(20 May 1998) Natural Sound
Family and friends have been celebrating the life of Frank Sinatra at a private vigil in Los Angeles
The invitation-only service included a eulogy from Sinatra's daughter Nancy.
Pallbearers included entertainer Steve Lawrence and comedians Don Rickles and
Tom Dreesen, who said mourners went up to Sinatra's coffin and kissed it.
Hollywood stars gathered to pay their respects in a private vigil for Frank Sinatra on Tuesday.
The vigil was carried out at a little Roman Catholic Church in Santa Monica in Los Angeles.
The star died last Thursday of a heart attack.
Some of the arrivals were private, but Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra Junior were seen before the vigil began.
Cardinal Roger Mahony arrived early to preside at the service.
A heart of red roses was taken from the back of the vehicle before the flower-laden casket emerged.
Mourners included Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, Gregory Peck, Kirk Douglas, Eydie Gorme, Mia Farrow, Milton Berle, Connie Stevens, Wayne Newton, Lew Wasserman, Tom Selleck, Paul Anka, Joey Heatherton, Tim Conway, Bob Newhart, Ben Vereen, Ed McMahon, Anthony Quinn, Red Buttons, Marlo Thomas and Angie Dickinson, among
others.
Choirs from St. Cyril of Jerusalem parish in Encino and St. Paul the Apostle parish in Westwood also participated in the service which lasted a little more than an hour.
Some fans gathered outside - even though they could not get in to the church.
Reporters and photographers were kept away and Wednesday's funeral and burial will also be private.
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