The funeral service was attended by over 1,000 people and included the Governor of the State of New York Eliot Spitzer, New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, candidates for New York State Comptroller, over 50 Assemblymembers, and all of the elected officials from Staten Island from both political parties. His seat was filled by special election, with fellow Democrat Matthew Titone elected to succeed him in the Assembly.
The funeral service was attended by over 1,000 people and included prominent figures such as Governor Eliot Spitzer of New York State, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, candidates for the New York State Comptroller position, over 50 Assemblymembers, and all elected officials from Staten Island across both political parties. His seat was filled through a special election with Matthew Titone, a fellow Democrat, being elected to succeed him in the Assembly.