The Wall Street Journal reports that a “small private gathering” of Steve Jobs’ friends and family are holding a funeral for Jobs today. There will be no public memorial for his death, although there will be a service for Apple staff to attend at a later date.
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“The funeral for Steve Jobs, Apple Inc.’s co-founder, is taking place Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The funeral is characterized as a small private gathering, this person said.
The event comes two days after Mr. Jobs passed away after battling an undisclosed illness. He previously underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer and had a liver transplant.
Apple has said there are no public services planned.”
In an email to Apple staff, CEO Tim Cook said that Apple is “planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life” for employees to attend.
Many Apple fans will likely want to attend a public ceremony to honor Jobs’ legacy and mourn his passing, but it has been confirmed that Apple will not hold a public memorial.
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24 responses to “Steve Jobs’ Private Funeral Taking Place Today [Report]”
“Many Apple fans will likely want to attent a public ceremony ” They would probably want to attend it too…
Darn. Well at least the Westboro church won’t be able to attend.
Fans can continue to express their feelings using the grassroots methods they have already though.
Rest in Peace Steve, you made the world a better place to live in.
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A private funeral sounds more like Steve. All of us, Apple’s fans should respect this decision, which probably was made by himself.
Totally agree
Steve Jobs made this world fun
Mr.Job is went for jobing to almighty May god rest in peace to his soul.
Mr.Job is went for jobing to almighty May god rest in peace to his soul.
yes, I totally agreed with you. we should not make a noise around him and his close friends!
Steve jobs is Buddhist, so their funeral will be private only family and very close friends.