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Regis Philbin Will Have Funeral, Be Buried at Notre Dame

Until his death Friday, Regis Philbin was one of Notre Dame’s most famous living alumni.

Until his death Friday, Regis Philbin was one of Notre Dame’s most famous living alumni. No matter how famous he became, he never forgot the university that helped shape him. Now, his loyalty to his alma mater will be reflected in his ultimate acts.

On a date yet to be determined, Philbin’s funeral will take place at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on campus. He then will be laid to rest at Cedar Grove Cemetery. A university official reported the news to WSBT-TV in South Bend.

Cedar Grove is the final resting place for many people connected with Notre Dame. Among them are legendary coach and athletic director Moose Krause and alma mater composer Joseph Casasanta. Initially, only faculty and staff were allowed to be buried there. More recently, the “Coming Home” initiative has expanded that policy to include alumni.

It’s still hard to fathom that one of the warmest personalities ever to grace our televisions is gone. But the memories we have of him never will be forgotten. And if we ever want to see him in this life again, all we have to do is head to Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Football: Praise For the Alma Mater

Anyone who attends a game at Notre Dame Stadium knows all the pageantry that goes with it. To that end, it’s hard to imagine a game ending without the players and fans joining arms and singing “Notre Dame, Our Mother.” And when we see it sung …

Anyone who attends a game at Notre Dame Stadium knows all the pageantry that goes with it. To that end, it’s hard to imagine a game ending without the players and fans joining arms and singing “Notre Dame, Our Mother.” And when we see it sung elsewhere, as it was during Friday’s Echoes, we’re reminded that the song can be equally impressive on smaller scales.

I’ve been to exactly one Irish game in my life, and that was the 2012 game against Michigan. After Notre Dame was finished beating the Wolverines that night, I looked forward to singing the alma mater with my dad. Not only was it a beautiful song to sing along with, but I sang it to honor my late grandfather who was very proud of his connection to the university. Somehow, I believe he and all Notre Dam alumni who have passed on descend from Heaven onto Notre Dame Stadium to join everyone even though we can’t see them.

Is it a schmaltzy thought? Probably, but how could you not think otherwise whenever that lovely song rings through your ears?