This week has been especially difficult. Michaels services were on Thursday. It was a very emotional emotional day. A few of the moms from the moms board either drove or flew up to support Donna during her time. Donna and Pat were strong, and Jenna was an angel. Pat spoke in front of the church and I am sure there was no dry eye left. Michaels casket was metallic blue like his favorite transformer and lined in his transformer sheets. On top sat his Red Sox baseball cap. No one should have to go through what that wonderful family went through.

Here is the wonderful obituary that Donna wrote:

Michael Patrick Ptak
August 29, 2003 - May 31, 2008
Bristol, Connecticut

Michael Patrick Ptak, 4, of Bristol, CT was granted his angel wings unexpectedly on Saturday, May 31, 2008.

Born August 29, 2003 in Bristol, CT, he was the beloved son of Patrick and Donna (Duigou) Ptak. Michael`s winning smile melted the hearts of those around him; he was creative, full of energy and excited to play with his dinosaurs, transformers, star wars, rocks and anything he could stuff in his pockets. He loved the Red Sox, vacations, chocolate chip cookies, movies, stories, snuggling, singing and sleeping late. We called him a rock star. Michael (aka `little dude`) especially enjoyed lots of family and friends over his house.

With Michael`s passing we remind others that his life is to be celebrated, as he truly brought joy to all of our hearts and will remain in our hearts forever. We are thankful for the memories that were created with him. It has truly been a privilege to be in his life.

Michael leaves behind his loving parents Patrick Ptak and Donna (Duigou) Ptak, and best friend and sister Jenna Ptak, who absolutely adored him; his maternal grandparents, `Nana and Papa` Louis and Jeannette Marinelli; Louis and Judy Duigou; his paternal Grandparents,`Grammy` Robin Ptak and Joseph Ptak; Great Grandparents Louis and Emma DeNote; Aunt Joyce Ptak, Aunt Cory and Uncle William Glaspie, Uncle Joe Ptak, Godmother Aunt Chris Champney, Aunt Joan and Uncle Don Cloutier, Aunt Lisa and Uncle Steve Maraia, Godfather `Uncle` Greg Rettich, and many wonderful cousins and friends. Michael also leaves behind caregivers and teachers that provided him much love and support at Stafford PEERS Program and Liberty Baptist Daycare.

Private funeral and burial services for Michael will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2008. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to The LaPorta-Cook Funeral Home, 82 Litchfield St., Torrington, CT 06790.

Memorial contributions in honor of Michael Ptak may be donated to an established fund at Farmington Savings Bank, 475 Broad Street, Bristol, CT 06010. Condolences may be sent to the Ptak family by visiting www.laportacookfuneralhome.com