Testimonials
All kinds of people get involved with CMF for all kinds of reasons. Here are some of their stories.
Matthew Giunta, Sr.
From a Father’s Journal
July 20, 2007
I spend a lot of time thinking about Matthew. I remember how I used to rush home from work to a house that resembled Grand Central Station. Most of the time I’d walk in to find Matthew with a look of excitement on his face just because I was home! Other times I would find other surprises, like soda pouring out the fridge door or Jell-O all over the carpet.I remember Fridays, when I would chase my mother-in-law out of the house at three-o'clock, so I could spend time alone with Matthew before the next nurse arrived.
I looked forward to Saturday nights, when I would take Matthew and all his equipment upstairs so he could sleep with his mother and me. They were the most peaceful nights, with Matthew’s chubby little hand resting on my arm.
I miss those things the most now when I come home to such a quiet house. But I try to hold on to the strength Matthew has given me through his memories, and to use it to help his beautiful mom and I get through any difficult times that might lie ahead.
I will always be proud to be the father of such an amazing and inspiring son. I love and miss you, Matthew, Jr.
-Daddy
Matthew Gerard Giunta, Jr. was born on September 6, 2005. Unable to breathe on his own, he spent his first three months at Schneider Children's Hospital. After 15 months, Matthew passed away at home with his parents, Matthew, Sr., and Danielle Giunta.
