'The Mob Wives' star Angela Raiola to be honored in 'private funeral'

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Last Updated : Feb 20 2016 | 3:32 PM IST

'The Mob Wives' star Angela Raiola, who died at the age of 55 after losing the battle with cancer, will be honored with a private funeral in New York.

The four private showings will be held in a funeral home for Big Ang and on Monday, a private funeral will take place at the Basilica of Regina Pacis in Brooklyn, E! Online reports.

In addition to this, Raiola will be laid to rest in a private burial on the StatenIsland.

Many celebrities and 'Mob Wives' stars have paid tribute to the late TV star.

Nicki Minaj took to Instagram to write, "Such a vibrant, loving, genuine spirit. #BigAng,"

Her representative Jennifer Graziano has released a statement on behalf of the family, revealing Raiola passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family at 3:01 am on 18 February.

The TV star died from complications of cancer in a hospital after she contracted pneumonia.

Raiola is survived by her daughter, son and grandchildren.

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First Published: Feb 20 2016 | 3:13 PM IST

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