Billy Mays Funeral - As Seen On TV!

Bookmark and Share
Posted on Jul 03, 2009 @ 12:37PM  
print it send it
DNP Random Things
WENN

No, it wasn't on TV, but Billy Mays funeral on Friday was a celebration of his life as one of TV's greatest pitchmen. The uber pitchman achieved pop culture fame advertising mops, knives and other items that were sold with the "as seen on tv" slogan.

The funeral was held at St. Mary's Church at McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh with the six pallbearers wearing blue button down shirts as a tribute to Mays, who donned a similar shirt for his TV pitches. His cousin Dean Panizzi gave a euology that ranged from childhood memories to slogans that Mays made famous, including "Life's a pitch and then you buy."

Hundreds of mourners attended the service, according to the Associated Press.  Mays died June 28 in Tampa, Florida. Cause of death has not yet been officially determined but it is believed he suffered a heart attack in his sleep.

Bookmark and Share
back to top

Comments

My 8 year-old little brother was a big fan of Billy Mays. Our prayers to the family. God Bless.

by PRINCESSX
Posted Thu, 07/09/2009 - 5:15am

RIP Billy Mays! May God Bless you and your Family.

by neen
Posted Sat, 07/04/2009 - 3:44pm

MY CONDOLECES & RESPECTS GO TO ALL HIS LOVED ONES! I ENJOYED HIS MANNER OF REPRESENTING PRODUCTS.HE HAD A CHARISMATIC ABOUT HIM THAT GOT YOUR ATTENTION! IWILL MISS HIM SO. MAY HE REST IN PEACE & MAY HE BE REMEMBERED FOR THE LOVING PERSON HE WAS!

by BE PASSIONATE O...
Posted Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:33pm

Sign in to post a comment here.