Ernest Anthony LoFurno

To you and Mom - please take care of my Matt Matt! I love and miss you all so much!

Matt Matt graduated from UCF at age 19 this summer, Dad! Just like you, he didn't walk at his commencement. He headed out west and loves Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, etc. as much as you loved Arizona. He reminds me so much of you.

After I had finished my Sophomore year at Cardinal Dougherty High School, Ernie and his father came for a visit to the seashore where my family had a small home. While we went to the beach for a swim and then a long walk, Ernie told me about Cheltenham High School and urged me to transfer there.
I took his advice and it changed my life. This kind and gentle fellow has often come back in memory these last 60 years (!) and the description written here reminds me of what a friend he...

Hi Pop

Watching the Mummers Parade and your favorite string bands today. Happy New Year, Dad!

Ooga

Miss you, Dad! Wish I had gotten a chance to see you one more time. You are healthy again, eating a soft pretzel, and listening to George Strait. You got there before we did, but we'll all be together again one day. All my love, Beanie