MANILA - Veteran actor Johnny Delgado was laid to rest Tuesday morning at Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina.

Delgado, or Juan Marasigan Feleo, in real life was brought to his resting place after a mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Shrine in New Manila, Quezon City.

Families and friends of Delgado came to attend the mass and paid their final respects to the actor.

The 61-year-old veteran actor passed away on November 19 after a long battle with lymphoma, or cancer of the lymph nodes.

Delgado is survived by his wife, director Laurice Guillen, and two daughters, actress Ina Feleo and theater actress Ana Feleo.

Aside from being a great actor, Delgado was a noted actor and writer. He appeared in numerous films including "Tanging Yaman," "Kailangan Kita," "La Visa Loca," and "Ligalig."

He was nominated several times in different award giving bodies.

Among his acting awards were best supporting actor for "Ligalig" in 2006 and best actor for "Tanging Yaman" in 2000.

The actor last appeared in Star Cinema’s “You Got Me” opposite Toni Gonzaga and Sam Milby. His recent television roles were GMA 7’s “Kamandag” and ABS-CBN’s “Maria Flordeluna” and “May Bukas Pa.”