The final resting place of founding Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley has been unveiled to the public, offering a glimpse of the site where the rock icon was interred late last month.
New photo published by TMZ show the musician’s polished stone crypt located within the prestigious Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, New York. The marker bears a simple, dignified inscription: “PAUL ‘ACE’ FREHLEY, 1951–2025,” referencing both his birth name and the stage moniker that made him a household name in the 1970s. The images show the site adorned with fresh flowers, including a solitary red rose tucked into the slate.
Frehley, known to millions of fans as “The Spaceman,” passed away on October 16 at the age of 74. According to a report from the Morris County Medical Examiner, the cause of death was ruled accidental, resulting from blunt trauma injuries to the head following a fall at his home. The fall caused skull fractures and a subdural hematoma, as well as a stroke. He was placed on life support, which was withdrawn nearly two weeks after the incident.
The guitarist was laid to rest on October 22, following a private memorial service held the day prior at the Sinatra Memorial Home in Yonkers. Frehley’s longtime manager, John Ostrosky, previously noted that the burial location honors Frehley‘s specific wish to be interred near his parents in the borough where he was raised.
Ostrosky issued a statement of gratitude regarding the proceedings: “We would like to thank Frank Sinatra Jr., Joseph Vivona and the entire staff at Sinatra Memorial Home, as well as Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano… and especially the Traffic Division for a safe escort to Woodlawn. Ace would have loved that!”
The private service marked a somber but significant moment in rock history, serving as a reunion for the original Kiss lineup. SiriusXM host and rock historian Eddie Trunk confirmed via social media that he was among the small group of approximately 75 close friends and family in attendance. Trunk revealed that Frehley‘s former bandmates—Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss—were present to pay their final respects.
Despite a historically volatile relationship with Simmons and Stanley, which included public trading of barbs over the years regarding substance abuse and work ethic, the band members came together to honor the guitarist’s legacy. Frehley had been sober since 2006, crediting his daughter Monique with saving his life after an intervention.
At the time of his death, Frehley was still active in the studio. He had released his latest solo effort, 10,000 Volts, in February 2024 via MNRK Music Group and was reportedly working on Origins Vol. 3, the next installment in his series of cover albums.
Frehley is survived by his wife, Jeanette Trerotola, their daughter Monique, and his siblings. He rests now in Woodlawn Cemetery, a National Historic Landmark that serves as the final home for over 300,000 individuals, including some of the most celebrated figures in American history.
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