My Husband John Cuffe was known to everyone as “Johnny”. Johnny was loved by everyone. His smile and infectious laugh would brighten a room. When he decided to become an organ donor, it came as no surprise to those who knew him best. That’s the type of person he was; kind, compassionate, hard worker; but most of all, generous. Johnny would do anything for anyone, whatever was asked of him. He never gave it a second thought and didn’t want any acknowledgement.
Johnny died suddenly at the age of 53, from cardiac arrest at home with me. When NJ Sharing Network contacted me within hours of his death, I thought, leave it to Johnny to give an everlasting gift to someone around the holidays. It wasn’t until after Johnny’s death that I truly realized the importance of organ donation. I have since become an organ donor and have become involved with the NJ Sharing Network, establishing Team Johnny.
Although Johnny’s death has left us with a hole in our hearts, it brings us comfort knowing his decision has saved and improved multiple lives. His memory will live on forever….
