Pallbearers wearing Miami Marlins star José Fernández number 16 jersey carried his casket into the private funeral that was held for the 24-year-old on Thursday. One day after fans were able to say their final farewell, nearly 200 members of the Miami Marlins organization gathered at St. Brendan Catholic Church with Fernández's closest family and friends. His girlfriend, Maria Arias, who is also expecting their child, sat next to Fernández's mother and grandmother in the pews, with their heads bowed. His mother was spotted sobbing and hugging Arias several times. Some of the players at the funeral have "16" shaved into their heads.
- 9/29/2016
- by Caitlin Keating, @caitkeating
- PEOPLE.com
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