CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA (BNO NEWS) -- Steve Jobs, the iconic entrepreneur who co-founded Apple in the 1970s, was buried on Friday during a private funeral at an undisclosed location, a news report said.
According to the Wall Street Journal, citing a person familiar with the matter, Jobs' funeral took place on Friday and was characterized as a small private gathering. "The person wouldn't say where or when the event was taking place, citing respect for Mr. Jobs and his family's privacy," the report said.
Jobs died at his home in Palo Alto, California on Wednesday after a long battle with various health issues, although the exact cause of his death has not yet been disclosed. His family said in a statement that Jobs died peacefully while surrounded by his family.
"We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve," Jobs' family said in its statement, hours after his death. "We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief."
Apple is not expected to organize public services for Jobs, but Apple CEO Tim Cook told employees in an email on Wednesday that the company is planning a celebration for Apple employees of Steve's 'extraordinary' life.
Steve Jobs was 56.
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
Source: Wire Update.
Link: http://wireupdate.com/news/wsj-apple-co-founder-steve-jobs-buried-on-friday.html.
According to the Wall Street Journal, citing a person familiar with the matter, Jobs' funeral took place on Friday and was characterized as a small private gathering. "The person wouldn't say where or when the event was taking place, citing respect for Mr. Jobs and his family's privacy," the report said.
Jobs died at his home in Palo Alto, California on Wednesday after a long battle with various health issues, although the exact cause of his death has not yet been disclosed. His family said in a statement that Jobs died peacefully while surrounded by his family.
"We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve," Jobs' family said in its statement, hours after his death. "We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief."
Apple is not expected to organize public services for Jobs, but Apple CEO Tim Cook told employees in an email on Wednesday that the company is planning a celebration for Apple employees of Steve's 'extraordinary' life.
Steve Jobs was 56.
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
Source: Wire Update.
Link: http://wireupdate.com/news/wsj-apple-co-founder-steve-jobs-buried-on-friday.html.
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