Memorial Service Held For Angela “Big Ang” Raiola – Funeral
Family and friends bid a final farewell to Angela “Big Ang” Raiola today, as the star of “Mob Wives” was laid to rest after a funeral service at the Basilica of Regina Pacis in Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Memorial Service Held For Angela “Big Ang” Raiola – Funeral
Big Ang, 55,
passed away on Feb. 18 after losing a courageous battle against stage 4 lung and brain cancer. She quit her 40-year smoking habit as soon as she was diagnosed — and encouraged others to quit, as well.
Memorial Service Held For Angela “Big Ang” Raiola – Funeral
Pallbearers are seen carrying Big Ang’s casket from the church. Before it was placed in the hearse, family members took turns kissing the casket. Ang leaves behind two children and six grandchildren.
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Memorial Service Held For Angela “Big Ang” Raiola – Funeral
More than 1,000 people gathered for the lavish, hour-long traditional Catholic service, which saw the congregation take communion.
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Memorial Service Held For Angela “Big Ang” Raiola – Funeral
The flower-adorned hearse took the beloved reality TV star to her final resting place at Resurrection Cemetery in Staten Island.
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Memorial Service Held For Angela “Big Ang” Raiola – Funeral
Ang’s estranged husband,
Neil Murphy, was there, looking distraught as family members tried to console each other. Ang had told “The Dr. Oz Show” that she split from Neil because he wasn’t being supportive enough during her cancer battle — but
The National ENQUIRER had the
heartbreaking eyewitness account that said he was there for Ang's final hours.
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Memorial Service Held For Angela “Big Ang” Raiola – Funeral
“Mob Wives” costar Renee Graziano was there in a black, fur-lined coat, as were fellow costars Drita D’Avanzo, Carla Facciolo and Karen Gravano.
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