Maurice Gionfriddo

For the many years Mo shared his time and talents with the PIA family. It was a gift to all of us. Thank you for sharing so much and creating memories that will last with all of us!

I first met Maurice at a PIA meeting a number of years ago when he was still actively working at Natick Labs. Intelligent, friendly and always in good humor, he was joy to converse with because his knowledge was all encompassing. After several years of knowing him, I realized that he was also good friends with my Uncle Gibby Rice of Ashland. They built and flew model airplanes, which is also a passion of mine. As a consequence, our friendship grew in new directions.
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Mo was my first boss in my engineering career. He was very instrumental in helping me obtain a scholarship with the US Army as well as my career choice as an Engineer. I have very fond memories of Mo and I am incredibly thankful that he took a chance on me by hiring me as his college intern. My life was made better by Mo's influence on me. I shall miss him much.
I hope my legacy on the positive influence on others shall be as great as his.

I also very fortunate to know and enjoy Mo's company at the Parachute Industry Association for many years. We had many a dinner together during our various meetings throughout the USA and Canada.

It was my pleasure to work with and assist Mo at the many PIA meetings I attended as the Audio Visual representative of that organization. I will miss him!

I was fortunate to know and enjoy Mo’s company at the Parachute Industry Association for many years. Always the classic gentleman, we appreciate his service and contributions.