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All Of James Gandolfini's 'Sopranos' Co-Stars Attended His NYC Funeral [PHOTOS]

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After dying unexpectedly of a heart attack in Rome June 19, actor James Gandolfini was laid to rest today at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

The triple-Emmy winner was remembered by his wife Deborah Lin Gandolfini, his two children and countless past co-stars.

And "The Sopranos" cast was out in full force to pay their respects to the boss.

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The media camped out in front of the church early to get a glimpse of James Gandolfini's famous friends.

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David Chase, the creator and executive producer of "The Sopranos" gave a eulogy in a form of a letter to Gandolfini, saying, “You were a good boy… a sad boy, amazed and confused. You could see it in your eyes. That’s why you were a great actor.”

Chase recalled the star once saying to him, “You know what I want to be? A man. That’s all. I want to be a man.”

Below is Chase entering the church.

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Gandolfini's on-screen wife in "The Sopranos," Edie Falco, sought comfort in friends before the 90-minute service.

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Gandolfini's on-screen "Sopranos" daughter Jamie Lynn Sigler, who just announced she is pregnant with her first child, was already tearing up before the service.

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She was vey emotional.

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Lorraine Bracco played Tony Soprano's therapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi for six seasons on the hit HBO show.

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She found support in fellow co-star Michael Imperioli, who played Christopher Moltisanti.

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Steve Schirripa played Bobby 'Bacala' Baccalieri.

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Joe Pantoliano played Ralph Cifaretto for 22 episodes.

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 Aida Turturro played Tony Soprano's wild sister, Janice. She also played James Gandolfini's daughter in "Romance & Cigarettes."

Her real life cousin, John Turturro, directed the two in "Romance & Cigarettes."

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Alec Baldwin was there. The two actors co-starred in 1996's "The Juror."

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Celebrity chef Mario Batali made a surprise appearance.

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Even New Jersey Governor Chris Christie came out to pay his respects.

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Update: 2024-06-03