Matthew V. Gonyea

Though time has passed you are still in our hearts, thoughts and prayers, Love Kate and John

My deepest sympathies to David, Linda, Jim and Catherine. Matthew was my first patient at Western Ma hospital when I was hired for my first nursing job. I will always remember him fondly.

I'm so sorry to hear about Matthew! He was such an awesome guy and a fighter! I can't imagine how much he will be missed! Praying for God's comfort during this time for the whole family.

To Matthew's brother David, his oarents, and his family, our heartfelt thoughts and prayers from OLBS Church in Westfield.

I brought Holy Eucharist to Matthew and I always felt honored to do so. May he rest in eternal peace and please, David and all Matthew´s family, accept my sincere condolences.

To Matt; You will be greatly missed. You and your brother served as a lesson to many on how to be a good man. You didn't complain, just accepted your situation and dealt with it. You spent most of your time making friends and getting the people around you to smile. John always said you were going to be the next shortstop for the Red Sox, the next Nomar Garcia-Parra. To David; your brother never quit. He fought to the very end. You have the same fighting spirit. I feel very honored to call...

Our heartfelt sympathies to Linda, Jim, Catherine and David. John says that people can learn a lot about being a man from watching Matt and his brother David. No bitterness, just acceptance and making friends with everyone who crossed paths with him, and his bother in their journey through life. John believes that Matt will return to us, as a Red Sox shortstop... the next Nomar Garcia-Parra. Until then Rest In Peace. And to Linda, Kate wants you to know that both she and John think you are an...

Matthew fly high from my days of recreation to helping you eat I was privalleged to have known you!

My sincere condolences to you Linda, and mostly David. I will miss Matt. It was a pleasure to know him and to be his care giver. We had so much fun goofing off in his room . Love you Matt rest easy my friend.