Private family funeral for Paterno, public memorial set
The funeral services for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who died Sunday, will be private, his family said.
The funeral services for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who died Sunday, will be private, his family said.
The funeral service is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday. There is no word yet on interment or other arrangements.
Public viewings are set for Tuesday and Wednesday and a public memorial service is set for Thursday.
Here is the schedule released today by Mara Vandlik, a spokeswoman for the family.
TUESDAY
Public Viewing - Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
1 p.m.- 11 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Public Viewing - Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
8 a.m. - noon
Private Family Funeral Service
2 p.m.
THURSDAY
Public Memorial Service, Bryce Jordan Center
2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that donations be made to the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania or the Penn State-THON (The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon).