In addition to a performance by Broadway favorite Mitchell, the service will include words from Vice President Joe Biden, Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy II, Senator Christopher J. Dodd, Governor Deval L. Patrick, Senator John McCain, Senator John F. Kerry, Senator Orrin G. Hatch, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Senator John C. Culver and Caroline Kennedy.
Mr. Edward (Ted) Kennedy lost his 15-month battle with brain cancer Aug. 25. He served 47 years in office.