Michael Peter De Nigris

Michael Peter De Nigris, or Mike, as he preferred to be called, was a very personable and likeable person. He had a heart of gold and helped many who were in need. A graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, and Manhattan College in New York, he excelled in accounting. He was an advocate of reading non-fiction literature. During his Air Force career, he took care of all those in his charge. His friendships included Patriots of all ranks. His sense of fairness and his sense of humor made him well liked. In 1970, he was chosen to attend AFIT (the Air Force Institute of Technology) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base for a two-year Master’s Degree Program in Engineering. This program was a two-year program condensed into one year. Upon his graduation he was assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, South Caroline, to work in Logistics and Management. Throughout his career, Michael received many Commendations and Medals of Honor for outstanding meritorious service. He was a hard worker and devoted to his work. He worked with joint military both in the United States and abroad. In 1979, upon his return from Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany, Michael was assigned to EWI (Education with Industry) with the Navy at Balboa Park in San Diego, California for one year. Having worked in joint military operations, Michael was assigned to Harris Corporation in Palm Bay, Florida. This was a four-year tour in which he was the only military member. His duties were to oversee and manage all operations. He was then assigned to Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada as the Resource Manager for the squadron as well as operations on base. His final tour of duty prior to retiring was at the Pentagon. When Mexico suffered an earthquake in the 1980’s, it was he who was tasked to provide support. He immediately called bases throughout the United States to assist with the capabilities and sources they had to provide aide. It was totally awe inspiring to visually see the knowledge he had in his command at his fingertips. Michael’s retirement from the Military in 1989 was not the end of his service. He began working with companies affiliated with the Federal Aviation Administration. He was well known and well received. His commitment to duty and service never wavered. His friendships were many. Michael is survived by his wife of fifty-three plus years, his two daughters and two sons-in-law, his seven grandchildren, and his one sister He will be surely missed by his family and friends. We are sad for his sudden passing but know that he is in heaven where he will happily fulfill his eternal life. Family and friends will gather for Viewings on Friday, November 11, 2022, from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 2:00 PM at All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Rd., Manassas, VA 20110. Following the funeral mass, the family will then have a Celebration of Michael’s life at Eleni’s Greek Taverna, 6131 Backlick Rd., Springfield, VA 22150, (703) 912-1400. Interment and Military Honors will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Michael Peter De Nigris

October 28, 1945 - November 6, 2022