Comedy King Dolphy laid to rest
BY AMANDA FERNANDEZ AND ANDREO C. CALONZO, GMA NEWS July 15, 2012 2:20pm
(Updated 3:46 p.m.) - It was both a tearful farewell and a celebration of a laughter-filled life.
Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon Sr., known as the Philippines’ “King of Comedy,” was laid to rest at past 2 p.m. Sunday at the Heritage Park in Taguig City.
Dolphy died on Tuesday night at the Makati Medical Center, two weeks before what would have been his 84th birthday.
Before the burial, friends and relatives attended the memorial mass for Dolphy at the chapel of the Heritage Park.
Dolphy's casket was then wheeled toward his final resting place since the white horse that should have been used for the carriage to carry the casket passed away, according to reports.
Mayor Alfredo Lim of Manila, Dolphy’s home city, was among those who wheeled the veteran comedian’s casket to the burial site.
Although the funeral procession was earlier planned to be a private affair, some of Dolphy’s fans still managed to join the solemn march to the Comedy King’s final resting place.
Rodolfo “Dolphy” Quizon Sr., known as the Philippines’ “King of Comedy,” was laid to rest at past 2 p.m. Sunday at the Heritage Park in Taguig City.
Dolphy died on Tuesday night at the Makati Medical Center, two weeks before what would have been his 84th birthday.
Before the burial, friends and relatives attended the memorial mass for Dolphy at the chapel of the Heritage Park.
Dolphy's casket was then wheeled toward his final resting place since the white horse that should have been used for the carriage to carry the casket passed away, according to reports.
Mayor Alfredo Lim of Manila, Dolphy’s home city, was among those who wheeled the veteran comedian’s casket to the burial site.
Although the funeral procession was earlier planned to be a private affair, some of Dolphy’s fans still managed to join the solemn march to the Comedy King’s final resting place.
Dolphy passed away at 8:34 p.m. of July 10 after his long battle with progressive illness Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Before his passing, the comedian was confined at the intensive care unit of the Makati Medical Center for one month.
During his four-day wake, friends from the entertainment industry, government and his supporters flock to the cemetery.
The three major television networks – ABS-CBN, GMA, and TV5 -- also sponsored necrological services and eulogy for the comedy king.
Last Wednesday, Dolphy’s remains were brought to ABS-CBN compound in Quezon City where a mass and a special tribute took place.
The event was attended by station's Chairman and CEO Gabby Lopez, President Charo Santos-Concio and other top honchos.
Talents of ABS-CBN also paid their last respects to Dolphy. The eulogy was led by Toni Gonzaga, Ted Failon and Kris Aquino. The wake was attended by Vina Morales, Diether Ocampo, Sam Milby, Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Randy and Rowell Santiago, Maricel Soriano, and Angelica Panganiban, among others.
On Thursday night, TV5 also gave Dolphy a fitting tribute for a King. The event was led by Chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, Bobby Barriero, Perci Intalan and other TV5 executives.
On Friday morning, GMA-7 President Atty. Felipe Gozon recognized the contributions of Dolphy during his eulogy at the Heritage Park.
Dolphy will celebrate his 84th birthday this July 25, exactly 15 days after his passing.
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Farewell, Dolphy... Thank you for the gift of laughter. A part of my childhood is now gone but surely will remain in my heart and will never be forgotten.
Farewell, Dolphy... Thank you for the gift of laughter. A part of my childhood is now gone but surely will remain in my heart and will never be forgotten.
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