Darryl McKinney Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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New York, New York

Wanting to Go Further
When Darryl L. McKinney was growing up in Soundview in the Bronx, his mother used to call him Dennis the Menace. He was the type of child who, as she puts it, "always ventured out." He wanted to go further, discover new things. He seemed to sense that no matter what he thought about doing, he might actually be able to pull it off.

Mr. McKinney's childhood was not easy. His parents split up, and he and his brother and sister spent eight years living with relatives, apart from each other. Mr. McKinney dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player. He took his team at Elmira College to the college finals and got a bachelors degree in political science and a masters degree in education.

Mr. McKinney, 26, worked as director of a youth program in the Bronx, then as a district manager for Coca-Cola, said his mother, Rubina Cox-Holloway. Several years ago, he became a brokerage clerk at Cantor Fitzgerald. He was preparing to take the test on Sept. 22 to become a broker, and was engaged to a fellow Cantor employee, Angela Rosario, who was also lost in the attack. "He would have had his license and would have begun his career," Ms. Cox- Holloway said. "I think he did pretty good, coming out of the South Bronx, an African- American man."

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Where do I begin, although it has been nearly 25 years since your transition, I still find myself wondering what if. Today I found myself watching 9-11 videos on YouTube and my heart as always became saddened because you are not here. I miss you King, although I know our love for each other was a wonderful spiritual connection, I just wish we had more time to help nurture your little brother Nick together. He is also a wonderful human being, so just seeing him carry on your legacy helps me to...

Sye Dean

May 25, 2025 | The Bronx, NY

In memory of a Cantor Fitzgerald employee who left us too soon.

Alex

October 06, 2019

Every year on 9/11, I think back to my days on the sideline with Darryl both as a player and then as an graduate assistant/classmate. You are missed by many.

John Knaul

September 12, 2018 | Williamsburg, VA

In Memory
With Honor & Respect.

S J. Friscia III

October 20, 2014 | Staten Island, NY

D-Nice.....
I will always cherish our friendship.
Hope we can catch up some day. My man...50 grand. 1 love to you, your family and all that you touched.
Love you brother!

September 12, 2014

My basketball IQ is about 10 points higher from our conversations on the game in HS. You were always sharp and positive no matter what the topic. My prayers will always be with you and your family. Salute my Brother.

Ron Kemp

September 11, 2013 | Bay Area, CA

Thinking of you Darryl. Rest peacefully.

September 11, 2013

RIP Darryl aka Pop. Thinking of you and your family on this day!

Suzanne Hoskins

September 11, 2013 | Wilmington, NC

Thinking of you my man. I'll never forget the last conversation we had. They had a segment on "60 Minutes" this past Sunday, talking about the museum they are building in your memory and all those who lost their lives that day. So they get to the part about the video screens they have in there where people that visit can pull up a profile of anybody by their name, the company they worked for, and a few other ways, but they showed the cameras an example of how it comes up and they used Cantor...

Ace Jackson

September 10, 2013 | Philadelphia, PA

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