Nicholas Figueroa , 23 , killed in gas explosion in the East Village last month . On Tuesday , relatives , friends and strangers bid him an emotional farewell . Mr Figueroa 's father said family was devastated over his ' heartbreaking ' death . Brother paid tribute to ' best friend ' whom he will name his future son after . And ##erson , Ava , pressed button on her phone displaying miss Figueroa 's image . Tear - jerking service held at Manhattan 's Church of the Holy Name of Jesus . Moises Locon , 26 , also died in precinct 27 ##9 - and 22 others were injured .
Nicholas Figueroa , 23 , killed in gas explosion in the East Village last month . On Tuesday , relatives , friends and strangers bid him an emotional farewell . Mr Figueroa 's father said family was broken over his 'heartbreaking ' death . Brother paid tribute to 'best friend ' whom he will name his future son after . And Mother , Ava , wore button on her jacket featuring Mr Figueroa 's image . Tear-jerking service held at Manhattan 's Church of the Holy Name of Jesus . Moises Locon , 26 , also died in March 27 blast - and 22 others were injured .