Ace Frehley was buried last Wednesday, October 22nd, in a cemetery in the Bronx, New York. According to Tampa Bay Music News , a private funeral was held on Tuesday, October 21st, at the Sinatra Memorial Home in Yonkers, New York. The former guitarist and founding member of KISS died last Thursday, October 16th, at the age of 74 .
The website reported that the ceremony was private, for invited guests only, with approximately 75 people in attendance. Among the family members, close friends, and musicians who played or recorded with Ace Frehley over the years were members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley , along with former drummer Peter Criss . At this moment, the original KISS lineup reunited one last time to pay their respects.
Furthermore, a source told Tampa Bay Music News that “Peter Criss was crying. He and Ace were best friends. While Gene and Paul were the businessmen, Ace and Peter were the rock 'n' roll party animals. They were the KISS version of Aerosmith .”
The event took place in secret. “A Roman Catholic priest delivered the homily, humorously reflecting on his own lack of musical talent, saying that he once dreamed of playing the guitar, but ended up 'settling for the piano',” the website source revealed.
Many KISS fans are posting heartwarming tributes and photos with Ace Frehley on the memorial mural at the Sinatra Memorial Home .
The cause of Ace Frehley's death should be determined in the coming weeks.
According to TMZ , Ace Frehley's death is being investigated and the cause of death should be determined in the coming weeks.
According to the website, the musician was hospitalized and breathing with the aid of a mechanical ventilator. As the musician's health did not improve, the family decided to turn off the machines last Thursday, the 16th.
The family had confirmed the death through an official statement to the Variety on Thursday night, the 16th. Subsequently, a statement on the musician's social media , posted on Friday the 17th, reported that Ace died after a fall in his home studio.
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