Pedro Feliciano’s family certifies that his death was related to the cardiac diagnosis he suffered

Vega Alta. The body of the late New York Mets pitcher, Pedro Feliciano, He was this Monday afternoon in the burning chapel before family, friends and the baseball circle to which the star left-hander who died a week ago of a heart attack belonged.

His 19-year-old son, Yoskar Feliciano Matta, served as the spokesperson for the Feliciano Matta family and commented that the family is strengthened, calm and grateful for the expressions of affection and respect towards his father.

“Thank God we are calm,” said Yoskar in reference to the family dinner made up of his mother Wanda Matta and his 14-year-old sister Jossnelly.

“My mom was a little worried because I had to catch a plane, but I’m here and you have to be strong to support my mom and little sister.”

“The world of baseball has been there. You have seen the affection, the support ”, added Feliciano Matta, who is a graduate of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy and collegiate player in the United States.

The pitcher died eight days ago. He was 45 years old. The cause of death was a heart attack, related to the congenital heart condition that Feliciano had been diagnosed with in 2013, confirmed Feliciano Matta. The heart attack occurred while he was sleeping.

Your body will be cremated.

Early in the afternoon this Monday, Feliciano’s teammates with the Ponce Leones and the Santurce Cangrejeros in Puerto Rico’s professional ball visited the Vega Alta Memorial funeral home. Pitchers Hector Mercado and Javier Vazquez They were among those present, as well as the past owners of the Lions, Antonio Muñoz Bermúdez and Toñito Muñoz Grajales.

Also present was the former great leagues and now leader of the Mayagüez Indians, Luis Matos, who went to support the family of his former colleague.

Other players had promised to say present. Jesus ‘Motorita’ Feliciano he was there too. ‘Motorita’ is not Pedro’s family, but he was a teammate on the New York Mets.

“I remember they watched social media and wanted to be recognized from time to time. What I realized now is that, truly, people had him in mind, they knew who he was and the work he had done. His time to play was over and he did what he had to do. As a son and a fan I always wanted to see news of him. Thank God, the world of baseball has this in mind, ”said Feliciano Matta.

The expelotero Carlos Beltran he also accompanied the Feliciano Mattas at their home. Yadier Molina, who is the widow’s cousin, has also been close to them.

Feliciano Matta plays for Labette Community College in Kansas. He’s a catcher and third baseman. He attends and plays his first year.

“I’m the number 1 catcher at the university, thank God. And when I’m not catching, I’m at third base. I am also studying exercise science. My dad always told me: ‘baseball and school go hand in hand. It is not a balance, ”said Feliciano Matta.