Dominic Kyrie Lyons, a six-year-old boy from Norristown, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 16, as reported in his obituary. Dominic was a beloved son of Kristen F. Sabatino and Husayn Lyons, and a cherished brother in a large family. Born in 2017, Dominic had just graduated from kindergarten at the Musselman Learning Center.

Dominic was known for his infectious smile that would light up any room he entered. His grandmother, Tina Pino, described him as “funny, goofy, loving, and always willing to help” in her message on a GoFundMe page. The fundraising campaign was initiated by Tina to help her daughter, Kristen, cover Dominic’s funeral expenses and provide financial relief to the family during this tragic period. Within only three days, the campaign had already surpassed its goal of $10,000, receiving over $13,500 in donations.

In addition to his parents and grandmother Tina, Dominic is survived by a large family, which includes six siblings: Gianna, Tyler, Christopher, Giovanni Lyons, Damian Vitale, and Selena Santiago. He is also remembered by his paternal grandmother, Zakiyyah Lyons, and his maternal step-grandfather, Gregory Bolton.

Dominic was a lively and active boy who loved Spider-Man and all things Marvel, and he rarely spent much time sitting still. His family members recall him as an “amazing big brother” to his little sister, Selena, and a playful younger brother to Damian. Tina also noted that Dominic, even at the age of six, was always close to his mother Kristen. Dominic’s death is an immense loss for his mother, who describes him as her “best frien