Mourners gathered in New Rochelle, New York, on Thursday to say their final goodbyes to Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for his role on the HBO crime drama The Sopranos, who has died at the age of 80, according to News 12 New York. People from the community came together at his funeral to pay their respects to the veteran performer.
Pastore died at his home on City Island over the weekend, passing away on Saturday, according to reports aired by local New York stations. The service in New Rochelle brought together those who wanted to remember him, in a city he had remained connected to throughout his life.
The actor was best known for his role on The Sopranos, the HBO series that brought him to the attention of television audiences. It remained the work most closely associated with him, and the role that shaped much of his public profile over the years.
Beyond his time on screen, Pastore had deep roots in the New York area. He was raised in Westchester County, the same region where his funeral was held, tying him closely to the community that gathered in New Rochelle to remember him.
Pastore also attended Pace University, another connection to the area where he was mourned. Those local ties were reflected in the turnout of people who came out to honor him and mark his passing at the New Rochelle service.
Pastore was 80 years old at the time of his death. The gathering in New Rochelle brought together those who wanted to remember the actor and the Sopranos role for which he had become widely known, as friends and members of the community said goodbye.