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Maurice Gionfriddo Obituary
SHREWSBURY - Maurice P. Gionfriddo, 89, of Shrewsbury and a former longtime Westborough resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his residence. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Joan (Powers) Gionfriddo. He was also predeceased by his second wife Marilyn (Varisco) Gionfriddo.
Born in Medford, he was a son of the late Santo and Germaine (Gaillard) Gionfriddo. He was raised and educated in Medford. He had both a Bachelors and a Master's Degree from MIT.
Mr. Gionfriddo served as a first lieutenant for the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
Prior to retirement, Maurice was employed as an aeronautical engineer at the U.S. Army Natick Laboratories. After retirement he started consulting and his current endeavor was founding the aeronautics company Logistic Gliders, Inc. Throughout his career he developed innovative products for the aerospace industry. He was also an active member of the Parachute Industry Association.
Maurice enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean and throughout Europe and watching the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. He also had a passion for creating and flying model airplanes.
He is survived by his two daughters, Marianne Sullivan and her husband Thomas, of Waban, and Linda Maio and her husband Philip, of Auburn; two grandchildren, Jessica and Michael Maio, both of Auburn; and many nieces and nephews.
He is also predeceased by his siblings, Evelyn Debaste and Michael Gionfriddo.
His funeral service will take place on Saturday, July 25, at 11:00 A.M. in the Pickering and Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in St. Luke's Cemetery.
A calling hour will precede the service from 10 to 11 A.M.
(Facial coverings and social distancing required)
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Bill Gerrow
July 16, 2022
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!
T.K. DONLE
July 28, 2020
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.
I would like to respectfully extend my sincerest condolences to his family and close friends.
Edward Fallon
July 25, 2020
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.
Edward Johnson
July 23, 2020
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.
Michael Turoff
July 23, 2020
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!
Bill Gerrow
July 23, 2020
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.
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