"Our beloved Dicky was laid to rest this morning surrounded by only family and closest friends," his brother Lenny told PEOPLE in a statement provided by Simmons' longtime publicist, Tom Estey.

"Our beloved Dicky was laid to rest this morning surrounded by only family and closest friends. We pray for your continued love and support during this very difficult time," the statement said ...

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“We pray for your continued love and support during this very difficult time.” 9 “Our beloved Dicky was laid to rest this morning surrounded by only family and closest friends,” his ...