Funeral of Sopranos star James Gandolfini held in New York

(27 Jun 2013)
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1. Tilt down Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
2. Wide, funeral procession
3. Zoom, mourners entering church
4. Wide, Michael Gandolfini (son of James Gandolfini) walks with mourners
5. Wide, actor John Ventimiglia who played "Artie Bucco" in "The Sopranos" (left) hugs actor Steve Schrippa, who played "Bobby Baccalieri" (right) in the series
6. Pan right, actor Alec Baldwin
7. Wide, actor Michael Imperioli who played "Christopher Moltisanti" in "The Sopranos" hugs actor Lorraine Bracco who played "Dr. Jennifer Melfi" in the series
8. Tracking shot, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
9. Wide, Christie climbs steps
10. Wide, Christie hugs mourner
11. SOUNDBITE (English) George Loros, who played "Ray Curto" in "The Sopranos"
"It was bliss, it was heaven on earth. It was incredible because of James. You could feel James' presence. You could feel James throughout, and that's a huge place."
12. Wide, actress Aida Tutturo who played "Janice Soprano" in "The Sopranos" exits church
13. SOUNDBITE (English) Frank Albanese who played "Uncle Pat Blundetto" in "The Sopranos"
"Well it was a beautiful ceremony, he was a beautiful guy. I worked with him many times. He was a joy to work with, a great actor, a great man and a great human being and a great humanitarian. It was a joy working with him, that's all I can say. I loved the guy."
14. Wide, Sopranos actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, played "Meadow Soprano", exits church
15. SOUNDBITE (English) Tony Sirico, who played "Paulie Walnuts" in "The Sopranos"
"He was a great actor and he was a great guy. We lost a treasure. He's got a new baby, she'll grow up and have to be told who he was by her mum. It's sad, sad."
16. Zoom out, mourners
STORYLINE:
Hundreds of mourners turned out for the funeral of actor James Gandolfini at New York's Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine on Thursday.
Family members, fellow actors and other loved ones embraced as the funeral procession made its way to the side entrance of the historic cathedral.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christi was among the attendees, as was actor Alec Baldwin.
After the ceremony, fellow "Sopranos" actors spoke fondly of Gandolfini.
"He was a joy to work with, a great actor, a great man and a great human being and a great humanitarian, said Frank Albanese, who played "Uncle Pat Blundetto" in "The Sopranos."
Tony Sirico, who played "Paulie Walnuts" in the series, mourned for the beloved actor's family. "He's got a new baby, she'll grow up and have to be told who he was by her mom. It's sad, sad."
The 51-year-old actor was best known for his role as mob boss Tony Soprano in the HBO series.
Gandolfini died of a heart attack last week while vacationing with his son in Italy.
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[@lulzee153]

0:42 Seeing the actors who play Artie and Bobby hugging really got me in the feelz :(

[@rm3869]

Most likeable characters

[@wongsifu460]

So weird to all the Sopranos cast at the funeral, as if they were at Tony's funeral not James

[@zanderzaza4947]

Exactly , it was like an episode..

[@saulbennett4677]

Yeah it was like a mob funeral

[@PraUU1]

We're seeing it from the POV of the FBI, Carmine's gonna get whacked for talking to the press

[@camerontoy8154]

@@PraUU1 that was Raymond curto the fbi informant

[@jfguidermphches5471]

The Sopranos was a well-written show and superbly acted by Mr. Gandolfini as well as the entire cast.

[@bellabookitty9047]

Yes . Your comment is so beautiful.

[@captiansaveahoe2.062]

#WEMISSYOUJIMMY

[@DosboxLetsPlay]

After having just finished watching the Sopranos for the first time, this hits extra hard. Seeing all of those people there who were his family both on & off screen is truly moving. :')

[@jasondonellan776]

It was great to see he's last movie to the drop

[@jacquelinefortune8621]

A legend. Nobody could ever be casted better as Tony Soprano than James. A light went out when James left. RIP xx

[@jacoballen4189]

For a guy who never had the makings of a varsity athlete, he sure had a hell of a lot of people that loved and cared. RIP James

[@lokodelavida1]

R.I.P. to a legend

[@user-ps4sr7tj7e]

I have seen all the +9 imdb rated tv shows, and to be honest none of them would beat The Sopranos. This show is a masterpiece from script to casting to acting to direction to production .. absolute masterpiece.

[@version736ha2]

Gone way too soon, I still mourn him, greatest actor of our generation

[@jurkii9032]

2024 and he is still very missed.

[@version736ha2]

@@jurkii9032 spot on

[@killjoyclown]

Looks like Bobby was hurt the most

[@saulhernnadez9203]

FTP 666 yeah that’s super sad

[@islamicschoolofmemestudies]

Who's Bobbt?

[@islamicschoolofmemestudies]

Bobby*

[@asherortiz9329]

@@islamicschoolofmemestudies the bigger guy in the hug at :40 Bobby is the character he plays on the sopranos

[@Rubarb51]

This feels almost like one of the Sopranos funerals On the show but this is REAL Life RIP James Gandolfini

[@jwollman9475]

My heart still aches with knowing we have lost one of the greats way to early. Love and respect always.

[@johnsampson1096]

RIP James, at least we can still share and remember you through your incredible work as an actor, and entertainer. You certainly met your vocation in life.....

[@Atombender]

I wonder how many actual mobsters showed up to pay tribute.

[@debbiecollins8571]

Thumbs up if Tony was your favorite Sopranos character

[@tonymctony4551]

Tony was the Sopranos.

[@Mavis308]

He was the show

[@davidich3537]

Junior second best

[@MoMo-ce1dc]

Actually curado and Phil was my favorite characters

[@kayttaja803]

Paulie

[@johnsylvester951]

He was a great Italian American actor I liked him alot I think he will be remembered for a long time to come. It seems acting come natural to him what a wonderful gift to a gentleman. May he rest in peace.

[@riazhamdanmalik6036]

He's such a magnificent actor and obviously a lovely soul! THANK YOU FOR SOPRANOS! I WATCHED ALL 6 SEASONS PROBABLY 14 TIMES AND LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER 14! RIP ♡♡♡

[@adrianacampos6544]

I will do the same, just can not stop watching it! I love Tony (James)!

[@alfiesolomons791]

Just when they thought he was in they pulled him back out.

[@ahmedkheyr1599]

Oh, he has gone too early. Explosive talent. We will never forget you, T.

[@charlesbarboza8591]

RIP Sir!!! Love & Respect.

[@dehumanizedtormentor6465]

So this is the federal footage

[@bigstickful]

He is still missed

[@antonialong4415]

Oh we've lost so many lately... Rip ♥️

[@roger4729]

Im in the 4th season now and had no idea that he was dead. What an amazing actor :(

[@MichaelGiordano777]

That was really nice and touching. I really liked James as an actor. Now where is the Gabagool? Right over here.

[@olivealbers2478]

Best ever series we have seen. Shalt ever forget it either.

[@romancho8975]

Я рад что актер великий стал для всех известен, жаль что так рано ушел. Я много позже посмотрел сериал, и был потрясен что не стало Гандольфини... опустошение в душе было потрясающим....

[@peternigold798]

RIP legend we will miss you 😢

[@dgcmusi]

Incredible show incredible actors

[@user-py7hs2im6v]

Crying like a mf (2022) love you so much James.

[@otisroseboro5613]

Still Miss Him, May He Rip

[@danielansadomenech8458]

Siempre seras eterno,gracias por todo

[@jillgreenwell980]

Rest in peace big fella Tony Sopranos

[@Adria316]

Always miss tony (james) so loved even today, just finished another round of the supranos.. 🥰

[@MrBlack252]

James was truly a great actor and a phenomenal person. Why is it always the good ones that get taken away so soon? James was larger than life but he was very humble, he was always his biggest critic. He often said he wasn't worth alot of the notoriety he attained and he said he wasn't interesting enough to be on a talk show like Letterman or Leno. James was wrong, he was super interesting and such an amazing and intriguing person. I've never met him personally but I miss him as if I've known him all of my life.

[@ragnaarlobrok2543]

R.I.P. great man !!!!

[@renatoametrano1904]

RIP Mister you are a legend 😘

[@samaqh8718]

RIP star 💗

[@brunotito731]

2019 et les sopranos n'on pas perdu un ride 👍. Ses triste c'était un grand acteur dans se rôle . Paix à son âme 😔.

[@taifaauliuli8339]

Rest in peace big T 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@clarkthesharkshow9944]

Don't Stop ,.............................. Believin'

[@yossifgam]

Gad plesed gem ilove your soul

[@caterinetta100]

the way Michael kisses Lorraine's hand, such a gent

[@sandrapower3250]

😢rest in heavenly peace 😢

[@TrevorJennings-rd6lv]

Hello Sandra, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@marusanchez2515]

Paz a su alma gran actor

[@Lubbylove89]

I read HBO had a private plane fly the whole cast of the Sopranos out there for James' funeral.

[@lloydwalters4252]

Looks like a real mafia send off

[@BOOSHYYY]

0:40 watching steven sob like that is utterly heartbreaking. goes to show how much love and respect they all had for their jimmy. james was an amazing man. rest in peace :(

[@VideoGamesAndTheWorld]

And now Tony Sirico is dead. RIP. Give our regards to Gandolfini

[@sezerbatgun7531]

I 💕 love you

[@gokturk0387]

Işıklar içinde uyu güzel adam ❤️

[@freundschaft870]

"9. Wide, Christie climbs steps". Well said.

[@elestireninsanylmaz9581]

Bravo Alec Baldwin! And where is John Travolta? Brad Pitt? Julia Roberts? Julie Dreyfus? Robert Redford? Jeff Danials? Where is all other movie actors work with James? Such a shame!! :(

[@stephenmurray2851]

Do you go to the funeral of everyone you ever worked with?

[@nonsoggyears7927]

I'm guessing those actors were too good for James or were busy. I'm happy the Sopranos cast and lots of others visited him on his day of rest. It's better that way.

[@mikemchugh3073]

I'd bet all those A-listers felt this was a time for James' family...and Tony's.

[@jenfullem5279]

rip!

[@inmovesochimoscow1874]

RIP😢

[@jeandixson5610]

Lovely pictures of trucks going by

[@cem6730]

ah be tony.. ciğerimizi dağladın

[@joejojo1547]

Sad day

[@nycwiffleballcrew4280]

Ray was wired throughout the interview

[@looloo7058]

Мы помним

[@doctorsocrates4413]

RIP james.

[@77moessa]

and of all places he died in ROME!! paulie walnuts quoting ' general' painting scene, ralph with his gladiator fixation. hehe.. and t. sopranos on and off quotes about ancient rome.........

[@donjonson6407]

this was a very difficult situation..

[@joliecide]

This newsreel looks like it was directed by David Chase.

[@rammmin1]

There will be no Tony soprano again. It was him .rip

[@danpena10565]

And the fbi was still taking pictures and plate numbers. this looks like an episode of the sopranos. This might as well be included as scenes of Tony’s funeral after the last season if they were to make a sequel movie or series. RIP JIMMY AKA TONY SOPRANO. He was ruthless and funny at the same time.

[@rodriguerra3639]

This is the epilogue

[@SpudsF42]

RIP JG.

[@nznative6615]

Nah he wasn’t my favourite on the sopranos but I loved his style of acting and how he puts things together ... No one here in New Zealand acts like the Italians in the programme but that’s what I loved about him ... Thanks so much for the entertainment James you’ll go down in history as the greatest mob boss on television EVER!!! 😘❌⭕️❌

[@Salvatorus]

N.Z Native 661 they do in Chicago and New York

[@jazzupthattriad1257]

As a proud Italian man, I can say that your country, New Zealand, is _pretty_ shitty compared to us. In every possible respect. Ciao from Napoli. ; )

[@vaca493]

@@jazzupthattriad1257 tf are you talking about dude lol. Chillax

[@Pavia1525]

Quasimodo predicted this would happen to T...

[@asitsunami9363]

😢

[@FlawedSinner]

Seeing Tony Sirico tear up is rough

[@johnsangiuolo7459]

Viaggia Bene amico Mio ! ...............travel well my friend

[@johnmamo653]

I was there

[@rickyj1250]

It's sad when they go young like that

[@skan8]

Paulie was there .

[@albymilan7078]

Rip Tony

[@nobshistoryengineering4421]

Of all the people to film... you put a lot of effort into filming Chris Christie...

[@wq198mnr]

(10) Christie hugs mourner (mourner?! That’s Johnny fucking Sac, underboss and eventually boss of lupertazzi family)

[@t.starkdamarvel3702]

Eterno Anthony Soprano :(

[@susiesweet8003]

If you've never seen The Last Castle, check it out. He costars with Robert Redford. 💔

[@Nicole-rq8ix]

was that governor krispy kreme at 1:11?

[@12rwoody]

He never had the makings of a varsity athlete.

[@5o5a11]

WHAT A LOSS 💔 WHAT A LOSS

[@albygates4263]

The feds were there taking pictures

[@joliecide]

I feel like a FBI agent on stakeout watching all this unfold from a location across the church.

[@jeffwallace5447]

An Eagle swooped down and watched standing on the roof of the church around this time looking down as people leaving to graveyard 🦅

[@proserfina21096]

Missing Tony.

[@johnmigus4784]

Nico Belic was there

[@paulgrimm7842]

What can ya do? Ya know

[@davidfelix2594]

Alec Baldwin walks like he shit his pants.

[@DanielTheWalrus]

Looks like a mobster funeral...

[@banog6779]

When the stairs took on Chris Christie like a champ, the stairs should’ve been made there and then.

[@pooky1959]

Richie should have built a ramp.

[@davidlamotta1994]

Got a question for ya. How does a person die at 51 years old with so much going for them? He left 70 MILLION DOLLARS and that's not counting cars, houses, investments, you name it. My own crazy, good for nothing, child abusing sicko I had for a mother died at 57 and that was because she lived on a steady diet of NO EXERCISE AND JUNK FOOD FOR WELL OVER 50 YEARS! What is the world could have gone wrong with this guy? I had triple bypass open heart surgery in 2011 when I was 44 years old. Being the blimp I was, its to be expected. Now I take my blood thinning medications and my cholesterol meds religiously and have done so all these years. I've been flat broke poor my whole life and I'll never forget that I outlived James Gandolfini. I never achieved 1% of what he did. I never had 1% of all the things to look forward to that he had. I never had the chance to go past my bad luck, but people like Gandolfini have nothing but good luck come their way their whole lives, until the day he died and was taken from us. Self made millionaire dies at 51 years old. Am I supposed to believe my life was worth more than his? Here I am at 56 years old and I'm still trying to figure out who I am and WHAT I'M DOING ON THIS THING CALLED PLANET EARTH! Maybe you people reading this can help me.

[@brenguerra7532]

Did "Paulie" just" say she would have to grow up with a great father?

[@fahadposting547]

What are you gonna do..

[@rjm789]

They should cut Hilaria Baldwin from this video…

[@samsepiol05590]

Why?

[@SureFor]

Mikey P at the end

[@sergioandresc12]

Polly was Polly 100%...

[@thefourthdegree]

Club Soda Kenny turning around to look at the camera at 0:29