Inside Jock Zonfrillo's funeral
13.05.2023 - 17:19
/ msn.com
Jock Zonfrillo was farewelled in an emotional service on Saturday, with high profile celebrities and chefs rallying around his heartbroken family to pay tribute. The MasterChef judge, who died on April 30 aged 46, was laid to rest in a private funeral in Sydney on Saturday, surrounded by 200 family members and friends. The star's widow Lauren Fried, who shares children Alfie, six, and Isla, two, with her late husband, was among the pallbearers who led the close-knit group of mourners into the service - and she gave an emotional eulogy to her late husband.
The chef's love of his Scottish heritage was on full display, with his coffin draped with the Royal Banner of Scotland and adorned with white orchids. Zonfrillo was born and raised in Glasgow. His wife also paid tribute, with a Scottish tartan draped over her shoulder as she was embraced by several mourners before entering the chapel.
An Aboriginal smoking ceremony was held outside to represent Jockfrillo's passion for Indigenous culture and food while the playing of bagpipes was a nod to his Scottish heritage. Among the mourners were celebrity chefs Andy Allen and Colin Fassnidge, while Jimmy Barnes gave an emotional rendition of Amazing Grace together with his daughter Mahalia to close out the service. Others included Zonfrillo's MasterChef co-star Melissa Leong, who was visibly emotional as she arrived and was held by friends.
Former MasterChef judge George Colombaris, fellow celeb chef Shannon Bennett and My Kitchen Rules' Manu Feildel were also present. It is the first time Ms Fried has been seen since her frantic dash from their new home in Rome, Italy in the wake of her husband's death almost a fortnight ago. She sent out invitations to a select group of
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