24, 2013 | Leave a Comment

Funeral services for late actor James Gandolfini will be held on Thursday morning at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in New York City, according to People.com. The 51-year-old actor, who was best known for his role as Tony Soprano in HBO’s The Sopranos, died of a heart attack in Rome last Wednesday. His body was transferred to Newark, New Jersey on Sunday night via a Signature Airlines flight. The following statement was released by family spokesman Michael Kobold: “On behalf of the Gandolfini family, I would like to thank the Italian authorities for all the assistance they have rendered in expediting the formalities necessary to repatriate James Gandolfini’s remains to the United States. We are fully aware that this process usually takes seven days, and we are extremely grateful for their efficiency in dealing with this matter. It has been our privilege to be guests in your beautiful country, despite the difficult circumstances. We sincerely thank you.” ~Alfonso Espina

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