BOB HOPE LAID TO REST, RECEIVES FINAL OVATION.Byline: James Nash Staff Writer After a dawn funeral Mass where flowers in the pattern of the American flag decorated the altar, Bob Hope was given a final standing ovation Wednesday by about 100 relatives and close friends invited to honor the Hollywood legend. When the private Mass ended at St. Charles Borromeo For the Indian sprinter, see . Saint Charles Borromeo (Italian: Carlo Borromeo; Latinized as Carolus Borromeus) (October 2, 1538 – November 3, 1584) was an Italian saint and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Catholic Church, a few blocks west of the Toluca Lake estate where Hope had lived since 1937, a hearse led a 25-car procession to the San Fernando Mission Cemetery The San Fernando Mission Cemetery is a Roman Catholic cemetery operated by the Los Angeles Archdiocese since 1800, and is located at 11160 Stranwood Avenue in the Mission Hills community of northern Los Angeles, California, near the Mission San Fernando Rey de España. in Mission Hills. There, mourners gave Hope a standing ovation as his coffin was temporarily placed into a mausoleum mausoleum (môsəlē`əm), a sepulchral structure or tomb, especially one of some size and architectural pretension, so called from the sepulcher of that name at Halicarnassus, Asia Minor, erected (c.352 B.C. vault. ``There was a short Scripture reading at the cemetery. Then all of us gave one final standing ovation, and we left,'' said friend Johnny Grant Johnny Grant is a radio personality, television producer and the honorary mayor of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, which is an unpaid and unelected ceremonial position with no legal status, given that Hollywood is not a city, but rather a district within the City of Los Angeles. , the honorary mayor of Hollywood who accompanied Hope on countless United Service Organizations tours overseas to entertain the U.S. military. ``It was very friendly. I think it is something Bob would have enjoyed - maybe 'appreciated' is a better word.'' Grant said the simple Catholic ceremony deliberately lacked Hollywood razzle-dazzle. The services were closed to reporters and all others except family - including Hope's wife of 69 years, Dolores Dolores (or Delores) was a common given name (until the 1960s in the USA); it is cognate with the English word "dolorous" (meaning sorrowful) and equivalent in meaning. , and the couple's four adopted children - and close friends. Hope, who turned 100 on May 29, died Sunday night Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, was an NBC late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. of pneumonia. Tributes immediately poured in from around the world for a man who progressed from vaudeville to radio and television and the movies, while exemplifying patriotism in his performances for U.S. military personnel overseas. Hope will be remembered Aug. 27 at two ceremonies: a high Mass for extended family, friends and associates at St. Charles, as well as a 3 p.m. tribute for the general public at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 5220 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Ward Grant, Hope's longtime publicist, said the day began with the familiar call, ``Do-lor-iss, we're late,'' echoing from the downstairs foyer of the Hope home. In a news release, Grant said the voice belonged to the Hopes' daughter, Linda Hope, but that the phrase itself and the inflections were vintage Bob. At 6 a.m., the family members and friends gathered at the church to pay their last respects Noun 1. last respects - the act of expressing respect for someone who has died; "he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside" deference, respect - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very . Organ music filled the chapel, which was adorned with flowers arranged in the pattern of an American flag, Ward Grant said. Son Kelly Hope gave the first reading of the Mass; grandson Zach, the second. Son Tony Hope presented a tribute to his father and thanked those in attendance. An hour later, the Hope motorcade wound through the eastern San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. on the way to the cemetery, led by Los Angeles Police Department "LAPD" and "L.A.P.D." redirect here. For other uses, see LAPD (disambiguation).  This article or section is written like an . motorcycles. Johnny Grant said observers along the route paused and looked when they realized the nature of the procession. Hope's coffin was placed in a burial site while a family burial grotto is created near the San Fernando San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. Mission, Ward Grant said. In life, Bob Hope was characteristically lighthearted about his final resting place, telling family members ``Surprise me!'' when they asked where he wanted to be buried, Linda Hope had recalled at a news conference Monday. In honor of Hope, both the Burbank and Glendale city councils will consider naming the Burbank Airport after the entertainer. Former Burbank Mayor Michael Hastings Michael Hastings may refer to:
City councils from Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena would have to support the proposal for it to take effect. The three councils send representatives to the Airport Authority that would make the final decision. ''I think it would be an appropriate way to honor him,'' said Burbank Councilman Dave Golonski. ``His impact was not only in Burbank, but felt nationally.'' Staff Writer Susan Abram and The Associated Press contributed to this report. James Nash, (818) 713-3722 james.nash(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) HOPE |
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