Fund in Memory of Danny Mauriello

Daniel Matthew Mauriello, known to the world as Danny, lived a life so full of love, laughter, and big adventures. But there was also heartache and pain (although he would never let you know it). He overcame more obstacles than most people do in their entire life. Danny was 6 years old and was the strongest person you could have ever met. He defied many odds against him, cheated death many times; but on the day of his passing, the Lord took him home.

He was a beautiful child of God. On Earth, he was given to Stephen and Lurdes to be his parents, and they loved and raised him with every fiber of their being. They never gave up on him as God never gives up on us. He will be missed enormously by his little brother and best friend, Robby. Many, many people who had the pleasure of meeting Danny had the feeling that he was a very special little boy. And he was! His life, even though it was short, will give many other children a chance to live.

Danny was born with a rare cardiac disease called Long QT Syndrome*. Because of the amazing life of Danny, science was touched, too. Maybe this was his purpose In his short life. Maybe because of Danny, other lives can live longer by what was learned through his care. He is also survived by his many loving family members, his friends and teachers, nurses and doctors, his Grandma and Poppy, and especially his Avo', who cared and loved him with a fierce unconditional love.

Danny taught us all to love fiercely and to laugh and to live like there's no tomorrow.

"PROMISE ME YOU WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ... YOU ARE BRAVER THAN YOU BELIEVE. AND STRONGER THAN YOU SEEM. AND SMARTER THAN YOU THINK." -Christopher Robbins

Daddy please don 't look so sad, momma please don't cry. Cause I'm in the arms of Jesus, and he sings me lullabies. Please try not to question God, don't think he is unkind. Don't think he sent me to you and then changed his mind. You see I'm a special child, I am needed up above. I'm the special gift you gave Him, a product of your love. I’ll always be there with you, so watch the sky at night. Look for the brightest star and know that's my halo's brilliant light. You'll see me in the morning frost that mists your window pane. That's me in the summer showers, I’ll be dancing in the rain. When you feel a gentle breeze from a gentle wind that blows. Know that it's me planting a kiss upon your nose. When you see a child playing and your heart feels a tug, Don't be sad mommy, that's just me giving your heart a hug. So daddy don 't look so sad and momma please don't cry. I'm in the arms of Jesus and he sings me lullabies! ~Unknown