Funeral Held for Father Killed in Major Deegan Hit-and-Run

Community Mourns Loss of Daryl Matthysse Jr.

• 💔 A funeral was held for Daryl Matthysse Jr., a 39-year-old father, who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident.
• 😔 Hundreds gathered to pay their respects, with many unable to fit inside the funeral home, highlighting the impact Matthysse had on his community.
• ✨ His mother chose to celebrate his life, remembering him as a lovable and kind-hearted person who would do anything for others.

The Fatal Accident

• 🚗 Matthysse's car stalled on the Major Deegan highway around 3:15 AM on Saturday.
• 💥 Shortly after, a Mercedes driver collided with Matthysse's stationary vehicle.
• 🏃 The driver of the Mercedes fled the scene on foot, leaving Matthysse to die.

Investigation and Family's Plea

• 📱 Police are seeking to use video footage that Matthysse recorded during his final moments to identify the driver.
• ⚖️ The family is urging the responsible driver to surrender to the police and take responsibility for their actions.
• 😔 There have been no arrests made yet, but the family is determined to see justice served.

Matthysse's Background

• 🎤 Daryl Matthysse Jr. was known in the entertainment world and had worked with notable figures such as Rick Ross.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 He is remembered as a person who openly expressed his emotions and was a good person in general.