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Luther

Scenes From The Funeral Of Luther Vandross
at New York's Riverside Church (July 8, 2005)

Luther's Mother, Mary Ida Vandross, is assisted by
Fonzi Thornton, as she arrives for her Son's funeral.
Luther's Mother Mary Ida Vandross at her Son's funeral 7/8/05

Longtime Friend Fonzi Thornton, Sits With
Luther's Mother, Mary Ida Vandross
Luther's Mother Mary Ida Vandross at her Son's funeral with Fonzi Thornton

Aretha Franklin, Patti Austin, Alicia Keys, Patti LaBelle, and others
sing 'Power Of Love/Love Power' at Luther's funeral service
Aretha, Patti, Alicia, Stevie, and others sing at Funeral for Stevie Wonder (7/8/05)

Patti LaBelle Reads a Poem Written By Luther's
Mother, Mary Ida Vandross.
(Click on Photo for Video!)
Patti Labelle Reads Poem at Luther's Funeral 7/8/05

Aretha Franklin, Patti Austin, Alicia Keys,
Patti LaBelle, and others sing at Luther's Funeral
Aretha Franklin, Patti Austin, Patti LaBelle, and others sing at Luther's Funeral 7/8/05

Longtime Friend & Producer, Nat Adderley, Jr.
is greeted by Patti LaBelle
Nat Adderley, Jr.

Dionne Warwick touches Luther's casket after reading the obituary
Dionne Warwick at Luther's Funeral 7/8/05

Stevie Wonder & Dionne Warwick
Stevie Wonder & Dionne Warwick at Luther's Funeral 7/8/05

Cissy Houston sings 'Deep River'
Click to See Cissy Houston Sing 'Deep River' For Luther One Last Time 7/8/05

Aretha Franklin sings 'Amazing Grace'
Aretha Franklin sings 'Amazing Grace' 7/8/05

Stevie Wonder sings 'I Won't Complain'
(Click on Photo for Video)
Stevie Wonder sings 'I Won't Complain'7/8/05

Pallbearers carry Luther's gold casket out
of Riverside Church after services
Luther's Casket carried out of church

In 2007, Mary Ida Vandross had her Son exhumed & placed in the
'All Faiths on the Hill Mausoleum'
At George Washington Memorial Park
Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
[SW Quad, Building 3, Sec B, Row A, Tier 4]

Luther's Tombstone April 2007