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West Coast CEO Don Pyke, WA Premier Roger Cook, and Sydney CEO Matthew Pavlich.

West Coast CEO Don Pyke, WA Premier Roger Cook, and Sydney CEO Matthew Pavlich. Credit: The West Australian

Dennis Cometti State memorial service: Photo gallery of guests paying tribute to legendary broadcaster

The West Australian

Mon, 4 May 2026 3:11PM

There was no shortage of prominent figures at Optus Stadium on Monday as Dennis Cometti was farewelled at a State memorial service. See the pictures here.

Cometti's widow Velia with Rita Saffioti.

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Cometti's widow Velia with Rita Saffioti. Picture: Iain Gillespie/The West Australian

Bruce McAvaney with Cometti's widow Velia.

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Bruce McAvaney with Cometti's widow Velia. Picture: Iain Gillespie/The West Australian

Bruce McAvaney delivering his tribute.

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Bruce McAvaney delivering his tribute. Picture: Iain Gillespie/The West Australian

Premier Roger Cook with Cometti's widow Velia.

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Premier Roger Cook with Cometti's widow Velia. Picture: Iain Gillespie/The West Australian

Dennis Commeti’s longtime friend and coworker Bruce McAvaney.

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Dennis Commeti’s longtime friend and coworker Bruce McAvaney. Picture: Iain Gillespie/The West Australian

Premier Roger Cook spoke at the memorial.

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Premier Roger Cook spoke at the memorial. Picture: Iain Gillespie/The West Australian

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