My husband and I were privileged to meet Mike a few years back when our son Brian was staying with Mike on Cape Cod. Mike’s warm nature always made us feel so welcomed when we stopped by to visit. Mike spent a few holidays with us in Auburn when his work schedule prevented him from making the trip home to be with his family. Mike spoke of his family ..their holiday traditions and the food they shared. It was evident that he loved and cared deeply for his family. Mike brought us some fresh oysters on Thanksgiving from the Cape that he had dug that morning. That was Mike… always generous and thinking of others. Another time my husband mentioned that he liked the Iris flowers in Mike’s yard. Well the next time Mike visited us, he brought us a container of the Iris’ from his yard for us to plant. We still have them and will think of Mike everytime we see them.
We are truly grateful to have known Mike and for the friendship he shared with our son. Our hearts go out to his family. We plan on attending the memorial service on Cape Cod in May.

I had the honor of working with Mike in the PET scan unit at St. Elizabeth’s several years ago. I would always look forward to seeing him (even though it was only once a week).
I remember how great he was at his job. How he would tell stories and laugh and joke with the patients. The patients LOVED him, and it was easy to see why. He had a that certain “knack” of putting them at ease during a most worriesome and vunerable time in their lives.
I remember looking up to Mike not only as a co-worker but as a person. I remember thinking, I hope that I will be as good as Mike is when I start my career in radiation therapy. Mike had both the “brains” and the “intellect” which made him so successful. (And the fact that he was cute, didn’t hurt either). He was a natural “giver” and “helper”…. Always willing to lend a hand (or cover for me when I was running late!)
They just dont make many guys like Mike.
Our friendship grew outside of work as well, and even though our lives went down different paths, we remained in touch with each other. He always reached out to ask “How is Arizona treating you?” over the years. I am thankful that I just spoke with him just last week.
Clearly Mike was an amazing person who left many fond memories behind. He touched countless lives through his work and friendship including my own, and I will never forget him.
I can only hope that reading through these stories and reflecting on how much of an incredible person Mike was can ease the sorrow of the many friends and family members he left behind.
He truly left a legacy of compassion and kind-heartedness to all who had the honor of meeting him. My deepest sympathies go out to the Giunta family and friends of Mike. God Bless.

We have many fond memories of Mike’s presence in our lives. They will remain with us.

Our relationship with Mike goes back to middle school when he, Brian Beh and our Brian became good friends. During those years we had the joy of seeing him on a somewhat regular basis. We remember those days very well because Mike stood out in the most positive of ways. Even in those years Mike showed the attributes and people skills that defined him as an adult. He demonstrated insight and compassion beyond his young years. He was sensitive to the needs of others and he showed vision. He was bright, articulate, outgoing and a good conversationalist. He was the “idea” guy who always came up with interesting and fun things to do with his friends. He was never afraid to think and dream outside the box. He was always there for his friends and gave from the heart. We respected Mike in those years just as we do today.

After college and career moves, we didn’t get to see Mike often enough. But on those occasions when we did see him, he was still the same Mike we had known for years. Often we would talk about an idea or plan he had for his future like a move to Boston or a job change. We always enjoyed talking with him. We admire him for letting his dreams and vision take him far.

Mike was true to himself. He became the kind of man his parents and brother can be very proud of. He lived by the Golden Rule, he truly did for others as he wanted others to do for him. We will miss him greatly but our admiration and respect for him will never leave.

I met Mike working on the PET trailer. From the minute we met it was like talking to an old friend. All we could do is laugh when we were together. Between the laughing and the sarcasm-never seemed much like work. Such a giver always putting others first. He had such a large heart. I could talk to him about anything. I’m lucky to have had met such an extraordinary guy. I consider myself to be very lucky that Mike became such an instant & true friend. I’m in such disbelief. It just seem real yet. Someone so full of life had his taken from way too early. With tears in my eyes I can say is even though he was taken away too soon, Mike will never leave my heart. You are already missed Mike. You will never be forgotten. Miss and love you my friend. XO.

I am still shocked and saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. As a 2nd cousin of Mike, I remember the boys coming over and playing at our house. We always had so much fun. As we got older, Mike worked at Hank’s with me so I was able to see him then. Being older, I went off to college and only really reconnected with Mike through facebook. As crazy as this sounds, every time I see Adam Levine, I think of Mike. I think it was that they had the same coloring and eyes or something, but without fail, I think of Mike. He will be missed by myself & so many others. It is clear that he touched so many lives. Thank you Mike. Please watch over everyone. You will never be forgotten.

The past week has been a flood of memories, thinking of Mike, and through the sadness I’m feeling, I can’t help but smile at all of our memories together. Recently I had taken my 5 year old daughter to Bristol and felt such joy at seeing her ski the same mountain Mike and I learned to ski on together. I remember taking lessons together and the talks and jokes on the ski lift. His sense of humor and sarcasm was the best! We had a lot of common friends in those old days, but I felt my own special bond with Mike back then. We shared laughs on the school bus together, and I still remember his exact reaction when I asked him to Junior Prom – we were both pining over others, but had such a good friendship, we knew we’d have a ball together, and did! I’m so glad Holly posted the yearbook photo – the Mr. Derse tape throwing incident is also one of my favorite memories, we were talking and goofing around (as usual) and Mr. Derse whipped the tape at us to get us to quiet down. Hysterical! Will never forget the look on Mike’s face! I’ll treasure and keep the memories I have of Mike always, and am so saddened by his abrupt departure from this world. The entire Guinta family you are in my thoughts and prayers through this sad time, I hope the joy Mike brought to all of us helps you through. Much love and peace…Allyson

Being Mike’s supervisor, I tried not to get too friendly with Mike, but if you know Mike that was impossible. Mike has to be one of the most personable people I have ever met. Mike was much more than an employee, he was a genuine and valued friend. He worked great with everyone be it physicians, administrators, technologists, support personnel, patients or their family. Our patients loved him, often asking for him by name. This is going to be challenging for us as we explain his absence repeatedly over the next year or two. Mike truly loved his job and it showed, he was an exceptional technologist. He constantly challenged himself to be the best, enjoyed learning new techniques and often helped others when he had free time. Mike was honored several times by being invited to return to the University of Vermont to talk to Nuclear Medicine students about being a technologist in the real world. Mike, you will be missed by all and left this world much too early. Please watch over us, we will be thinking of you often.