MONTCLAIR, N.J. — On a day filled with stories from a lifetime in baseball, Yogi Berra is being remembered as more than one of the game's greats.
The beloved New York Yankees catcher was also recalled at his funeral Tuesday as a man who served his country courageously, delighted in the joys of family and brought laughter with his words wherever he went.
Berra died a week ago at 90. He was cremated and his remains were placed by the altar with a gold catcher's mitt on top and the American flag displayed.
Former Yankees manager Joe Torre delivered a eulogy, calling Berra the team's "good-luck charm" before an overflow church crowd.