Our Family
The list of people that have become a part of the Matthew House family is too long to include in this brief overview of who the house considers close friends. As each resident enters and journeys toward the final stage of life, many dedicated individuals throughout the community offer compassion and assistance to the residents and their families. The Board of Directors, Residence Director, volunteers and donors all contribute directly to the continuing efforts at Matthew House.
Board of Directors (2009-2010)
| Board President | Amy Allyn |
| Board Vice President | Howard Haines |
| Treasurer | Tom Ganey |
| Secretary | Marcia Finch |
Maxine Alberici, Maureen Savage-Canty, William Dorr, Pamela Freeman, Lisa Giannone, Ray Kilmer, Karin Kroeger and Crystal Purcell.
Staff Members
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"There is no greater honor, than that of communion with the terminally ill". Cayuga County has been my home, for my entire life. I earned an Associates Degree and a certificate in mechanical drawing at then Auburn Community College. |
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Assistant Residence Director |
I’m thrilled to be a part of the Matthew House family, caring for the residents and working with the staff and volunteers I live in Aurora with my husband, Jeff, 16 year old son, JD, 13 year old daughter, Lynda, 3 dogs and a cat. I’ve been a member of the Aurora Volunteer Fire Dept. for six years and was recently elected ambulance Captain. I’m a certified EMT and work part time as a lab instructor for the county EMT classes. My father, Ted Graney, is from Auburn and my family moved here when I was 14. Previously, I lived in Rochester, NY (where I was born) and Springfield, MA. I attended Auburn High School and Cayuga Community College and received my BA in English from St. John Fisher College. I’m honored and delighted to be a part of such a wonderful organization and am fully committed to sharing in Matthew House’s mission. |
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Bookkeeper Angie Martino-Gregory |
Angie has had her dream come true with the Matthew House, after her nephew died at the Frances House in Syracuse she inquired about to have a home in Auburn just like the Frances House, but to no avail, until one day in April of 2001, she saw a story regarding Jan Newman and Judy Nichols who were in the process of opening such a home. She immediately called and was appointed to the board, then took on the responsibilities of the “bookkeeper”. Her term of office ended in 2005, but she has been our bookkeeper ever since. |
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Donations Assistant
Ann Padula |
I have been involved with Matthew House since the doors opened. Several years ago I recall Judy Nichols, the Pastoral Care Minister at Sacred Heart Church introducing the concept of opening a home to care for the terminally ill in Auburn or the surrounding area. At this very first introduction I became interested. When Matthew House was ready to open I attended an open house and yes I wanted to be a part of what was happening. I became a House Care Volunteer with the admission of the first resident. As time went on, I was amazed at what I saw. It was not only a time for me to give to the residents and their families, but I received so much in return from the dying and their families. It has been an amazing experience. There came a time when I wasn’t available to spend my time at the House but still wanted to be involved. I was asked if I would be willing to help with acknowledging the many, many, donations that Matthew House receives. I accepted and the rest is history. I have been married to my husband Bob for 35 years and have a son, Mark, a daughter, Maribeth LeFevre (Tom) and a beautifully granddaughter, Amelia. I have worked at St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Skaneateles for over 22 years. |
Volunteers
Matthew House has hundreds of volunteers that provide a variety of services to the residents that grace our home on Metcalf Drive. We value their dedicated service and generosity as we continue to thrive as an organization whose mission is to provide comfort to the terminally ill.
Donors
Community members, business owners, local schools and establishments in Cayuga County are overwhelmingly generous to Matthew House. Monetary donations, wish list items and home repairs are just a few gifts bestowed to the residents and staff at the house. We greatly appreciate our caring community and hope these relationships last for years to come.

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