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DELLA MONICA--Armand

Francis. Born August 21, 1940, Armand passed away peacefully in New York, NY on Monday, November 16, 2015, after a long struggle with leukemia. He was surrounded by his loving family. Raised in Brooklyn, NY, Armand graduated from Regis High School in 1958. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College in 1962, and his Master's Degree in Applied Physics from Adelphi University in 1965. Armand had a long and distinguished career, 32 years of which were spent working at Northrop Grumman, where he served as a Vice President and Program Director. Highlights of his tenure at Northrop Grumman included conducting launch operations for seven manned lunar landings, playing a key role in the historic Apollo 13 rescue mission, managing the U.S. Naval F-14 Tomcat program, and transforming the Northrop Grumman/NASA International Space Station contract business model. Armand was most recently affiliated with Harmony Holding Partners, where he served as Chief Technology Officer and was a founding partner. He led a full and active life. Armand was an avid cyclist, swimmer and runner. In addition to his athletic pursuits, he was known, among family and friends, as a passionate cook. Armand was also a recreational pilot. He resided in Palm Coast, FL, and Warren, VT. Armand is survived by his wife, Joyce Lawlor Della Monica, his sister and brother-in-law, Rachelle and Robert Izzo, his daughter, Lauren Della Monica Fay, his son and daughter-in-law, Armand and Lauren Della Monica, his daughter, Katherine Della Monica, and his grandsons, Graham and Gavin Fay. In keeping with his wishes, the family held a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Regis High School at 55 East 84th St., New York, NY 10028 or https://community.regis.org/ SSLPage.aspx?pid=219.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 2, 2015.

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December 8, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Andrea Furnari

December 3, 2015

I was blessed to be related to this man, my Uncle Bud. And even more blessed that in recent years we were able to pull together a family reunion of sorts here in Florida where my own, now grown children, were truly touched by his interest and attentiveness in them and their lives. My heart goes out to Joyce , Aunt Rachelle, and my cousins. Perhaps we can find comfort knowing my mom,gram and gramps were waiting with open arms.

Cindy Levy

December 2, 2015

I remember Mr. Della Monica from my college days, as his daughter Lauren and I were roommates who became like sisters. He was such a larger than life figure who loved his family deeply and always had a warm smile to give. His paella was excellent. My heart goes out to Joyce, Lauren, Graham, Gavin, Armand and Kate. He will always be with you. Xo

Renate and Thomas McKnight

December 2, 2015

This is a man I would have loved to meet - a great guy and a life full of great achievements- sorry I was not able to get time with him - our condolences to his family and friends

D Lawlor

December 2, 2015

I remember Dell ,as we called him as a very gracious host and excellent chef. My prayers are with him and his family who meant everything to him.May he rest in peace.

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

December 2, 2015

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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